Press Releases

Scientists in Belfast and Nigeria have developed a diagnostic tool that deploys microbes to uncover the timeline of crude oil contamination in soils.

Rainfall can have dramatic effects on the microbial communities living in urban lakes, a new paper published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology reveals.

Applied Microbiology International has announced that it is partnering with the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum (MLSFF) conference, which takes place at the end of March.

A new study has lifted the lid on five species of root-lesion nematodes living in maize crops across New Zealand - and suggested the existence of a hitherto-unsuspected cryptic species.

A new study could help consumer goods manufacturers to predict the likelihood of mold growth during shipping, enabling them to make informed decisions and mitigate economic losses. 

The winners of the Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2024 have been announced. The prizes, awarded by the learned society Applied Microbiology International (AMI), celebrate the brightest minds in the field and promote the research, group projects, products and individuals who continue to help shape the future of applied microbiology.

Ahead of COP29, Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has partnered with leading global scientific organisations to issue a unified call to action, spotlighting microbial solutions as pivotal in combating climate change.

Applied Microbiology International has announced the speaker line-up for a free webinar later this month aimed at connecting, inspiring, and advocating for LGBTQIA+ researchers in microbiology.

A unique group of life science professionals and advocates has come together to launch the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum, the first major conference in Europe dedicated to supporting and showcasing the contributions of marginalised and underrepresented communities in the life sciences.

Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is delighted to announce that its 2024 Honorary Fellowship goes to Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, who is Assistant Director General at the World Health Organization (WHO), leading the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. 

Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has announced a new partnership with laboratory science publisher SelectScience®. The two organisations will be working together on SelectScience’s upcoming CLINICAL24 campaign and beyond.

Scientists in Ecuador have developed a new method to detect and diagnose a virus that devastates crops of babaco, a fruit plant of economic importance to local farmers.

A recent review in the journal Sustainable Microbiology discusses how the use of biocides can promote well-being - but must only be used when there are clear benefits.

Applied Microbiology International has announced that it has recruited 11 new Global Ambassadors from around the world. Global ambassadors provide a range of expertise and knowledge across regions and sectors, and support and promote applied microbiology and our organisation.

Scientists have successfully carried out pioneering fecal microbiota transplantations on Navy bottlenose dolphins that showed signs of gastrointestinal disease.

Applied Microbiology International has urged the UK government to take microbiological considerations into account when creating initiatives like the Sustainable Farming Incentive - warning that the potential benefits arising from such schemes will be limited otherwise.

Applied Microbiology International has announced it will be launching a new series of educational online content called The Microbiologist Masterclass.

This week sees the launch of the first published content in Sustainable Microbiology, the new open access journal which will apply microbiology to sustainability. The journal is published by Applied Microbiology International.

Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is proud to announce the launch of its new journal, Sustainable Microbiology, in partnership with Oxford University Press. This international, peer-reviewed publication will showcase original scientific and policy contributions on research examining the role of microbes in achieving a sustainable world.