​A new Perspective argues the case for an expanded view of the rhizosphere as a dynamic system, paving the way for a vision of sustainable soil management that moves beyond simply adding more…

In a fascinating free webinar from the Microbes and Social Equity 2026 Speaker Series, Dr Robert Beiko PhD will take a step back to examine a fundamental question at the heart of microbiome…

The nominations for the Horizon Awards are all in - and the judges are making their decisions. While we await the big announcement, we've been catching up with the superstars who won in 2025.

Fourth year PhD student Charlotte Wilson admits she was sceptical before she embarked on her PIPS internship with Applied Microbiology International's Communications and Marketing Team - but here's…

Turnout at a recent symposium has confirmed the appetite for a new microbiome hub in Puerto Rico, reveals Puerto Rico AMI Global Ambassador Dr. Filipa Godoy-Vitorino.

Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has responded to the European Commission's consultation on the proposed EU Ocean Act, highlighting the essential contribution of marine microorganisms to…

Applied Microbiology International is delighted to announce that Professor Raquel Peixoto will be taking over the reins from Professor Jack Gilbert as President.

As Professor Jack Gilbert steps down as President of Applied Microbiology International, he leaves a legacy of collaboration, generosity and an unwavering commitment to strengthening our global…

Applied Microbiology International has welcomed Professor Les Baillie as the latest member of its Board of Trustees. We also bid a fond farewell and thank you to Professor Diane Purchase who is…

AMI's Global Ambassador for the Americas, Dr. Filipa Godoy-Vitorino, Chair of the Department of Microbiology at the University of Puerto Rico, reveals why she is spearheading the planned Puerto Rico…

We get to know Janet Jansson, who has been appointed as new Lead Editor in Systems Microbiology at the Journal of Applied Microbiology.

Dr Ni Luh Putu Harta Wedari, a medical doctor and Clinical Microbiology Specialist from Bali, Indonesia reveals how engaging with AMI has expanded her international network and unveiled new…

There are places on our planet where the environmental conditions closely resemble those on Mars. These terrestrial analogues have become natural laboratories where scientists study the possibility…

University of East Anglia PhD student Vito Latorre shares his experiences of representing Applied Microbiology International Parliamentary Links Day in Westminster earlier this summer.

Applied Microbiology International (AMI) will be taking part in the 9th World One Health Congress, which will be held in Lisbon from 4-7 September, bringing together more than 1.200 participants,…

Animals live in close partnership with communities of microbes that support digestion, immune development, and defence against pathogens, but human activities are changing those partnerships, says…

Among the many naturally occurring antimicrobial compounds, glycerol monolaurate (GML), more commonly known as monolaurin, has attracted renewed interest because of its broad antimicrobial activity…

​Influenza A infections were under-reported during the 2021 UK pandemic, according to research presented earlier this year at MLSFF 2026.

The Microbiologist gets to know our Global Ambassador for Jordan, Associate Prof. Dr. Luay Abu-Qatouseh of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra.

Since the dawn of time, bacteria have evolved sophisticated ways to wage war against one another. Among the most fascinating of these natural weapons are colicins - protein toxins produced by certain…

New research shows eating a wide variety of plants everyday could be more beneficial to the microbiome than taking a standard probiotic.

PhD student Wewerly Fernandes outlines her investigations into the microorganisms living in Britain's historic wells and natural springs - once believed to hold healing properties and linked to…

When microbiologists study traditional fermented foods, are we simply documenting natural biodiversity, or are we also accessing a form of cultural heritage, asks Tara Spencer-Drakes, PhD.

In the dawn of a new era, the fashion industry is turning its sights to harnessing the power of microbes to produce cruelty-free fur and leather alternatives, to create pigments that will replace…

In the subalpine region of Carinthia, in northern Slovenia, cider is produced on remote family farms at altitudes of 500 to 860 metres - above the range in which the country's vineyards operate.…

Pharmacist and microbiologist Dr Thomas Thompson reveals how AMI membership has played a central role in reaching the point where he is about to start building his own research programme in the…

Scientists have identified potential 'windows of opportunity' that can provide routes for some pathogenic strains of E coli to cause mutations that ultimately lead to colorectal cancers.

Globalisation has transformed not only the way we trade, travel and eat, but also the microbes that live with us. As food systems become increasingly interconnected, traditional diets that have…

This summer, Letters in Applied Microbiology sponsored the Cortona Prokaryotes congress in Italy, organised by the Italian Society of General Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology (SIMGBM).…

Scientists have proposed a new framework for understanding how microbes, soil fauna, viruses and compounds in the soil can be used alongside agricultural practices to reshape the native plant…

Head of Bioresources Unit of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology Tanja Kostić, PhD, reveals how AMI membership has supported her professional development and career journey.

​Microbiologists have a rare opportunity to help shape future European biotechnology regulation. Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is calling on members to contribute as the European…

We caught up with Dr. Rabiath Féichokpè Raïssa Adigoun, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin who is one of the newest Junior Reviewers with Letters in Applied…

An intriguing free webinar this July will explore what happens when key members of the human gut microbiome are lost, and what we can learn from populations where this loss has not occurred.

Animal health is often overlooked, with global expenditure reaching just a fraction (around 0.4 percent) of total human health spending, yet it is a crucial component of the World Health…

The applied microbiology community has lost one of its most distinguished leaders with the passing of Arthur Gilmour. He served as President of the Society from 1999 to 2002.

In 2026, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity & Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) launched a new project exploring Artificial Intelligence Equity in ...