​Wild plants traditionally used as natural starter cultures for fermentation of Munkoyo, a traditional non/very low-alcoholic fermented cereal beverage consumed in parts of Africa, can influence not…

AMI Food Security Advisory Group member Professor Marciane Magnani, a Full Professor of Food Science at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Brazil, reflects on her experiences of FOODMICRO 2026…

​Applied Microbiology International is celebrating after being awarded Investors in Diversity's Silver for Charities accreditation - the highest level of accreditation available for small charities…

Rivers are dynamic ecosystems driven by microbial processes that regulate carbon and nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and oxygen consumption. Despite their central role in river…

Scientists, farmers, policymakers, business leaders, investors and leading voices from science and culture have joined forces to develop ambitious new challenges designed to harness the power of soil…

​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.

We welcome abstract submissions relating to molecular microbiology and microbial ecology, including biogeochemical cycling, host-microbe interactions, environmental and animal (inc. human)…

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…

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,…

AMI is inviting the global applied microbiology community to submit bids to host the <i>Sustainable Microbiology</i> Research Conference (SMRC), Microbial Solutions in a Changing World, in 2027.

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.

Ready to help AMI make an impact worldwide? Learn what it takes to become a Global Ambassador and submit your application to join our growing international community.

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…