It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.
25 April 2024
Gut microbiome research is an exciting and dynamic field that has been progressing rapidly over the past decade. Microbiologists across the world are dedicated to understanding the many ways in which the gut microbiome affects human health and how this knowledge can be used to treat and prevent a range of diseases.
25 April 2024
In 2020 the Microbiology Society was generously left an extensive and wide-ranging selection of scientific works by long-standing member, Dr Bernard Dixon. Bernard was a well-known scientific communicator, perhaps most notably as the Editor of New Scientist in the 1970s.
24 April 2024
Kaleigh A. Connors takes us behind the scenes of their latest publication 'Acute Rift Valley fever virus infection induces inflammatory cytokines and cell death in ex vivo rat brain slice culture' published in Journal of General Virology.
24 April 2024
Last month was Women’s History Month, taking place annually throughout the month of March. It aims to highlight and reflect on the many, but often over-looked, achievements made by women throughout history – which have paved the way for the women of today. In this episode, to mark the month, we caught up with Society Champion and microbiologist, Dr Linda Oyama. Linda discusses her insights as a woman in science, by diving into some of her experiences, as well as her passion for outreach with young girls.
