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Category Archives: Clinical and Medical Microbiology
Microbiology Editor’s Choice: A greater understanding of UV damage in bacteria
Each month, a manuscript published in our flagship journal Microbiology is chosen by a member of the Editorial Board. This month, the paper is New envelope stress factors involved in σE activation and conditional lethality of rpoE mutations in Salmonella enterica and was chosen … Continue reading
Posted in Clinical and Medical Microbiology, Publishing
Tagged envelope stress, σE, rpoE mutations, salmonella enterica
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Why won’t TB go away?
This September, the United Nations convened a high-level meeting aimed at addressing the global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic. Delegates heard from heads of state and political leaders, but one of the most powerful speakers was Nandita Venkatesan. Shortly after graduating from … Continue reading
Has TB had its time?
In 19th century Europe, the Industrial Revolution brought on a new age of technological advancement. Cities saw an explosion in population growth. But with this came something more sinister – a mysterious disease which killed as many as one in four … Continue reading
Posted in Clinical and Medical Microbiology, History of Science
Tagged history of tb, tb discovery, tuberculosis, UN tb
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Could household insects be carrying dangerous bacteria?
We all have insects in our homes, be it spiders, flies or bed-bugs. Their presence, although sometimes annoying, is not seen as anything sinister. But what bacteria could the creepy crawlies hiding under the sofa be carrying? Federica Boiocchi is … Continue reading
Young Microbiologist of the Year Finalists: Katherine Dadswell
The Sir Howard Dalton Young Microbiologist of the Year Prize is awarded by the society each year. The prize recognises and rewards excellence in science communication by a Microbiology Society Member who is a postgraduate student or postdoctoral researcher, having … Continue reading
Young Microbiologist of the Year Finalists: Stephen Dolan
The Sir Howard Dalton Young Microbiologist of the Year Prize is awarded by the society each year. The prize recognises and rewards excellence in science communication by a Microbiology Society Member who is a postgraduate student or postdoctoral researcher, having … Continue reading
Young Microbiologist of the Year Finalists: Courtney Kousser
The Sir Howard Dalton Young Microbiologist of the Year Prize is awarded by the society each year. The prize recognises and rewards excellence in science communication by a Microbiology Society Member who is a postgraduate student or postdoctoral researcher, having … Continue reading
