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AI and Machine Learning are transforming how we understand microbial systems, integrating omics workflows to predict and guide the future in research. Don’t miss the AI-enabled Microbiology session at Annual Conference 2026. Register now: microb.io/AC26Register #Microbio26
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December 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Applications for Society Event Grant funding to support eligible members wishing to attend Microbes in Microbiomes 2026 are now open. Apply now before the deadline 15 December 2025 at 23:59 GMT.
🔗Link here: microb.io/AC26Grant

#Microbio26 #Microbiology #MiM26
Society Events Grant
Funds are available to support eligible members attending the Society Annual Conference or one other Society meeting per year.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We are happy to announce there will be a free crèche available at Annual Conference 2026 for children of all registered delegates. Learn how to register your child for the crèche: microb.io/48tq0w8
#Microbio26
December 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Mycobacterium camsae sp. nov. and Mycobacterium pumcae sp. nov., two species isolated from human skin infection. Available to read in IJSEM: doi.org/10.1099/ijse... #IJSEM
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It's World Soil Day! Today we highlight the importance of healthy soils in supporting arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which enhances plant growth. Find out more in ACMI: doi.org/10.1099/acmi... #AccessMicro
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Be part of a powerful conversation on building an inclusive microbiology community. Join the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion session at Annual Conference 2026 to learn, share, and inspire meaningful change. Registration is open: microb.io/AC26Register #Microbio26
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December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Mycobacterium tuberculosis cultured in MGIT media for whole-genome sequencing application: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Find out more in MGen: doi.org/10.1099/mgen... #MGen
December 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Join us for the next webinar in our AMR series on 8 December at 13:00 GMT, ‘Irish National Action Plan (iNAP3) on AMR Panel Discussion'. The webinar is free, and all are welcome to attend. Register now: microb.io/486F0kl
#AMR #KnockingOutAMR #Microbiology
December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It’s International Volunteer Day! To celebrate, we asked a few of our volunteer Champions why they decided to join the Scheme and what they get out of it. Find out their answers in our blog: microb.io/4475Fvb

#InternationalVolunteerDay #IVD2025
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📢Today is World Soil Day!

A gram of soil contains billions of microbes, of which the bacteria are a major source of antibiotic compounds. Read how scientists are maximising ways to isolate new species to accelerate discovery in a recent #MGEN paper here: microb.io/3LomhI8
December 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Annual Conference is the UK's largest annual gathering of microbiologists. Register now to secure your spot: microb.io/AC26Register #Microbio26
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Lifeline The Musical is coming to London 🎭
📍 Southwark Playhouse, Elephant
📅 28 March – 2 May 2026

They’re now recruiting for the volunteer chorus, welcoming professionals in human, animal and environmental health. Apply by 18 December.

👇 More details in the next post
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Microbiology Horizons provides a new platform to discuss the development of new technologies and solutions in microbiology, including the integration of artificial intelligence and data science in microbial research. Find out more: microb.io/4o7eeNB
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Immunohistochemical investigation of canine lymph nodes collected during a rabies outbreak in South Africa. Available to read in JGV: doi.org/10.1099/jgv.... #JGenVirol
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Back from a fantastic #MicroEvo25 conference in Liverpool - great to meet so many brilliant researchers working in my niche 🦠 Thanks to @microbiologysociety.org and all the organisers. Already looking forward to the next one!
December 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Herpes simplex virus type 2 implicated in a case of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. Published Open Access and fee-free in ACMI using a Publish and Read agreement: doi.org/10.1099/acmi... #AccessMicro #PublishAndRead
December 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Applications for Society Event Grant funding to support eligible members wishing to attend Microbes in Microbiomes 2026 are now open. Apply now before the deadline 15 December 2025 at 23:59 GMT.
🔗Link here: microb.io/AC26Grant

#Microbio26 #Microbiology #MiM26
Society Events Grant
Funds are available to support eligible members attending the Society Annual Conference or one other Society meeting per year.
microb.io
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities and UK Disability History Month. To mark both, Society member, Iga Wieczorek, has written a blog about her experiences, giving some useful advice on how to support Disabled scientists: microb.io/4osURyA%F0%9...

#IDPWD #UKDHM
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Microbiologists are leading innovations against AMR. Are you one of them? Apply to take part in our cross-disciplinary Knocking Out AMR: Business Networking event in Belfast on 13 April 2026. Find out more: microb.io/KOAMRBusines... #KnockingOutAMR #AMR #Microbiology
December 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Last week, the Society hosted #MicroEvo25. It was a brilliant atmosphere throughout conference, as researchers came together to share, collaborate and network. A huge congratulations to Magdalena Kurteu for being voted the Winner of the poster prize sponsored by our journal, Microbiology.
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📣🦠Check out our new Editor’s Spotlight! Senior MGEN editor Jesse Shapiro tells us about a recently published paper on the bystander effect on the evolution of Bordetella parapertussis, a non-target species of the pertussis vaccine #MGEN

Read the full blog here: microb.io/48zfOlJ
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Actinomycetes delivered 25% of all bioactive microbial metabolites—and they’re far from done. Join the Actinomycetes session at Annual Conference 2026 to explore new ‘omics' driven discoveries and industrial applications. Register now: microb.io/AC26Register #Microbio26
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December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A comprehensive review of genomic-scale genetic engineering as a strategy to improve bacterial productivity. Published Open Access and fee-free in Microbiology using a Publish and Read agreement: doi.org/10.1099/mic.... #MicrobioJ #PublishAndRead
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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On the plane after a fantastic few days in Liverpool at #MicroEvo25 organised by the @microbiologysociety.org. The science, the people, and the city were all way above expectations. I’m definitely coming back. Had an absolute blast!
November 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM