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Shortcut to a Phytoplasma Genome: Less Gear, More Discovery
October 28, 2025
Zala Kogej Zwitter of the National Institute of Biology, Slovenia, take us behind the scenes of their latest publication 'From vineyard to genome: optimized enrichment and sequencing of Flavescence dorée phytoplasma from grapevine samples' published in Microbial Genomics.
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Dr Girish Beedessee: A tribute
October 23, 2025
The Microbiology Society is saddened to share the untimely passing of Dr Girish Beedessee, an active and much-respected member of the Society.
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Invisible Air, Visible Stakeholders
October 13, 2025
A team of researchers across multiple UK institutions take us behind the scenes of their latest publication 'Use of bioaerosol stakeholder mapping and engagement for the development of future strategic collaborations: a UK perspective' published in Microbiology.
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New to Science: The latest species discovered around the world
October 10, 2025
Each month, the Microbiology Society publishes the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, which details newly discovered species of bacteria, fungi and protists. Here are some of the new species that have been discovered and the places they've been found.
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A blog from the President, Professor Gordon Dougan FRS
October 7, 2025
In his second blog, the Society’s President, Professor Gordon Dougan FRS, writes about the challenges facing science and scientists.
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Look Mum, I wrote a thing about germs
October 2, 2025
Vicky Bennett of Amprologix, UK, takes us behind the scenes of their latest publication 'Prevalence of mutations associated with tolerance to chlorhexidine and other cationic biocides among Proteus mirabilis clinical isolates' published in Microbiology.
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Black History Month: Onalenna Neo
October 1, 2025
Celebrated annually during the month of October in the UK, Black History Month recognises the contributions, culture and history of Black people. This year, we spoke to Onalenna Neo, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK, who shared her experiences as a Black scientist and reflected on the vital role of Black representation and visibility in the science.
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When human drugs help fungal pathogens survive antifungal treatments
September 30, 2025
Mariella Obermeier of Charité, Germany, takes us behind the scenes of their latest publication 'Non-antifungal medications administered during fungal infections drive drug tolerance and resistance in Candida albicans' published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology.