Policy briefings
The Microbiology Society issues topical briefing papers, which provide need-to-know information on various subjects such as hospital-acquired infections, climate change and pandemic influenza. These resources are prepared with the help of our members. To request hard copies of these resources please contact our Policy Officer on [email protected].
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Where are microbiomes, and why are they important?
September 2025
Microbes do not exist in isolation. Instead, they live in complex and dynamic communities in which different microbial species are constantly interacting.
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Wastewater
March 2025
AMR occurs when disease-causing bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites (pathogens) are no longer affected by the medicines that have been developed to target them. Drug-resistant pathogens can cause infections that are difficult or impossible to treat; they increase the risk of disease spread and can lead to severe illness, disability and death.