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Prizes for scientific endeavour can inspire researchers and the public alike. Nature Reviews Microbiology investigates which microbiologists were winners in 2008.
The archive of the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology (IJSEM) has been made available free online, which should be a boon for scientists, historians and the public.
This month, microbiologists gather at ISME12 in Australia to deliberate advances in microbial ecology that could benefit the planet. What are the key challenges for this blossoming field?
The advent of Web 2.0 applications, which enable information sharing and virtual networking, could revolutionize science. But are microbiologists taking advantage?
The influence of the microbiome on human development, physiology, immunity and nutrition is almost entirely unknown. A new National Institutes of Health initiative aims to address this deficit.
In an increasingly globalized world, appropriate investment in the generation and exploitation of knowledge is important for maintaining economic competitiveness. For small economies to grow and prosper, excelling in research and development will be essential.
Our ability to control infectious diseases is continuously being eroded by antimicrobial resistance, the decline in industrial antibiotic development and increasing development timelines from discovery to market. There has never been a better time to rediscover the value of vaccination.
