0 Test your knowledge with #TalkAMR
In line with World Antibiotic Awareness Week we focus on some key statistics and to test the understanding of antibiotic-resistant infections #TalkAMR!
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0 A short history of genomics
Genomics – the study of the structure and function of genetic material in a cell – has caused somewhat of a revolution in microbiology in recent years, but when did the story start?
0 The evidence around vaccines – fact vs. myth
In light of World Immunization Week (24–30 April) we’ve taken a closer look at some of the myths surrounding vaccination, and the scientific evidence that contradicts these, find out more in our latest video.
0 Drug development for neglected tropical diseases with BIO Ventures for Global Health
Our sister site, MedChemNet, spoke to Joseph Hargan-Calvopiña, Program Manager at BIO Ventures for Global Health, to find out more about their work in global drug development for neglected tropical diseases.
0 What one piece of advice would you give an early career researcher?
Some of the delegates from the Society for Applied Microbiology’s Early Career Scientist Research Symposium share the advice they’d give other early career researchers.
0 An introduction – biothreats and biodefense
Infectious diseases remain a major cause of mortality across the globe, so if pathogens could therefore be harnessed as a weapon, the implications would certainly be severe and far-reaching. Find out more about biothreats and bioterrorism in our explainer.
0 What can we do to prevent increasing antibiotic resistance?
Continuing our focus on antimicrobial resistance, Editor, Martha Powell, takes a closer look at the steps that can be taken to prevent the spread of drug resistance.
0 Candida auris – an emerging threat?
In our latest video, we’re looking into the growing concern around Candida auris as a public health threat – watch now to find out more about this fungal infection and the statistics surrounding it.
0 The London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research – an interview with Sir Roy Anderson
In this interview, Roy Anderson, Director for the London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research speaks about the work undertaken by the Centre and gives his thoughts on the wider NTD field.
0 Host–virus interactions in hepatitis – an interview with Marcus Dorner
In line with Hepatitis Awareness Month, we spoke to Marcus Dorner about his current research into the host–virus interactions in hepatitis B and C infection, their implications for vaccine development and more.
