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Microbes are the hidden powers on planet Earth.

They are by far the most abundant life form (numbering at least in the quintillions!) - it's a microbial planet - they drive biogeochemical cycles and are essential
partners in biological interactions with other organisms, including humans.

Microbiology will underpin our approach in the 21st century to emerging infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance, new biotechnologies, global warming and concerns over energy security.

Yet, our knowledge of microbial
diversity and function is still only
limited. 

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Microbial Glycobiology Book launched at NUI Galway

The first comprehensive book to be published in the emerging field of microbial glycobiology was launched at NUI Galway. "Microbial Glycobiology - Structures, Relevance and Applications" comes at an important time as glycobiology is having significant impact upon our understanding of microbes, their control and exploitation. The Editor-in Chief, [the late] Prof Tony Moran said: “Industrially, major developments in vaccine design, drug discovery and diagnostics are being made based on microbial glycobiology, and technologically the field is expanding our understanding, detection and therapy of various infectious agents”.

For more on the story, as well as more details on the book, see our Microbiology news page.

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Galway team finds disinfectants 'train' superbugs 

Disinfectants could effectively train bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics, research suggests .
Writing in the journal Microbiology, the Galway team, which is headed by Dr Ger Fleming, and who focused on a common hospital bacterium, urges a rethink of how infections are managed.

• Read the BBC News, NBC, CNN, Fox News,  TIME and New Scientist reports.
• This way for the full story, & links to further international coverage, on our own Microbiology News page...

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT

• The Prof. Anthony P. Moran Memorial Lecture 2011. 

  • The first annual lecture will take place on 30th September at 4pm. 
  • For lecture details, open Word file in a new window...or see the events page.
    

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• The Society for General Microbiology meeting was in Galway. This way for info...

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Microbiology is one of five disciplines in the School of Natural Sciences. This way for the structure of the College of Science...

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