Microbe Magazine

Cover: Leaf surfaces, an environment for micro-organisms called the phyllosphere, are one of the largest biological surfaces on Earth at 1 billion km2 (see p. 448). (Image © danix/iStockphoto).
Cover: Leaf surfaces, an environment for micro-organisms called the phyllosphere, are one of the largest biological surfaces on Earth at 1 billion km2 (see p. 448). (Image © danix/iStockphoto).
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Bugs as Drugs: Bacteria as Therapeutics against Diseases
While widely recognized for their pathogenic potential, bacteria are now at the forefront of biomedical research for their therapeutic capabilities. During the 2014 ASM General Meeting, held in Boston last May, several researchers who spoke in the plenary session, “Bugs as Drugs,” and in other se...
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Probing the Microbial Mysteries of Wine
Wine enjoys a long tradition as a valuable social lubricator, one that works across societies, international boundaries, and economic classes. Not surprisingly, the grapevine receives extensive attention from researchers as well as the general public. While most scientific studies have relevance ...
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Complexities of Microbial Life on Leaf Surfaces
The phyllosphere comprises all above-ground parts of terrestrial plants as a habitat for microorganisms. Leaves dominate this habitat, which at 1 billion km2 is one of the largest biological surfaces on Earth, outmatching landmasses by roughly seven times. The microorganisms that colon...
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