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Microbe Talk is a podcast from the Microbiology Society, interviewing researchers about bacteria, viruses and parasites. We are the largest microbiology society in Europe, covering all aspec...

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes planning our flagship Annual Conference? Listen in as Lilly talks to Chairs of the Scientific C...

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We're in Liverpool this week, hosting our annual conference and meeting our members, collaborators and authors. We know that there will be a...

We're in Liverpool this week, hosting our annual conference and meeting our members, collaborators and authors. We know that there will be a...

We're in Liverpool this week, hosting our annual conference and meeting our members, collaborators and authors. We know that there will be a...

We're in Liverpool this week, hosting our annual conference and meeting our members, collaborators and authors. We know that there will be a...

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