The Department of Microbiology hosted the 2025 Susan Roberts Dubay Endowed Lecture on Oct. 14, welcoming Lora Hooper, Ph.D., as this year’s keynote speaker presenting, “How the microbiome harnesses ...

Renowned biologist Bonnie Bassler explores bacterial communication's potential to revolutionize medicine and enhance our understanding of microbial behavior.

Bacteria are not only crucial for human health, but they also play important roles in environmental processes and agriculture ...

A. Water microbiology is the _____ _____. This is done to determine what organisms are present, and if they are helpful or harmful. B. The safety of water for drink and contact is the main ...

Bacteria can make us sick or keep us alive. A leading scientist says they “talk” using chemical signals. Could silencing their conversations change how we treat deadly infections?

The UAB Department of Microbiology will host the 2025 Susan Roberts Dubay Endowed Lecture on Oct. 14, welcoming Lora Hooper, Ph.D., as this year’s keynote speaker presenting, “Vitamin A and barrier ...