MicroNews February

MicroNews is the sister series of our podcast Microbe Talk, where we discuss microbiology in the news over the last month. As well as discussing microbiology news stories, which include protecting coral reefs from climate change, new antibiotics and radiation-eating fungi; this month Laura and Matt give an update on the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Links to the news stories discussed during this episode can be found below: Scientists find huge bacteriophage: www.futurity.org/phages-microbiomes-2283062/ Invasive ants found to contain seasonal viruses: phys.org/news/2020-02-invasiv…easonal-viruses.html Fungi that ‘eats’ radiation: www.express.co.uk/news/science/123…ar-reactor-fungi Researchers decode how malaria parasite reproduces: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/…0211121500.htm New group of antibiotics that fight bacteria in a unique way: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/…0212131523.htm How do algal communities within corals help them tolerate stress?: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/…0212150129.htm Coronavirus outbreak: Expert comment from our members: microbiologysociety.org/news/society-…-members.html