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Many congratulations to all the winners of our 2024 #NeglectedTropicalDiseases and #ClimateChange poster competition! See their fabulous posters here: misac.org.uk/2024winners.ht… @WallaceHigh @STAHS @CCHSG_ @OutwoodAdwick @NewsteadWood @bsj_jkt @TGStweets @Kings_Ely @BradfieldCol


We have a new grant available to support Microbiology activities in schools across the UK. Our awards range from £250 to £1000 per application. Check out our webpage to find out more details: misac.org.uk/microbiology-g…

MiSAC_UK's tweet image. We have a new grant available to support Microbiology activities in schools across the UK. Our awards range from £250 to £1000 per application. Check out our webpage to find out more details: misac.org.uk/microbiology-g…

Ever wondered why pee is yellow? Turns out an enzyme called bilirubin reductase produced by Firmicutes gut bacteria is key & the discovery might shed new light on jaundice & other conditions. Scientists Figure Out Why Urine is Yellow: What to Know (healthline.com)


Sampling microbes found on leaves is a great way to explore populations. How about looking at the microbial populations present on leaves from native and non-native trees? misac.org.uk/PDFs/MISAC%20a…

MiSAC_UK's tweet image. Sampling microbes found on leaves is a great way to explore populations. How about looking at the microbial populations present on leaves from native and non-native trees? misac.org.uk/PDFs/MISAC%20a…

Have you seen our Methods pages? Some great ideas for injecting some innovative, safe practical work into your microbiology lessons.

MiSAC_UK's tweet image. Have you seen our Methods pages? Some great ideas for injecting some innovative, safe practical work into your microbiology lessons.

Brilliant article "Hiding in plain sight" to discuss how parasites can outsmart their hosts. A great addition to the AH Biology Parasitology unit in Scotland. misac.org.uk/article-downlo…

MiSAC_UK's tweet image. Brilliant article "Hiding in plain sight" to discuss how parasites can outsmart their hosts. A great addition to the AH Biology Parasitology unit in Scotland. misac.org.uk/article-downlo…

A fascinating article, "As the world warms", looking at the impact of climate change on microbial populations. misac.org.uk/article-downlo…

MiSAC_UK's tweet image. A fascinating article, "As the world warms", looking at the impact of climate change on microbial populations. misac.org.uk/article-downlo…

Finding new ways to show that microbes are all around us? This particle presents some new ideas. misac.org.uk/article-downlo…

MiSAC_UK's tweet image. Finding new ways to show that microbes are all around us? This particle presents some new ideas. misac.org.uk/article-downlo…

The 2024 MiSAC competition has been launched, focusing on Neglected Tropical Diseases. Learners should design an illustrated, web-page report for teenagers to raise their awareness of NTDs. Closing date is 01/04/23.

MiSAC_UK's tweet image. The 2024 MiSAC competition has been launched, focusing on Neglected Tropical Diseases. Learners should design an illustrated, web-page report for teenagers to raise their awareness of NTDs. Closing date is 01/04/23.

Take part in our annual poster competition, exploring the role of microbes in the water cycle. For more information on how your learners can take part, visit the MiSAC website: misac.org.uk/competition.ht…

MiSAC_UK's tweet image. Take part in our annual poster competition, exploring the role of microbes in the water cycle. For more information on how your learners can take part, visit the MiSAC website: misac.org.uk/competition.ht…

Fancy making your own smartphone microscopy to view microbes? Take a look at this article by John Schollar. Inexpensive and fun to build with great results.

MiSAC_UK's tweet image. Fancy making your own smartphone microscopy to view microbes? Take a look at this article by John Schollar. Inexpensive and fun to build with great results.

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