Applied Microbiology

Host-Microbe Biology

Host-Microbe Biology (HMB), sessions on studying phages, conflict and resolution in evolution, bacterial warfare within the host, and more will cover the cutting-edge biology in the field, Host-microbe biology investigates the intricate relationships between hosts and microorganisms across various ecosystems, from humans to plants and beyond. These interactions are fundamental to understanding both health and disease. In humans, for instance, the microbiome's composition and diversity influence diverse aspects of physiology, including metabolism, immune function, and even neurological processes. Advances in sequencing technologies have unveiled the complexity of microbial communities and their roles in maintaining homeostasis or precipitating disease states. Beyond humans, host-microbe interactions are critical in agriculture, where symbiotic relationships can enhance plant growth and resilience to environmental stressors, or conversely, pathogenic interactions can devastate crop yields, Research in host-microbe biology is also driving innovative approaches in medicine and biotechnology. It provides insights into developing probiotics and prebiotics to manipulate microbial communities beneficially. Moreover, understanding microbial pathogenesis aids in developing new antimicrobial strategies to combat infectious diseases. By unraveling the mechanisms governing these interactions, scientists aim to harness the potential of microbial ecosystems for sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and personalized medicine, promising transformative impacts across diverse fields.

Host-Microbe Biology includes

• Animal Infections
• Genetic and Physiological Adaptation to the Host
• Host Response to Microbes
• Cellular/Molecular Host-Microbe Interactions
• Invasion and Survival in Host Cells
• Manipulations of Host Functions by Microbes
• Microbe-Plant Interactions
• Microbial Symbioses with Invertebrate Hosts
• Microbiome-Host Interactions
• Phage-Host Interactions
• Polymicrobial Pathogenicity and Symbiosis
• Sepsis and Inflammation
• Surface Structures of Pathogenic Microbes
• Toxins and Secreted Factors
• Virulence Regulatory Mechanisms
• Virus-Host Interactions
• Microbial Metabolism and Host Association
• Anti-pathogen Strategies