The human body is a walking zoo, with far more microbial cells than human cells in the average person. Most are harmless, but many have the ability to manipulate their hosts in remarkable ways. This talk will highlight the amazing diversity of microbes that we know of today and some extraordinary ways they influence behaviour.
I am Professor of Infectious Disease and Director of the Institute of Microbiology and Infection. My research centres on human infectious diseases, with a particular focus on the molecular basis of host-pathogen interactions... Read More →