Every year, the American Society for Microbiology (ASM ... art forms in the competition as long as they all fit the same theme and showcased the artists’ favorite microbiologists.

The ASM's general meeting will include nearly 15,000 microbiologists from around the world and cover topics spanning genetics, clinical microbiology, food, animal health and many more themes.

Microbiology is the study of very small organisms, such as protozoa and bacteria. The field is related to biology and biochemistry, and programs focus on applications of microorganisms for basic ...