Using bacteria to make self-healing concrete

Concrete is the most commonly used construction material on earth, found in everything from roads and buildings to bridges and sewers. Although concrete is strong, it's prone to cracking. To solve this problem, researchers from the University of Bath are investigating how certain species of Bacillus bacteria could be used to make concrete which heals itself. The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools. Our principal goal is to develop, expand and strengthen the networks available to our members so that they can generate new knowledge about microbes and ensure that it is shared with other communities. The impacts from this will drive us towards a world in which the science of microbiology provides maximum benefit to society. Visit our website to find out more: http://www.microbiologysociety.org