The 13th International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology was organized by International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS) hosted by Federation of Microbiological Societies of Japan and Science Council of Japan held at Sapporo, Japan from 6th -10th September 2011. The congress started with a logo as “Unlimited World of Microbes” to emphasize on unlimited capabilities of microbes for the sustainability of this planet. The congress dealt with a broad range of issues and subjects from basic research to actual application in the fields of bacteriology and applied microbiology covering individual issues and addressing multi-disciplinary areas, areas of joint interest. The congress also addressed the matters of research and technology development that are required to ensure the better human health ,biosphere and supports harmonious development.
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