Explore the latest developments in microbiology through this 46-minute video from the American Society for Microbiology. Delve into topics such as drug-resistant infections from leeches, increasing tolerance of hospital bacteria to alcohol disinfectants, and recent foodborne illness outbreaks. Learn about the persistence of Ebola virus in Liberia and updates on the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Discover how bacteriophages cooperate to overcome CRISPR-Cas immunity, with insights from both genetic and modeling approaches. Gain valuable knowledge on current microbial research, public health concerns, and emerging scientific findings in the field of microbiology.