Clostridium XVII conference highlights latest research into industrial application of diverse genus

NCIMB senior scientist Dr Brandon Childers reflects on his attendance at the Clostridium XVII  conference, held in China Last month. Clostridium is a genus of strictly anaerobic endospore forming bacteria. Species within this genus are highly diverse in terms of their potential applications – some have been extensively studied for their ability to produce butanol, and the contribution they could make to net zero goals, whilst others have potential use in probiotic products and live biotherapeutics. With so much industrial potential, it’s no surprise that the National Collection of Industrial, …