🔔 Reminder: The FEMS & Biolog webinar is happening today 🎓 At 16:00 CEST, join the microbiology community for the FEMS & Biolog webinar on assessing microbial community function and responses to environmental stressors. Expect expert speakers and valuable insights. Register here: buff.ly/STz8YNU

Water quality in mountain areas depends on climate, atmospheric inputs and soil processes driven by microorganisms. 💧 This #FEMSmicroBlog explores how microbes in alpine soils impact its capacity to retain nutrients. #MicrobiologyIsEverywhere  🦠 buff.ly/l8vV7Dx

@femsmicro.org is looking for its next President and two Trustees to join its Board. If you have leadership experience, value collaboration, and want to contribute to something beyond your own work, this is your chance to make an impact. Find out more & apply: fems-microbiology.org/2026-electio...

Methods for evaluating bacterial dispersal on hyphal networks #microLife @femsjournals.bsky.social from Pilar Junier academic.oup.com/microlife/ad... "3D‑printed experimental devices that physically separate two environments while allowing hyphal networks to act as bridges for bacterial movement"

What if future antibiotics come from microbes living on social wasps? 🐝 In this #FEMSmicroBlog, Manasa Narayan walks us through how insect-associated Actinobacteria are emerging as promising sources of antimicrobial compounds:

📢 Última oportunidad para asistir al 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: hasta el 10 de mayo ➡️ conexion-microbioma.csic.es/micropaths-2... No pierdas esta oportunidad para conocer más sobre #microbioma, conectar con expertos y hacer nuevos contactos en una localización excepcional #JISEM @csic.es @femsmicro.org

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr Urs Greber (University of Zürich) to the leadership team of FEMS Microbiology Reviews as Co-Editor-in-Chief, effective since 1 May 2026. 🎉Please join us in welcoming him to the FEMS community! Read more: buff.ly/vemwRIY

Join our FEMS–Biolog webinar to hear Enrico Tatti, Mamokete Bokhale & David Touchette share real‑world phenotypic profiling insights. 📅 13 May | 16:00 CEST ✅ Free registration: buff.ly/mSYmuBG

Visita las noticias de la Sociedad Española de Microbiología #SEM 👉 shre.ink/77fo El 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 tiene una sección en esta publicación mensual. Aún puede registrarte hasta el 𝟭𝟬 𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗼 aquí ➡️ shre.ink/77fx Además, encontrarás otros contenidos relevantes, el “biofilm del mes” y un crucigrama🧫

The internet is flooded with AI-generated content, which can introduce inaccuracies and weaken their ability to educate. In this #FEMSmicroBlog, @drsarahwettstadt.bsky.social discusses how AI fits into scientific communication to create engaging and high-quality content.

Supported by FEMS and the official journal of EAM, microLife focuses on rigorous, interdisciplinary microbiology and studies that move the field forward. If your work doesn’t fit neatly into one box, it could be a good home. Explore publishing with microLife: buff.ly/JsrNgoc

Some of the most interesting microbes are the ones we still barely understand. The FEMS Microbes webinar explored “microbial dark matter” from wasp-associated actinobacteria to new ways of profiling pathogens and anaerobic fungi. Now available to rewatch: buff.ly/e3RY4qD

We asked Prof. Paola Branduandi, Professor at the University of Milano-Bicocca and Editorial Board Member of FEMS Yeast Research, why researchers should consider publishing in a society journal.

Soil isn't just "dirt." It is one of the most complex and essential living systems on Earth. To recognize #EarthDay2026, Ramos & Timmis explain why soil health is not just an environmental issue but a global priority tied to the future of our society in our #FEMSmicroBlog: buff.ly/MVTsa5y

Improving research culture means moving beyond high-stakes competition and supporting the people behind the papers. Community journals are one way to do that. That's because when publishing is driven by the right motivations (community, rigor, and support) the quality of science improves.

🔔 FEMS & Biolog Webinar 🔔 Explore how microbial communities function and respond to environmental stressors using high‑throughput phenotypic profiling, from plant pathogens to glacier‑fed streams. 📅 13 May 2026 | 16:00 CEST 👉 Register: buff.ly/STz8YNU

Hydrogen competition between a gas reservoir community indicates available CO2 as main limiting factor #microbiology #hydrogen #MicroSky @femsjournals.bsky.social @femsmicro.org doi.org/10.1093/fems...

FEMS Microbes is an open access home for rigorous, peer-reviewed microbiology. From major insights to micro-advances, every study is assessed for quality, reproducibility, and contribution to the field: buff.ly/JQbEAQ3

#joboffer #Germany plz spread it I'm hiring a Junior leader (E13; 100% for 3-5 y) to start own independence w/ focus on #CryoEM SPA or ET Ideally 1-2y postdoc experience Plz get in touch, if you are interested in #Structural biology & #MicroBiochem @sfb1381.bsky.social @vaam-microbes.bsky.social

Summer School for PostDocs organized by FEMS

Applications for the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs close very soon. ✅ Good luck to everyone who has already submitted. Your applications are now moving into the evaluation stage. 🗓 Still finalising your application? Submit by 23:59 CEST tonight buff.ly/8sPH1dF.

I wrote a Blogpost for #FEMSmicroBlog about our recent publication in which we show that some T4SS effectors of Brucella can associate to outer membrane vehicles. Check it out! #microSky

The pathogen Brucella causes disease by injecting toxic effectors directly into host cells. This #FEMSmicroBlog explores a possible new secretion mechanism by which Brucella transports already known effector proteins. #FascinatingMicrobes buff.ly/c4gyA4a

Attending the @microbiologysociety.org Annual Conference? Visit us at booth 19. Stop by to explore how FEMS can help grow your microbial future at FEMS MICRO Ljubljana 2027 and beyond. Learn about the routes for how you can take part in European microbiology. Plus, pick up some inspiring merch!

📢Ampliado plazo de envío de abstracts para el 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 -> hasta 𝟮𝟰.𝟬𝟰.𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Cualquiera que sea tu ámbito de investigación en 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗠𝗔 (edáfico, acuático, agrícola, humano…), ¡esto te interesa! Si quieres saber más, tira del hilo🧵 y visítanos 👉 shre.ink/LDNc #JISEM @csic.es @femsmicro.org

How did yeast genetics become one of the most influential systems in modern biology? In this retrospective, Hartl traces the development of yeast genetics through its milestones, collaborations, and the scientists who helped drive the field forward. Read: buff.ly/Ny3Vjn4

Prof. John Morrissey, Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Yeast Research, reveals his favourite microbe: Saccharomyces eubayanus. Why? Because it helped give the world lager beer. Safe to say his appreciation for beer is… on brand. Learn more about the journal: buff.ly/2DgM9uK

Whether your work is specialised or broad, a comprehensive review or a concise research paper, the FEMS journals portfolio offers a home for your research across microbiology. Explore your publishing options: buff.ly/hZwY8rH

Only 2 weeks left to submit your application for the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs, taking place 26–31 August in Porto, Portugal! Curious about what awaits you in Porto? 🌅 Get a sneak peek into your week at the summer school: buff.ly/ANhKb4T buff.ly/ANhKb4T

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Microbes shape how ecosystems function and respond to environmental change. Prof. Max Häggblom, Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Ecology, explains how the journal explores these connections and advances our understanding of microbes in a changing environment. Learn more: buff.ly/ha8W4o2

FEMS is seeking a new President and two Trustees for our Board (2027–2029) Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership and governance? We are looking for mission‑driven candidates dedicated to advancing microbiology across Europe and beyond. Apply by 10 June: buff.ly/btwi7u9

If your research explores community dynamics, ecological interactions, biogeochemical processes, or ecosystem-level implications, FEMS Microbiology Ecology may provide the right platform to reach a global environmental microbiology audience. Learn more: buff.ly/m4FoTih

Only 2 weeks left to submit your application for the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs, taking place 26–31 August in Porto, Portugal! Curious about what awaits you in Porto? 🌅 Get a sneak peek into your week at the summer school: buff.ly/ANhKb4T buff.ly/ANhKb4T

Prof. Dr. Dieter Jahn is a Professor at Braunschweig University of Technology & a Handling Editor for FEMS Microbiology Letters highlights why society journals matter: the income generated by these journals does not simply disappear, it goes back into supporting the scientific community.

HZI-Forscherin Susanne Häußler ist unter den 95 neuen Mitgliedern der renommierten Europäischen Akademie für Mikrobiologie @femsmicro.org. Sie erforscht multiresistente Krankheitserreger sowie hartnäckige, biofilmassoziierte Infektionen. Herzlichen Glückwunsch! www.helmholtz-hzi.de/media-center...

“It’s a great honour – and very much a team honour – to be elected a Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology @femsmicro.org ” 💬 Professor Lindsay Hall @halllab.bsky.social

I am honored to be elected as a fellow of European Academy of Microbiology @femsmicro.org, recognizing the excellent work of talented post docs, PhD researchers and students in my group and our collaborations all around the world. fems-microbiology.org/european-aca...

Microbiology Postdocs from all over Europe and the globe, do not miss this next splendid opportunity for career building and networking! 🦠🧑‍🔬🧑‍🎓💯🇵🇹

The Federation of European Microbiological Societies is looking for an Events Programme Officer. In this role, you will work closely with our Events Manager to deliver impactful programmes, curate essential content, and support researchers in sharing their work. View the vacancy👉 buff.ly/ZovRCOW

There's still much to understand about microbiomes. If you're hungry to learn, here's a good place to start. Explore expert reviews covering advances in omics, bioinformatics, molecular microbiology, and animal models in this thematic issue: academic.oup.com/femsre/pages...

Do you love microbiology and science communication? FEMS is recruiting a volunteer co‑host for the FEMS Webinar Series and the Microbes & Us podcast, an opportunity to become a public-facing voice for the global microbiology community. Apply by 30 March: buff.ly/eOZpm2g

🌟 Applications are now open! 🌟 Ready to level up your research career this summer? Join a select group of early‑career scientists for an immersive 6‑day mentor‑led Summer School in Porto, Portugal, from 26–31 August 2026. 👉 Start your application here: buff.ly/Ppu8RY3 and apply by 15 April.

Tuberculosis affects around a quarter of the global population even though significant progress has been made in understanding how the pathogen infects its host. 🦠 For #WorldTuberculosisDay, our #FEMSmicroBlog explores novel molecular approaches to fight this deadly disease. ❤️‍🩹

Water shapes microbial life, and microbes shape water systems. From biofilms to bioremediation, this #FEMSmicroBlog explores how these interactions influence water quality. A timely read for #WorldWaterDay 🔗https://buff.ly/sfihr1w

Congrats to a wonderful trio of parasitologists @lebrunlab.bsky.social Dominque Soldati and Julius LUKEŠ!!!

We asked Prof. Clare Taylor, Professor of Inclusive Practice and Microbiology at Edinburgh Napier University and Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Letters, to share her perspective on building a career in microbiology. Her advice is simple: get involved in publishing

Truly humbled and deeply honored to have been elected a Fellow of the European Academy of #Microbiology, @femsmicro.org Profoundly grateful to my mentors, collaborators, colleagues, and students, past and present, whose guidance, creativity, and dedication have shaped this journey 🙏 ♥️

The list of new (2026) elected members of the @femsmicro.org European Academy of Microbiology is out 👏 Congrats to the newcomers, most of them very well-known names incl many friends & close colleagues 😀 fems-microbiology.org/european-aca...