Early abstract submissions for ASM Microbe 2026—now 3 fully integrated meetings within 1 microbial world—are officially open. Submit by Dec. 2, 2 p.m. ET to elevate your research, spark new collaborations and join the conversations defining what’s next. asm.org/events/asm-m...

Abstract portal is open for ASM Microbe 2026. New meeting format, same great science. Hope to see you in DC!

If it wasn't clear, this ad is for tenure track Microbiology faculty at the assistant professor level😬

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Important piece from Sarah Stanley at Berkeley on new NIH definitions that can be construed to arbitrarily halt research that is both safe and important to public health and future cures www.statnews.com/2025/10/06/g... via @statnews.com

Abstract submissions are open for the Midwinter Conference of Immunologists @midwinter-immun.bsky.social!! www.midwconfimmunol.org The Early Bird Registration deadline is Nov 14, 2025. There will be lots of Selected Abstract talks so submit an abstract to be considered!

meta-PAMPs: A new class of immunostimulatory molecules that control the ability of bacterial factors to operate as PAMPs. Jordan Jastrab reveals that wall teichoic acid (WTA) is a key regulator of inflammasomes and interferons during infection. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

In addition to being a kick-a$$ geneticist and biochemist, JJ is now a brill innate immunologist because of the Kagan lab! #DarwinDynasty

Postdoc position (please re-post) A funded postdoctoral position, will open in 2026 to study aspects of Neisseria gonorrhoeae pathogenesis, antigenic variation, genetics, or physiology. If interested in more information, please contact Hank Seifert [email protected] #MicroSky

Tuberculosis Spawning in Crowded, Dirty ICE Detention Centers url:https://prospect.org/health/2025-08-18-tuberculosis-spawning-in-crowded-dirty-ice-detention-centers/

Final call: Session proposals #ASMicrobe 2026 are due tomorrow, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. ET. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the scientific program and highlight key advances in the microbial sciences. Submit now: asm.social/2wG

Thanks for your leadership on this @asm.org. asm.org/articles/pol...

Are you bravely deciding to do a postdoc in the US? And also interested in some combination of genomics, immunology, and transposons? If so, consider applying to my lab at the BioFrontiers Institute in Boulder, Colorado! jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta... 🧪🧬 #TESky #interferosky

We got hit with our first tariff tax. Ordered a unique piece of equipment from a Canadian Co. Took four months to build but arrived at the lab two weeks ago (yeah!). Then yesterday the FedEx bill for a $9,500 tariff showed up. Remind me how I invoice Canada to pay for this?

Sadly, this is almost the number of people that die globally of TB every 2-3 days.

So glad he's returning to NY at Stony Brook! #TB!

M abscessus in a macrophage from superstar @sarahstan.bsky.social

Any grad students interested in a career in science policy? Check out this opportunity: mirzayanfellow.nas.edu?utm_source=N...

The new open access policy of NIH will take effect next week (July 1st). All NIH funded research 🔬🧪🧬accepted after July 1st must be open access upon publication. Worried about fees? 💸 Check out how IAI stacks up against other journals—you might be surprised. #OpenAccess #SciComm #Microbiology

If you're at #ASMicrobe and need a pick-me-up, join the ASM's Progress, Impact, Access and Accountability (PIAA) Committee for coffee & cookies on Friday, June 20 from 2-2:45 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall! Hope to see you there! 🍪 asm.social/2t3

OMG @samuelhbecker.bsky.social is in the sky! Welcome!

Join the #VosshallLab as a postdoctoral scientist. Fully funded, right here in New York City @rockefelleruniv.bsky.social hhmi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...

A little too soon (re our NYC rat problem) but thanks @joeyzacks.bsky.social for sending that!

Savage but accurate. John Oliver will hopefully get the message to people that science and health societies can't.

Congratulations to all of the new National Academy of Sciences members!! Special shout out to @ejohnwherry.bsky.social and Eric Skaar!!! So well deserved!

National Academy of Sciences Elects Members and International Members - NAS www.nasonline.org/news/2025-na...

A reminder that nominations for the Sternberg Award for the 2025 Molecular Genetics of Phages and Bacteria (Phages Meeting) is due in one week! Nominate your amazing graduating students!!! conferences.union.wisc.edu/phages/award...

Supporting medical science in the USA - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Eric Skaar gets the Molecular Biology Prize!#NAS

Rotem Sorek receives the Selman Waksman Award! #NAS

The #GRCMyco2025 group photo is now in everyone's mygrc folder! It was VERY sunny....

I miss the community of scientists I was able to build on the old twitter. Y’all opened up my eyes to so many cool things. I want to re-engage! Yet, I’m wary of social media and probably will be more guarded about my views. A lot of vindictive people out there with too much power on their hands.

The Coers lab is now on bsky.

Big thanks to you @heran.bsky.social ! Tremendous meeting, great to connect with everyone at #GRCMyco2025 and discuss basic mycobacteriology. Looking forward to 2027 to be organized by me along with @siegristpalmore.bsky.social and Babak Javid who is still on that other platform.

And that's a wrap! I couldn't be happier with #GRCMyco2025! Amazing talks and discussions and wonderful venue and new friends! Big thanks to @michaelglickman.bsky.social for making it happen!

Thank you for contributing to its awesome success!!

Two ERC-funded postdoc positions available in the team - one here and second to follow - please repost! jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...

Some last minute changes to the program. I hope everyone manages to get to Pomona safely next week! Can't wait to see everyone during these challenging times! #GRCMyco2025 www.grc.org/biology-of-m...

As a Liverpool and Men in Blazers fan @durkdarwin.bsky.social should listen, too! #EverythingIsTuberculosis is a must read, not just for us #TB researchers!

The White House is proposing to cut health research leading to the loss of $16B and 68,500 jobs. Here's how your community will be impacted: scienceimpacts.org 🙏 @joshuasweitz.bsky.social

More important now than ever before: vilcek.org/prizes/vilce...

How I feel about @schumer.senate.gov

was your vaccine-related NIH grant terminated? please reach out: @katherinejwu.12 on Signal

Our application for the 2026 Vilcek Prizes in Creative Promise is now open through June 9th!! This year, we will be awarding 9 immigrants $50K prizes in Biomedical Science, Fashion & Culture, and Fashion & Design. Learn more and apply! vilcek.co/3FgJWYb

This man is Dr Francis Collins, former head of NIH, devout Christian and facts-based scientist. I miss the good ol' days.

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/08/s... This article is not even on the first page - let’s try to give the @standupforscience.bsky.social rallies some visibility!