New in JB: S. aureus is known to incorporate exogenous fatty acids (FA) into its membrane. Menjivar, Bose et al. show that S. aureus has a FA degradation system expressed under catabolite control. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Microbes know no borders, nor should efforts to harness their potential for climate solutions. ASM & 9 other partners have launched a global strategy to position microbial science as a pillar of climate action. 🔗Read the press release & #mbio editorial: asm.org/climatestrat... #ClimateAction

Join us on Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. ET for the next #ASMClinMicro Virtual Journal Club! This session will explore lessons learned in relocating laboratories. ASM members register for free at asm.org/webinars/vir...

New in JB: Pinho, Gotz & Peschel review the history of S. aureus as a model for studying bacterial cell biology and pathogenesis. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... This papers is part of the History of Microbial Model collection: journals.asm.org/topic/sss-ta... @asm.org #JBacteriology

#MicrobiologyMonday: Guess the microbe! 🔬🧐 Meet Saprochaete capitata, a yeast-like fungus found in soil. Usually harmless, it can cause severe infections in immunocompromised patients. For an example case, check out #ASMCaseReports: asm.social/2BK

New in JB: Banerjee, Chandler et al. link regulation of QS to the the nitrogen-related phosphotransferase system in P. aeruginosa, and thus virulence in this microbe. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

New in JB: Fung, Visisck et al. in collaboration witht eh van Kessel lab show that the quorum-sensing-dependent transcription factor LitR regulates a cdG PDE, a SK and other targets to regulate biofilm formation by V. fischeri. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

New in JB: Reasoner, Francis & Hadjifrangiskou discuss the urinary microbiome as a next frontier in microbial ecology, and discuss the future areas of study, and challenges, for the urobiome. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

JB is the first journal at ASM to launch the double-anonymized peer review (DAPR) track! #JBacteriology

Join us on Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. ET for an engaging webinar that explores the diverse and rewarding career paths in clinical & public health micro. Learn how the field contributes to patient care, disease prevention and public safety. Register for free: asm.org/webinars/cli...

JB Editor's Choice: Panwar, Brumer et al. show that for gut Bacteroides and Segatella (syn. Prevotella), providing common plant β-glucans can stimulate growth on artificial celluloses, challenging the conventional wisdom. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

JB Editor's Choice: Richardson & Pascal do a deep dive into the many iterations of bacterial two-hybrid systems and their uses in bacteria - a must read for those looking at protein-protein interactions. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, ASM celebrates and spotlights the vital contributions of Hispanic and Latine microbiologists, whose work continues to shape and advance the field of microbiology every day! Explore our focus page: asm.social/2AU

JB Editor's Pick: Bettin, Radolf et al. explore two vaccine targets of Treponema pallidum, revealing distinct evolutionary paths for these surface proteins. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

The 2025 agar art contest is open and accepting submissions until Oct. 26! The theme is “Microbes Make the World Go Round.” Submit your artwork and showcase the vital role microbes play in our daily lives. All are welcome to apply! See contest details: asm.org/events/asm-a...

Vaginal colonization with Lactobacilli protect against group B Streptococcus (GBS). Notably, delivering L. crispatus to vaginal epithelial cells via electrospun nanofibers modulates inflammatory signaling during established GBS infection. #IAIJournal: asm.social/2AG

JB Editor's Choice: Shannon, Sandkvist et al. show that the PDZ domain is both necessary and sufficient for VesB secretion via the T2SS in V. cholerae. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Triple-Drug Combination for Cystic Fibrosis Wins Lasker Award www.the-scientist.com/triple-drug-...

⏰ Don’t wait—early-bird registration for ASMCUE 2025 closes Sept. 16, 11:59 p.m. ET! Secure the best rate to join us Nov. 21–23 in San Antonio, connect with peers and explore fresh strategies to elevate your teaching. 👉 Register today and save: asm.social/2Aq

In #AppEnvMicro, researchers explore the emergence of transmissible mcr-9.1 plasmids encoding colistin resistance in clinical Cronobacter sakazakii, using CRISPR diversity to trace the origins of mcr-9.1-positive strains & deduce their divergent evolution. asm.social/2Au

The newest issue of JB is out, covering topics including: urinary microbiome, history of S. auerus as a model system, DNA methylation & pathogenesis, cell surface of Methanosarcina, B2H systems, AMPs, hemolysin/cytolysin in Vibrio & more. journals.asm.org/toc/jb/current @asm.org #JBacteriology

Last chance! Join us Sept. 12 for JMBE Live on how undergraduate peer mentors (UGPMs) shape CUREs—and how training can boost mentor and student success. 🔗 Register: asm.social/2Ap

Join top researchers, clinicians and industry experts in Portland, Ore., Nov. 9–13, for the 2025 ASM Biofilms 2025. Explore sessions on microbial communities, clinical impact and innovation. Register by Oct. 9 to save—don’t miss it! asm.social/2Am

New in JB: There are many ways to regulate transcription. Jayasinghe and Babitzke review the role of RNA polymerase pausing in the control of gene expression in several microbes. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Julian Davies was a renowned scientist who made crucial strides in the study of antibiotics & antibiotic resistance. Honor his legacy at the Julian Davies Memorial Symposium on Oct. 10, hosted by the University of British Columbia. Register by Sept. 15 to attend via Zoom or in person! asm.social/2Af

Attention early-career scientists! Apply for ASM’s Young Ambassador Program to gain leadership experience, build your network and inspire the next generation of microbiologists. Applications are due Nov. 1. asm.social/2Ah

New in JB: Antonia Herrero reviews the distinct aspects of cell division for Anabaena, a multicellular cyanobacterium with a specialized cell-type called heterocysts. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

ASM is pleased to announce the 2026 ASM Awards & Prize Program recipients—leaders whose research, teaching and innovation are advancing the microbial sciences. Join us in congratulating the recipients! Learn more about the honorees and awards: asm.social/2zX

Pls share: First-year Research Immersion (FRI) program at Binghamton U. invites applications for a 3-year renewable, full time Research Assistant Professor position, to begin January 2026 (preferred) or August 2026. This is a 10-month, non-tenure track faculty position

The 2025 Agar Art Contest opens soon! This year’s theme is “Microbes Make the World Go Round." Show us the vital role microbes play in our daily lives through the medium of agar. Submissions are open Sept.12-Oct. 26. See contest details: asm.org/events/asm-a...

New in JB: Kuchma, Geiger, O'Toole et al. use genetic to probe flagellar-mediated surface sensing by P. aeruginosa. (always fun to advertise my own JB papers!) journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Postdoc position available - pls share- to investigate molecular mechanisms of protein homeostasis during S. during infection. Send a CV, list of publications, and a statement about why you would like to join the laboratory. Eduardo Groisman Yale Med [email protected]

Microbiology and medicine belong together. That’s why #ASMicrobe 2026 introduces the ASM Health Meeting—a new home for clinical microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, public health leaders & industry experts. Three Meetings. One Microbe. asm.social/2zD

At #ASMicrobe 2026, the Mechanism Discovery Meeting is the hub for exploring the core biology of microbes. With 3 focused meetings this year, ASM Microbe delivers clarity, depth and cross-pollination to drive microbial science forward. Learn more: asm.social/2zF

Job opening - pls share: The Biology Department at Worcester State University has been approved to hire TWO new tenure-track faculty members to begin September 1, 2026! Here is a link to the job ad and application site: worcester.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta... .

I'm very excited to report that Leslie Day, a post doc in the lab, was awarded a Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fund post-doctoral fellowship to support her work over the next 4 years! Congrats to Leslie! tinyurl.com/3p26njb6

Job opening - pls share! The State University of New York (SUNY), College at Plattsburgh is seeking applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Biological Sciences department. The position has a focus on genetics/cell biology teaching. jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/15634

A remind to submit to The Pseudomonads Collection at JB! We will be accepting papers until the end of October for this collection. learn more here! journals.asm.org/journal/jb/p... @asm.org #JBacteriology

I would also like to thank Emily Balskus and her team at Harvard for all their help with this work - we could not have done it without them!

Faculty opportunity -pls share: The position is formally advertised at Binghamton University’s Interview Exchange: Research Assistant Professor – FRI Biofilms binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...

Excited to share our latest work, driven by my recently graduated PhD student Kaitlyn Barrack, exploring the mechanisms of bacterial dysbiosis in the CF gut - including a role for a colorectal cancer-associated genotoxin in this competition. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... @kbarrack.bsky.social

New in JB: Gbolahan, Saxena et al. link membrane stress, the Rcs stress-response pathway and a block in chromosomal replication to the targeting of the DnaA initiator, likely via the ClpP protease. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Excited about our most recent collaboration with the Wong lab, lead by William Schmidt, describing a T4P and CdrA-mediated mechanism of sensing surface EPS. Fun stuff and great work William and team. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Looking to boost your professional skills? This September, whether you're in community college, undergrad, postbac, grad school or a postdoc, ASM's free webinar series has something for you! Explore sessions by educational/career stage and register today: asm.social/2zt

New in JB: Yigit and Chien review the role of the Lon protease in oxidative stress, including regulation of Lon activity by such stress. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

ASM Journals is launching ASM Food Microbiology in 2026! 🧫🧀 We’re seeking the inaugural Editor in Chief to guide its vision. 📢 Learn more & apply by Sept. 29: asm.social/2zv 🔗 Read the press release: asm.social/2zu #ASMJournals #FoodMicrobiology

New in JB: Bryant, Jorgenson et al. explore mechanisms of daughter cell separation during cell division by E. coli. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Zinc is a critical nutrient for many bacterial pathogens. New research in #JBacteriology expands our understanding of a novel zinc transport system & provides evidence for an alternative mechanism of cell wall protein localization in C. diphtheriae. asm.social/2zf

Pls share: Distributing this advertisement from EMBL for a group leader position at their Hamburg, Germany site: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j...

New in JB: Blondel, Santiviago, Pezoa et al. explore "Deciphering the Salmonella T6SS toolkit" - and summarize 2 decades of research in this minireview. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology