We are starting 2026 by looking for candidates to apply for the Junta de Andalucía PhD fellowship. If you are interested in bacterial secretion systems and molecular biology, get in touch. More info about our work: personal.us.es/pbguzman/ & regarding the call www.investigacion.us.es/convocatoria...

As 2025 wraps up, we’re looking back at some of the most intriguing microbes that made their scientific debut this year. This blog highlights standout bacterial species that caught our eye. Read the full #FEMSmicroBlog: buff.ly/2wz7k16 #NewMicrobes

Fungi got even more fascinating in 2025; zombie ants, plastic-eaters, bamboo aliens, and rust parasites. Check out the latest #FEMSmicroBlog that both captivated (and horrified) us in 2025: buff.ly/2qzregO #NewMicrobes

Read the last part of my series on the New Microbes that were discovered in 2025. This series is always extremely fun and interesting to write, so I'm incredibly grateful to @femsmicro.org for giving me the platform.

The final edition of our “New Microbes Discovered in 2025” series is here. After exploring new viruses, bacteria, and fungi, this last #FEMSmicroBlog highlights the archaea identified in 2025: buff.ly/pJpA0Ax #NewMicrobes

I'm reviewing abstracts for an upcoming scientific conference, helping the planning team to select which attendees get a chance to present their work. Some are amazingly good. Some suggest that the applicant has not ever been taught how to write an abstract. Here are some basic tips: 🧪

I have written to a fair number of fellow #MicrobialEnthusiasts about being on my #MattersMicrobial podcast. Be prepared to be asked again, if you have not been on the 'cast. Also, happy to hear recommendations. January through June! Please spread the word?

In the second edition of our New Microbes Discovered in 2025 series, Sarah Wettstadt explores newly discovered viruses from this year and how they're expand our understanding of viral evolution and potential applications. #NewMicrobes Read the full blog: buff.ly/Wex6G6p

Your societies need you #MicroSky! Editorial from the European Academy of Microbiology Task Force: Society journals matter—supporting science through renewed commitment: academic.oup.com/microlife/ar...

An all-too-common interaction I've had: Scientist: Our research can help shape policy to protect this endangered animal. Me: Neat! How? What policy? What is it now, and what should it be instead? Scientist: Uhhhhh..... Our new paper can help! www.southernfriedscience.com/shark-scient... 🧪🦑🌍🦈

As a microbiologist: So, are you afraid of bugs and becoming sick all the time? 🦠

Transforming science into engaging stories Commentary in @femsjournals.bsky.social Microbiology Letters by @drsarahwettstadt.bsky.social academic.oup.com/femsle/advan...

⏰ My new comment article is out in @femsjournals.bsky.social! 🥳 I share a practical step-by-step storytelling approach to transform research into engaging science stories for #ScienceCommunication and my experience from workshops at #FEMSMicro2025 @femsmicro.org Read here👉🏾 doi.org/10.1093/fems...

Microbes to the rescue of the construction industry carbon footprint 3: imili.org/pdf/necessit...

Everything you wanted to know about microbial varnish and its use as a canvas for prehistoric art 👇 imili.org/pdf/TFs/sec-...

In the global battle against #AntimicrobialResistance, citizens too can play a key role. Read about the MicroMundo@Oeiras project on the #FEMSmicroBlog and learn how non-scientists learn about #antibiotics while chasing new bacteria. #CulturePlate

I'm at the International Plant Nutrition Colloquium #IPNC2025 in Porto this week as a their designated science communicator. Even though I am not a plant scientist, I am learning so much and am genuinely happy to be able to remain close to the scientific community and broaden my horizon. #SciComm

Do I have a science artist in my network who would be interested in illustrating a children's book on sarcoma cancer? Please reach out! #SciComm #ScienceCommunication #ScienceArt

Hey Enterococcus lovers: go.bsky.app/T24bCrJ. Who are we missing here?

Today, #FEMS2025 is starting strong with entertaining insights into Italian culture. Looks like it's gonna be a fun couple of days either @femsmicro.org #microSky

I'm proud to share a new website I helped create and design 💫 Visit animalwelfareassessment.stir.ac.uk to access free tools for validating and assessing animal welfare. 🐭 This project was funded and launched by the University of Stirling and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

Antimicrobial resistance is a public health threatwhich urges us to find alternative treatments. In this #FEMSmicroBlog, Mariella Careaga discusses how scientists are exploring quorum quenching as a promising strategy to combat drug-resistant bacteria. #MicrobiologyIsEverywhere buff.ly/IwwSLIO

Hey there! 👋 We’re COMPASS—we help scientists & researchers build the skills & confidence to share their work & collaborate for the well-being of people and nature. If you care about helping science better serve society, you’re in the right place. Follow for #scicomm news, resources & opportunities!

Bring your research to life with an engaging story 💬 Join my hands-on storytelling workshop at #FEMS2025 in Milano in July! Learn to transform your research into compelling stories for conferences, social media and more! @femsmicro.org www.femsmicro.org/programme #SciComm #ScienceCommunication

Microbes impact everything from food production and healthcare to waste management and renewable energy. That's why they are essential in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Read the new blog post to learn how they help us create a greener future. sarahs-world.blog/microbes-for...

📚 Join us on World Book Day for our storybook launch! 💚 Join our FREE online reading session to learn how microbes impact sustainability. 🦠 📅 April 23rd 2025 🕝 2.30 PM UK time 🔗 Register: healearth.learnworlds.com See you there! 💖 #HealEarth #HealEarthEducation #SustainableStorytelling

Bring your research to life with an engaging science story 💬 Join my hands-on storytelling workshop at #IPNC2025 in Porto this July! Learn to transform your research into compelling narratives for talks, social media and more. 👉🏽 ipnc2025.org/workshop.html Looking forward to meeting you in Porto!

So happy to see you like our colouring book! Enjoy! ☀️

I am trying to adopt a new routine on Sundays, which consists in taking some time for myself and to enjoy some creative activities including colouring our colouring book (#BacterialWorld @drsarahwettstadt.bsky.social). For the first letter/drawing of the book, I chose to only use my fav colour!

TODAY is #InternationalWomensDay 👩‍🔬 🌍 To celebrate enter our #GiveAway to win a wonderful #microbiology colouring book by 2 fabulous women @noemiematthey.bsky.social & @drsarahwettstadt.bsky.social 🦠🎨 buff.ly/YeP75aL #IWD2025 #EachforEqual

📚✨ Happy #WorldBookDay! ✨📚 What better way to celebrate than with a book giveaway? We are gifting one lucky winner a Microbiology colouring book by @noemiematthey.bsky.social & @drsarahwettstadt.bsky.social Winner announced on 10/03/25 – get your entries in! 🎉 #MicroSky

Incredibly proud and grateful for this promotion! Thank you! 😍

Our colouring book "Coloured Bacteria from A to Z" just got published in Italian, the 8th translation 🦠 So happy and proud of us with @noemiematthey.bsky.social for always advancing this lovely project to share the amazing and fascinating bacterial world 🥰 #microSky sarahs-world.blog/coloured-bac...

Who has great resources to teach students how to read a scientific paper? #Biology #BiotechnologyStudents #Science #ScienceLiteracy

MEDIA REQUEST: I am looking to speak with someone who studies color change in fish- both how and why they do it. DMs open or whysharksmatter at gmail. 🦑🐠

As I finally decided to make the switch over here, I thought it might be good to introduce myself. Hi, I'm Sarah, a microbiologist-turned #ScienceWriter, sharing bacterial stories on my #ScienceBlog, coaching scientists in #SciComm and writing about the environment and microbes for various outlets.

☕️ Your morning coffee is thanks to microbial activity. From fighting inflammation to boosting your mood, coffee does it. This #FEMSmicroBlog by Arindam Mitra looks at the microbes that make this black beverage possible. 🦠#MicrobiologyIsEverywhere

It's really nice to see the huge flow of new people coming here! Maybe it's time for a quick presentation. Hi 👋 I'm Noémie, I love science 🧬 and especially microbes 🔬 I do scientific illustrations for paper, cover or logo. And I'm the illustrator behind the Bacterial World blog: sarahs-world.blog