The group in #brianhie.bsky.social at Stanford used AI to design the first-ever functional bacteriophages. AI can explore countless phage genomes in silico, speeding discovery of new alternatives to antibiotics. A breakthrough for #AMR, but also raises ethical & safety questions. #AI #Biotech

(edited repost) Thrilled to see our computational work on adaptive shaping of behavior (we call it outcome-based curriculum learning) in PLoS Comp Biol! @wl-tong.bsky.social, @gautamreddy.bsky.social & I formalize curricula in any RL task that can be framed as sequential simple-to-complex behavior.

See our 2024 symposium recording here. AMR: "Wake-up call" or "Dream on"? www.odont.uio.no/english/abou...

Program for our joint event with the NORSE network on October 24th in Oslo. www.fhi.no/en/ab/confer...

New study: NAPs haven’t always led to quick reductions in antibiotic sales. But they may still strengthen infection prevention & control, surveillance, and stewardship. With clearer goals, these efforts could hopefully deliver lasting gains against AMR. #AMR #IPC www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

In healthy preterm and full-term infants, a single dose of clesrovimab reduced the incidence of RSV-associated medically attended lower respiratory infection & RSV-associated hospitalization, with a safety profile similar to that of placebo @nejm.org www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

🎉 Many congratulations to our brilliant PhD student Anna Michl for winning the Best Poster Award at the INTER MICRO Conference in Liblice, Czechia! 🏆👏 We’re proud of her research and the recognition it’s receiving on the global stage. 🌍 #Microbiology #WomenInSTEM #INTERMICRO @mbuavcr.bsky.social

Pleased to share that my perspective on the therapeutic potential of the nasal microbiota in treating chronic rhinosinusitis has been included in a recent article in New Scientist Magazine 👇 @newscientist.com @mbuavcr.bsky.social www.newscientist.com/article/2494...

Big congrats! Even more amazing that this was the first time you played it 👏👏👏

🤩Mrkněte na pozvánku k Noci vědců, kterou připravili studenti Gymnázia Dobruška 👉přednášky & workshopy! 26.9.👈 🤩Těšíme se na vás! 👍🔬🗣️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Program vyladili 💚 Laboratoř gnotobiologie MBÚ @gnotobiology.bsky.social a studenti & pedagogové gymnázia @schwarzergnoto.bsky.social Kde: Gymnázium Dobruška

🏆 We don’t just shine in research—we shine in sports too! ✨Our scientist, Dr. Sudhanshu Shekhar, along with his teammate, emerged as the Pétanque champions at the INTER MICRO Conference in Liblice, Czechia! 🎯🎉 Big congratulations! 👏⚡️ #ScienceAndBeyond #INTERMICRO #Pétanque @mbuavcr.bsky.social

Annual Norwegian NORM/NORM-VET report released. Norway’s strict antibiotic policies pay off. Record-low use in humans & animals, and some of Europe’s lowest #AMR rates. But ESBL & VRE are on the rise, so vigilance is vital. www.unn.no/4a675d/sitea...

🌟 Huge congratulations to our senior researcher, Dr Dagmar Šrůtková, for delivering her profound lecture during the Immunology Meets Philosophy vol. 2 lecture series! 🌟 #ImmunoSky #philbio #philsci #PMPOS @mbuavcr.bsky.social @mzach.bsky.social @czechacademy.bsky.social @sciencecharles.bsky.social

I’m looking forward to hosting the Resisforce and Norse annual international #AMR symposium. Oct.24th the focus is on how to communicate complex topics in a time of low trust in knowledge and high polarization. www.fhi.no/en/ab/confer...

It’s World #Sepsis Day Sepsis kills 11 million people each year. Symptoms incl.: 🔸Fever or shivering 🔸Confusion 🔸Shortness of breath 🔸Rash that does not fade when pressed 🔸Extreme discomfort 🔸Sweaty skin Seek medical care as soon as possible when an infection is not getting better.

Today on World Sepsis Day, neonatal sepsis remains a major killer, taking over 400,000 newborn lives each year, driven by weak immunity, delayed care, and #AMR. Strengthening hygiene, diagnostics, and timely treatment is crucial to closing the survival gap. www.financialexpress.com/life/health/...

Communication for all, in a polarized world. Join us for the annual Resisforce and Norse international symposium. #PublicHealthhttps://www.odont.uio.no/english/about/events/2025/amr-communication-for-all-in-a-polarized-world.html

That’s fantastic news 👏 It will be incredibly useful for researchers working with germ-free animal models. Looking forward to seeing more updates from the lab’s research 👍

👉 26. září Noc vědců Laboratoř gnotobiologie MBÚ @schwarzergnoto.bsky.social, ve spolupráci s Gymnáziem Dobruška, připravila bohatý program 🤩👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👀🦠🧠🍎🌳🗣️ Kde: Gymnázium Dobruška

California, Oregon, Washington (and Hawaii) formed the West Coast Health Alliance to provide unified, science-based vaccine guidance after the weakening of CDC. The states aim to restore trust with consistent, evidence-driven recommendations. #PublicHealth www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/03/c...

PAHO launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel AMR Leadership Award to honor Caribbean leaders tackling #AMR, with nominations open until 30 September 2025. The award commemorates Dr. McLennon-Miguel’s One Health legacy and will be announced on 18 November 2025. www.paho.org/en/news/5-9-...

Florida plans to scrap all vaccine mandates, calling them ‘dripping with slavery.’ This move could trigger outbreaks of #infectiousDisease reversing decades of protection for kids and communities.

Scientific mobility in microbiology – 8

Pharmacists are key in fighting #AMR: ensuring rational antibiotic use, promoting vaccination, supporting stewardship & patient education. We back the #FIP Copenhagen Declaration for global action. pharmacydaily.com.au/news/psa-joi...

UCLA Health ended an NDM-1 Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreak by tracing it to an ICU sink biofilm via whole-genome sequencing, then eliminating it with targeted disinfection, plumbing changes, and staff education—showcasing the power of diverse IPC measures. #AMR www.newswise.com/articles/the...

Misuse of antibiotics and poor regulation are accelerating #AMR globally, challenging modern health care. Better adherence to National Action Plans, enforcing responsible use, and raising awareness are critical to preserve the effectiveness of these medicines. www.thenews.com.pk/latest/13404...

PAHO warned that, until now, relatively rare #AMR pertussis strains are spreading in the Americas, likely driven by inappropriate macrolide use during COVID-19. The organization urges urgent action through vaccination, surveillance, and responsible antibiotic use. www.cidrap.umn.edu/pertussis/pa...

Facing ‘impossible’ workload, USDA struggles to oversee lab animal welfare @science.org Shrinking staff and other handicaps threaten enforcement of federal law that protects research animals www.science.org/content/arti...

Night Sky on Mars #nasadailyupdates

This brain implant can decode a person's internal chatter go.nature.com/415hbpg

"Immunology Meets Philosophy vol. 2" focuses on host-microbe interactions while highlighting a variety of conceptual approaches and phenomena, from infectious diseases to evolutionary and metabolic perspectives. #ImmunoSky #philbio #philsci On-site / online stream registration - link in comments 👇

Latest collaborative work from the lab with Jan Cerny Laboratory of Cell Immunology at Charles University and Marianna Boes UMC Utrecht. Open access in Gut Microbes “Microbiota modulate immune cell populations and drive dynamic structural changes in gut-associated lymphoid tissue”: lnkd.in/eRxh2WMj

At #IADR2025 in Barcelona, the RESISFORCE network led by Prof. Fernanda Petersen united global experts to address #AMR in oral health. Highlights included WHO, FDI, Brazil, and Norway. #theAMRnarrative #vanessacarteramr www.odont.uio.no/english/abou...

Bacteria in soil are carrying more #AMR genes that are also found in people. Hence, the germs in soil and humans are becoming more similar, likely because these genes are being shared, and that could make it harder to treat infections if the trend continues. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Most people who say they’re allergic to penicillin aren’t. Less than 1% truly are. Colleagues use detailed interviews and safe skin or oral tests to confirm allergies, helping avoid unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotics and fight #AMR. www.sciencealert.com/up-to-1-in-5...

How do we communicate health in a world divided by politics, distrust, and disinformation? Symposium: AMR-Communication for All in a Polarized World October 24, 2025 Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo 10:00–16:00 Free registration for physical attendance www.odont.uio.no/english/abou...

Research highlight from Cell Stem Cell: Hallmarks of cancer stemness www.cell.com/cell-stem-ce...

Microbial influence on whole-body metabolism - The case of D-Lactate. Congrats Jon et al. Got to hear all the details from Jon recently - awesome work! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Restaurant in Poland :)

Low vaccination rates lead to more infections and antibiotic use, driving resistance. Vaccines help prevent this and protect antibiotic effectiveness. #AMR #InfectiousDisease #PublicHealth #OneHealth castlegarsource.com/2025/07/28/h...

Research highlight from Cell Stem Cell: Activating innate immune responses repolarizes hPSC-derived CAR macrophages to improve anti-tumor activity www.cell.com/cell-stem-ce...

Delighted to share that I’ve been awarded the prestigious Polish-Czech Lead Agency Grant! 🎉Our project will explore how the sinonasal microbiota modulates airway immunity & allergic inflammation, in collaboration with Dr Sabina Górska. @mbuavcr.bsky.social #Nasalmicrobiome #Airways #Allergy #GAČR

#TB drug patents are falling, new oral treatments are faster and cheaper, and even drug-resistant cases are now treatable. The science has moved. The question is: will policy catch up? #AMR ourworldindata.org/ending-tuber...

Research highlight from Cell Stem Cell: Modeling blood-brain barrier formation and cerebral cavernous malformations in human PSC-derived organoids www.cell.com/cell-stem-ce...

UK has shut down the £265 million #FlemingFund, which supported #AMR surveillance in 25 LMICs, due to aid budget cuts tied to increased defense spending. This move will harm global health and damage UK's reputation as a reliable international partner in fighting AMR. observer.co.uk/news/science...

Congrats Sudhanshu! Well deserved 👏👏👏

Explore cutting-edge Cell Stem Cell research: www.cell.com/pb-assets/jo... Cell Stem Cell papers are available for full download 12 months after publication