#Archaea Gene duplications, rather than horizontal gene transfers from bacteria, seem to be the primary drivers behind the increased genome sizes in Asgard archaea #evolution #microbes @tonigabaldon.bsky.social @microbiobits.bsky.social

#SETACMaastricht has come to an end, & what an inspiring meeting! From engaging presentations and posters to insightful discussions, the past few days were full of new ideas & perspectives. Already looking forward to #SETACLausanne Thank you to @setac.bsky.social for such a well-organized event

Whole-genome sequencing and functional characterization of a heterocystous cyanobacterium promoting rice seed germination link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Pfingsten und die Deadline rücken näher: Reicht noch bis 26. Mai Beiträge fürs Forum Wissenschaftskommunikation 2026 ein! Wir suchen Beiträge zum Schwerpunkt „Aufeinander zugehen: Gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt in Krisenzeiten“ und zu weiteren Themen der Wisskomm. forum-wisskomm.de/call-for-pro...

🔬 How do we unlock the mysteries of the microbial universe? The Spring 2026 issue of Microcosm explores how curiosity-driven, fundamental research reveals the “why” and “how” of microbial life, enabling advances that address real-world challenges. Explore the issue!🔗 asm.org/Magazine/202...

I had the opportunity to present today my work at #SETACMaastricht My research shows how herbicides can affect not only individual organisms but also microbial interactions, with implications for aquatic ecosystem functioning. Thanks to the organisers and everyone who attended!

If you're around tomorrow at #SETACMaastricht and into cyanobacteria, chytrids, or transcriptomics… or you are just curious how these all connect, feel free to join. I'd love to discuss! ✨🧪

What a fantastic start to #SETACMaastricht! The opening reception, with the vibrant rhythms of the percussion group, set a great tone for the days ahead. Looking forward to inspiring science, engaging discussions, and everything the conference has to offer over the coming days! ✨🧪🧫

So excited to be presenting at @setac.bsky.social Europe 36th Annual Meeting! I’ll talk about how metolachlor affects a cyanobacterium–chytrid system, & what this reveals about how environmental stressors reshape microbial interactions in aquatic ecosystems Hope to see u there! #SETACMaastricht

Welcome to #SETACMaastricht! 🇳🇱 We’re excited to welcome you to the MECC for five days of science, collaboration and innovation in environmental science. Explore the online meeting platform to see what’s in store through 21 May: setac.confex.com/setac/europe...

🚨New preprint out ‼️ Wondering which tool to use for ARG annotation? … 👀 Well, our work shows how different tools lead to different biological conclusions with large disagreements between them! Great collaboration with Juan Inda-Díaz and @bigdatabiology.bsky.social as part of SEARCHER Details👇

Engineering microbial communities for early-stage cyanobacterial bloom prevention and suppression: Moving beyond biomass removal www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A New Cyanobacterium, Pseudoaliinostoc murmanicum (Nodulariaceae), from the Russian Arctic Technogenic Habitats www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/15...

#Bacteriophages infecting #Klebsiella show capsule specificity that strongly shapes host range. @rafalmostowy.bsky.social &co reveal diverse prophage-encoded receptor-binding enzymes, including esterases, that drive capsule tropism @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/48z4DdE

Q. for scientists: how do you efficiently supervise undergrads for fully computational projects? Less 1:1 supervision time than wet lab can mean less support if they don't actively ask for it, more use of AI to produce loads of code without full understanding, loss of motivation... Any tips welcome!

Intensifying extreme climatic events drive the normalization of cyanobacterial blooms in a large shallow eutrophic lake www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

We are highlighting community-led #ContaminantResearch. The first ever collection on Community Action for Contaminant Research is now open for submissions. Submit before 30 May, 2026 ▶️ https://ow.ly/CK1750Yfga2#ContaminantResearch #Contaminants #IndigenousKnowledge #MicroPlastics #Ecotoxicology

Chemical dialogues at the crossroads of host–bacteria interactions @cp-trendsplantsci.bsky.social by Emtinan Diab, Nicola Thome, Somayah Elsayed, @raaijmakersjm.bsky.social and @gillesvanwezel.bsky.social www.cell.com/trends/micro...

I don't know who needs to hear this today...but you are doing great! Just drink heaps of water and take a stroll. This has been a ChemScrapes community announcement! #chemsky #chemchat

Cyclic‑di‑GMP regulates diverse #bacterial functions, but what #enzymes coordinate its homeostasis? This study shows that the 16 enzymes involved in #c-di-GMP turnover in #Anabaena function as an electromechanical-like dual relay to control #CellSize & viability @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/3QubUVG

Protist lovers: Please apply for a week of rhapsody! Learn by doing: MicroSEA (Microbial Sea Eukaryotes) course is a one-week, field-based summer school to train early-career researchers in the diversity, ecology, and single-cell biology of marine protists. opbc.sciencesconf.org #protistsonsky

We’re hiring! 🌿 Permanent E13 (100%) position in Plant Ecology & Biodiversity Research at Leibniz University Hannover. Focus: vegetation ecology, field research, quantitative skills, teaching (BSc, German required). Deadline: 15 April 2026 Details: www.uni-hannover.de/jobs/id/8379/

Haunted Pond, 2015 by Turkish textile artist Irem Yazici who creates embroideries that often show magical, surreal worlds #womensart

Oh no. It's Monday again. Isn't it.

La UNAM, que no tiene perfil aquí en Bluesky (hay que presionar!) con su equipo de TV UNAM Global hicieron un pequeño video para contextualizar los resultados de nuestro estudio. Se los dejo por si le quieren echar un ojo, dura 2 minutos :p #HistoriasUNAM youtu.be/WYwBzb2LN6s?...

🚨 Last day to apply! Don’t miss your chance to become a speaker at Soapbox Science Berlin ⏰✨

One more week to apply to be a Soapbox Science speaker. Don’t miss your chance!

Study escaped my radar, but I am so glad to see it! 🩸🌿 Regarding menstruation & fieldwork in the natural sciences: • 48% report significant menstrual pain in the field • 85% say first aid kits lack menstrual products • Only 30.5% feel comfortable discussing issues with male supervisors

Feliz día internacional de las mujeres y las niñas en la ciencia les deseamos desde la Comisión de Género y Diversidad de Instituto Argentino de Investigaciones de las Zonas Áridas 💜

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, it’s important to acknowledge how far we have progressed. But we should also recognize that empowerment alone is not enough. 🧵1/2

How should we start this grey, cold week? By applying to be one of the Soapbox Science Berlin speakers, of course! 🌧☕️ Applications are still open. So grab your favourite hot drink and submit your application. All info 👇🏼

Don’t miss the chance! 💫

Great opportunity to work with Hanna Mazur-Marzec's group at the University of Gdansk.👇 Position for an Associate Professor in the research and teaching staff group at the #Phycology Laboratory, Department of Marine #Biology and #Biotechnology. More info: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/403757

📌 New preprint Super trilled to share the work of our PhD student Rob Bücking. He did a massive work collecting a large longitudinal globally representative dataset of infant microbiomes to develop a microbiome age index 🌍🍼👶🏻🦠 (1/4)

Similar growth potentials of cyanobacteria and algae explain their coexistence in desert soils nature.com/articles/s41598-…

Are you in Berlin this chilly Sunday and looking for something inspiring to do? Join us at Holzmarkt 25 at 15:30 for our event! 6 amazing speakers will share insights on interesting topics in a relaxed atmosphere. Come, meet the scientists, and be part of a great afternoon. See you there! ✨

And last but not least, today we introduce the final two speakers of this year’s Soapbox Science Berlin & LGBTQ+ STEM Berlin events at Berlin Science Week 2025! 🌟

Joint #CallForProposals from the DFG and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) in all Fields of Research, including Social Sciences and the Humanities. The fourth iteration of this cooperation aims to bring together researchers from Germany and Mexico. Details: sohub.io/vf98

Our first event at this year’s Berlin Science Week CAMPUS was amazing, so many curious minds and inspiring conversations!✨ But we’re not done yet… We’re back this Sunday, November 9, with six new speakers bringing their science to FORUM at Holzmarkt 25. So let’s meet the first two! 👀

⏰ In less than 24 hours, six amazing speakers will take the stage to share their research on Parkinson’s disease, glaciers, menstruation, powerful bacteria, grooving cells, and the origins of “spikiness” in animals! 🧠❄️🦠🌈🦔

The last two amazing speakers of our Soapbox Science Berlin event at CAMPUS! 🌟

A new day, a new pair of amazing speakers to introduce! 🌟

Here we go again! 🎤 Our event "Diverse minds, shared future", in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ STEM group during the Berlin Science Week, is approaching fast! We're excited to start introducing the amazing speakers joining us for this year's event

📢 #Abstract submission for #SETACMaastricht is open! Join us in May and share your latest #research with a vibrant community of #environmental scientists and professionals. 🌿🧪 Submit your abstract by 26 November and take part in shaping a bold scientific programme! 🔗 lnkd.in/e9rXdwdQhttp...

Sharpen your presentation skills ahead of #SETACPortland! 🎤 Join the SETAC Café, “Perfecting Your Presentation,” at 12 EDT on 28 October for tips on effective science communication and guidance for the Best Student Presentation Awards. 🔗 www.setac.org/resource/joi...

Abstract submission is now open (till 26 November). Join us in an exciting #HABs Session #SETACMaastricht 👇 Session description: setac.secure-platform.com/meetings/gal... #SETAC #SETACEurope #SETAC2026 @setac.bsky.social @setac-glb.bsky.social

Engelberts et al. introduce GenomeFISH: a genome-based fluorescence in situ hybridization method that couples high-throughput single cell genomics with whole genome hybridization for strain-level visualization of microbial communities isme-microbes.org/strain-level... #imaging #microbiome #omics

Glad to share a collaboration with Yicen Lin's group at Kunming University of Science and Technology published in ISME Journal Synergistic biodegradation of polyethylene by experimentally evolved bacterial biofilms academic.oup.com/ismej/advanc... #MicrobiomeEcology at #LeidenBiology

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Creative experiences such as dance, music, drawing, and strategy video games might preserve brain health. A study in Nature Communications shows that regular practice or short training in these activities is linked to brains that look younger and work more efficiently. go.nature.com/46GH8Pi 🧪