As 2026 begins, the EAM, @Vdlorenzo.bsky.social, Paul B. Rainey and many others remind us the urgency of renewing support to Society Journals and, taking action to reward quality research and curb predatory publishing. 👉 buff.ly/V36xgMO 👉 buff.ly/T8QE90G

A century of research on the Planctomycetota bacterial phylum, previously known as Planctomycetes #bacteria #microbiology #MicroSky @femsmicro.org @femsjournals.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/fems...

From genes to Black Rust: genomic insights into corrosive methanogens #methanogens #microbiology #corrosion #MicroSky #ArchaeaSky @femsmicro.org @femsjournals.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/fems...

The microbiome of a High Arctic lake shows ecological resilience and divergence from terrestrial and marine communities, despite elevated hydrological connectivity. Blackburn-Desbiens et al. studied it. Check-out their results! buff.ly/3vOkflQ #FEMSMicrobiolEcol #ecology

Croci-Bentura et al. determined that rice crop intensification affects the composition, abundance, and activity of aerobic methanotrophic communities associated with rice roots. Check-out their results! buff.ly/XzxIFqg #FEMSMicrobiolEcol #ecology

To infect hosts, pathogenic bacteria like Yersinia enterocolitica rely on the type III secretion system to inject effectors directly into host cells. This #FEMSmicroBlog explains why bacteria need specialized T3SS chaperones for infection. #FascinatingMicrobes buff.ly/B8oPp3T

How do #Malassezia species grow when limited to single fatty acids? 🧬🧪 Discover how Liebregts J. et al. establish a defined medium to study lipid-dependent growth and lipidome adaptation here: 🔗 buff.ly/8XZFll0 #FEMSYeastRes

Fournier et al. development of downy mildew in grapevine leaf tissues tends to exclude other pathogens. It promotes the local recruitment of specific microbial taxa with biocontrol activity, such as basidiomycetous yeasts. Check-out their results! buff.ly/EfIwjaP #FEMSMicrobiolEcol #ecology

Choosing a journal is more than scope and costs; it shapes the ecosystem we publish in. This new microLife editorial examines why many authors are shifting toward commercial outlets & where society journals stand. A thoughtful read for anyone deciding where to send their next paper: buff.ly/cm3ZEJh

🎄Early Christmas news! Chapter IV of my PhD thesis has been accepted for publication in @femsmicro.org Microbiology Ecology 🤘 We show how three Greenlandic bacteria shift their VOC profiles along a salt gradient. Read it here👉 doi.org/10.1093/fems... Stay tuned for another paper coming out soon! 🤞

How can amino acid–rich brewing yeasts boost flavour in alcoholic beverages? 🍶🍺 Learn how S. Isogai et al. breed strains with amino acid accumulation for tailored aromas: 🔗 buff.ly/n4ix58J #FEMSYeastRes

Bick et al. underline how nutrient availability and community size jointly influence stochastic assembly processes, with important consequences for bacterial diversity and ecosystem functioning under environmental change. buff.ly/HeF9VUl #FEMSMicrobiolEcol #ecology

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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

Kantnerová, V. and Škaloud, P. determined that the diversity of the photobionts within a lichen thallus can vary significantly, even within a single lichen species. Check-out their results! buff.ly/1CSDVDj #FEMSMicrobiolEcol #ecology

on the importance of learned societies, here FEMS in particular 🦠🧫. Join a(ny) society or two, publish in society journals, and let the APC $$$ circulate back to the scientific community ♻️

What can 53 #Monosporozyma_unispora strains reveal about yeast evolution in food ecosystems? 🍞🧀 Read how F. Bigey et al. map genome structure, stress-tolerance traits & clonal reproduction: 🔗 buff.ly/Q444xkI ##FEMSYeastRes

How does intracellular Chlamydia psittaci hijack mammalian cells? 🦠🔬 Gensch et al. use computational and experimental tools to map host interaction partners and investigate a new Inclusion membrane protein. #PathogDis Read the full article here 👇 academic.oup.com/femspd/artic...

🦠Insight into the resilient world of prokaryotes! Koch lab – @sfb1381.bsky.social – reveals that E.coli use small membrane proteins (YohP & YncL) to condense their DNA & slow down metabolism, helping them survive to stresses. 🧬 buff.ly/dMzcQsP

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

Why do methods for estimating microbial lag phase vary so much? 📈🧪 Read more on how Opalek M. et al. unravel the impact of noise, sampling, and growth rate on lag phase predictions in #Saccharomyces_cerevisiae: 🔗 buff.ly/IuOFcE7 #FEMSYeastRes

Better late than never... I only now re-post this paper by Daniela Guasconi @stockholm-uni.bsky.social @bolincentre.bsky.social on microbial communities in a Swedish grassland: summer drought has mild effects, one compost addition can have long-lasting (but small) consequences

The mhqPOD gene cluster in lignin-degrading Paenibacillus sp. B2 encodes a pathway for degradation of lignin-derived 5,5’-di(dehydrovanillic acid) (DDVA) -in @femsjournals.bsky.social Microbiology Letters from Timothy D H Bugg academic.oup.com/femsle/advan...

Check-out FEMS Microbiology Ecology Latest Editor's Choice: Mittmann-Goetsch et al. suggest that while the active microbial community is broadly resistant to warming, subtle compositional shifts may enhance decomposition of recalcitrant soil carbon. buff.ly/nwQknd5 #FEMSMicrobiolEcol #ecology

tRNA-derived fragments don’t just mark stress, they reshape translation. ⚡🧫 Read more on how Bąkowska-Żywicka K. & Tyczewska A. introduce tDR-quant, a powerful in vivo method revealing how tDRs selectively bind ribosomes under stress: 🔗https://buff.ly/9GTtT5i #FEMSYeastRes

🎙️ New Microbes and Us Podcast🔬 In our latest episode, we hear from the insightful Prof. Max Häggblom, as he shares his personal, inspiring journey—from his first student publication in a FEMS Journal in 1987 to becoming Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Ecology. buff.ly/MkOmbBq

Lewis et al. deploy micro-sampling techniques to characterize the thin melt water film inhabited by glacier algae across three high-Arctic glaciers in Svalbard and compare them to classic bulk-sampling techniques. Check-out their results! buff.ly/6EWo3N4 #FEMSMicrobiolEcol #ecology

Editor-In-Chief for FEMS Microbiology Reviews of @femsjournals.bsky.social @femsmicro.org #SocietyJournal #Microbiology #EditorInChief fems-microbiology.org/opportunitie...

Editorial: Society journals matter—supporting science through renewed commitment Editorial in @femsjournals.bsky.social microLife by @paulbrainey.bsky.social and colleagues academic.oup.com/microlife/ad...

AMR is moving through every ecological niche, including wildlife. This #FEMSMicrobiolEcol review uncovers how animals act as reservoirs, pathways, and receivers of resistant bacteria and genes, reshaping the AMR landscape. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/86PDZNf #AMRAwarenessWeek

A small-scale surveillance study in Kolkata reveals that the healthy gut microbiome is a reservoir of diverse antimicrobial-resistance genes. It's a community level warning that AMR is spreading beyond clinical settings. 🔗 Read the study for #AMRAwarenessWeek: buff.ly/HaDBEwV #FEMSMicrobiolLett

Sewage sludge isn’t just waste, it can be a hotspot for antimicrobial resistance. This study on @FEMSmicrobes uncovers multidrug-resistant bacteria, high AMR-gene abundance, and metal-tolerant strains in STP sludge. An interesting read for #AMRAwarenessWeek: buff.ly/1nTb9Ji

Antibiotic resistance is rising in our rivers and lakes. This #FEMSMicrobiolEcol review shows how antibiotics, heavy metals, & microplastics fuel the spread of AMR, & why current safety guidelines aren’t enough. 🔗Read for #AMRAwarenessWeek: buff.ly/amzPUsW

Microbial conservation is vital for planetary health, yet its largely overlooked. To change this, The IUCN has established the first global group dedicated to protecting microbial biodiversity, the Microbial Conservation Specialist Group (MCSG) . Learn more: buff.ly/gngCpMh

Co-assembly of Azospirillum - Pseudomonas biofilms in the rhizosphere enhances lettuce root colonization, growth and heat-stress resilience -in @femsjournals.bsky.social Microbiol Ecol academic.oup.com/femsec/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...

Even though all life shares the same carbon metabolism, gluconeogenic enzymes are more conserved in archaea and bacteria than glycolytic enzymes. Read in #FEMSmicroBlog why the metabolic pathway of glycolysis likely arose from gluconeogenesis in autotrophs. #FascinatingMicrobes

New insights into #Hpylori’s virulence machinery 🕵️🧪 Josenhans lab & coll. unravel new interactions between CagT4SS surface proteins and outer membrane proteins HopQ & HopZ—key for host interaction and #proinflammatory signaling. 🦠 @lmumuenchen.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/toApn0c

Yang et al. improve our understanding of the relationships between the biomass and diversity of plants and belowground microbial communities. Check-out their results! buff.ly/FTeONLM #FEMSMicrobiolEcol #ecology

How is the cell wall protein Pir1 anchored in #Candida_albicans? 🔗 Read more on how Alvarado M. et al. uncover the role of Pir repeat units in β-1,3-glucan binding & wall incorporation, offering new insights into fungal cell integrity: 🔗 buff.ly/XpnsSSs #FEMSYeastRes

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Thermophiles don’t just survive heat, they thrive in it. 🔥 They provide heat-stable enzymes, insights into early Earth, and tools for biotech. Our new thematic issue in #FEMSMicrobiolEcol captures how diverse this field is. Explore the collection👉 buff.ly/kD8fmOL

How did multidrug resistance evolve in hemiascomycete yeasts? 🧬📊 Read more on how Dias P.J. traces the origins and diversification of Snq2/Pdr18 transporters, linking gene transfer and selection to antifungal resistance: 🔗 buff.ly/1upZBIG #FEMSYeastRes

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🚨 Today is the final day 🚨 This is it, your last chance to influence the future of microbiology in Europe. The FEMS survey closes TODAY at 23:00 CET. Don't miss out on helping FEMS shape the next steps for our community. Access the link buff.ly/ZghfWnM & finish strong.

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What if our cells hold the key to tackling #biofilms from #Pseudomonas #aeruginosa? 💡 #FEMSMicrobiolLett research shows that #extracellular #vesicles from immune and stem cells can disrupt biofilm formation, presenting a new angle on persistent #infections. Read more: 🔗 buff.ly/oOxPcRa

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📖 Perfect weekend reading for fungal fans! 😉 Our @mpm-hki.bsky.social colleagues uncover how #CandidaAlbicans manages to invade tissue as hyphae but spread as yeast. Published in @femsjournals.bsky.social. 🧑🏻‍🔬: @jlspragu.bsky.social