Metalloproteins make up ~30% of the PDB archive. To ensure FAIR data practices, wwPDB is remediating existing polyatomic metal-containing entries and CCDs — improving their chemical and coordination descriptions for better findability and reuse.

1/3 To those interested in microbial iron & metal transport: In 1992, the late JB Neilands (UCB), the pioneer in the study of Fe transport entrusted me with his collection of purified siderophores from a wide range of microbes—many of them unique chemical species that can no longer be reproduced

Metal ions are universally required for life, and many of the foundational principles of metal homeostasis have emerged from studies of microbial systems. In this review, I provide a introductory overview targeted to those new to the field. #MicroSky #Metals rdcu.be/eycU2

Upcoming Webinar | #EngineeringBiology Showcase: ELEMENTAL Fri 4 July 2025 | 12:00–13:00 BST We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming showcase from the Engineering Biology Mission Hub for Environmental Processing and Recovery of Metals. www.ukri.org/events/engin...

I got hit by some rather sudden and extreme financial hardship so if anyone is in need of remote wetlab contract research, strictly BSL1, do let me know. Currently scrambling for gigs. Plant, Bacterial, Archaeal Non-model Bioeng Custom Lab Hardware Turn Key Genetic Design Please repost for reach 💚

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How rapidly do oxygen & ROS cross biological membranes and what does this mean for their detoxification? Jim Imlay tackles this question in a new Perspective, which provides a quantitative framework for thinking about how gases interact with cells. #MicroSky onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Hub theme leader meets with UK's top Government scientist. (Shared with kind permission from University of York.) www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

How does MntR function as both repressor and activator with different Mn(II) sensitivity and cooperativity? Led by the remarkable Prof. Shivani Ahuju (Reed), our long-time collaborator Arthur Glasfeld, and Reed undergraduates! #MicroSky #ChemSky #cryoEM www.nature.com/articles/s41...

🆕 Vacancy! We’re looking for a Research Scientist to investigate and characterise a diverse set of vitamin B12 binding proteins found in gut bacteria 🦠 💷 £36,720 to £44,500 🗓️ Apply by 16 March ➡️ https://buff.ly/3EX8ntb

Our lab is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to study zinc metallochaperones from the COG0523 superfamily of small GTPases. Apply here: shorturl.at/UmQYM or send application materials to Prof. Giedroc directly at [email protected]. Looking for strong biochemists; please share!

1/5 We are thrilled to share our paper which came out this week in @springernature.com @naturecomms.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...

The University of Surrey will hold a Workshop on Biotechnological Solutions for Metal Recovery on 20 January 2025. See the flyer below for further details and how to participate.

Our review on bacterial metallostasis is now online in Chemical Reviews! This collaboration by the Giedroc (@betainverse.bsky.social and @jsrocchio.bsky.social) and Capdevila labs delves into bacterial metal regulation. 🦠 #Microbiology #ChemicalReviews #BacterialMetallostasis doi.org/10.1021/acs....

Workshop on Bioengineering for Critical Minerals, 5 & 6 December, Natural History Museum, London. Colleagues from industry, academia, the CMI Hub and Elemental met to discuss work and potential collaborations. US visitors also visited Universities of Birmingham and Manchester to visit groups there.

🚨 PhD Opportunity @halllab.bsky.social! 🔬 Decoding Early Life Microbiota & Host Interactions 🧬 Ideal for those with bioinformatics/microbiome experience 🌍 Open to international candidates (MSCA mobility rules apply). 📅 Deadline: 18th Dec 🌐 Apply now: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

I have a PhD position available in my group, to start in March 2025. If you have a keen interest in biochemistry and would like to study an exciting and novel class of copper proteins (aka weird Cu tubes) from bacteria, I'd love to hear from you. You should apply here: ibb.edu.pl/app/uploads/...

We have a fully-funded PhD position to develop & test a mathematical model to explain how metal ions influence microbial coexistence. Would suit candidates with Maths, Bio, or Nat Sci background. Great project & training. Our project undergrads this year are currently writing a paper already!