New in JB: Jackson, Kearns et al. describe a role for ClpX-dependent proteolysis of a global regulator controlling expression of the flagellar genes and thus motility. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Pregnancy is a miraculously odd state of existence defined by a slew of changes, including to the immune system. These shifts are linked to everything from food aversions to infections, with important implications for pregnancy outcomes. Read the article: asm.org/articles/202...

ASM welcomes Xiaonan Lu, Ph.D., as founding editor in chief of ASM Food Microbiology! A new open-access journal advancing food microbiology at the intersection of microbiology, biotechnology, public health & agricultural science. → Read the press release: asm.social/2Og

#MicrobiologyMonday: A new study from China’s Turpan–Hami Basin shows how microbes shift across deserts, wastelands and hypersaline lakes. 🌵🦠 Deserts are shaped by strong filtering, while hypersaline sites are driven by drift. Read more in #AppEnvMicro: asm.social/2Ob

New in JB: Xu, Wu et al. show that putrescine biosynthesis, previously shown to be linked to biofilm formation, is essential for the viability of Fusobacterium nucleatum journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Hospital sink biofilms harbor multidrug-resistant gram-negative organisms capable of disseminating beyond the drain. This talk examines the microbiology, transmission pathways, and infection prevention challenges posed by sink-associated reservoirs in healthcare settings. youtu.be/rREHiXMX9W4

JB Editor's Pick: Gallo, Jung et al. show that E. coli can sense acid stress via the protonation of two His residues of the arginine-dependent acid resistance protein AdiY. They propose that protonation drives tetramer formation & DNA binding. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Learn computational biology skills to carry out identification and analysis of microbial isolate genomes using KBase. Appropriate for all career stages of students, researchers and educators. The first webinar is March 11! Learn more and register today: asm.social/2NQ

rince & JB Editor's Choice: Lin, Prince & Feaga identified sporulation genes via analyzing almost 1500 genomes. They show that that an unusual membrane-localized variant of Spo0B is found throughout Paenibacillaceae. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

ASM applauds Congress for supporting research and public health with a Fiscal Year 2026 funding package that includes sustained investment in the microbial sciences. See our statement: asm.org/Articles/Pol...

In addition to horizontal gene transfer of core catabolic modules, acetoclastic metabolism in methanogens (i.e., growth on acetate) requires changes to core energy metabolism too. Get the full story in #JBacteriology: asm.social/2NI

🧫ASM Press presents CMPH—Back to Basics, a free webinar series designed for clinical lab professionals & microbiology technicians! Join the 1st webinar, Respiratory Cultures, Feb. 24 at 12 p.m. ET, presented by Kevin Alby, Ph.D. Learn more & register: asm.social/2NH

New in JB: Bange, Dornes, et al. review the molecular basis for flagellar patterns and numbers across bacterial species. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

🐶 Unleashing the future of animal microbiology! 🐷 #ASMAnimalMicro is now live. 🐾 Read the first papers now, including an editorial by EiC José Vázquez-Boland: asm.social/2NB 🐄We continue to welcome submissions worldwide: 🌍 asm.social/2NA

Despite being curable, tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases—and it’s making a comeback. Explore the factors driving the TB resurgence. Addressing TB isn’t just about treatment—it’s about recognizing the warning signs before it's too late. youtu.be/QNslmoWEdqo

#MicrobiologyMonday: Bacteria and fungi living on and inside Bombax ceiba (a tropical tree) shift dramatically with the seasons and habitat. The findings, published in #JournalSpectrum, have implications for sustainable agriculture and conservation. asm.social/2Nv

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we recognize that the contributions, stories & legacies we celebrate now must be acknowledged & uplifted every day. ASM celebrates the contributions of Black microbiologists to the field of microbiology. Explore our focus page: asm.social/2Ns

How can understanding the challenges the queer science community faces in academia inform strategies to remove barriers and create more inclusive environments for all? Read the article: asm.social/2Nn

In #ASMCaseReports: a rare case of a Cladophialophora bantiana fungal brain abscess in an immunocompromised patient. The case this case provides data to show the benefits of a dual antifungal treatment approach without additional surgical intervention. asm.social/2Nh

🦠🌍 Neglected tropical diseases affect nearly 1/5 of the world’s population. In recognition of #WorldNTDDay, #ASMJournals presents a collection of recent articles highlighting ongoing clinical research. Explore papers & additional resources from ASM: asm.social/2N9

New #ApplEnvMicrobiol #AEM issue alert‼️ Wonderful science to end the month of January, starting with the Spotlights 👇 @asm.org Journals, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, #AppEnvMicro doi.org/10.1128/aem....

See what your peers are really earning. The 2025 ASM Microbiology Careers Salary Survey reveals how roles, experience & work environments shape pay across the microbial sciences. Available exclusively to ASM members. Join or renew to unlock the report. asm.social/2N0

JB Editor's Choice: Hritzo, Michalski & Rasko identify a flagellar-related factor that contributes to pathogenesis in Aeromonas. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Kyle Rodino, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Assistant Director of Microbiology, joins @letstalkmicro.bsky.social for a lab-focused discussion on tick-borne disease diagnostics. asm.org/podcasts/let...

Microbial fossils offer clues about how early prokaryotes shaped Earth’s chemistry, offering rare glimpses into the origins of life and the planet’s first ecosystems over 3.5 billion years ago. asm.org/articles/202...

In #MRAJournal: a KBase tutorial narrative demonstrating construction of stoichiometric metabolic models of iron-oxidizing bacteria, enabling predictions of physiological dynamics, metabolic fluxes and the role of iron oxidation in environmental systems. asm.social/2MW

Breakthrough science needs coordination to deliver impact. ASM Health is launching 4 initiatives to turn microbial discovery into real-world solutions—starting with the Phage Therapy Coordination Network to address AMR at scale. Apply to collaborate: asm.social/2MU

ASM is pleased to announce the election of Federico Sisti, Ph.D., as President-Elect and Michelle Dziejman, Ph.D., as At-Large Board Director, with terms beginning July 1, 2026. Congratulations to our new and continuing leaders! Read more: asm.social/2MS

Norovirus vaccine development is complicated by genetic and antigenic diversity. In #JVirology, researchers discuss variable and conserved B cell epitopes of GII.4 human noroviruses (the predominate genotype) with an eye toward vaccine development. asm.social/2MR

Last chance! Join Cases in Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases 5e authors Melissa Miller & Kyle Rodino on Jan. 29 at 12 p.m. ET for a free #ASMPress-Wiley webinar on using case-based teaching to enhance the learner experience. Register at: asm.social/2ML

#MicrobiologyMonday: Cells can die in a lot of ways. Bacteria modulate and are modulated by host cell death. Insights on the mechanisms underlying these interactions can offer potential routes to control microbiota-associated diseases. #IAIJournal: asm.social/2MJ

📢 ASM is excited to share that #ASMCaseReports is now indexed in #PubMedCentral—expanding global access to author research & meeting key funding requirements. Learn more about ASM Case Reports & submit your work to a trusted ASM journal!➡️ asm.social/2MG

A guide to doing microbiology on the lunar surface, including considerations around keeping your organisms alive, making scientifically useful measurements, and navigating the constraints of spaceflight.https://youtu.be/3l0AgoSde94

Modern genetics increasingly relies on genomic data sets; teaching students how to work with these data sets is important. In #JMBE: an undergrad research experience designed for modern genetics and biodiversity courses uses a classroom benchtop sequencer: asm.social/2Mx

Oropouche virus (OROV) is reemerging in the Americas. A virus-like particle-based mRNA vaccine presented in #mBio elicits potent and durable neutralizing antibodies against both historical and circulating OROV strains. asm.social/2Mw

New in JB: Raghav, Prajapati & Jain explore the role of the various domains of the GTPase FlhF in polarity and patterning of flagella in P. aeruginosa. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Let’s Talk Micro breaks down metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) and how it’s changing the way we diagnose complex infectious diseases. asm.org/podcasts/let... @letstalkmicro.bsky.social

How do viral proteins reshape the metabolic milieu of host cells during infections? This #JVirology review offers mechanistic insights, which may reveal novel therapeutic targets. Read the article: asm.social/2Ml

Researchers explore the role of Type IVc Tad pili in surface sensing & biofilm formation in Bradyrhizobium diazoefficiens, a nitrogen-fixing symbiont of soybean; the findings could be used to enhance bacterial viability in storage and soil. #JBacteriology: asm.social/2Mk

microTalk addresses scientific leadership within ASM and the role of microbiology in addressing scientific and societal challenges. Emphasis is placed on research, training, evolutionary thinking, and sustaining a resilient scientific community. youtu.be/ffij4bCjSG8

Final call to submit your science! General abstract submission for ASM Microbe 2026 closes Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. ET. This is your last chance to present your research at the meeting. Submit now: asm.social/2Mc

#MicrobiologyMonday: The spoilage fungus Aspergillus westerdijkiae inhibits beneficial cheese-rind bacteria via production of penicillic acid. Insights like this can help researchers assess the risks of fungal-driven spoilage in cheese. #mSystems: asm.social/2Ma

New in JB: Khan, Palmer & Guan identified the genes for glucosaminyl phosphatidylglycerol biosynthesis, opening the way to study this lipid in P. aeruginosa. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Inspired by cicada wings, mechano-bactericidal surfaces are patterned with nanostructures that poke, cut and tear bacteria to death. Can they transform how we combat biofilms to protect human health? asm.org/articles/202...

Final call for the ASM Health Meeting at #ASMicrobe 2026. General abstract submission closes Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. ET. Share research that informs patient care, public health & clinical decision-making. Submit now: asm.social/2LY

Final call for the ASM Applied & Environmental Microbiology Meeting at #ASMicrobe 2026. General abstract submission closes Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. ET. Share research on microbes across natural, engineered & industrial systems. Submit now: asm.social/2LW

Last chance to submit to the ASM Mechanism Discovery Meeting at #ASMicrobe 2026. Abstracts close Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. ET. Showcase foundational research uncovering the mechanisms that power microbial life. Submit now: asm.social/2LT

A new platform for scientific collaboration is here. The ASM Applied & Environmental Microbiology (AEM) Scientific Unit unites experts in the microbial sciences to translate discovery into solutions for climate resilience, food security, & sustainability. asm.social/2LI

How does Shiga toxin-producing E. coli affect the central nervous system? This #MMBRJournal review provides updates on the most recent findings, from both clinical and experimental perspectives. Read now: asm.social/2LH

The success of bacterial pathogens depends on interactions with other microbes. Studying the mechanisms underlying these interactions shapes infection prevention and treatment. Get the full story: asm.social/2LE