The symbiotic relationship between Ned Ruby's lab, who focus primarily on the bacteria, Vibrio fischeri and Margaret McFall-Ngai's lab, who focus primarily on the bobtail squid, has led to a deep understanding of what symbiosis really means at the molecular level youtu.be/M5rZ52wcQ08

Metabolic profiling of S. aureus revealed suppressed central carbon and energy metabolism as a shared resistance mechanism. Notably, supplementation with metabolites like pyruvate, citrate, and fumarate enhanced antibiotic efficacy. #JournalSpectrum: asm.social/2ZV

Want to feel more confident reading statistical figures? Watch ASM’s newest video on confidence intervals! Learn what they are, how to interpret them correctly and common misunderstandings using a real figure example. Watch now! asm.social/2ZU #ASMClinMicro

In coral reefs, dissolved organic matter (DOM) fuels microbial growth that harms corals. In #mSystems: new insights into how phages interact with DOM, showing that cell-associated phages are associated with more energy-rich organic compounds. asm.social/2ZL

#MicrobiologyMonday: Many bacterial species contain specialized subcellular compartments that help organize and protect essential cellular functions. These structures may contribute to pathogen survival and virulence during infection. #mBio: asm.social/2ZP

New in JB: Song, Qiao et al. show that the RmaH regulators balances Abx-R vs. acid-R by controlling cell wall thickness and membrane biogenesis vs. expressing the arginine deiminase pathway two RmaH-specific DNA-binding motifs. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriol #MicroSky

Join us on July 14 at 2 p.m. ET for the next CPHM Virtual Journal Club! This session will review 2 articles on cryptococcal antigen testing. ASM members register for free at asm.social/2ZA #ASMClinMicro

Please welcome @vscooper.micropopbio.org as the new ASM President and Federico Sisti, Ph.D., as President-Elect. They begin their terms on July 1. ASM congratulates its new & continuing leaders and looks forward to their leadership in advancing ASM’s mission. asm.social/2Zx

🧪 Join us July 21, 12 p.m. ET for the free @asm.org-Wiley CMPH—Back to Basics webinar, “Wound Cultures,” featuring Alexandra Bryson & Chris Doern. ➡️ Learn best practices for workup & reporting. 🔗 Register now at asm.social/2Zt

What even are hantaviruses? Why are we hearing about them in the news, and what do we actually need to know about them? youtu.be/Xy-nIsidjQE

New in JB: Erdmann, Sawers et al. demonstrate the central role of formate hydrogenlyase in E. coli biology - including pH homeostasis and key physiological functions - likely via modulating CO2 production. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriol #MicroSky

The capsid protein of GII.6 norovirus binds to the exopolysaccharide of oyster-derived Pseudomonas composti, revealing a previously unrecognized mechanism of viral environmental persistence. Get the full story in #AppEnvMicro: asm.social/2Zm

#MicrobiologyMonday: Why did small mammals ultimately win the evolutionary race over most small dinosaurs? In #mBio, researchers posit that the avian-like respiratory system of dinosaurs predisposed them to fungal disease, contributing to their decline. asm.social/2Zl

Trust in science matters. 🧪 ASM has joined the Trust Seal, a community-led initiative organized by @biocorepubs.bsky.social to strengthen confidence in research & advance best practices for trustworthy science. 🔬 Learn more in the press release: asm.social/2Ze

Submit to the JB Biofilms Collection! Research Articles & Minireviews on biofilm formation/dispersal, Abx tolerance, polymicrobial interactions, signalling, imaging & more. Submission deadline: 30 September 2026. journals.asm.org/journal/jb/b... @asm.org #JBacteriol #ASMjournals

Join us on July 13 for an exclusive interview with Kate Zernike, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and New York Times reporter, on her book The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins and the Fight for Women in Science. Register now! asm.social/2YZ

NIH is funding 3 new centers to accelerate the development of phage therapies. Several ASM Health members are helping lead this work, building the foundational tools, assays and models needed to standardize and scale phage therapeutics. Learn more: asm.org/press-releas...

Leveraging biofilm isolates from a glacier-fed stream, researchers examined the nature and key bacterial traits that mediate competitive and positive interactions to uncover the drivers of bacterial interactions in stream biofilm communities. #mSystems: asm.social/2YG

Growing interest in hantavirus infections has increased the need for clear guidance on rodent‑borne transmission. Join us June 23, 1 p.m. ET for a seminar on Sin Nombre virus and true‑to‑nature models that clarify spillover risk. asm.social/2YB

Zoonotic respiratory pathogens commonly disrupt epithelial barrier integrity. In #ASMAnimalMicro: Pasteurella multocida infection is associated with activation of an NF-κB–microtubule–STING signaling axis contributing to epithelial barrier dysfunction. asm.social/2Yz

Check out out the 15 papers that are part of our collction called "The Pseudomonads: Versatile Organisms" - lots to learn about this interesting bug! journals.asm.org/topic/sss-ta... @asm.org #JBacteriol

New in JB: Bendo, Sarkar-Tyson et al. show that the trigger factor mutant of B. pseudomallei is markedly attenuated, reducing adhesion, internalization, cytotoxicity & multiple other phenotypes. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriol

#MicrobiologyMonday: Phages help promote wound healing by reducing concentrations of pathogenic bacteria, disrupting biofilms in wounds and downregulating the production of inflammatory mediators. Get the full story in #ClinMicroRev: asm.social/2Yr

🦠Bacteria are sticky creatures. New discoveries on mechanisms of bacterial adhesion show how microbes stay put on diverse, often hostile host surfaces... until, of course, it's time to let go. Read more in Microcosm: asm.org/magazine/202...

Outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) secreted by Bacteroides can be an important mechanism of host-pathogen interactions in the colon by reducing CFTR Cl⁻ secretion; the effects on CFTR Cl⁻ secretion depend on the strain of Bacteroides fragilis. #IAIJournal: asm.social/2Y7

⏰ Submit your registration application or abstract for the ASM–CSIR‑IGIB Symposium on Decoding Microbial Systems by June 12, 2026. 🧬 Genomics | 🧠 Host–microbe | 📊 Data‑driven discovery 👉 Apply now: asm.social/2Y5 #ASM #CallForAbstracts #Microbiology

Efforts lacking transparency and clear evidence risk harming individual scientists as well as the broader U.S. scientific enterprise. Read the responses from scientific organizations at the end of the article. ⬇️

New in JB: Arroyo-Mendoza, Hinton et al. review the role of adherent-invasive Escherichia coli in Crohn’s disease using genomic-based approaches. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriol

📣 Call for Papers: ASM Food Microbiology! Submit your original research, reviews & methodologies exploring microbial interactions within food systems. ASM’s newest journal is now welcoming submissions. 📅 Submit your manuscript: asm.social/2Y2

Thank you for being part of ASM Microbe 2026! Save the date for ASM Microbe 2027, taking place June 22–25 in Chicago. Got big ideas? Session proposals open tomorrow—help shape next year’s program and push the microbial sciences forward. #ASMicrobe asm.social/2XY.

It's been a fantastic (and busy!) @asm.org Microbe and the 3 co-located Unit meetings! Delighted to be working with Glen McGugan and the Mechanism Discovery advisory council to chart the future of fundamental microbial science. 🦠🔬

The #ASMicrobe Science & Society Lecture tackled a big question: if phage therapy can save lives, why isn’t it widely available yet? Colleen Kraft moderated, with Stephanie Strathdee and panelists highlighting the path from breakthrough science to real-world care.

T minus ~75 minutes until @markowenmartin.bsky.social & I ate live with the #MattersMicrobial podcast in the ASM studio in the poster hall. Come listen to me yap about #PhycoSymbiosis & stay for some stickers. #ASMicrobe @asm.org @cnyasm.bsky.social

Phage therapy is a powerful tool against AMR—but access remains limited. This year’s Science & Society Lecture features keynote speaker Dr. Steffanie Strathdee and a panel discussion on scaling phage therapy into routine care. Don’t miss it! #ASMicrobe asm.social/2XT

Before you head home from #ASMicrobe, make 1 more stop: the ASM Store at the ASM Booth! Pick up exclusive ASM-branded apparel and merch to carry a piece of the conference with you. Find us on the expo floor—we'd love to see you!

⏰ Last chance! Heading out of #ASMicrobe? Stop by ASM Journals in Booth #1633 before you go—redeem your tickets for a spin on the prize wheel 🎡 and chat with our team one final time! See you there! 🧬

The #ASMicrobe President’s Forum explored microbial evolution in action—from genome architecture to real-time selection in the human body. Insights from Michael Lynch, Nandita Garud & ASM President Elect Vaughn Cooper highlighted genome dynamics, gut microbiome evolution & convergent adaptation. 🧬

Exploring the CHOMA exhibit at #ASMicrobe! The year's exhibit is an exploration of the evolution of ASM from its founding to the present day, focusing closely on ASM’s long-standing commitment to supporting the global scientific community and advancing the field through collaboration and service.

These #ASMicrobe attendees laced up their running shoes for an early morning 5K around Washington D.C.! As they say, the best way to explore a a city is on foot. From the Washington Monument to Capitol Hill, they saw it all before a day of soaking up cutting-edge science.

Meet the Editors in Chief of ASM's newest journals! José Vázquez-Boland (ASM Animal Microbiology) and Xiaonan Lu (Food Microbiology) joined us for a meet and greet at #ASMicrobe. Learn more about the latest additions to the ASM Journals repertoire! asm.social/2XR

As science funding shifts, researchers are exploring careers beyond academia. Join the #ASMicrobe session “Thriving in Science Outside Academia: Strategies for a Changing Landscape” (12–1 p.m. ET) to hear from STEM professionals who’ve made the leap: asm.social/2XM

Basic science powers the biggest medical advances. Don’t miss Drs. Kim Orth and Mariana Byndloss, 2026 #ASMAwards recipients, at #ASMicrobe as they discuss how foundational discoveries become life‑saving treatments. Today at 10:45 a.m.: asm.social/2XK

Yesterday at #ASMicrobe, we were honored to host author Dr. Peter Hotez at the ASM Booth for a book signing. We're not done yet—stop by the ASM Booth today for 2 great author events: 🕐 1 p.m. | Cases in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 5th Edition 🕑 2 p.m. | mBio EiC Meet & Greet

We wrapped up our day with microbial art and sci comm! This showcase featured winning and standout pieces from ASM's annual Agar Art Contest, plus a candid conversation with a panel of scientists, artists & science journalists about communicating science clearly & responsibly across diverse mediums.

The AAM-mBio Scientific Excellence Summit featured fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology presenting their cutting-edge research. Explore the Academy fellows’ contributions to ASM’s mBio journal: journals.asm.org/topic/sss-ta...

He's baaaacckk! 🎊Johnny is at the ASM booth creating custom buttons for attendees—a beloved #ASMicrobe tradition. If you're on site, don't forget to stop by and get a button of your own!

Step into ASM's new look! In the lobby near registration, stop by our snazzy mirror wall and snap your moment at #ASMicrobe. We can't wait to see your photos! 📸

What should you know about hantavirus? Jam-packed studio session at #ASMicrobe! How does Andes hantavirus spread between people? Check out this article: asm.org/articles/202...

Attending #ASmicrobe this year? 🎙️ Join us live for a special #LetsTalkMicro recording : What Can Whole Genome Sequencing Realistically Tell Us About Resistance? Featuring Dr. Nathan Ledeboer and co-host Dr. Andrea Prinzi. 📅 June 6 ⏰ 3:00 PM ET 📍 ASM Studio #Microbiology

Don't miss this #ASMicrobe studio session! Shemika Renee, creator of “Ms. Story’s Living History”, will perform a 1-woman show portraying Dr. Ruth Ella Moore, sharing the story of her scientific education and career from the 1920s to the 1950s. Today at 2 p.m. at the ASM booth!