Last chance to register for the JMBE Live! webinar on using customized AI tools to support metacognition and self-directed learning in graduate education. 📅 April 10 | 1 p.m. ET 🔗 Register: asm.social/2SV 📝 Read the paper: asm.social/2SU

🌍 Science transcends borders. This #WorldHealthDay, explore ASM Journals’ global research collection highlighting work by authors from around the world addressing health, climate, food and water challenges 🌱🔗 asm.social/2SS

Bring the worlds of science and society together through policy and advocacy with the Brad Fenwick Fellowship for the Advancement of Civic Science. Applications close May 3 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Learn more and apply now: asm.org/articles/pol...

📢 Grow your career with ASM Journals! Apply to become an editor for mBio, mSphere, mSystems or Microbiology Spectrum—now through a single application where you can select your journal of interest. 🔗Apply by April 24: asm.social/2SN

#MicrobiologyMonday: Gliding motility allows cells to move smoothly along surfaces without flagella. Although this strategy has evolved independently across many microbial lineages, common mechanical principles emerge. Learn more in #JBacteriology: asm.social/2SJ

ASM urges Congress to reject proposed cuts to science, research and public health in the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget request and instead build on the investments made in FY2026. Read our statement: asm.org/Articles/Pol...

Live-cell study at the molecular level is essential for understanding the complexities of bacterial systems and protein functions in vivo. Explore recent progress on imaging probes and modalities in #MMBRJournal:

🧪 Urine cultures can present diagnostic challenges. Join us May 7, 12 p.m. ET for the free ASM Press-Wiley CMPH—Back to Basics webinar, “Urine Cultures,” featuring Blake W. Buchan. Learn best practices for workup & reporting. 🔗 Register now: asm.social/2Ss

What I wish I knew then...After 35 years at UNC Health, Peter Gilligan, Ph.D., D(ABMM), reflects on the lessons beyond formal training that defined his approach to lab leadership. Read the article: asm.org/articles/202...

Great news from @asm.org – all 6 of their #subscribetoopen journals will publish #openaccess in 2026 thanks to a second successful subscription round. Congratulations! 🥳 Read more here: asm.org/press-releas... #S2O #OA

The 2027 ASM Awards & Prize nominations are now open! Make a difference in the career of an outstanding microbiologist by nominating them. There's an Award and Prize to honor scientists at every career level and in every field of the microbial sciences: asm.social/2Sg

Graduate students, this one’s for YOU! Join ASM’s FREE webinar, "Your Graduate Committee: From Requirements to Resource." 📅 April 21 | ⏰ 11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET 💻 Virtual Register here: asm.social/2Se

Tackling antimicrobial resistance requires treating coordinated phage therapy as a strategic priority. Read the new op-ed from ASM Health Director Dev Mittar: asm.social/2Sc

New in JB: Guo, Zhang et al. review recent advances in synthetic biology that allow for the use of methylotrophic bacteria as "cell factories" as a path to sustainable biomanufacturing. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Apply to be an editor at an ASM Journal! Open call for editors at mBio, mSphere, mSystems, and Microbiology Spectrum. This is a very fulfilling way to share your expertise and give back to our society journals. @asm.org journals.asm.org/asm-call-for...

Meet the Microbiologist: Moon Nahm, M.D.. Moon discusses his career in pneumococcal immunology—from hidden serotypes to MOPA—advancing functional antibody testing and enabling more protective, accessible vaccines. asm.org/podcasts/mtm...

Moore, Gitai and colleagues report "CauloKO:an ordered transposon mutant library in Caulobacter crescentus", and use my favorite assay - a crystal violet screen for biofilm mutants, validating the libray and identifying new mutants. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

#MicrobiologyMonday: By shaping immune responses and producing metabolites, the gut‑lung axis offers possibilities for microbiome‑based therapies for respiratory diseases—though more research is needed to turn promise into practice. #IAIJournal: asm.social/2RZ

Liposomal amphotericin B (L-AmB) is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent with a more favorable safety profile than conventional amphotericins. What are the clinical situations in which it might be most useful? This #ClinMicroRev article offers insights: asm.social/2RV

Join us on April 14 at 2 p.m. ET for the next CPHM Virtual Journal Club! This session will discuss 2 #JClinMicro articles about artificial intelligence applications in clinical microbiology. ASM members register for free at asm.social/2RL #ASMClinMicro

ASM is excited to announce that CEO Stefano Bertuzzi has been elected a Fellow of @aaas.org! The honor recognizes Bertuzzi’s contributions to science, public policy and scientific leadership & reflects the growing impact of ASM’s strategic roadmap. asm.social/2RH

True or False? ☕️ Coffee is good for your gut microbiome? 🌱 Baking soda on plants can cure diseases? ℞ Dung ointment can treat wound infections? 🐶 Dogs eat grass when they’re sick? Get the answers, plus 14 other Microbial Myths! asm.org/videos/does-...

Last chance to register! Learn how ungrading in CUREs increased engagement & learning outcomes in advanced lab courses. 📅 March 27 | 12 p.m. ET 🔗 Register: asm.social/2RB 📝 Read the paper: asm.social/2RA #STEMEducation #CURE #JMBE

Join us on April 8 at 2 p.m. ET for a webinar on the current landscape of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This webinar will focus on changes in RSV post vaccine-approval/availability. Register for free: asm.social/2Ry #ASMClinMicro

New in JB: Slamti and Lereclus review the role of Bacillus thuringiensis, the toxins it produces and its relationship to insects in a wide ranging and interesting review. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Despite its rarity, gastric ascariasis—caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides—can cause various non-specific yet distressing GI symptoms and should be considered in those with risk factors for helminthic infections. #ASMCaseReports: asm.social/2Ru

Despite thousands of years of dealing with tuberculosis, it remains the leading cause of death by infectious diseases worldwide. Can multi-drug resistant TB be combated? #WorldTBDay asm.org/articles/202...

From finding food to causing infection, bacteria rely on chemotaxis to navigate their world. This sensing-and-movement process has consequences far beyond the single cell. Read the article: asm.org/articles/202...

#MicrobiologyMonday: Farming fish and shrimp produces large volumes of wastewater. How can we treat it sustainably? 🌊🦠Indigenous cyanobacteria–bacteria biofilms already adapted to mariculture effluent can help! #JournalSpectrum: asm.social/2Rn

New in JB: Mike Cashel is known internationally for his work on "magic spot", or (p)ppGpp, that serves as a key regulator of bacteria physiology. Hinman & Gottesman remember Dr. Cashel. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriol

Certain chronic diseases can increase the risk of invasive fungal infections. However, how fungal infections contribute to the development or exacerbation of chronic diseases is less clear. This #ClinMicroRev article explores what we know: asm.social/2R8

Dual membrane-spanning anti-sigma factor 1 (Dma1) increases OMV production in B. thetaiotaomicron. Meanwhile, Dma2 modulates vesiculation and the expression of select polysaccharide utilization loci targeting host-associated glycans. #JBacteriology: asm.social/2R4

Millions of women live with conditions like endometriosis, PCOS and fibroids—yet they remain widely overlooked. Advancing research, improving care and understanding the microbiome’s role are critical to closing the gap in women’s health. Read more: asm.org/articles/202...

Postdocs and early-career researchers, this is for YOU! Join ASM’s FREE webinar, "Building Impact, Not Just CVs: Thriving with Limited Resources." 📅 April 7 | ⏰ 10–11 a.m. ET 💻 Virtual Register here: asm.social/2QY

How do bacteria and fungi communicate? In #mBio, researchers we examine the intricate quorum sensing-based dialog between these 2 types of microbes, focusing on its role in microbial network assembly and ecosystem function. Read the review: asm.social/2QX

#MicrobiologyMonday: What does it mean to tolerate the microbiome?🦠 Researchers suggest that 3 different forms of tolerance can be recognized: 1️⃣Disease tolerance. 2️⃣Endotoxin tolerance. 3️⃣Immunological tolerance. Learn more in #mBio: asm.social/2QW

Can coffee stunt your growth—or your microbiome? ☕️ Microbial Myths VI, 100-myth milestone! From lizard blood to gardening hacks and why you shouldn't wash raw chicken. Ashley & Michael put the wildest microbial urban legends to the test. See what’s science and what’s fiction! 🔬 youtu.be/5bC_VZHFrlQ

📘Just published! "Pocket Guide to Clinical Microbiology, 5th Edition" by Christopher Doern and Alexandra Bryson is the go-to companion for clinical microbiology professionals. Order now from #ASMPress-Wiley: 🔗 asm.social/2QK

Can ungrading improve learning in undergraduate research courses? Join Beth Beason-Abmayr, Ph.D., & Thomas Michael McCabe, Ph.D. for a research-driven discussion on implementing ungrading. March 27 | 12 p.m. ET 📝 asm.social/2QB 🔗 asm.social/2QA

Caulobacter crescentus is a gram-negative bacterium that has served as a model for understanding bacterial physiology with a myriad of genetic tools. In #JBacteriology: CauloKO—the first ordered, transposon library in C. crescentus. Learn more: asm.social/2Qw

#MicrobiologyMonday: Marine sediments store vast amounts of carbon. By infecting and lysing microbes, viruses shape biogeochemical cycling from coastal zones to the deep sea and influence long-term carbon storage. Get the story in #AppEnvMicro: asm.social/2Qv

The bacterial diversity of ants and their metabolic functions may be useful for different fermentation applications, including sourdough bread and plant-based yogurts. youtu.be/DCSyCmakPNM

Women have made and continue to make critical and innovative advancements in the microbial sciences. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate women scientists from the past and present whose work has made a lasting impact on the world. ✨🧪🔬 asm.social/2Qn

125+ years of microbial science history, all in 1 place 🧫✨ Explore ASM’s new virtual exhibit featuring archives, stories and milestones that shaped our global community. Start exploring: asm.social/2Qk

New in JB: Schmidt, Thormann study the polar landmark protein FimV of P. putida & find it binds peptidoglycan, swimming & localization of the Che system, participating in different functions than homologs in other microbes. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBAacteriology

Metabolic versatility in carbon source usage, iron transport and resistance to oxidative stress is interlinked and central to S. aureus fitness in serum, representing potential S. aureus vulnerabilities that could be exploited therapeutically. #mSystems; asm.social/2Q8

Community college, undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students, this webinar is for YOU! Learn how to: • Find research opportunities. • Strengthen your application. • Request strong letters of recommendation 📅 March 17 | ⏰ 2–3 p.m. ET Register: asm.social/2Q7

ASM board members spent yesterday on Capitol Hill meeting with members of Congress and their staff, emphasizing the need for stable, full-year funding for science and public health agencies. See ASM’s FY2027 funding requests: asm.social/2Q4 #ASMAdvocacy

Had a really cool day advocating for microbiology research with @asm.org on the hill today. Staffers and the politicians I met with were very open and welcoming. I’m remain hopeful we can make a difference.

Should I stay or should I go? Research in #mBio suggests the fungus Candida glabrata may actively prolong the part of its life spent inside macrophages, which could contribute to immune evasion, antifungal resistance and potential recurrence of infection. asm.social/2Q2