International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI
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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (IMiLI): > 1,000 researchers freely contribute to the IMiLI project, integrating microbiology into education and providing downloadable resources for all. Contact us to be part of it. Explore at imili.org
Not all bacteria die when antibiotics arrive. Some enter a temporary “sleep mode” called persistence, surviving stress without changing their genes. When conditions improve, they wake up and can restart infections—one reason some infections return. #AMR grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
Microbes are not always lone wanderers but they build biofilms, tiny “bacterial cities” that stick to surfaces and shield their residents from threats. These communities can make infections much harder to treat and are found almost everywhere in nature. #AMR grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
Meet Aciba (Acinetobacter baumannii), a hospital “superbug” that can resist many antibiotics, survive for months on surfaces, and even hide in a dormant state before causing infections again. Understanding it is key to protecting public health. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
Tiny superhero bacteria may help us fight dangerous superbugs! By delivering special genetic “packages,” they can remove bacteria’s defenses and help medicines work again. A clever, nature-inspired way scientists are tackling antibiotic resistance. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
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Happy Day! Not all bacteria die when antibiotics arrive. Some enter a temporary “sleep mode” called persistence, surviving stress without changing their genes. When conditions improve, they wake up and can restart infections—one reason some infections return. #AMR grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
https://grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/antimicrobial-rogues-persistence.pdf
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Tiny microbial heroes are helping fight vector-borne diseases. Wolbachia can block dengue, Zika, and chikungunya transmission in mosquitoes, while engineered bacteria target parasites. Nature’s smallest allies may offer safer, sustainable disease control. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
Meet Amycolatopsis mediterranei. The microbe behind Rifamycin B, precursor to Rifampicin, a breakthrough antibiotic that transformed tuberculosis treatment. From a French forest soil to saving millions of lives, Amy remains a key ally against drug-resistant TB. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
Amazing Earth-changing microbes: ancient cyanobacteria oxygenated our planet. Through photosynthesis, their tiny cells triggered the Great Oxidation Event ~2.4 billion years ago. Even today, ocean microbes produce about 50% of the oxygen we breathe. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
¿Sabías que el chocolate depende de los microbios? Las semillas de cacao se fermentan con levaduras y bacterias que crean sus aromas y sabores. Una forma deliciosa de aprender microbiología, sostenibilidad y el valor del trabajo agrícola. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
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Food preservation is more than shelf life: It is food safety, food security, and sustainability. By controlling microbial growth and reducing spoilage, we protect health, cut waste, and ensure quality from farm to table. #Microbiology #FoodSafety #FoodPreservation grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
¿Por qué la cuajada, el kimchi y la kombucha interesan a los científicos? ¡Porque tu intestino alberga TRILLONES de microorganismos! Los probióticos aportan microorganismos beneficiosos. Los prebióticos los alimentan. Los simbióticos hacen ambas cosas. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
Why do curd, kimchi & kombucha get so much love from scientists? Because your gut is home to TRILLIONS of microbes! Probiotics bring beneficial microbes. Prebiotics feed them. Synbiotics do both. Your gut has its own tiny ecosystem—feed it well! grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
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El pan es un aliado de una alimentación saludable y un alimento clave frente al hambre en muchas regiones del mundo. Levaduras, bacterias e ingredientes en la fermentación crean sabores, aromas y texturas únicas grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
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More than an alien invasion story, The War of the Worlds reminds us that microorganisms can shape the fate of humanity. The International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (#IMILI) promotes microbial literacy because knowledge is our strongest defence. Learn more:
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More than a love story, The Painted Veil is a story of science, epidemics, and hope. The International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (#IMILI) promotes microbial literacy because knowledge is our best tool for facing future health crises. Learn more:
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The Andromeda Strain imagined an unknown microorganism capable of threatening humanity. The International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (#IMILI) works to ensure microbial literacy prepares us to understand and face real-world challenges. Learn more:
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Long before modern pandemics, Panic in the Streets showed that understanding microorganisms is essential to protecting society. Today, the International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (#IMILI) continues to promote microbial literacy worldwide. Learn more:
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From Contagion to real life: understanding how diseases spread starts with microbial literacy. The International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (#IMILI) promotes the knowledge we need to make informed decisions and build healthier societies. Learn more:
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Arrowsmith highlights the fight against infectious diseases and the vital role of microbiological research in developing new treatments. A timeless reminder of the science behind microorganisms—and the importance of continuing that work today. Learn more:
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Balto reminds us of the role microorganisms have played throughout history. The film is inspired by the race to deliver diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska—a disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. At IMILI we support microbiology
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La masa madre demuestra que los microorganismos son grandes aliados. Mejor sabor, mayor digestibilidad, menos desperdicio y una elaboración más sostenible convierten al pan tradicional en un alimento para el futuro. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #Microbiología
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Antes de Pánico en las calles (1950), ya se intuía que comprender a los microorganismos era clave para proteger a la sociedad. Hoy, la International Microbiology Literacy Initiative impulsa esa alfabetización científica. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
Más que una historia de invasión extraterrestre, la guerra de los mundos nos recuerda que los microorganismos pueden cambiar el destino de la humanidad. IMiLI impulsa la alfabetización en microbiología para que el conocimiento sea nuestra mejor defensa. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
28 Days Later shows how an infection can become an unforgettable story. At IMILI, we study microorganisms through science to better understand their real impact on health and society. Learn more: grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #MicrobialLiteracy #BioFilms #IMILI
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¡Tu café de la mañana debe su sabor a los microorganismos! Bacterias y levaduras fermentan los granos de café, creando sus aromas y sabores, al mismo tiempo que favorecen una producción sostenible y reducen los residuos.¡Brindemos por la microbiología! grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #Fermentar
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Más que una historia de amor,el velo pintado es una historia sobre ciencia, epidemias y esperanza. La International Microbiology Literacy Initiative impulsa la alfabetización en microbiología para que el conocimiento sea nuestra mejor arma frente a futuras crisis
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Great sourdough is teamwork between flour, water and microbes! Wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria create amazing flavor, improve nutrition and support a more sustainable way to bake. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #Sourdough #Fermentation #SustainableFood
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Feed your gut, feed your health! Probiotics add beneficial microbes, prebiotics nourish them, and synbiotics combine both. A happy microbiome supports immunity, digestion and overall wellbeing. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #GutHealth #Probiotics #Nutrition
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La cepa de Andrómeda imaginó un microorganismo desconocido capaz de poner en jaque a la humanidad. (#IMiLI) trabaja en la alfabetización en microbiología para comprender los desafíos reales htpps://grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bio-cinema-la-amenaza-de-andromeda-es.pdf
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🌊 Healthy oceans start with healthy microbes! From protecting farmed fish to reducing antibiotic use with phage therapy, microbiology is helping build sustainable aquaculture and secure our future food supply. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #Aquaculture #Microbiology #Sustainability
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