A few weeks ago we celebrated the PhD conferring of Katie and Méabh. Congratulations again on this fantastic achievement, and best of luck with your next steps!
Guerrino Macori
@guerrinomacori.bsky.social
Lecturer/Assistant Professor at UCD-SBES. Multi-omics approaches, bioinformatics, food safety, microbiology, environmental science.
Interested in a PhD on bacteriophages? Check out www.academictransfer.com/nl/jobs/3623... #phagesky if you are interested and also happen to be at #VOM2026, send me a dm
How do phages kill dormant bacteria
Are you excited about exploring the biology behind phages infecting dormant bacteria? Join forces to uncover fundamental biology with great potential for clinical impact. We offer a fully funded PhD p...
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🧬🦠 The burden of #antimicrobial-resistant #bacterial #infections: a causal perspective ... #AMR #antimicrobialresistace #Immunology #Bacteria #Microsky via @nature.com
The burden of antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections: a causal perspective - Nature Communications
Estimating preventable antimicrobial resistance (AMR) burden is vital for guiding policy and research, but current methods rely on complex assumptions. In this Perspective, authors outline the…
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AI can design viruses, toxins and other bioweapons. How worried should we be? www.nature.com/articles/d41...
AI can design viruses, toxins and other bioweapons. How worried should we be?
Scientists are debating whether to limit biological AI software to ward off threats.
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Finished reviewing a paper today. I did it by reading the paper, thinking about it and then writing my report. All natural intelligence. No artificial additives.
editlife.substack.com/p/vibe-codin... Vibe Coding Biology: The Collapsing Cost of Curiosity
Vibe Coding Biology: The Collapsing Cost of Curiosity
From DNA synthesis ceilings to new assembly architectures, and the converging stack that promises to make rapid biological iteration reality
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Our new review shows that engineered biochar can act as a rhizosphere engineer, reshaping soil microbes, nutrient cycling, plant immunity, and contaminant stabilization. #Biochar #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateSolutions #Rhizosphere doi.org/10.1007/s427...
Last chance to apply for our funded PhD opportunity. w. Prof. Fredric Coulon @ Cranfield University. This will investigate expansion of ML models for AMR phenotype detection to agriculture settings to create a sensor-ready hit list. Detail here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
From Genomic Context to Sensor Design: Computational Identification of AMR Biomarkers in Agriculture (project at Queen's University Belfast) at University of Reading on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - From Genomic Context to Sensor Design: Computational Identification of AMR Biomarkers in Agriculture (project at Queen's University Belfast) at University of Reading, listed on FindAPhD....
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The newest issue of JB is out! We have a historical piece on QS, the Jack Kenney award, a variety of minireviews and research articles. Check it out! journals.asm.org/toc/jb/208/1 @asm.org #JBacteriology
JB Table of Contents Volume 208, Issue 1
Journal of Bacteriology: Table of Contents Volume 208, Issue 1
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We have a surprise for you! SAVE THE DATE January 26 for the FIRST episode of #MVIF conversations - Podcast
Do you work in AMR-relevant product innovation? Join us at our networking event for 1:1 meetings, networking opportunities and informative sessions from businesses at all scales, funders, regulators and more. It’s free to attend – apply now 👇 https://microb.io/4pSGEf4
We have just published “Biofilms: from the cradle of life to life support” in @natureportfolio.nature.com #Biofilms & #Microbiomes. It highlights how #bioinformatics and #microbiology come together to study biological systems & food-associated biofilms. Stellar multidisciplinary team! rdcu.be/e0esg
Biofilms: from the cradle of life to life support
npj Biofilms and Microbiomes - Biofilms: from the cradle of life to life support
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Abstract submissions for #Microbio26 close soon! Explore >20 distinct sessions and submit your work by 23:59 GMT on 11 November: microb.io/AC26Abstracts
Already two weeks ago @femsmicro.org #FEMS2025 in Milan, where I had the chance to both present my research and chair a session. Covered key topics in microbiome research, bioinformatics, and microbial dynamics. Solid talks, good discussions, connected with brilliant colleagues
Thank you for being part of day three at FEMS MICRO Milan. That wraps up another inspiring day of learning and connection! Catch the highlights video and get ready for more exciting sessions tomorrow. #FEMSMICRO #FEMS2025
One week remaining to submit your abstract for Microbiology Society Annual Meeting in Ireland 2025 for an opportunity to present your research. Learn more about how to submit an abstract and follow our abstract guidance - microb.io/IrelandMeeti... #MicrobioIrish25
Sometimes I take a break from bioinformatics and go back to the lab. This time: microscopy-based phytoplankton identification instead of sequencing
It’s Pride Month! We’re celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and their ongoing fight for equality. Last year, Irish Division & Members Panel member @guerrinomacori.bsky.social shared a blog on why this month matters: microb.io/3X7vsAJ 🏳️🌈 #PrideMonth #LGBTQIA
Pride Month: Guerrino Macori
Pride Month takes place annually during the month of June – honouring and celebrating those within the LGBTQIA+ community, recognising their ongoing fight for equal rights and acceptance. To…
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Benchmarking metagenomic binning tools on real datasets across sequencing platforms and binning modes. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Benchmarking metagenomic binning tools on real datasets across sequencing platforms and binning modes - Nature Communications
Metagenomic binning is the process of grouping metagenomic sequences by their organism of origin. Here the authors benchmark 13 metagenomic binning tools using seven data-binning combinations on five ...
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Please go check out poster 311 during the poster session to hear all about the inspiring project that is Flow.Walk.Drag 💧👣👩🎤 So cool to have this at @microbiologysociety.org this year 🤩 #MicroBio25 #QueerInSTEM #QueerinMicro 🏳️🌈🦠🧫
We turned a boring academic integrity course into an engaging FAIR Game! 🎮 Huge thanks to Caoimhe, Katie & Muireann for leading today’s testing, amazing energy & creativity! The feedback is powering the final version. #FAIRGame #SATLE #AcademicIntegrity #UCD
Calling all structural enthusiasts! An accurate depiction of the structure of DNA in #Lego is under 2000 supporters away from being considered to become a real set! It even has Franklin, Watson, and Crick minifigures and a Lego photgraph 51 and Bragg's law! ideas.lego.com/projects/c92...
Lego DNA 2.0: Double Helix History
Step into the extraordinary world of Lego DNA 2.0: Double Helix History, a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the landmark DNA structure ...
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This paper has been a long time coming: We looked at the genomes of historical bacterial samples over a century to look for trends of antibiotic resistance genes, finding multiple instances of them in infections before the age of antibiotics, but an increase in both frequency and mobility after
bioRxiv Microbiology@biorxiv-microbiol.bsky.social · 2y agoGenomic resistance in historical clinical isolates increased in frequency and mobility after the age of antibiotics https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.16.633422v1
Post-Doc position in AMR and bioinformatics at UCD. Deadline 17th January. Join our multidisciplinary team tackling antimicrobial resistance with cutting-edge research. Job ref: 017896 here: ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/
So excited to say our paper concerning the response of foodborne bacteria to novel antimicrobial approaches has been published in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. Really enjoyable and interesting paper to write and produce. Thanks again to my colleagues at UCD CFS! #Microbiology #Salmonella
Added insult to injury? The response of meat-associated pathogens to proposed antimicrobial interven...
Abstract Modern requirements for ‘green label’ meat products have led to the design of novel antimicrobial innovations which prioritise quality, safety and longevity. Plasma-functionalised water (...
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Bacteria, virus, and fungi detection in just 6 hours from respiratory samples! A unified metagenomic approach for clinical diagnostics. www.nature.com/articles/s43... #Genomics #Microbiology #Metagenomics
Unified metagenomic method for rapid detection of microorganisms in clinical samples - Communications Medicine
Alcolea-Medina et al. develop a rapid, unified metagenomics method for the detection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses from clinical respiratory samples. This method reduces human DNA content, allowing ...
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Starter pack for metagenomics and microbial genomics lovers. go.bsky.app/MFipoLH
Deadline approaching - apply now for the PostDoc position available in my group at @UCD Dublin focusing on AMR & Bioinformatics for porcine pathogens. Search job ref 017835 at lnkd.in/evD3PH4Q #Bioinformatics #AMR #Postdoc #UCD #Sequencing
