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
La búsqueda de nuevos antibióticos también empieza en las aulas! El IESO Vía Dalmacia (Torrejoncillo, Cáceres) participa activamente en MicroMundo, aislando microorganismos para producir nuevos antibióticos. Ciencia real hecha por estudiantes. #MicroMundo #Antibióticos #Microbiología #Extremadura
The search for new antibiotics starts in the classroom! Students at IESO Vía Dalmacia (Torrejoncillo, Spain) are actively participating in the MicroMundo Project, isolating microorganisms with the potential to produce new antibiotics. Tomorrow's discoveries begin with today's students #MicroMundo
🌊 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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Experience never retires.José A. Gil highlighted the invaluable role of retired teachers in science outreach(doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.70419). His dedication to the MicroMundo Project has inspired new generations and earned well-deserved recognition. #MicroMundo #ScienceCommunication #Microbiology
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La experiencia no se jubila. José A. Gil destacó el enorme valor de los profesores jubilados en la divulgación científica (doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.70419). Su compromiso con el proyecto MicroMundo demuestra que el conocimiento compartido sigue transformando generaciones. #MicroMundo
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Summer is the perfect time to relax—and explore the microbial world! At IMILI, we promote #MicrobialLiteracy through film. Discover movies featuring microbes on our website, and watch for our favorite #BioFilms coming soon! grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/recurs... grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/en/tea...
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La iniciativa SEM-IMILI estuvo presente en el VII Congreso del Grupo de Docencia y Divulgación de la SEM, celebrado en Salamanca. Patricia Bernal et al presentaron un póster, compartiendo cómo acercamos la microbiología a la sociedad. #SEM #IMILI #Microbiología #DivulgaciónCientífica #Educación
SEM-IMILI was proudly presented at the 7th Conference of the SEM Group on Education and Science Outreach in Salamanca. Patricia Bernal et al shared our initiative through a scientific poster, highlighting new ways to bring microbiology closer to society. #IMILI #SEM #ScienceCommunication
El verano es el momento perfecto para relajarse y explorar el mundo microbiano! En IMILI promovemos la AlfabetizaciónMicrobiana a través del cine. Descubre películas sobre microbios y no te pierdas nuestros #BioFilms favoritos. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/recurs... grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/en/tea...
🇪🇸 IMILI has officially arrived in Spain! Our activities have started at the secondary school in Huéscar (Granada), where Miguel Matilla introduced the program to inspire students through microbiology and critical thinking. This is just the beginning! #Granada Ciudad Cultural #ScienceOutreach
🇪🇸 ¡IMILI ya está en España! Comenzamos nuestras actividades en el IES de Huéscar (Granada), donde Miguel Matilla ha presentado el programa para acercar la microbiología y el pensamiento crítico a las aulas. ¡Y esto es solo el principio! #IMILI #GranadaCiudadCultural #DivulgaciónCientífica
That fresh sea smell comes from tiny marine microbes. They produce dimethyl sulfide (DMS), a natural sulfur compound that helps form clouds, supports nutrient cycling, and even influences Earth's climate. 🌊🦠☁️
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Tattoos are a form of self-expression—but safety comes first. Sterile needles, hygienic tattoo practices, safe inks, and proper aftercare help prevent bacterial, viral, and fungal infections while protecting your health.
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Summer is the perfect time to relax—and explore the microbial world! At IMILI, we promote #MicrobialLiteracy through film. Discover movies featuring microbes on our website, and watch for our favorite #BioFilms coming soon! grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/recurs... grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/en/tea...
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A home aquarium is a living microbial ecosystem. Beneficial microbes keep water healthy for fish, while poor maintenance can spread harmful microbes and pollute waterways. Clean tanks, healthy fish, healthier planet. 🐠🦠🌍
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Tiny microbes create biofilms that let larger organisms cling to ships, pipes, and piers—raising costs, fuel use, and pollution. Sustainable antifouling solutions can protect infrastructure while keeping our oceans healthier. 🌊🦠🚢
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Rising atmospheric CO₂ levels are accelerating climate change: more heat, more extreme weather events, and greater risks for ecosystems and societies. Cutting emissions is no longer an option—it’s a necessity. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... ClimateChange #CO2
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Ever wondered why some salt lakes are pink? Meet Salinibacter—a salt-loving microbe whose pigments help paint hypersaline waters in stunning shades of pink. Microbes shape landscapes in ways we can actually see!
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Acne is more than skin deep. Healthy skin depends on a balanced microbiome, good nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. Understanding the gut–skin connection can help teens build confidence while protecting their health. #Microbiology #Acne
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Swimming keeps us healthy, but safe pools need more than clean water. Proper chlorination, hygiene, and responsible swimming prevent harmful microbes from spreading. Shower first, stay out if sick, and help keep every swim safe!
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El aumento del CO₂ en la atmósfera está acelerando el cambio climático: más calor, eventos extremos y riesgos para ecosistemas y sociedades. Reducir emisiones ya no es una opción, es una necesidad.
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e¿ has preguntado por qué algunos lagos salados son de color rosa? Conoce a Salinibacter, un microbio amante de la sal cuyos pigmentos tiñen las aguas hipersalinas con tonalidades rosadas. ¡Los microorganismos moldean los paisajes de formas que nos atraen!
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Conoce a Staphi: la bacteria dorada que vive en nuestra piel y en nuestra nariz. Normalmente inofensiva, las cepas como MRSA resisten a los antibióticos. Comprender a estos maestros del “escape” es clave para ganar la lucha contra la resistencia antimicrobiana grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...
Son dos películas de terror postapocalíptico que narran el colapso y posterior intento de reconstrucción de Gran Bretaña tras la expansión del devastador Virus de la Ira. Ambas forman parte de una aclamada saga iniciada por el director Danny Boyle
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Applying critical thinking to agriculture & baking means questioning assumptions, analyzing evidence, & defining clear success metrics.Rather than blindly accepting traditional narratives, gain a deeper understanding of the journey from farm to a f Carrot Cake
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The human microbiome is more than a collection of microbes—it's an essential partner in digestion, immunity, metabolism, and even brain health. Understanding and protecting this invisible ecosystem may be one of the keys to better health and longer lives.
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Meet Staphi: the golden bacterium hiding on our skin and in our noses. Usually harmless, but some strains like MRSA have evolved ways to resist antibiotics. Understanding these microbial escape artists is key to winning the fight against antimicrobial resistance
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Did you know? Shibasaburo Kitasato transformed microbiology by isolating the tetanus bacillus and laying the foundations of modern immunology. More than a century later, his legacy continues to save lives.
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Did you know? Ananda Mohan Chakrabarty transformed biotechnology by developing the first patented bacterium capable of breaking down oil. His pioneering work opened a new era in science and showed how innovation can help tackle major environmental challenges.
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¿Sabías qué S. Kitasato revolucionó la microbiología al aislar el bacilo del tétanos y sentar las bases de la inmunología moderna? Su legado sigue salvando vidas más de un siglo después
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