That was the fundamental research question addressed by our new Group Leader @hassansalem.bsky.social, @inespons.bsky.social and other colleagues at @mpi-bio-fml.bsky.social, using tortoise beetles as a research model: www.jic.ac.uk/news/symbiot... Image credit: Dr. Inès Pons #InsectWeek

Symbiotic partner-swapping or long-term fidelity? The secrets of partnership success between beetles and bacteria | John Innes Centre

Some insects and microbes develop symbiotic partnerships, which become so interdependent that they can no longer survive without each other. But how specific are these heritable symbioses? That was th...

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Congratulations again!! 😊🎉

Marleny García Lozano@marlenygarcial.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Yesterday I defended my PhD and I couldn't be happier. An incredible journey full of fascinating questions 🪲 and amazing people. Grateful for the support of my advisor @hassansalem.bsky.social, my committee, labmates, family, friends, and the @mpi-bio-fml.bsky.social Excited for the next chapter 🐝

Very excited to share this article written with my PhD advisor @hassansalem.bsky.social, highlighting the amazing work on organ remodeling for symbiosis by Nishino et al @fkttkm.bsky.social. A fascinating system to think about!

Hassan Salem@hassansalem.bsky.social · 7mo ago

How are host organs remodeled for symbiosis? And do some insects converge in how they sustain life within/on these structures? Loved unpacking these Qs w/ @francespi.bsky.social in light of the stunning Nishino & @fkttkm.bsky.social study! www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

Thrilled to share our work in @natcomms.nature.com! Thankful for a great collaboration ☺️ Grateful for the support of the @humboldt-foundation.de and the @mpi-bio-fml.bsky.social More details below.

Hassan Salem@hassansalem.bsky.social · 6mo ago

How specific are heritable symbioses? And what can we learn from swapping obligate symbionts across host species? We address this in our latest, led by @inespons.bsky.social & in our collaboration w/ @microbiome.bsky.social 🦠🪲 Out today in @natcomms.nature.com! 1/n www.nature.com/articles/s41...