🚀 We're excited to launch ISME Host Microbe—a new fully open access journal dedicated to the ecology of host–microbe interactions. Read the inaugural editorial & submit your best science: academic.oup.com/ismehm/artic... #MicrobialEcology #Microbiome #OneHealth

ISME Fellow and @scelse.bsky.social founding director Staffan Kjelleberg reflects on building a world-leading research centre and the future of microbial ecology in a One Health world Read more isme-microbes.org/public-intro... #ISME #MicrobialEcology

The ISME ECSC is excited to keep exploring Career Choices for Microbial Ecologists! This month we are featuring Yu-Ming Huang, she encourages ECS to be open to new fields and care for the people their science serves. Read her full interview here: isme-microbes.org/career-choic...

From a chance airport encounter to leading international scientific societies, ISME Fellow Professor Hilary Lappin-Scott OBE reflects on the moments, mentors, and values that shaped her remarkable career. Read more isme-microbes.org/introducing-... #ISME #MicrobialEcology

The ISME ECSC is glad to spotlight @joseecologist.bsky.social, a postdoctoral researcher from the Stockholm University, and his paper "Pollutant biodegradation profile mediated by multi-trophic microbial dynamics in rivers". doi.org/10.1093/isme... (1/2)

Meet the editorial team of ISME Host Microbe! Led by EiCs Mike Taylor, Nichole Broderick and Arturo Casadevall, and supported by senior editors with expertise across e.g. microbial ecology and host-associated interactions. We are excited to invite your submissions! lnkd.in/eTe9rJjw

What is the scope of ISME Host Microbe, ISME's newest journal? Effects of antimicrobial agents, human activities, immunity and environment on AND ecological studies, cross-kingdom studies, microbiome studies of host-microbiome/microbe interactions academic.oup.com/ismehm/pages... #MicrobialEcology

ISME is proud to launch ISME Host Microbe, a new fully open-access journal that provides a home for cutting-edge research on host-microbe interactions with particular emphasis on host-associated microbiome studies — spanning from environmental to clinical systems. Learn more: academic.oup.com/ismehm

📢 The deadline for SeqCode Prize applications has been extended to 22 June! This prize recognises significant achievements in prokaryotic systematics that advance the aims and reach of the SeqCode. The recipient will receive travel support to attend #ISME20 in Auckland More info: seqco.de/prize

🚨 FINAL CALL: ISME20 Early Bird Deadline 1 May Only two days left to register before Early Bird registration closes. Register now to benefit from early bird rates and to secure your place in the programme if your abstract has been accepted. 👉 isme-microbes.org/isme20-regis... #ISME20

Last chance to send in your application to the Scholar Mobility Fund to receive support to visit a host institution outside of your country of study. The deadline is 26 April! Learn more and apply: isme-microbes.org/call-for-app... #MicrobialEcology #microbes

The ISME Early Career Scientist Committee is supporting the next generation of microbial ecologists worldwide! From networking to skill-building, discover ECS activities across ISME Regional Meetings here isme-microbes.org/ecs-activiti...

The ISME Early Career Scientist Committee is glad to spotlight @alainar0se.bsky.social , Postdoctoral researcher at @bigelowlab.bsky.social , and her paper, “Single-particle genomics uncovers abundant non-canonical marine viruses from nanolitre volumes.” doi.org/10.1038/s415... (1/2)

Register for the 20th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, taking place 16–21 August 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. Benefit from the Early bird fee by registering by 1 May 2026 #ISME20 #MicrobialEcology

✈️ Calling all grad students & postdocs in microbial ecology! Want to work, train, or collaborate abroad? ISME’s Scholar Mobility Fund can help you get there. 📅 Apply by 26 April 🌍 Open to applicants worldwide (esp. outside NA & Europe) Details: isme-microbes.org/call-for-app... #MicrobialEcology

The ISME ECSC is excited to explore another Career Options for Microbial Ecologists! This month we are featuring Alicia Foxx, she encourages ECS to strengthen their quantitative skills, regardless of the field they work in. Read her full interview here: isme-microbes.org/career-choic...

Exciting opportunity for early career scientists! The ISME ECSC is seeking 2 new members. Want to get involved, and help shape the future of the community? Submit your CV and personal statement by 10 April 2026. Find out more and apply here: isme-microbes.org/isme-early-c...

The ISME ECSC is excited to explore more Career Options for Microbial Ecologists! This month we are featuring Nitzan Soffer, she encourage ECS to embrace networking and grow our business knowledge. Read her full interview here: isme-microbes.org/career-choic...

Join global leaders in microbial ecology, share your work, and connect with colleagues from around the world. This is the final call for abstracts; the deadline will not be extended. Submit your abstract before 22 February! #MicrobialEcology

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Professor Yehuda Cohen, a founding figure of the International Society for Microbial Ecology and one of the architects of modern microbial ecology. isme-microbes.org/in-memoriam-...

The ISME20 abstract submission deadline has been extended to 22 February. Microbial ecologists worldwide are invited to submit abstracts for oral, short talk, or poster presentations and contribute to the ISME20 programme. isme-microbes.org/isme20-abstr... #ISME20 #MicrobialEcology

Now published in @isme-microbes.bsky.social Communications: academic.oup.com/ismecommun/a...

Cultivation and genomic characterization of novel methanogens from arid desert biocrust

Abstract. Methanogens are strictly anaerobic archaea capable of energy conservation by methane production, yet their presence in oxic and arid environments

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📢 🦠 🏜️ Meet the first cultured methanogens from oxic soils! Using cultivation and comparative genomics, we descirbe Methanobacterium limanense sp. nov., Methanocella ebodanensis sp. nov., and a strain of Methanosarcina mazei as dwellers of desert biocrusts. With @anne-daebeler.bsky.social and other

Have arrived in Leuven today to spend a few weeks learning from some fantastic collaborations at @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social - huge thanks to @isme-microbes.bsky.social for making this trip possible!

New paper! Why are some Nitrogen fixing microbes more complex? @msobol.bsky.social et al. find that microbes with more N2-fixation genes have larger, more versatile genomes, showing how changing environments shaped this key metabolism! > academic.oup.com/ismecommun/a... @isme-microbes.bsky.social

Ecological constraints and evolutionary trade-offs shape nitrogen fixation across habitats

Abstract. From its earliest beginnings, life’s expansion into new habitats has been profoundly shaped by its reciprocal interactions with Earth’s changing

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Now out & nicely formatted in @isme-microbes.bsky.social A big analysis of ocean genomes & metagenomes co-led by former postdocs, now PIs, @gmdouglas.bsky.social & @cyanophage.bsky.social along with co-PIs @lbobay.bsky.social & Samuel Chaffron. A few highlights... 🧵 (1/n) doi.org/10.1093/isme...

Co-occurrence is associated with horizontal gene transfer across marine bacteria independent of phylogeny

Abstract. Understanding the drivers and consequences of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is a key goal of microbial evolution research. Although co-occurring

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Call for Roundtable Proposals | ISME20 Microbial ecologists are invited to propose dynamic Roundtable Sessions for ISME20. Topics should address hot or emerging ideas in microbial ecology. 🗓 Deadline: 7 Feb 2026 📍 Sessions: 17 Aug 2026 👉 Guidelines on ISME20 website #ISME20 #MicrobialEcology

📢 ISME20 – Call for Abstracts Submit your research to ISME20, the premier conference in microbial ecology, taking place in Auckland from 16 to 21 August 2026. Abstract deadline for oral and poster presentations is 15 February isme-microbes.org/call-for-abs... #ISME20 #MicrobialEcology

EMBL is deeply saddened by the passing of our Interim Director General Peer Bork, a pioneering scientist who left an indelible imprint on life science research in Europe and beyond. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. www.embl.org/news/people-...

The ISME Early Career Scientist Committee is glad to begin the year by spotlighting @aroneys.bsky.social, a Postdoctoral Researcher at QUT, and his paper, “Bin Chicken: targeted metagenomic coassembly for the efficient recovery of novel genomes.” doi.org/10.1038/s415... (1/2)

Present your research at the 20th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology in Auckland, from 16 - 21 August 2026! When submitting your abstract, make sure to check whether you are eligible for one of the travel grants. isme-microbes.org/call-for-abs... #microbialecology #isme20