A gallery of Amazonian ants.

Ants of the Amazon Rainforest - Alex Wild

A sampling of one of the world's most diverse ant faunas

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We remind the SMBE community that applications for the second edition of the SMBE Fellows Program are ongoing. Apply before August 15. 🔗 smbe.org/smbe-fellows-program #society

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We're excited to announce the second edition of the SMBE Fellows Program! ✍️ 🔗 smbe.org/smbe-fellows-program The SMBE Fellows Program provides mentorship to early-career researchers in scientific writing for evolutionary and molecular biology by writing Highlight articles for MBE and GBE. #society

New online! Invasions grow more dangerous with time

Hey team - it’s looking very likely that I’ll be hiring not one but two four year postdocs! We’re a fun lab with tons of theoretical and applied pop gen projects - broadly in polyploid, conservation, and human evo. Competitive salary, sunny San Diego! Do share with your about to defend grads!

Mishra et al. in the Koh Lab at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center show that microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids inhibit Candida albicans gastrointestinal colonization by directly impairing fungal metabolism and reshaping gut microbiota to restore colonization resistance.

Cell Host & Microbe

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A bee’s brain may be smaller than a sesame seed,yet this tiny creature holds incredible abilities.Through learning and memory,bees can recognize patterns,navigate complex environments and play a vital role in keeping our planet alive.Every bee is a small wonder of nature that deserves our protection

Honey Bees Swarming Together

ALT: Honey Bees Swarming Together

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🌏 SMBE is calling for proposals for SATELLITE/INTERDISCIPLINARY/REGIONAL SMBE meetings for the period January-December 2027. The deadline for submission of proposals is August 31, 2026. Decisions will be communicated to the applicants by the end of September 2026. #society

Scientific diasporas are more than "brain drain". Our study shows how Colombian researchers abroad are helping shape biodiversity conservation through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and policy engagement. 🧪🌎🇨🇴🌐 shorturl.at/8PyZg

Frontiers | Scientific diasporas in global biodiversity governance: brain circulation, linkage, and knowledge brokerage in Colombia

The increasing reliance on international scientific collaboration to address biodiversity loss has brought renewed attention to the role of scientific diaspo...

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Happy to announce that a new opinion paper of our group just came out: A conceptual framework to dissect emergent functions in microbial communities with @swagatika.bsky.social @sharvari27.bsky.social @anjanaprasad.bsky.social @palshubharthi.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A conceptual framework to dissect emergent functions in microbial communities

Microbial communities play vital roles in diverse ecosystems and are key drivers of numerous industrial or health-related applications. In many cases,…

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📣 #AphidFunga is now published in #ScientificData ! A global curated dataset of naturally occurring aphid–fungal associations, providing a resource for research on #ArthropodFungusInteractions, #Biodiversity, and #BiologicalControl. 🔗 Happy reading: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Save the date for the 2027 SMBE Conference in Québec City! The LOC of #SMBE2027 would like to welcome you to Québec City for the 2027 Conference of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution,from June 20-24, 2027, and hosted by Université Laval at the Québec Convention Centre. #society

I am at booth #10 to present the destination for the SMBE 2027 meeting, come and see me there or anywhere in the congress center! #SMBE2026

Ready for my first @official-smbe.bsky.social meeting! #smbe2026

One year of waiting - it will be worth it! #SMBE2026 starts today, at the Tivoli Hotel & Congress Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark. Join us for a week full of molecular evolution and genome science, supported by our amazing hosts at the LOC and our sponsors. #society

We're almost ready for SMBE 2026! While you're preparing, make sure to read the SMBE Code of Conduct, which applies to all SMBE members, including members, volunteers, staff, vendors, and participants in all Society activities. SMBE Code of Conduct 🔗 smbe2026.org/smbe-policies #SMBE2026

It's less than one week to go to #SMBE2026! All you need to know before you go 👉 smbe2026.org/general-information ❓ Unsure how to use Copenhagen's public transportation system? Or your dining and meal options? Visit our website for the necessary information to support your stay in Copenhagen.

Do vaccines save lives? Yep! Does antivaxx BS kill? Yep. 👇 Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England: study www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England: study

The HPV vaccine for cervical cancer has reduced the risk of dying from the disease before the age of 30 in England to almost zero, the first study of its kind showed Thursday.

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@erc.europa.eu Session at #SMBE2026 in Copenhagen 🗓️ July 1 ⏱️ 10:20-11:50 The session will provide an overview of the ERC and its funding schemes and explain how to apply, followed by testimonials and a discussion with an ERC grantee and panel member. #FrontierResearch #HorizonEurope

Interested in Australian #fungi? @damontighe.bsky.social will talk next week about Fungi of Western Australia and Queensland, covering logistics, time of year, and what animals not to pet. PDT: Tues 9 Jun 7PM AEST: Weds 10 Jun noon Free registration: forms.gle/vEgTCPcVqpSt... #WildOz #mycology

I’ve now seen one story since the NYC power grid added just a massive amount of renewable energy. About 20% of the city’s grid is now renewable energy! Should be a huge good news story! Share the news: www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/06/03/c...

📄 The detailed scientific programme for SMBE 2026 is now available on the conference website. Please follow the link to access it. 🔗 cappartner-smbe2026.eventsair.site #SMBE2026

Running until June 8 - apply for our ally training program #SMBE2026 #society

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SMBE Ally Training Information 📝 Application form: members.smbe.org/membersurvey... 🗓️ Deadline: June 8, 2026 The SMBE Code of Conduct Training Program provides training in how to spot and manage situations involving violations of our code of conduct during the SMBE meeting. #society #SMBE2026

ICYMI: New online! The fate of mountain biodiversity in a warming world

President of MIT not mincing words today in @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2026/05/27/s...

Evolution induced state shifts in a long-term microbial community experiment (now out, but previously posted here as a preprint) with Ville Mustonen, Lutz Becks @jcairns.bsky.social & others. Experiment continues @utu.fi and now 5+ years www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Evolution induced state shifts in a long-term microbial community experiment | PNAS

Biological communities are complex, dynamic systems that underpin ecosystem functionality, yet their long-term dynamics and predictability remain p...

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Interest in SMBE 2026 has been exceptionally high - we are now close to full capacity. We now offer Virtual Access for only €15. Virtual participants who have already paid will receive info about a refund of the difference. 📄 smbe2026.org/programme 📝 smbe2026.org/registration #SMBE2026

Our May issue with a focus on technological advances in microbiology is out now! Read about 🌱defence evasion by plant pathogens 🦠E. coli capsule revival 💻multiomic microbiome integration 🐁chronic chikungunya infection 🦀 bacteria in cancer immunotherapy and much more: shorturl.at/Wtzkp #MicroSky

When we took office, NYC had a $12B deficit. Today it’s zero. And we didn’t close that gap on the backs of working people. We closed it while funding parks, libraries, safer streets, & public housing. Call it Pothole Politics or Democratic Socialism: We are government that delivers for the people.