Exploring phages through play: creative 3D models for science engagement. Published Open Access and fee-free in ACMI using a Publish and Read agreement: https://doi.org/10.1099/acmi.0.001158.v3. #AcMi #PublishandRead

Welcome to Micro mic: A new video series sharing what your community is doing to understand and tackle antimicrobial resistance. First up, watch as we challenge researchers to summarise their work in ten words... Can they do it? Well, we handed them the Micro mic to them to find out!

Congratulations to Victoria Orr, winner of a poster prize at Annual Conference 2026, whose research has just been published in Microbial Genomics! Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1099/mgen.0.001789 #MGen #Microbiology #OpenAccess #Microbio26

Characteristics of gut microbiota structure and composition in diabetic patients from the Chaoshan region of China. Available to read in JMM: https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.002156. #JMM

Abstract submissions are closing for the Microbiology Society Annual Meeting in Ireland 2026. Submit by 4 August 2026: https://microb.io/3TCU0Sg. #MicrobioIrish26

Research visit grant applications are open. Check your eligibility and apply before 1 Oct 2026 at 23.59 BST: https://microb.io/ResearchVisitGrant. #Grant #Microbiology #ECR #EarlyCareer

Testing the drivers of environmental persistence in bacterial pathogens. Published Open Access and fee-free in Microbiology using a Publish and Read agreement: https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.001713 #PublishandRead #MicrobioJ

Society Supported Conference Grants are now open. Check your eligibility and apply before the deadline 1 October at 23.59 BST: https://microb.io/4z61eP8. #Grant #Microbiology

Pinch, punch, it's Microbe of the Month 🦠 Introducing Jujubicoccus corallicola! Animals rely on bacteria to synthesise the crucial vitamin B12. In coral, this symbiosis may also involve enhancing heat tolerance. Find out more in New to Science here🔗 https://microb.io/4yNMnIV

Outreach and Engagement grants are open. Check your eligibility and apply before the deadline 1 Oct 2026 at 23.59 BST: https://microb.io/4shuP3i. #Grant #Outreach #ScienceOutreach

Join us for the Biotic Control of Bacteria meeting in Nottingham on 8 September 2026. Connect with researchers and dive into the latest findings on bacterial antagonism, predatory microbes and more. Don't miss out, register by 8 August: https://microb.io/4w3BQHG. #Microbiology

Preparation of culture plates demonstrating anti-Staphylococcus aureus activity of Penicillium sp. and their use as teaching materials. Published in ACMI as part of the Pedagogy collection: https://doi.org/10.1099/acmi.0.001129.v3 #AccessMicro

Delighted to see the last chapter of my PhD thesis in print with @microbiologysociety.org Here we used the EVPL model to examine coinfection between A. fumigatus and P. aerugionsa. Many thanks to @medmycology.bsky.social and @friendlymicrobe.bsky.social for all of your support tinyurl.com/42z84wcn

Aspergillus fumigatus coinfection facilitates Pseudomonas aeruginosa chronicity within an ex-vivo pig lung model

Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Aspergillus fumigatus represent the dominant bacterial and fungal pathogens in the lungs of adults with cystic fibrosis. Understanding how these species interact with each o...

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Happy to share some recent "summer science" papers from our lab. First, former graduate student @emmamills1.bsky.social's second dissertation paper on culture-enriched metagenomics of VREfm was published in Microbial Genomics @microbiologysociety.org www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...

Culture-enriched metagenomic sequencing reveals within-patient diversity and transmission of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium

Colonization of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract by vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) often precedes bloodstream infection and serves as a reservoir for onward patient transmission in h...

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Join us today at 14:00-15:30 BST for this month’s JMM Seminar by Dr Ludmilla Aristilde on ‘Unravelling the carbon metabolism of iron-starved Pseudomonas species to sustain iron-scavenging strategies.’ Register for free here: https://microb.io/4fJ05Ff. #JMM #OnlineSeminar

Acinetobacter uliginosus sp. nov. and Acinetobacter halobius sp. nov. isolated from soil. Find the full details in IJSEM: https://doi.org/10.1099/ijsem.0.007192 #IJSEM

Applications for Access Microbiology Editors and Editor Mentee roles close tomorrow. If you are an interested in getting involved, please find more information and details on how to apply below: https://ow.ly/JR8b50ZhEqt #AcMi

Check out our latest Micro Briefing highlighting new research in Microbiology journal from Imperial College London, uncovering details of how common prescription medicines interact with antibiotic therapy. Read the full article here🔗 https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.001733

Join Dr Ludmilla Aristilde's online seminar tomorrow at 14:00-15:30 BST on ‘Unravelling the carbon metabolism of iron-starved Pseudomonas species to sustain iron-scavenging strategies.' Register here: https://microb.io/4fJ05Ff. #JMM #OnlineSeminar

Applications for the Royal College of Pathology/Specialist Society Medical Elective small grant scheme are now open. Apply before 5 Oct 2026: https://www.rcpath.org/discover-pathology/undergraduates-and-foundation-doctors/medical-electives-scheme.html. #Grant #MedicalElective

Eliminate Mycobacterium tuberculosis via HELZ2 and up-regulating ATG16L1 to promote macrophage autophagy. Read now in JMM: https://doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.002170 #JMedMicro

Why should you consider Microbiology Outlooks? See what one of Microbiology Outlooks’ Editors, Helen Brown, has to say about this exciting opportunity. Find out more about #MOut here: https://microb.io/MOutJournal.

What impact does publishing with the Society have on your community? We are not-for-profit: everything that we offer our community is supported by revenue from publishing. Submit to invest in microbiologists, not profits for shareholders: https://microb.io/4gP70Ov

From chikungunya to Oropouche, arboviruses are in the spotlight. IMAV2026 brings researchers together to drive progress across vectors, hosts & control strategies. 📍 Liverpool 🔗Register here: https://microb.io/IMAV26 #IMAV2026

Join Dr Ludmilla Aristilde's seminar this Friday at 14:00-15:30 BST on ‘Unravelling the carbon metabolism of iron-starved Pseudomonas species to sustain iron-scavenging strategies.' Register here: https://microb.io/4fJ05Ff #JMM #OnlineSeminar

A stable subgenomic reporter coronavirus enables transcriptional profiling of bystander cells. Published Open Access and fee-free in JGV as part of the Emerging Investigators collection using a Publish and Read agreement: https://doi.org/10.1099/jgv.0.002282 #PublishandRead #JGenVirol

Deadline to submit an abstract for the @microbiologysociety.org's Irish Division Annual Meeting is 𝟎𝟒/𝟎𝟖/𝟐𝟔. 📍Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone November 3–4. This is a great opportunity at an enjoyable meeting to network & for early career researchers looking to build contacts. 💻️ buff.ly/h1egU1h

And finally, Ayesha Siddiqa, Grace Lee, and Gemma Cooper presented their work on antiviral development at the @microbiologysociety.org Early Career Summer Conference #ECConf26 in Birmingham. Congratulations again to Gemma for winning the Best Poster Prize! 🏆 @dmu.ac.uk [3/3]

It's World Hepatitis Day! Learn about the challenges and global trends in combating enteric hepatitis, emphasising the need for improved diagnostics and the impact of environmental changes. Find out more in JGV: https://doi.org/10.1099/jgv.0.002059 #JGenVirol #WorldHepatitisDay

Submit your abstract for the Microbiology Society Annual Meeting in Ireland 2026 by 4 August 2026 for an opportunity to present your research. Learn more about submitting an abstract and view our abstract guidance: https://microb.io/3TCU0Sg #MicrobioIrish26