🌍 New paper🌍 Here, I introduce the “cuprosphere” to connect how copper shapes fungal–bacterial interactions across One Health environments. rdcu.be/fwZqD #OneHealth #Microbiology #Copper #Fungi #Bacteria #Interactions @mrccmm.bsky.social @nihrexeterbrc.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk

Read some behind the scenes perspectives from our recent #Micro paper about fungal - bacterial biofilms

Microbiology Society@microbiologysociety.org · 2mo ago

🔍 How do fungi and bacteria cooperate in biofilms? Dr Seána Duggan from The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology takes us behind the scenes of their recent paper investigating why mixed biofilms are stronger and larger than single-species ones, published in Microbiology🔗 https://microb.io/4w0yzZX

Investigating the role of bacterial raw milk community members in chlorate reduction. Published Open Access and fee-free in ACMI using a Publish and Read agreement: https://doi.org/10.1099/acmi.0.001088.v3 #AccessMicro #PublishandRead

Whole-genome sequencing of clinical methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates across hospitals in Mwanza, Tanzania. Learn more in ACMI: https://doi.org/10.1099/acmi.0.001127.v5 #AccessMicro

Our Candida & Staph biofilm paper featured on phys.org, including one of my favourite scanning electron microscopy images from the project. @mrccmm.bsky.social @microbiologysociety.org

Science X / Phys.org@sciencex.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A mixed Candida albicans–Staphylococcus aureus biofilm weakened when copper was either limited or excessive. The paired community was more sensitive to copper disruption than either microbe alone. doi.org/hb8txj

A mixed Candida albicans–Staphylococcus aureus biofilm weakened when copper was either limited or excessive. The paired community was more sensitive to copper disruption than either microbe alone. doi.org/hb8txj

How a 'copper economy' helps fungi and bacteria build stubborn biofilms

Scientists have discovered that two common human pathogens can work together by managing copper in their shared environment—a finding that could open new ways to break down stubborn mixed biofilms.

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🧫 Congratulations to @seanaduggan.bsky.social and collaborators, who have found that two common microbes cooperate using copper 🤝 these insights could point to ways to disrupt them, with better outcomes for patients. buff.ly/LfhIg0e @orlandorosss.bsky.social @microbiologysociety.org

A “Copper Economy” helps fungi and bacteria build better biofilms

Scientists have discovered that two common human pathogens can work together by managing copper in their shared environment - a finding that could open new ways to break down stubborn mixed biofilms.…

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🗞️New Paper🗞️ We show that #Candida & #Staph cooperate via copper handling - with fungal copper uptake & bacterial copper export shaping the community. @mrccmm.bsky.social @microbiologysociety.org @universityofexeter.bsky.social www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...

Copper-driven mutualism of Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus interkingdom biofilms

Although fungi and bacteria commonly co-exist within polymicrobial communities, the molecular mechanisms underlying their interactions are still not well understood. Here, we show that the fungus Cand...

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📰 The April edition of the FAILSAFE newsletter is out! Discover the inaugural FAILSAFE International Scientific Conference, upcoming projects and new courses and workshops for network members. 🔗 Read the newsletter here: buff.ly/3v3w4iE #FAILSAFE #Science #Collaboration #AMR

CMM-FAILSAFE Newsletters - FAILSAFE

Welcome to the CMM-FAILSAFE Network Newsletters! Stay informed with the latest updates, opportunities, and community news from the CMM-FAILSAFE Medical Mycology Network. Our newsletter brings you…

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Announcing the Mycology Bioimaging Initative, funded by the @wellcometrust.bsky.social and bringing together expertise in fungal pathogens, molecular tools, quantitative imaging, microfluidics, open science, and training to deliver tool sets and technologies for non-model human fungal pathogens.

🎭 London Stage Debut 🎭 Looking forward to our MRC Centre for Medical Mycology Q&A event following a performance of Lifeline at Southwark Playhouse next week.

The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology@mrccmm.bsky.social · 5mo ago

After Lifeline Musical on 24 April, Ange Brennan will be interviewing @seanaduggan.bsky.social in a post-show Q&A. They’ll be discussing antifungal resistance, supported by the FAILSAFE project, and the work being done to tackle this global health challenge. 🎟️ buff.ly/ET6Bx4W

Lovely catch-up of the #AccessMicro editorial board today in Belfast @microbiologysociety.org #MicroBio26

After Lifeline Musical (24 April), join a Q&A with @seanaduggan.bsky.social and Ange Brennan, supported by the FAILSAFE project, exploring antifungal resistance and the work being done to tackle this growing global health threat. 🎟️ southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/...

I've found the crèche at Annual Conference excellent, and I look forward to availing of it at this year's meeting #Microbio26

Microbiology Society@microbiologysociety.org · 6mo ago

We offer a free crèche at Annual Conference 2026. All delegates are welcome to use, but children must be registered in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about it and register your children: https://microb.io/48tq0w8 #Microbio26

Our new @plos.org Pathogens Pearl asks a simple but important question: When Candida is detected in the respiratory tract, what does it actually mean? TLDR Answer: caution, context, and much better diagnostics! @mrccmm.bsky.social @nihrexeterbrc.bsky.social dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...

Candida in the lung: Fact, fiction, friend or foe?

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We would like to take time this Publication Integrity Week, to thank our editors, reviewers, and staff for ensuring that we publish with integrity for our community. #PublicationIntegrityWeek 🤝🦠

Finally made it to @microbiologysociety.org Annual Meeting in Ireland 🇮🇪 #MicrobioIrish25 for 2 days of brilliant research & community. Loved seeing the breadth of microbiology across health, agriculture & genomics, reconnecting with old colleagues, and soaking up the views over Hodson Bay.

...and how Candida albicans’ cell wall shapes antifungal immunity. Plus: copper’s role in biofilms & the impact of antifungal drugs on resistance 🛡️ Thanks to @microbiologysociety.org for a great meeting. It's great to be part of a vibrant community pushing boundaries in medical mycology!

🎧 Infektiopod #99: Candidiasis Gemeinsam mit @rosannesprute.bsky.social spreche ich über die neue globale Leitlinie zur Diagnose und zum Management von Candidiasis – von der Entstehung der Guideline bis zu Diagnostik und Therapie. Jetzt reinhören: infektiopod.de/infektiopod-99-candidiasis/

Fantastic start to day 2 with Arnab Pardhan discussing work from the group looking at niche-simulating media and the impact on PAMP exposure #Candida2025 @mrccmm.bsky.social

Kicking us off at #Candida2025 plenary session is the superstar Cat Williams from @jusher.bsky.social lab with her C.glabrata synthetic gene array data @mrccmm.bsky.social

The #Candida2025 meeting has started! And what a great kick-off with these two keynote speakers: @slg1717.bsky.social introduced her group's work around IL-17 and our boss Bernie presented a great overview about our group's candidalysin research. 🍄🧬🔬 @leibniz-hki.de @microbiologysociety.org

On our way to the #Candida2025 hosted by the @microbiologysociety.org. Looking forward to see you there! 😊🍄

Microbiology Society@microbiologysociety.org · 12mo ago

Registration for the Candida and Candidiasis 2025 conference closes TOMORROW! Don’t miss out, register by 15 September 2025 at 23:59 BST: microb.io/3VtC6Pt #Candida2025

I'll be at #Candida2025 next week. I know the YMAP server has been having some difficulties lately. I expect it will be back in play before the conference. In addition to the work I'll be presenting on a poster, I'll welcome conversations about YMAP!

Even the breadsticks on the salads at Candida and Candidiasis #Candida2025 are on brand as C. albicans hyphae @microbiologysociety.org @mrccmm.bsky.social

🍄 ⭐It's #UKFungusDay !⭐ 🍄 If you've taken some great fungus photos, why not submit your favourite to the Photography Competition. Free entry for all ages, amateur & professional categories. Deadline: 13th October. www.ukfungusday.co.uk/photography Thanks to competition sponsors: Caley Brothers !

Our study in #AccessMicrobiology reports the first Irish surveillance of #Cefiderocol vs P. aeruginosa in #CysticFibrosis 💊⚔️🦠 85% of isolates were susceptible, including MDR, XDR, PDR & mucoid phenotypes - highlighting its potential as a salvage option 🛡️🌍 #MicroSky #IDSky 🔗 doi.org/10.1099/acmi...

New in JB: S. aureus is known to incorporate exogenous fatty acids (FA) into its membrane. Menjivar, Bose et al. show that S. aureus has a FA degradation system expressed under catabolite control. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

Post docs make research possible! #NPAW @mrccmm.bsky.social

The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology@mrccmm.bsky.social · 12mo ago

It's National Postdoc Appreciate Week, and we wanted to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing postdocs at the Centre! 👏 #NPAW #PostdocAppreciationWeek #STEM #STEMcareers

What are you doing next April? Do you fancy joining us in Belfast to discuss microbes (ok, #AMR) - we have two half day sessions under the Knocking Out AMR banner. Do send your abstracts, the closing date for submission is the 11th of November and join us for some fun filled discussions #Microbio26

Microbiology Society@microbiologysociety.org · 12mo ago

Join us for Annual Conference 2026! Abstract submission and registration are open for the UK’s largest annual gathering of microbiologists. Held in Belfast, UK, this year’s Conference also features two-day attendance tickets.