Since its first isolation in 1935, several thousand Clostridioides difficile isolates have been collected & analyzed. In #ClinMicroRev: an overview of the current C. difficile population structure, including a summary of the 5 main clades. Read now: asm.social/2TC

Vedanta Biosciences Announces the Phase 3 RESTORATiVE303 Study of VE303 for the Prevention of Recurrent C. difficile Infection Will Continue as Planned Following Protocol-Specified Interim Analysis

Join us in beautiful Madison WI! In addition to the postdoc call I previously announced, I am seeking applicants for a Scientist position. IMO this position is best suited for someone who successfully completed their postdoctoral training, see here for more details: jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/scienti...

Scientist I – C. difficile and Gut Microbiome - Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type...

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New paper from us. If you're interested in genetic manipulation of Clostridia, we have a few new tools for you! 36 new plasmids - all available from @addgene.bsky.social www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour... #microsky

A set of genetic tools for use in Clostridioides difficile and related species

The Clostridia are a phylogenetically diverse group of anaerobic, spore-forming bacteria that include species of medical, veterinary and industrial importance. The last two decades have seen major adv...

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Enterococcus faecalis modulates phase variation in Clostridioides difficile #MicroSky

George O'Toole (he/him/his)@geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 6mo ago

New in JB: Weiss, Tamayo et al. describe a very cool microbial interaction wherein Enterococcus faecalis, an opportunist found in the inflamed gut, impacts phase-variation noted by chaining & rough colony morphology of C. diff. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

The CspC:CspA heterodimer transduces germinant and co-germinant signals during Clostridioides difficile spore germination dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...

The CspC:CspA heterodimer transduces germinant and co-germinant signals during Clostridioides difficile spore germination

Unlike other bacteria, C. difficile must detect both a germinant signal and a co-germinant signal to trigger spore germination, but how these cues are sensed is unknown. This study finds that the CspC...

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You mean my hours spent as a chronically online teenager are finally going to benefit me 20 years later!?!?

Dr Kathleen Millen@neurodevkathy.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Reminder for those applying for #NIH grants using the #ScienCV templates. You can format the text sections using html codes: <p> paragraph <br> break line <b>bold</b> <i>italics</i>

I am on version 10 of my NIH Common Form cv because I spent the last 2 hours doing HTML formatting on the text and finding things I missed formatting. My heart goes out to all the reviewers who will be reading biosketches next round that are a sea of plaintext with no white space.

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Friday we lost a brilliant mind, colleague, and friend to her battle with pancreatic cancer. Those who knew her will remember Helene Andrews-Polymenis for her warmth, generosity and leadership. She will be missed by many. RIP

Helene was so giving to others about her battle, and went through to make it into maybe the top 1% of survivors of pancreatic cancer, before succumbing Dec 19, 2025 all while losing her father to it. She supported @letswinpc.org and the family asks for you to consider supporting them as well.💔

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Pancreatic cancer survivor Helene Andrews-Polymenis and Dr. John Chabot discuss strategies for preparing for a Whipple procedure.

Can we, as a community, agree to stop submitting papers before a Winter / Holiday break? On the reviewer side, it’s gonna be a while. On the editor side, it’s impossible to find reviewers. That paper can wait until January. 😇

🚨 Microbiologists! We are recruiting Assistant / Associate Professors in 3 collaborative areas of our U. Pittsburgh School of Medicine. 1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro 2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute 3) Center for Vaccine Research 🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...

Faculty Professor Associate - Full-Time | Vaughn Cooper

We are recruiting Faculty microbiologists in three (3) different, complementary, and collaborative areas at the University of Pittsburgh associated with the School of Medicine. 1) Fundamental researc...

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A targeted cell lysis mechanism facilitates toxin release in Clostridioides difficile www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

A targeted cell lysis mechanism facilitates toxin release in Clostridioides difficile

Clostridioides difficile infection is associated with the production of two large toxins, TcdA and TcdB. The toxins are encoded in a pathogenicity locus along with a phage-like holin protein, TcdE, th...

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We're hiring! 5 tenure track assistant professors. 2 #microbiology, 2 #Evolution, 1 #biologicalclocks jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/675062/f...

Five Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Microbiology, Evolution, and Biological Clocks - College Station, Texas job with Department of Biology - TAMU | 675062

Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for five full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions

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We are hiring! Please share the news. Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Bacterial Pathogenesis See link below for details. We are a vibrantly growing department with friendly colleagues and supportive environment. Bonus: year-round sunshine in Tampa, FL 🌤🌴 Job Ad: tinyurl.com/USF-Microbio...

Assistant Professor - Molecular Biosciences

Department Name / Number: Molecular Biosciences / 0-1210-000 College: College of Arts and Sciences Hiring Salary: Negotiable Appointment Start Date: August 7, 2026 The Department of Molecular Bioscien...

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We're hiring! 5 tenure track assistant professors. 2 #microbiology, 2 #Evolution, 1 #biologicalclocks jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/675062/f...

Five Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Microbiology, Evolution, and Biological Clocks - College Station, Texas job with Department of Biology - TAMU | 675062

Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for five full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions

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The Tufts IRACDA Program is now accepting applications. The deadline for positions beginning in late fall/early winter 2025–2026 is October 15, 2025. For details, please visit gsbs.tufts.edu/academics/tu... I am also happy to discuss potential fellowship projects in my lab.

Meet Mighty Mitochondria, TAMU Biology's newest department ambassador! Mighty had a great time today meeting students and getting ready for classes on Monday! WHOOP!

Our Pitt Microbiology and Molecular Genetics department in the School of Medicine is recruiting.. Microbiologists! 🧫🦠🔬🧪 Please apply to join our faculty and enjoy these views 👀 while doing great science cfopitt.taleo.net/careersectio...

Dr. James Smith’s research in TAMU Biology is uncovering powerful new antimicrobial agents to treat multidrug-resistant infections. By combining discovery with clinical innovation, his work is shaping our fight against these dangerous pathogens! tx.ag/smith25

Fighting Infection, One Molecule at a Time

Antimicrobial agents do more than just fight infections—they open windows into the fundamental workings of life. Dr. James Smith has built a career defined by translating breakthrough antimicrobial di...

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This fall, Texas A&M Biology welcomes over 750 new biology students to campus! We’re excited to kick off a year of discovery, learning, & scientific growth with our amazing undergraduate & graduate Aggies. Here’s to a great semester, welcome Aggies! tx.ag/welcome25

Department of Biology Welcomes 750+ New Students for Fall 2025

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is thrilled to welcome more than 750 new undergraduate and graduate students as classes begin next week for the fall semester. With excitement and ant...

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Elio Schaechter

Hello Friends of Elio— It is with great sadness I let you know Elio passed away Thursday August 14. He was surrounded by loved ones and his last hours were peaceful. My dad was such a huge presence......

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César Sánchez@twistedbacteria.bsky.social · 12mo ago

This may be a good time to re-read Elio's memoirs 😥 schaechter.asmblog.org/elios_memoirs/

Can viruses help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria? Dr. Jolene Ramsey in TAMU Biology is harnessing bacteriophages, bacterial predators, to develop targeted therapies against dangerous infections. Discover how phage research changes the future! tx.ag/ramsey25

Fighting Superbugs with Viruses: Dr. Jolene Ramsey’s Research Explores Bacteriophages as a New Frontier

As antibiotic resistance threatens to undermine decades of medical progress, Dr. Jolene Ramsey is using one of nature’s oldest and most precise bacterial predators for solutions: bacteriophages, or si...

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How does Toxoplasma gondii breach barriers like the placenta to infect the body? Dr. Sangaré’s lab in TAMU Biology is unraveling the molecular tricks this widespread parasite uses to spread and cause disease. Their research could pave the way for new treatments and better protection! tx.ag/sangare25

Uncovering How Toxoplasma Crosses Biological Barriers

Toxoplasma gondii is one of the world’s most widespread parasites—infecting about one-third of the global population—yet much about how it disseminates through the body remains unknown. This single-ce...

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Congratulations to Dr. Marie Strader, recipient of the NSF CAREER award! Her groundbreaking research in TAMU Biology explores how jellyfish adapt and thrive in changing environments, while her innovative teaching and outreach inspire the next generation of scientists. tx.ag/stradernsf25

Marie Strader Awarded NSF CAREER Grant

Dr. Marie Strader, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Texas A&M University, has been awarded a prestigious NSF CAREER grant to support her pioneering research in evolutionary genom...

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In light of today’s news about the National Cancer Institute announcing a 4% payline, it’s really important to communicate to people that the previous 10% payline was still effectively a lottery and the result of decades of underfunding the NIH. Paylines used to be 25%.

How does the brain’s internal clock keep our bodies in sync with day and night? Dr. Jeff Jones in TAMU Biology is uncovering how the SCN, our central circadian timekeeper, shapes everything from sleep to metabolism! tx.ag/jones25

Decoding the Brain’s Internal Clock, and What Happens When It Breaks? - Texas A&M Biology

Decoding the Brain’s Internal Clock, and What Happens When It Breaks? By: TAMU Biology  From sleep cycles to hormone levels to body temperature, nearly every aspect of our biology follows a 24-h...

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How do our internal clocks shape health, and what happens when they break? Dr. Jerome Menet’s lab in TAMU Biology studies the genes that set our body’s rhythms, revealing connections to sleep, metabolism, & disease. Discover why circadian timing matters: tx.ag/menet25

How the Body Keeps Time, and Why It Matters When It Fails - Texas A&M Biology

Jerome Menet Lab: How the Body Keeps Time, and Why It Matters When It Fails By: TAMU Biology Have you ever felt jet lagged, had trouble sleeping, or struggled with a midday

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How do internal clocks drive the “butterfly effect” behind monarch migration? In the Merlin Lab at TAMU Biology, researchers study how circadian clocks in monarchs’ antennae keep their journeys perfectly timed. tx.ag/merlin25

Merlin Lab and The Butterfly Effect: How Monarch Clocks Keep Migration on Time - Texas A&M Biology

Merlin Lab and The Butterfly Effect: How Monarch Clocks Keep Migration on Time By: TAMU Biology Every autumn, millions of monarch butterflies embark on one of nature’s most awe-inspiring journey...

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