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To infect hosts, pathogenic bacteria like Yersinia enterocolitica rely on the type III secretion system to inject effectors directly into host cells.

This #FEMSmicroBlog explains why bacteria need specialized T3SS chaperones for infection. #FascinatingMicrobes

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#FEMSmicroBlog: Protein handover for efficient virulence
This #FEMSmicroBlog sheds light on one molecular aspect of the type III secretion system, explaining why bacteria need them for infection.
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Truly fascinating 😌
To infect hosts, pathogenic bacteria like Yersinia enterocolitica rely on the type III secretion system to inject effectors directly into host cells.

This #FEMSmicroBlog explains why bacteria need specialized T3SS chaperones for infection. #FascinatingMicrobes

buff.ly/B8oPp3T
#FEMSmicroBlog: Protein handover for efficient virulence
This #FEMSmicroBlog sheds light on one molecular aspect of the type III secretion system, explaining why bacteria need them for infection.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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I 💚 inspiring posts like this!
🎙️ New Microbes and Us Podcast🔬

In our latest episode, we hear from the insightful Prof. Max Häggblom, as he shares his personal, inspiring journey—from his first student publication in a FEMS Journal in 1987 to becoming Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Ecology.

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January 4, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Read the last part of my series on the New Microbes that were discovered in 2025.

This series is always extremely fun and interesting to write, so I'm incredibly grateful to @femsmicro.org for giving me the platform.
The final edition of our “New Microbes Discovered in 2025” series is here. After exploring new viruses, bacteria, and fungi, this last #FEMSmicroBlog highlights the archaea identified in 2025: buff.ly/pJpA0Ax #NewMicrobes
January 1, 2026 at 8:07 PM
The final edition of our “New Microbes Discovered in 2025” series is here. After exploring new viruses, bacteria, and fungi, this last #FEMSmicroBlog highlights the archaea identified in 2025: buff.ly/pJpA0Ax #NewMicrobes
December 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Zombie-ant fungi, plastic-dwelling marine species, and Himalayan rust fungi — @femsmicro.org has compiled the new fungi identified in 2025. Discover how weird, wonderful, and essential the fungal kingdom really is.

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#FEMSmicroBlog: Exploring the new fungi identified in 2025 - FEMS
This #FEMSmicroBlog explores new fungi from 2025 from different environmental sources — featuring fascinating shapes and hosts. #NewMicrobes
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December 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Fungi got even more fascinating in 2025; zombie ants, plastic-eaters, bamboo aliens, and rust parasites. Check out the latest #FEMSmicroBlog that both captivated (and horrified) us in 2025: buff.ly/2qzregO
#NewMicrobes
December 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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indeed, 𝘙𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘻𝘢𝘦 looke like fusilli, which are notably better at holding on salsa di pomodoro than spaghetti... and as pasta addicts, we fell instantly in love with the shape of this newly described alphaproteo from the Rhizobiales 🤭
#MicroSky
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Misty views of Oxford

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December 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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A really nice reads about bacteria described in 2025!
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As 2025 wraps up, we’re looking back at some of the most intriguing microbes that made their scientific debut this year. This blog highlights standout bacterial species that caught our eye. Read the full #FEMSmicroBlog: buff.ly/2wz7k16

#NewMicrobes
December 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As 2025 wraps up, we’re looking back at some of the most intriguing microbes that made their scientific debut this year. This blog highlights standout bacterial species that caught our eye. Read the full #FEMSmicroBlog: buff.ly/2wz7k16

#NewMicrobes
December 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In the second edition of our New Microbes Discovered in 2025 series, Sarah Wettstadt explores newly discovered viruses from this year and how they're expand our understanding of viral evolution and potential applications. #NewMicrobes

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December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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on the importance of learned societies, here FEMS in particular 🦠🧫. Join a(ny) society or two, publish in society journals, and let the APC $$$ circulate back to the scientific community ♻️
🎙️ New Microbes and Us Podcast🔬

In our latest episode, we hear from the insightful Prof. Max Häggblom, as he shares his personal, inspiring journey—from his first student publication in a FEMS Journal in 1987 to becoming Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Ecology.

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December 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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🦠Insight into the resilient world of prokaryotes! Koch lab – @sfb1381.bsky.social – reveals that E.coli use small membrane proteins (YohP & YncL) to condense their DNA & slow down metabolism, helping them survive to stresses. 🧬
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November 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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November 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Don't miss your chance to elevate your career and present your research on the global stage.

The FEMS-ASM Mäkelä-Cassell #TravelAward is now open. If you are a PhD student or have received your PhD within the last five years, this award is for you.

🔗 Submit and apply by 2 Dec: buff.ly/0RtV6Rd
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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🎙️ New Microbes and Us Podcast🔬

In our latest episode, we hear from the insightful Prof. Max Häggblom, as he shares his personal, inspiring journey—from his first student publication in a FEMS Journal in 1987 to becoming Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Ecology.

buff.ly/MkOmbBq
November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
To infect hosts, pathogenic bacteria like Yersinia enterocolitica rely on the type III secretion system to inject effectors directly into host cells.

This #FEMSmicroBlog explains why bacteria need specialized T3SS chaperones for infection. #FascinatingMicrobes

buff.ly/B8oPp3T
#FEMSmicroBlog: Protein handover for efficient virulence
This #FEMSmicroBlog sheds light on one molecular aspect of the type III secretion system, explaining why bacteria need them for infection.
fems-microbiology.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Editorial: Society journals matter—supporting science through renewed commitment

Editorial in @femsjournals.bsky.social microLife by @paulbrainey.bsky.social and colleagues

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November 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Sewage sludge isn’t just waste, it can be a hotspot for antimicrobial resistance.
This study on @FEMSmicrobes uncovers multidrug-resistant bacteria, high AMR-gene abundance, and metal-tolerant strains in STP sludge. An interesting read for #AMRAwarenessWeek: buff.ly/1nTb9Ji
November 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Toxin–antitoxin systems are tiny molecular “switches” that help bacteria survive stress, persist, & hold onto drug-resistant plasmids. This #FEMSMicrobiolRev review breaks down how TAs drive the spread & stability of multi-drug resistance, & why they matter: buff.ly/wSpRky3

#AMRAwarenessWeek
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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⏰ My new comment article is out in @femsjournals.bsky.social! 🥳

I share a practical step-by-step storytelling approach to transform research into engaging science stories for #ScienceCommunication and my experience from workshops at #FEMSMicro2025 @femsmicro.org

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November 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Microbes have great potential to provide us with sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. 🦠

This new #FEMSmicroBlog explores a bacterial co-culture with a magnetic twist to optimise bioalcohol production. #FascinatingMicrobes
#FEMSmicroBlog: Bacteria and magnets - a combo for increased carbon recovery
This new #FEMSmicroBlog explores a bacterial co-culture with a magnetic twist to optimise bioalcohol production. #FascinatingMicrobes
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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New insights into #Hpylori’s virulence machinery 🕵️🧪 Josenhans lab & coll. unravel new interactions between CagT4SS surface proteins and outer membrane proteins HopQ & HopZ—key for host interaction and #proinflammatory signaling. 🦠
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November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM