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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 19d

🆕 Our scientists and those @johninnescentre.bsky.social are launching one of the first human trials of gene edited food, to understand whether biofortifying tomatoes in this way leads to higher levels of vitamin D in the blood after people have eaten them 🍅

Need a winter warmer? Groundbreaking gene-edited tomato soup trial with higher levels of 'Sunshine' vitamin recruiting now - Quadram Institute

Human trial of gene edited food, to understand whether biofortifying tomatoes in this way leads to higher levels of vitamin D in the blood

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Emily Goodall @emgoodall.bsky.social · Aug 14

Out yesterday. Using a translation reporter on a mini-tn5 transposon, and high freq. mutagenesis, we looked at translation on whole genome scale independently of genome annotation. academic.oup.com/nar/article/...

PIRT-Seq: a high-resolution whole-genome assay to identify protein-coding genes

Abstract. The advent of high-density mutagenesis and data-mining studies suggest the existence of further coding potential within bacterial genomes. Small

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Applied Microbiology International @amiposts.bsky.social · Jul 21

Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has launched a recruitment drive for Junior Editors and Junior Reviewers as part of its mission to nurture early career talent.

Read more: www.the-microbiologist.com/news/ami-to-...

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AMI to recruit second cohort of Junior Editors and Reviewers

Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has launched a recruitment drive for Junior Editors and Junior Reviewers as part of its mission to nurture early career talent.

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Hannah Pye @hannahvpye.bsky.social · Jul 15

Looking forward to presenting the latest results from the PhageLand project during the ‘Phages in Health and Remediation’ session at 4.30pm in Brown 1&2 at @femsmicro.org #FEMS2025 #phagesky #microsky

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Ryan Cook @ryancook94.bsky.social · Jun 17

New pre-print alert! 🚨🫁

COPD affects millions worldwide. While we know bacterial dysbiosis drives disease, the role of bacteriophages remains unexplored. We re-analysed 135 COPD metagenomes to characterise the lung virome for the first time 🫁 1/9

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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · Jun 4

The MHRA today released new guidance for #Phage therapy in the UK. This will provide direction for scientists and researchers working to make this treatment a reality for patients. 🔬 🧪

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Dr Colin Brown, deputy director at the UK Health Security Agency, responsible for AMR, said:

“Phage therapy truly has the potential to transform the way we treat bacterial infections, especially as resistance to antibiotics grows. At UKHSA, we’re developing new ways to help increase phage therapy use and research, including a bacteriophage collection where scientists can both access and deposit phages. In time, we hope solutions like phage therapy can become a first-line treatment option.”

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Applied Microbiology International @amiposts.bsky.social · Jun 2

From probiotics to bacteriophages, our new themed collection 'Mitigation of Resistance and Alternatives to Antimicrobials' aims to explore novel, sustainable solutions to combat microbial infections. 💊 #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR

Learn more here 👉 academic.oup.com/jambio/pages...

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · May 29

🆕 Vacancy! We’re looking for a Research Scientist to join Dr @evelienadri.bsky.social‬ 's group to study bacteriophages, drug resistance and genetic evolution of Salmonella 🦠

💷 £36,720 to £39,750
🗓️ Apply by 2 July 2025
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A social card with an illustration of a bacteriophage and bacteria and the text "Research Scientist to join Dr Evelien Adrianssen's group to study bacteriophage, drug resistance and genetic evolution of Salmonella, Salary: 36,720 to 39,750, Contract length: 1.5 years, Apply by 2 July 2025

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Hannah Pye @hannahvpye.bsky.social · May 29

This is a fantastic opportunity for a new post-doc to join our group at the Quadram Institute Bioscience!😀 #phagesky #microsky

Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · May 29

🆕 Vacancy! We’re looking for a Research Scientist to join Dr @evelienadri.bsky.social‬ 's group to study bacteriophages, drug resistance and genetic evolution of Salmonella 🦠

💷 £36,720 to £39,750
🗓️ Apply by 2 July 2025
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Ryan Cook @ryancook94.bsky.social · May 25

🧬🐄 NEW PREPRINT: Really happy to finally share the last big piece of work from my PhD!

Spoiler: Cows are great and so are their viromes 🧵1/13

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Life-Stage Transitions Drive Distinct Gut Viral Communities in Dairy Cattle

Ruminant gut microbial communities profoundly influence host health and environmental impacts, yet their viral components remain poorly characterised across developmental transitions. Here, we analyse...

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Earlham Institute @earlhaminst.bsky.social · May 14

VACANCY: Postdoctoral Researcher in #Metagenomics.

Working on a multi-centre UK collaboration, this role will look at how #soil #microbes establish, contribute and maintain healthy, biodiverse macro- & micro-communities.

📆 Apply by: 08 June 2025
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Metagenomics

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Hannah Pye @hannahvpye.bsky.social · Apr 3

Fabulous talk (as always!) from @ryancook94.bsky.social about the Good, Bad and Ugly in Viromics at #microbio2025!

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Evelien Adriaenssens @evelienadri.bsky.social · Apr 2

Please go check out poster B070 #Microbio2025 by @deuskamya.bsky.social on understanding phage resistance development in Klebsiella

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Evelien Adriaenssens @evelienadri.bsky.social · Apr 2

Come and learn about prophages of Ruminococcus gnavus from @xenadyball.bsky.social at poster B078 #Microbio2025

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Hannah Pye @hannahvpye.bsky.social · Apr 2

If my flash talk earlier during the Infection Forum at #microbio2025 peaked your interest in our Bronchophage study, then please come and find me at my poster this afternoon (B286)! @microbiologysociety.org

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Evelien Adriaenssens @evelienadri.bsky.social · Apr 2

Check out poster B286 #microbio2025 by @hannahvpye.bsky.social who is presenting the BronchoPhage study in which we are developing a phage-based therapy for bronchiectasis.
Hannah also gave a great flash talk!

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Xena Dyball @xenadyball.bsky.social · Feb 25

We had a great time representing @quadraminstitute.bsky.social at Norwich Science Festival! ✨

Our ‘Fantastic Phages!’ stall had lots of great engagement! It was exciting to share our passion for bacteriophages and their ‘superhero’ qualities with the public 🦸🦠

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Sullivan Lab at OSU @sullivan-lab.bsky.social · Feb 24

🚨Spring 2025 Updated Microbiome Informatics Webinar Series starts tomorrow Feb. 25!🚨 Free to attend, join us to learn with leaders in the field. More info and registration: coms.osu.edu/webinars/mic...

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Applied Microbiology International @amiposts.bsky.social · Feb 20

'Eco-Friendly Microbial Technologies for Water Treatment and Supply' is open for submissions! This collection aims to showcase cutting-edge research, case studies, and reviews that highlight the power of microbes in transforming water processes. 🌊 #SDG6 ow.ly/Q8FV50V2Rfp

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rafalkolenda.bsky.social @rafalkolenda.bsky.social · Feb 13

Interested in microbiome and Salmonella? Then apply for our summer vacation bioscience research scholarship project: “Niche competition between pathogens and microbiota in the gut” tinyurl.com/33upx4bc
@quadraminstitute.bsky.social @drrobkingsley.bsky.social

Project 20 - Niche competition between pathogens and microbiota in the gut

University of East Anglia

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MicrobesNG @microbesng.bsky.social · Feb 19

MicrobesNG POPUP Conference is coming to Norwich! It's a FREE #MicrobialGenomics conference 3rd Jul

ECR's submit your abstract (talk or poster) by 3rd Apr www.surveymonkey.com/r/POP_UP_NOR

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Organised with @getgenome.bsky.social & @norwichmicro.bsky.social

#MNGPopUp #ECR #MicroSky

A promotional banner for the MicrobesNG Pop-Up event at Norwich Research Park. The banner features an aerial image of a research facility with a pink text box stating, 'We're coming to NORWICH RESEARCH PARK.' The event is scheduled for 3rd July 2025, from 9:30 to 16:30. Highlights include 'Cool Science,' 'Friendly Networking,' 'Free Lunch,' and a 'Best Talk/Poster Prize.' A QR code and link (https://linktr.ee/microbesng) are provided for free registration. The event is supported by the Centre for Microbial Interactions, Get Genome, and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL). The design incorporates blue, pink, and white colors with modern graphics and icons

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Hannah Pye @hannahvpye.bsky.social · Feb 13

It was great to be interviewed about our latest publication ‘Phage Diversity in One Health’. In the interview we discussed the importance of expanding phage diversity to support One Health! 🌍

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Contagion® @contagionlive.bsky.social · Feb 12

Dr. Hannah Pye and Dr. Evelien Adriaenssens discuss expanding phage diversity to enhance #OneHealth. Their insights on overcoming challenges in isolation methods & exploring underutilized ssDNA & RNA phages, and more. #phagetherapy #IDsky #Medsky

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Expanding Phage Diversity for One Health: Challenges and Opportunities

Hannah Pye, PhD and Evelien Adriaenssens, PhD explore the potential of phages in combating antimicrobial resistance and advancing health across human, animal, and environmental domains.

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WHO @who.int · Feb 11

Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.

Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Marie Curie, Physicist and chemist.

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Evelien Adriaenssens @evelienadri.bsky.social · Feb 3

If you're in Norwich in February, check out the #MarvellousMicrobes trail, a microbial treasure hunt through the city.
The activity was developed by @rapher97.bsky.social and @norwichmicro.bsky.social

More information: norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/mar...

Marvellous Microbes Trail | Norwich Science Festival

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Andrew Page @andrewjpage.bsky.social · Jan 10

I'm putting together a Microbial Bioinformatics starter pack to help get everyone connected in our community. Let me know if there are any bluesky users to be added and share so that twitter refugees can tune back in to the fantastic world microbes go.bsky.app/3ezLo7e

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