Be part of the 2026 One Health Microbiome Center Symposium at Penn State (May 13–14). Explore microbiomes across health & ecosystems and connect with top researchers.
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Watch our new video highlighting the impact and vision of the One Health Microbiome Center — and help us make a difference.
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Watch our new video highlighting the impact and vision of the One Health Microbiome Center — and help us make a difference.
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#GivingTuesday
@kovaclab.bsky.social, on winning the 2025 PA Space Grant Fellowship! Her work uses biocontrol microbes to keep hydroponic systems safe from pathogens — even in space. 🔬🚀
🔗: www.psu.edu/news/student...
@kovaclab.bsky.social, on winning the 2025 PA Space Grant Fellowship! Her work uses biocontrol microbes to keep hydroponic systems safe from pathogens — even in space. 🔬🚀
🔗: www.psu.edu/news/student...
Congratulations Molly!
Read more here: kaufman.pittsburghfoundation.org/kaufmanrelea...
Congratulations Molly!
Read more here: kaufman.pittsburghfoundation.org/kaufmanrelea...
We’re grateful for your support.
Interested in joining them? Sponsorships are still open—let’s make this our strongest event yet.
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We’re grateful for your support.
Interested in joining them? Sponsorships are still open—let’s make this our strongest event yet.
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@jordanbisanz.bsky.social's lab! Read the thread below to hear about both.👇
@jordanbisanz.bsky.social's lab! Read the thread below to hear about both.👇
We’re delighted to announce Dr. Thomas Bosch as the inaugural 2025 recipient.
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We’re delighted to announce Dr. Thomas Bosch as the inaugural 2025 recipient.
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The male-killing gene wmk in Wolbachia splits into 5 types with distinct genomic patterns. Variation in copy number and expression helps explain male-biased lethality across hosts.
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The male-killing gene wmk in Wolbachia splits into 5 types with distinct genomic patterns. Variation in copy number and expression helps explain male-biased lethality across hosts.
Read more: academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...
@psumbiome.bsky.social clarivate.com/highly-cited...
@psumbiome.bsky.social clarivate.com/highly-cited...
Many microbes in soil are just “sleeping,” and it’s the ones that wake up near plant roots that end up living inside the plant.
Using BONCAT labeling, researchers found root-interior microbes are about 10× more active than the ones outside.
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Many microbes in soil are just “sleeping,” and it’s the ones that wake up near plant roots that end up living inside the plant.
Using BONCAT labeling, researchers found root-interior microbes are about 10× more active than the ones outside.
🔗 Read more:
The lecture is open to the Penn State community, registration details can be found here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yP0GQfwkEz
The lecture is open to the Penn State community, registration details can be found here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yP0GQfwkEz
📍 Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library
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📍 Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library
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Burkholderia species (strains 22PA0099 & 22PA0106) has been confirmed as the cause of onion bulb rot. Their work highlights the need for updated diagnostic tools and vigilance in bulb crop management.
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Burkholderia species (strains 22PA0099 & 22PA0106) has been confirmed as the cause of onion bulb rot. Their work highlights the need for updated diagnostic tools and vigilance in bulb crop management.
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Watch here: youtu.be/cVZI6BtCOLw?...
Watch here: youtu.be/cVZI6BtCOLw?...
Low prevalence + low concentrations = positive trend for poultry safety 🐔
🔗: sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X25001875
Low prevalence + low concentrations = positive trend for poultry safety 🐔
🔗: sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X25001875
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Isolated fibers → gut microbiome shifts → possible liver stress → questions about fiber fortification.
Whole-food fiber still reigns supreme.
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Isolated fibers → gut microbiome shifts → possible liver stress → questions about fiber fortification.
Whole-food fiber still reigns supreme.
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www.psu.edu/news/researc...
would like to welcome @ashley17061.bsky.social to Penn State as an Academic Affiliate Professor!
Read on to learn about Dr. Shade's accomplishments:
would like to welcome @ashley17061.bsky.social to Penn State as an Academic Affiliate Professor!
Read on to learn about Dr. Shade's accomplishments:
A global leader in infectious disease and immunology, Dr. Arturo Casadevall will join us May 13–14, 2026 at Penn State.
👉 Register today: huck.psu.edu/institutes-a...
A global leader in infectious disease and immunology, Dr. Arturo Casadevall will join us May 13–14, 2026 at Penn State.
👉 Register today: huck.psu.edu/institutes-a...
In ancient-DNA studies, the choice of DNA extraction and library preparation workflows can drastically shift how much endogenous DNA is retrieved. That means your lab protocol might be as important as your downstream analyses.
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In ancient-DNA studies, the choice of DNA extraction and library preparation workflows can drastically shift how much endogenous DNA is retrieved. That means your lab protocol might be as important as your downstream analyses.
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The IUCN’s new Microbial Conservation Specialist Group— including @symbionticism.bsky.social —aims to protect the unseen majority of life on Earth.
Read more:
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The IUCN’s new Microbial Conservation Specialist Group— including @symbionticism.bsky.social —aims to protect the unseen majority of life on Earth.
Read more:
www.psu.edu/news/eberly-...
Xanthomonas & Pseudomonas → less disease → possible microbial tools to protect crops.
🔗 Read more: www.psu.edu/news/agricul...
Xanthomonas & Pseudomonas → less disease → possible microbial tools to protect crops.
🔗 Read more: www.psu.edu/news/agricul...
He’ll lead research on how environment, diet, & the microbiome impact health.
🔗 Read more: psu.edu/news/research/story/patterson-lead-penn-state-center-environment-and-health
He’ll lead research on how environment, diet, & the microbiome impact health.
🔗 Read more: psu.edu/news/research/story/patterson-lead-penn-state-center-environment-and-health
An international leader in food safety and the ecology of foodborne pathogens, Dr. Wiedmann will join us May 13–14, 2026 at Penn State.
👉Register today: huck.psu.edu/institutes-a...
An international leader in food safety and the ecology of foodborne pathogens, Dr. Wiedmann will join us May 13–14, 2026 at Penn State.
👉Register today: huck.psu.edu/institutes-a...
Guest Dr. @lauraweyrich.bsky.social shares how ancient dental plaque DNA reveals:
– Neanderthal diets & health
– Early “medicine” use
– Microbes shared with humans
🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bc5...
Guest Dr. @lauraweyrich.bsky.social shares how ancient dental plaque DNA reveals:
– Neanderthal diets & health
– Early “medicine” use
– Microbes shared with humans
🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bc5...