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ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

The latest issue of Microbiology Australia is now online! Check out the articles in the thread below #Microbiology #MicrobiologyAus www.publish.csiro.au/MA/issue/12682

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

Australian native fruit Davidson’s plum in yoghurt: prebiotic properties and influence on gut microbiome in vitro www.publish.csiro.au/ma/Fulltext/...

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

BRIS soil actinomycetes and their antimicrobial activity www.publish.csiro.au/ma/Fulltext/...

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

Actinomycetes from diverse Malaysian habitats and ecosystems www.publish.csiro.au/ma/Fulltext/...

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

The importance of micromonosporae in tropical, sub-tropical, terrestrial and aquatic environments www.publish.csiro.au/ma/Fulltext/...

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

Physicochemical properties and bacterial diversity of pristine and stressed Malaysian mangrove ecosystems www.publish.csiro.au/ma/Fulltext/...

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ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

Occurrence of Nocardia in near shore marine environments and its public and environmental implications www.publish.csiro.au/ma/Fulltext/...

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

Diversity, ecology and biotechnological potential of mangrove sediment microbiomes in Malaysia www.publish.csiro.au/ma/Fulltext/...

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

Discovering the ecological roles of entomopathogenic fungi in tropical rainforests www.publish.csiro.au/ma/Fulltext/...

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

Biological control of Pyrrhoderma noxium: an aggressive basidiomycete responsible for brown root rot of trees www.publish.csiro.au/ma/Fulltext/...

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

Microbial diversity of palm tree ecosystems: a short overview www.publish.csiro.au/ma/Fulltext/...

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 7d

The latest issue of Microbiology Australia is now online! Check out the articles in the thread below #Microbiology #MicrobiologyAus www.publish.csiro.au/MA/issue/12682

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 14d

Are you eligible for a free membership upgrade? You can check out all our types of membership by visiting www.theasm.org.au/join-the-soc...

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 15d

For the first time, microbiology organizations have united behind a global strategy to integrate microbial science into climate solutions. ASM is proud to stand alongside 9 other partners in shaping this roadmap. Read the press release: www.theasm.org.au/news/2025/9/...

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 15d

Microbes know no borders, nor should efforts to harness their potential for climate solutions. ASM and other partners have launched a global strategy to position microbial science as a pillar of climate action. Read the editorial in Microbiology Australia: www.publish.csiro.au/MA/MA25032

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MicroSeq2025 @microseqasm.bsky.social · Sep 4

First up, our Australian Society for Microbiology Awards! Best Lightning Talk goes to Penelope Galbraith, and Best Medium Talk to @gazollavolpiano.bsky.social! Thanks to @aussocmic.bsky.social for sponsoring these prizes, and congratulations to Penelope and Camila! Very well-deserved. #MicroSeq2025

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ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · 21d

Please join us for the next ASM Hour, which will be run by our EMCR Focus theme, and chaired by Dr Evgeny Semchenko:
Theme: EMCR Focus
Date: October 7th
www.theasm.org.au/asm-hour

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · Aug 18

Please join us for the next ASM Hour, which will be run by our Host-Pathogen Interactions theme, and chaired by Prof Hayley Newton:
Theme: Host-Pathogen Interactions
Date: September 2nd
For more information: www.theasm.org.au/asm-hour

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ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · Jul 25

Mark you calendars! The next BacPath conference will be in September 2026 in Busselton, WA. For more info: www.bacpath.org

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ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · Jul 21

Our September session will be run by our Host-Pathogen microbiology theme, and chaired by Professor Hayley Newton
Theme: Host-pathogen interactions
Date: September 2nd
More information at www.theasm.org.au/asm-hour

ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · Jul 21

Please join us for the next ASM Hour, which will be run by our Veterinary SIG theme, and chaired by Dr Ala Mohan:
Theme: Veterinary Microbiology
Date: August 5th

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Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection @aimi-uts.bsky.social · Jul 16

Many fantastic talks from AIMI students and researchers at the annual ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social meeting in Adelaide over the past few days. Congrats to all!
Dr. Gustavo Espinosa Vergara
Lachlan Chisholm
Jonathan Koong
@hannjbrown.bsky.social

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Lucy Furfaro (PhD) @lucyleef.bsky.social · Jul 15

Highlight from Day 1 of #ASM2025 was Prof Tim Stinear's Keynote featuring buruli infection hotspot socks, possum poo and mosquitoes 👌
@aussocmic.bsky.social #Mycobacterium ulcerans

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CSIRO Publishing @csiropublishing.bsky.social · Jul 11

"Bio-based plastics (also known as bioplastics) have the potential to create a circular economy," write the authors of this #OpenAccess article in #MicrobiologyAu.

Their article assesses production, recycling and policy aspects of bio-based plastics.

www.publish.csiro.au/ma/MA25027

A mountain of plastic waste with a caption inviting us to read the open access article in Microbiology Australia, titled 'Bio-based plastics – a sustainable solution to plastic pollution'.

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Rhys Parry @rhyshparry.bsky.social · Jul 5

I've really enjoyed helping run this Australasian online conference for the past few years supported by
@aussocmic.bsky.social @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social @microbiologysociety.org
If you do some kind of microbial omics please put this on your calendar! Many prizes and talks available!

MicroSeq2025 @microseqasm.bsky.social · Jul 3

🦋Hello BlueSky!🦋 Let's get right into it. MicroSeq is back September 3-4, 2025! Stay tuned for more details on registration and abstract submission coming soon here and at www.microseqconference.com. 🌟Save the date!🌟
#MicroSeq2025

A call to save the date for MicroSeq2025, returning September 3-4. MicroSeq is an online meeting where microbiology meets sequencing, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

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ASM @aussocmic.bsky.social · Jul 7

👏 Huge thanks to all mentors and mentees who made this program a success. Let’s continue to invest in each other and grow our field together.

#Mentorship #Microbiology #CareerDevelopment #ASM #GivingBack #EarlyCareerSupport #STEMCareers #ProfessionalGrowth #CommunityImpact