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Lingchen He 何灵尘 @lingchenhe.bsky.social · 28d

We discovered a new horizontal gene transfer mechanism: tail-less cf-PICIs hijack free phage tails extracellularly, forming infectious chimeric virions that drive both intra- and inter-species transfer among bacteria. @jonaszpatkowski.bsky.social @tcostalab.bsky.social @jrpenades.bsky.social

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · 5d

Assessing antimicrobial resistance connectivity across One Health sectors|Nature Water. Led by T. Zhang & L. Li, our new paper discusses connectivity at ecological, microbial & genetic levels; & advocates for cross-sector studies. www.nature.com/articles/s44... @natwater.nature.com

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · 6d

Αντίο σε έναν θρύλο 💔
Jane Goodall (1934–2025) – η γυναίκα που με επιμονή και γενναιότητα έδωσε φωνή στη φύση και ελπίδα στην ανθρωπότητα. Μια αληθινή έμπνευση για όλες τις γενιές.

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · 11d

Human activities have pushed Earth beyond its Safe Operating Space. www.planetaryhealthcheck.org/wp-content/u...

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · 13d

The first emergence of unprecedented global water scarcity in the Anthropocene. Despite model and scenario uncertainties, consistent DZD (Day Zero Drought) hotspots emerge across the Mediterranean, southern Africa, and parts of North America.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · 13d

Big News⚡️The proposed directive will amend the water framework & the groundwater directives and the directive on environmental quality standards, and will contribute to the EU’s zero pollution ambition of having an environment free of harmful pollution by 2050 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

Water pollution: Council and Parliament reach provisional deal to update priority substances in surface and ground waters

Today Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement to update EU water rules, adding new pollutants and strengthening monitoring and compliance.

www.consilium.europa.eu

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · 28d

Today, the SPORE-MED PRIMA Partnership consortium held its Work Package Leaders meeting 🧩 A productive session to align progress, exchange insights, and reinforce collaboration across all teams. Together, we are advancing towards impactful outcomes for the project’s mission.

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · Aug 27

#ISEC6 instructors - More information: aristeia.us/isec.html

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · Aug 27

🌍 Apply now: ISEC 2026 (Mar 20–25, Eretria 🇬🇷).
Tuition-free, 40 students, global experts on #ClimateChange, #pollution, #health #sustainability.
Deadline: Sept 15, 2025.
👉 aristeia.us/isec.html
#ISEC2026 #EnvironmentalCrisis

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micropolecohaz2026.bsky.social @micropolecohaz2026.bsky.social · Jun 12

Join us in Toronto, Canada in June of 2026 for the 14th IWA Micropol and Ecohazard conference to share the latest research on micropollutants in the environment. Check out the conference website: www.micropol2026to.org
#micropollutants #ecohazard #science 🧪

14th IWA Micropol & Ecohazard Conference | trace contaminants

The 14th IWA Micropol & Ecohazard Conference explores the latest research on the fate and effects of trace contaminants in water, including technologies for removing these contaminants from water.

www.micropol2026to.org

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · Jun 4

💧 Water is life. But we can no longer take it for granted.

We’ve adopted the Water Resilience Strategy to ensure that water in the EU is clean, affordable, efficient and protected.

Our future depends on how we manage water today.

Graphic promoting EU water resilience. A large blue water droplet contains the text “EU Water Resilience.” Flowing water forms a loop through a metal pipe, accompanied by three messages: “Protect the water cycle,” “Build a water-smart economy,” and “Secure clean water.” The European Union flag is displayed in the bottom right corner.

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · May 28

Afternoon escape from the lab with Rui Martins, Giada Buso and Paula Ferreira #Cyprus

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · May 22

🦠 «Μηχανισμοί Εμφάνισης και Διάδοσης της Αντιμικροβιακής Αντοχής»
📅 Παρασκευή 23 Μαΐου 2025
🕓 16:00 – 17:30
📍 Αμφιθέατρο LRC 014, Βιβλιοθήκη "Στέλιος Ιωάννου", Πανεπιστημιούπολη
👨‍🔬 Ομιλητές από την ερευνητική ομάδα Γαία:
• Δρ. Στέλιος Χατζημιχαήλ
• Σταύρη Καρασιαλή

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · May 14

thank you for attending our session!

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Erika Martínez @eri-bemr.bsky.social · May 13

Here are some impressions of the day at #SETACVienna, including some of the great talks on topics such as the effects of antidepressants on the visual system and the impact of micropollutants on prokaryotes. Also, today I could present my poster on cyanobacterial metabolism 🤩

@setac.bsky.social

Woman scientist beside her scientific poster

Scientist presenting his research project about the effect of antidepressants on the visual system

Scientist presenting his research project about the effect of micropollutants on prokaryotic communities

Scientist at his plenary talk with a slide showing a cartoon about artificial intelligence, machine learning and ecotoxicology

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · May 13

Join us to explore together the intricate relationships between environmental stressors and microbial communities. This session will delve into how pollutants disrupt microbiota across ecosystems and hosts, with implications for biodiversity, resilience, and human health.

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · May 11

2/2 in the morning today. Looking forward to new knowledge and days full of new connections, ideas, and inspiration. Since we are here on Mother’s day, we especially celebrate the incredible mothers in science—balancing research, leadership, & care with resilience and dedication.

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · May 11

1/2 The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Europe annual meeting is beginning today, bringing together scientists, professionals, & decision-makers to advance environmental science & sustainability. We have started SETAC Europe Council operations early…

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · May 5

2/2 food, and hospitality that made every moment special. Grateful to professors Dulce Arias, Hugo Olvera Vargas and Rosa Maria Ramirez for the opportunity to share ideas, learn from brilliant colleagues, and be part of such a dynamic academic community. ¡Gracias, México!

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · May 5

1/2 I was honored to be invited to speak at the prestigious Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, to both the main campus in Mexico City & the Temixco campus. The experience was truly top-tier—from inspiring conversations with students and faculty, to the vibrant culture,

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · Apr 23

Apple’s Water Strategy, March 2025
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Valentino Lasso🌿 @valentinolasso.bsky.social · Apr 23

Earth Day•Every Day🌿✨

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Valentino Lasso🌿 @valentinolasso.bsky.social · Apr 23

“It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living."

Sir David Attenborough🌿

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · Apr 23

🚨 Call for Papers – Water Convention Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026 🫧
📅 Submission Deadline: 3 October 2025
📍 Submit your abstract here: events.miceneurol.com/Presentation...
Join us in Singapore! 🇸🇬 #SIWW2026 #WaterConvention #CallForPapers #WaterInnovation

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Despo Fatta-Kassinos @bluepapagao.bsky.social · Apr 15

Elephants form ‘alert circle' during earthquake at San Diego Zoo Safari Park www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/w...

WATCH: Elephants form 'alert circle' during earthquake at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

African Elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park instinctively created an “alert circle” during the earthquake.

www.nbcsandiego.com

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