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Katherine Lemon @kathlemon.bsky.social · 7d

Happy to share this new article online at #mSphere journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Human nasal organoids (HNOs) are a new model system for studying bacterial colonization and interspecies interactions. A big congratulations to the whole team, especially co-first authors: Andrea Boyd and Leah Kafer

Nasal microbionts differentially colonize and elicit cytokines in human nasal epithelial organoids | mSphere

Human nasal microbiota often includes highly pathogenic members, many of which are antimicrobial resistance threats, e.g., methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and drug-resistant Streptococcus ...

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bioRxiv Microbiology @biorxiv-microbiol.bsky.social · 5d

ETEC heat-labile toxin promotes β-catenin stabilization and transcriptional reprogramming to disrupt intestinal epithelial differentiation https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.10.02.680135v1

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MLB (Bot) @mlbbot.bsky.social · 6d

EIGHT SCORELESS FOR CAM SCHLITTLER!

#POSTSEASON

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations, great work! I also like the StAb nomenclature for A. baumannii phages 😄

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Alex Crits-Christoph @acritschristoph.bsky.social · 11d

Try following this feed, which are paper links shared by all the people you follow
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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · 11d

A great opportunity to attend the #Shigella meeting April 20-24, 2026! Abstract submissions are open! @shigellameeting.bsky.social #Microsky

Microbiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · 12d

External Event Grant awards of up to £750 are available for eligible members as a contribution towards the costs of registration, travel, and accommodation to attend an event beginning 01 Jan – 30 April 2026. Apply now before the deadline 01 Nov at 23:59: microb.io/ExternalEven...

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · 13d

Exciting to see the Standardized #Organoid Modeling Center is opening to help standardize protocols, provide tools and resources, and connect the research community at the national level after being in development for a few years
www.nih.gov/som

NIH Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Center

The Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Center will be the nation’s first fully integrated platform dedicated to developing standardized organoid-based New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).

www.nih.gov

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · 20d

Registration & abstract submissions are open for the #Shigella meeting! Travel grants available too! All are welcomed, whether you are active in #Shigella research or interested in the 21st century perspective on this formidable pathogen! 🦠 🧫 #Microsky
www.shigella2026.conferences-pasteur.org/home

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · 20d

Registration & abstract submissions are open for the #Shigella meeting! Travel grants available too! All are welcomed, whether you are active in #Shigella research or interested in the 21st century perspective on this formidable pathogen! 🦠 🧫 #Microsky
www.shigella2026.conferences-pasteur.org/home

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The Shigella Meeting @shigellameeting.bsky.social · 20d

Come and join us in Paris 2026 to talk all about Shigella!

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you @femsmicro.org for helping to provide meeting support!
www.shigella2026.conferences-pasteur.org/home

Home - EMBO Workshop Shigella: from biology to prevention

EMBO Workshop Shigella: from biology to prevention

www.shigella2026.conferences-pasteur.org

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · 21d

We will be talking about our favorite microorganism #Shigella at the @shigellameeting.bsky.social in April 2026! 🦠 🧫
@ksbakes.bsky.social @sergemostowylab.bsky.social @marteynlab.bsky.social

FEMS @femsmicro.org · 21d

Happy International Microorganism Day! 🎉

Today, we are celebrating the tiny powerhouses that have a massive impact on our world. From the bacteria in our gut to the fungi that give us antibiotics, these incredible organisms are essential to life.

Let's make some noise for the microscopic!

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · 26d

⭐️ New study showing an #antibody targeting #Vibrio
O-specific polysaccharide (OSP) disrupts #virulence mechanisms of the pathogen. Congrats to @microsmriti.bsky.social and all authors 🎉! Happy I could contribute to such a 😎 study! #MicroSky 🧫🦠🔬
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

Human antibody targeting Vibrio cholerae O1 O-specific polysaccharide induces an amotile hypovirulent bacterial phenotype: mechanism of protection against cholera | mBio

Immunity to cholera is largely mediated by antibodies targeting the O-specific polysaccharide (OSP) of Vibrio cholerae, including through agglutination as well as inhibition of bacterial motility. Her...

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · Sep 1

Congratulations!! 🎉

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · Aug 30

If interested in the #Shigella Meeting at the #InstitutPasteur in April 2026, consider following or joining the starter pack! Sessions include #epidemiology, #AMR, #pathogenesis, #cellbio, #immunology, #therapeutics, and more! All are welcome!
@shigellameeting.bsky.social
#MicroSky #IDsky 🦠🧫🔬

The Shigella Meeting @shigellameeting.bsky.social · Aug 7

Why not follow our @shigellameeting.bsky.social starterpack of people who are speaking at and attending the conference - please message to be added to the starter pack if you're planning on coming or we haven't found you yet! go.bsky.app/6Vbwhjc

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Lewis C. E. Mason @lewiscemason.bsky.social · Aug 28

How should #XDR #shigellosis cases be treated? Our new education piece at #BMJ #SexuallyTransmittedInfections explores specific empirical treatment. Our recommendations are subsequent to our microbial genomic, phenotypic #AMR, and clinical/pharmacological analyses. sti.bmj.com/content/earl... 🧫💻🛟🧪🧬🦠

Antimicrobial treatment options for extensively drug-resistant (XDR) shigellosis in men who have sex with men

The sexual transmission of Shigella s onnei and Shigella flexneri has been observed since the 1970s between men who have sex with men (MSM) associated with living with HIV, sexually transmitted infect...

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · Aug 25

"Focused efforts and sustained investment in novel antibacterials are needed to address #AMR priority pathogens, which include #high-burden antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as Salmonella and #Shigella spp..."
@shigellameeting.bsky.social‬
#MicroSky #IDSky 🦠🧫🔬

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

The WHO Bacterial Priority Pathogens List 2024: a prioritisation study to guide research, development, and public health strategies against antimicrobial resistance

The 2024 WHO BPPL is a key tool for prioritising research and development investments and informing global public health policies to combat AMR. Gram-negative bacteria and rifampicin-resistant M tuber...

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · Aug 21

You must comply!

Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · Aug 20

Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy

David Tyree of the New York Giants uses his helmet to help catch a football, setting up the Giants Super Bowl win over the undefeated New England Patriots

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · Aug 16

@julieveilleux.bsky.social is now on Bluesky!

Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · Aug 16

Celebrating a successful summer with @grace-jennings.bsky.social and PhD student Julie! Grateful for their contribution & the adorably crocheted intestines 😊
Exciting times ahead! I truly enjoy #mentorship. Go team #Shigella! 🦠 🧫🔬 #Microsky

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · Aug 16

Celebrating a successful summer with @grace-jennings.bsky.social and PhD student Julie! Grateful for their contribution & the adorably crocheted intestines 😊
Exciting times ahead! I truly enjoy #mentorship. Go team #Shigella! 🦠 🧫🔬 #Microsky

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Christina Faherty @christinafaher1.bsky.social · Aug 12

100% this!

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The Shigella Meeting @shigellameeting.bsky.social · Aug 7

Why not follow our @shigellameeting.bsky.social starterpack of people who are speaking at and attending the conference - please message to be added to the starter pack if you're planning on coming or we haven't found you yet! go.bsky.app/6Vbwhjc

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Jolene Ramsey @jrrmicro.bsky.social · Aug 5

Bryan Lenneman

deliver new genes
kill the target right away
synthetic phage goal

#sciku 🧪🧬🔬🧫🦠 #Phages2025

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Tiffany Lowe-Power 🌱🦠 @tlowepower.bsky.social · Jul 25

Microbiology professor, want to join a slack for microbiology professors, any career stage, diverse career types (pure teaching, med school, R1, community college, pure research fed PIs, ...)

Message me for an invite link if you are interested.

No imposter syndrome, if you are 1% micro, join!

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