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The final edition of our “New Microbes Discovered in 2025” series is here. After exploring new viruses, bacteria, and fungi, this last #FEMSmicroBlog highlights the archaea identified in 2025: buff.ly/pJpA0Ax #NewMicrobes
December 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The final edition of our “New Microbes Discovered in 2025” series is here. After exploring new viruses, bacteria, and fungi, this last #FEMSmicroBlog highlights the archaea identified in 2025: buff.ly/pJpA0Ax #NewMicrobes
Fungi got even more fascinating in 2025; zombie ants, plastic-eaters, bamboo aliens, and rust parasites. Check out the latest #FEMSmicroBlog that both captivated (and horrified) us in 2025: buff.ly/2qzregO
#NewMicrobes
#NewMicrobes
December 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Fungi got even more fascinating in 2025; zombie ants, plastic-eaters, bamboo aliens, and rust parasites. Check out the latest #FEMSmicroBlog that both captivated (and horrified) us in 2025: buff.ly/2qzregO
#NewMicrobes
#NewMicrobes
As 2025 wraps up, we’re looking back at some of the most intriguing microbes that made their scientific debut this year. This blog highlights standout bacterial species that caught our eye. Read the full #FEMSmicroBlog: buff.ly/2wz7k16
#NewMicrobes
#NewMicrobes
December 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
As 2025 wraps up, we’re looking back at some of the most intriguing microbes that made their scientific debut this year. This blog highlights standout bacterial species that caught our eye. Read the full #FEMSmicroBlog: buff.ly/2wz7k16
#NewMicrobes
#NewMicrobes
In the second edition of our New Microbes Discovered in 2025 series, Sarah Wettstadt explores newly discovered viruses from this year and how they're expand our understanding of viral evolution and potential applications. #NewMicrobes
Read the full blog: buff.ly/Wex6G6p
Read the full blog: buff.ly/Wex6G6p
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In the second edition of our New Microbes Discovered in 2025 series, Sarah Wettstadt explores newly discovered viruses from this year and how they're expand our understanding of viral evolution and potential applications. #NewMicrobes
Read the full blog: buff.ly/Wex6G6p
Read the full blog: buff.ly/Wex6G6p
Don't miss your chance to elevate your career and present your research on the global stage.
The FEMS-ASM Mäkelä-Cassell #TravelAward is now open. If you are a PhD student or have received your PhD within the last five years, this award is for you.
🔗 Submit and apply by 2 Dec: buff.ly/0RtV6Rd
The FEMS-ASM Mäkelä-Cassell #TravelAward is now open. If you are a PhD student or have received your PhD within the last five years, this award is for you.
🔗 Submit and apply by 2 Dec: buff.ly/0RtV6Rd
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Don't miss your chance to elevate your career and present your research on the global stage.
The FEMS-ASM Mäkelä-Cassell #TravelAward is now open. If you are a PhD student or have received your PhD within the last five years, this award is for you.
🔗 Submit and apply by 2 Dec: buff.ly/0RtV6Rd
The FEMS-ASM Mäkelä-Cassell #TravelAward is now open. If you are a PhD student or have received your PhD within the last five years, this award is for you.
🔗 Submit and apply by 2 Dec: buff.ly/0RtV6Rd
Toxin–antitoxin systems are tiny molecular “switches” that help bacteria survive stress, persist, & hold onto drug-resistant plasmids. This #FEMSMicrobiolRev review breaks down how TAs drive the spread & stability of multi-drug resistance, & why they matter: buff.ly/wSpRky3
#AMRAwarenessWeek
#AMRAwarenessWeek
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Toxin–antitoxin systems are tiny molecular “switches” that help bacteria survive stress, persist, & hold onto drug-resistant plasmids. This #FEMSMicrobiolRev review breaks down how TAs drive the spread & stability of multi-drug resistance, & why they matter: buff.ly/wSpRky3
#AMRAwarenessWeek
#AMRAwarenessWeek
🚨 Today is the final day 🚨 This is it, your last chance to influence the future of microbiology in Europe.
The FEMS survey closes TODAY at 23:00 CET. Don't miss out on helping FEMS shape the next steps for our community.
Access the link buff.ly/ZghfWnM & finish strong.
The FEMS survey closes TODAY at 23:00 CET. Don't miss out on helping FEMS shape the next steps for our community.
Access the link buff.ly/ZghfWnM & finish strong.
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🚨 Today is the final day 🚨 This is it, your last chance to influence the future of microbiology in Europe.
The FEMS survey closes TODAY at 23:00 CET. Don't miss out on helping FEMS shape the next steps for our community.
Access the link buff.ly/ZghfWnM & finish strong.
The FEMS survey closes TODAY at 23:00 CET. Don't miss out on helping FEMS shape the next steps for our community.
Access the link buff.ly/ZghfWnM & finish strong.
Final 48 Hours!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already completed the FEMS survey. Your input is shaping the future of microbiology.
Have not finished yet? Please take a few more minutes to complete it. Every completed response is vital.
If you haven't started, click here: buff.ly/ZghfWnM
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already completed the FEMS survey. Your input is shaping the future of microbiology.
Have not finished yet? Please take a few more minutes to complete it. Every completed response is vital.
If you haven't started, click here: buff.ly/ZghfWnM
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Final 48 Hours!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already completed the FEMS survey. Your input is shaping the future of microbiology.
Have not finished yet? Please take a few more minutes to complete it. Every completed response is vital.
If you haven't started, click here: buff.ly/ZghfWnM
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already completed the FEMS survey. Your input is shaping the future of microbiology.
Have not finished yet? Please take a few more minutes to complete it. Every completed response is vital.
If you haven't started, click here: buff.ly/ZghfWnM
📢 We are down to the FINAL WEEK of the FEMS survey.
If you have not shared your views on emerging science, career development, and community support, now is the time! It is quick—only about 12 minutes.
The survey closes on Tuesday 11 November: buff.ly/ZghfWnM
If you have not shared your views on emerging science, career development, and community support, now is the time! It is quick—only about 12 minutes.
The survey closes on Tuesday 11 November: buff.ly/ZghfWnM
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
📢 We are down to the FINAL WEEK of the FEMS survey.
If you have not shared your views on emerging science, career development, and community support, now is the time! It is quick—only about 12 minutes.
The survey closes on Tuesday 11 November: buff.ly/ZghfWnM
If you have not shared your views on emerging science, career development, and community support, now is the time! It is quick—only about 12 minutes.
The survey closes on Tuesday 11 November: buff.ly/ZghfWnM
Why do some #yeast strains make wine smell like rotten eggs? 🥚🍷
We talk to the #FEMSYeastRes Article Award winners about their surprising genetic discoveries into S. cerevisiae and H₂S production.
👉 Listen now: buff.ly/VFaNoSm
#FEMSArticleAwards #YeastResearch #WineScience #Microbiology
We talk to the #FEMSYeastRes Article Award winners about their surprising genetic discoveries into S. cerevisiae and H₂S production.
👉 Listen now: buff.ly/VFaNoSm
#FEMSArticleAwards #YeastResearch #WineScience #Microbiology
October 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Why do some #yeast strains make wine smell like rotten eggs? 🥚🍷
We talk to the #FEMSYeastRes Article Award winners about their surprising genetic discoveries into S. cerevisiae and H₂S production.
👉 Listen now: buff.ly/VFaNoSm
#FEMSArticleAwards #YeastResearch #WineScience #Microbiology
We talk to the #FEMSYeastRes Article Award winners about their surprising genetic discoveries into S. cerevisiae and H₂S production.
👉 Listen now: buff.ly/VFaNoSm
#FEMSArticleAwards #YeastResearch #WineScience #Microbiology
Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe. FEMS is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of microbiologists.
Your input will help identify key challenges & ensure the community’s voice is heard across Europe.
Complete it today and share with your network: 🔗 buff.ly/5eCowPX
Your input will help identify key challenges & ensure the community’s voice is heard across Europe.
Complete it today and share with your network: 🔗 buff.ly/5eCowPX
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe. FEMS is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of microbiologists.
Your input will help identify key challenges & ensure the community’s voice is heard across Europe.
Complete it today and share with your network: 🔗 buff.ly/5eCowPX
Your input will help identify key challenges & ensure the community’s voice is heard across Europe.
Complete it today and share with your network: 🔗 buff.ly/5eCowPX
Free Webinar Today at 3 PM CEST!
Join Alessandro Passera, as he presents on "Advantages of nanoplate digital PCR in plant and soil microbiology." Learn how dPCR enhances accuracy, sensitivity, and efficiency through 3 real-world case studies.
Register: buff.ly/XhqN338
Join Alessandro Passera, as he presents on "Advantages of nanoplate digital PCR in plant and soil microbiology." Learn how dPCR enhances accuracy, sensitivity, and efficiency through 3 real-world case studies.
Register: buff.ly/XhqN338
October 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Free Webinar Today at 3 PM CEST!
Join Alessandro Passera, as he presents on "Advantages of nanoplate digital PCR in plant and soil microbiology." Learn how dPCR enhances accuracy, sensitivity, and efficiency through 3 real-world case studies.
Register: buff.ly/XhqN338
Join Alessandro Passera, as he presents on "Advantages of nanoplate digital PCR in plant and soil microbiology." Learn how dPCR enhances accuracy, sensitivity, and efficiency through 3 real-world case studies.
Register: buff.ly/XhqN338
Struggling with low-biomass microbiome samples? Join us today at 3 PM CEST as QIAGEN experts reveal how to tackle "needles in the haystack" challenges.
Learn how to get high-quality data, effectively remove host DNA, and boost your research.
Register for free: buff.ly/561oTw9
Learn how to get high-quality data, effectively remove host DNA, and boost your research.
Register for free: buff.ly/561oTw9
October 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Struggling with low-biomass microbiome samples? Join us today at 3 PM CEST as QIAGEN experts reveal how to tackle "needles in the haystack" challenges.
Learn how to get high-quality data, effectively remove host DNA, and boost your research.
Register for free: buff.ly/561oTw9
Learn how to get high-quality data, effectively remove host DNA, and boost your research.
Register for free: buff.ly/561oTw9
What a week at the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2025 in Ohrid! 🤩 We spent 8 days collaborating on Microbial Solutions for One Health. Read the recap and see the winning projects! buff.ly/hZVAUwj
#Microbiology #PostdocLife #Science
#Microbiology #PostdocLife #Science
October 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
What a week at the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2025 in Ohrid! 🤩 We spent 8 days collaborating on Microbial Solutions for One Health. Read the recap and see the winning projects! buff.ly/hZVAUwj
#Microbiology #PostdocLife #Science
#Microbiology #PostdocLife #Science
Are your lab methods truly adapted to capture low biomass and complex samples?.
Join the QIAGEN webinars on 7 & 8 October, from 3-4 PM CEST. Discover PCR techniques that can dramatically increase sensitivity and precision.
🕒🗓️Register here: buff.ly/o7FV0Kr
#PCR #dPCR #MicrobialAnalysis #Genomics
Join the QIAGEN webinars on 7 & 8 October, from 3-4 PM CEST. Discover PCR techniques that can dramatically increase sensitivity and precision.
🕒🗓️Register here: buff.ly/o7FV0Kr
#PCR #dPCR #MicrobialAnalysis #Genomics
October 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Are your lab methods truly adapted to capture low biomass and complex samples?.
Join the QIAGEN webinars on 7 & 8 October, from 3-4 PM CEST. Discover PCR techniques that can dramatically increase sensitivity and precision.
🕒🗓️Register here: buff.ly/o7FV0Kr
#PCR #dPCR #MicrobialAnalysis #Genomics
Join the QIAGEN webinars on 7 & 8 October, from 3-4 PM CEST. Discover PCR techniques that can dramatically increase sensitivity and precision.
🕒🗓️Register here: buff.ly/o7FV0Kr
#PCR #dPCR #MicrobialAnalysis #Genomics
Microbiology Leaders Launch Global Climate Change Strategy
Published across 6 leading scientific journals, including #FEMSMicrobiolEcol, the strategy charts a path to integrate microbial science into global climate solutions.
Read the Press Release and Editorial here: buff.ly/LwDt0Mw
Published across 6 leading scientific journals, including #FEMSMicrobiolEcol, the strategy charts a path to integrate microbial science into global climate solutions.
Read the Press Release and Editorial here: buff.ly/LwDt0Mw
September 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Microbiology Leaders Launch Global Climate Change Strategy
Published across 6 leading scientific journals, including #FEMSMicrobiolEcol, the strategy charts a path to integrate microbial science into global climate solutions.
Read the Press Release and Editorial here: buff.ly/LwDt0Mw
Published across 6 leading scientific journals, including #FEMSMicrobiolEcol, the strategy charts a path to integrate microbial science into global climate solutions.
Read the Press Release and Editorial here: buff.ly/LwDt0Mw
In our latest podcast episode, we hear from Rachel Armstrong, Professor of Regenerative Architecture at KU Leuven (Belgium).
Recorded during FEMS MICRO Milan 2025, we learn about the deep relationship between microbes and achitecture. #MicrobesAndUs
Listen here: buff.ly/mSYN8qb
Recorded during FEMS MICRO Milan 2025, we learn about the deep relationship between microbes and achitecture. #MicrobesAndUs
Listen here: buff.ly/mSYN8qb
September 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In our latest podcast episode, we hear from Rachel Armstrong, Professor of Regenerative Architecture at KU Leuven (Belgium).
Recorded during FEMS MICRO Milan 2025, we learn about the deep relationship between microbes and achitecture. #MicrobesAndUs
Listen here: buff.ly/mSYN8qb
Recorded during FEMS MICRO Milan 2025, we learn about the deep relationship between microbes and achitecture. #MicrobesAndUs
Listen here: buff.ly/mSYN8qb
This week's #ThrowbackThursday takes us back to Milan, where more than 2,000 microbiologists 🦠 from 95 countries gathered 👥 under one roof for four dynamic days of collaboration 🤝 and exchange 💡. buff.ly/we8TWjD
What was your favourite part about #FEMS2025?
#Microbiology #Community
What was your favourite part about #FEMS2025?
#Microbiology #Community
September 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This week's #ThrowbackThursday takes us back to Milan, where more than 2,000 microbiologists 🦠 from 95 countries gathered 👥 under one roof for four dynamic days of collaboration 🤝 and exchange 💡. buff.ly/we8TWjD
What was your favourite part about #FEMS2025?
#Microbiology #Community
What was your favourite part about #FEMS2025?
#Microbiology #Community
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!
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!
September 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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!
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!
If you missed #FEMS2025 this year, don't worry! You can still discover all the essential scientific discoveries and research highlights .
The abstract book is available for download, allowing you to explore thought-provoking research and topics related to your field of study. buff.ly/SovBxxs
The abstract book is available for download, allowing you to explore thought-provoking research and topics related to your field of study. buff.ly/SovBxxs
September 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM
If you missed #FEMS2025 this year, don't worry! You can still discover all the essential scientific discoveries and research highlights .
The abstract book is available for download, allowing you to explore thought-provoking research and topics related to your field of study. buff.ly/SovBxxs
The abstract book is available for download, allowing you to explore thought-provoking research and topics related to your field of study. buff.ly/SovBxxs
The annual FEMS Council meeting, held over two days in Seville, has concluded. Thank you to the Spanish Society of Microbiology for hosting.
The efforts and dedication of FEMS Member Societies are integral to our mission of driving science forward and strengthening the impact of #microbiology.
The efforts and dedication of FEMS Member Societies are integral to our mission of driving science forward and strengthening the impact of #microbiology.
September 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The annual FEMS Council meeting, held over two days in Seville, has concluded. Thank you to the Spanish Society of Microbiology for hosting.
The efforts and dedication of FEMS Member Societies are integral to our mission of driving science forward and strengthening the impact of #microbiology.
The efforts and dedication of FEMS Member Societies are integral to our mission of driving science forward and strengthening the impact of #microbiology.
We are off to a great start at the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs.
This year's theme, Harnessing microbial solutions in environmental research and One Health, is already sparking great discussions among mentors and attendees.
Let the learning and collaboration begin!
This year's theme, Harnessing microbial solutions in environmental research and One Health, is already sparking great discussions among mentors and attendees.
Let the learning and collaboration begin!
September 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
We are off to a great start at the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs.
This year's theme, Harnessing microbial solutions in environmental research and One Health, is already sparking great discussions among mentors and attendees.
Let the learning and collaboration begin!
This year's theme, Harnessing microbial solutions in environmental research and One Health, is already sparking great discussions among mentors and attendees.
Let the learning and collaboration begin!
This #ThrowbackThursday we are looking back to FEMS MICRO Milan. 🔬 🌍 💬
From thought-provoking sessions to the latest research in microbial innovation, our minds were buzzing with new ideas. It was truly inspiring to see how the microbiology community came together under one roof.
From thought-provoking sessions to the latest research in microbial innovation, our minds were buzzing with new ideas. It was truly inspiring to see how the microbiology community came together under one roof.
September 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
This #ThrowbackThursday we are looking back to FEMS MICRO Milan. 🔬 🌍 💬
From thought-provoking sessions to the latest research in microbial innovation, our minds were buzzing with new ideas. It was truly inspiring to see how the microbiology community came together under one roof.
From thought-provoking sessions to the latest research in microbial innovation, our minds were buzzing with new ideas. It was truly inspiring to see how the microbiology community came together under one roof.
The Antarctic environment harbours diverse and unique microbial species, with several producing chemicals with interesting functions. 🦠
This #FEMSmicroBlog explores a recent study on Antarctic bacteria and their potential antimicrobial activities. #FascinatingMicrobes
buff.ly/APg9rtg
This #FEMSmicroBlog explores a recent study on Antarctic bacteria and their potential antimicrobial activities. #FascinatingMicrobes
buff.ly/APg9rtg
August 12, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The Antarctic environment harbours diverse and unique microbial species, with several producing chemicals with interesting functions. 🦠
This #FEMSmicroBlog explores a recent study on Antarctic bacteria and their potential antimicrobial activities. #FascinatingMicrobes
buff.ly/APg9rtg
This #FEMSmicroBlog explores a recent study on Antarctic bacteria and their potential antimicrobial activities. #FascinatingMicrobes
buff.ly/APg9rtg
Thank you for being part of day three at FEMS MICRO Milan. That wraps up another inspiring day of learning and connection! Catch the highlights video and get ready for more exciting sessions tomorrow.
#FEMSMICRO #FEMS2025
#FEMSMICRO #FEMS2025
July 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Thank you for being part of day three at FEMS MICRO Milan. That wraps up another inspiring day of learning and connection! Catch the highlights video and get ready for more exciting sessions tomorrow.
#FEMSMICRO #FEMS2025
#FEMSMICRO #FEMS2025