A fresh view on phage specificity, which challenges the traditional view of a narrow host spectrum of phages by unveiling that multihost associations are common across ecosystems kudos at @mmarbout.bsky.social &
@rkoszul.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...

You like phages ? In this publication, we use metaHiC and our new version of the MetaTOR pipeline to challenge the traditional view of phages with a narrow host range.
@rkoszul.bsky.social @natmicrobiol.nature.com @cnrs.fr @institutpasteur.bsky.social

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

First up, Renata Sandoval on her studies of allele frequencies in metagenomes from agave fermentation 🌵🦠 (not the most accurate emoticons but you get the idea!). She's working with @lumoralesr.bsky.social #LCGUNAM @liigh-unam.bsky.social

One of our main sponsors, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, has published a nice article about our work. Yay to fundamental research! @kawresearch.bsky.social kaw.wallenberg.org/en/research/...

As a scientist, I feel part of a global community pushing boundaries together, despite resource disparities. Science thrives globally, Global South included. At LIIGH (@liigh-unam.bsky.social), we foster science in an inclusive environment. Our resilience stands strong against political challenges.

The rise and shine of yeast optogenetics

Full text: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

#yeast #saccharomyces #microbiology

PhD positions on yeast available in my lab in science-friendly Ireland! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

In the latest review of the series #ecoYeast , @mrtrni.bsky.social , @lumoralesr.bsky.social & collegues describe the yeasts associated with agave fermentations and how they adapted to live in this challenging environment

Agave fermentations not only produce mezcal and tequila; they are also natural laboratories of microbial evolution. We explore how yeasts thrive in this ecosystem. Had a great time working on this with @lumoralesr.bsky.social @yeast-journal.bsky.social

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Big thanks to ECOS Nord for the grant! I'm really happy and thrilled to join forces with @schacherer.bsky.social crew to investigate the yeasts behind mezcal. Looking forward to groundbreaking discoveries in a vibrant cross-cultural environment! 🎉

We have something special for you while you wait for the second season!
Wanna know more about what goes into building productive and welcoming research environments? Join us in this LIVE episode with the founding members of @liigh-unam.bsky.social !
pod.link/1715048894

Mark your calendars #evolution and meet us in Québec City in 2027 for the #SMBE annual conference! Please share widely!