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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 6h

#MicroSky: PROBIOTICS: AI-2 signalling via luxS is key for Bifidobacterium in the gut. Disrupting luxS impairs host communication, sugar transport, ion uptake & stress response. This highlights AI-2’s role in colonization & persistence. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 1d

#MicroSky: BIOFUELS: Tsamadou et al show that different staring communities in anaerobic digestion ended up working the same, even though their species makeup stayed different. Learn about functional communities in doi.org/10.1111/1751...

Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 2d

#MicroSky: Host defense peptides (HDPs) are promising candidates vs antimicrobial resistance! Trave et al engineered recombinant HDPs and tested on Gram+ & Gram- bacteria. Structure–activity was driven by amphipathicity, Ser/Thr exposure & domain order. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 5d

#MicroSky: Special Issue on “Recent advances in anaerobic digestion processes for energy recovery and production of value-added products". Submit your manuscript online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/microbio. Deadline 📆 30 November 2025. Thanks for RT

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 6d

#MicroSky: UN SDG. Seeds carry their own microbiota—tiny microbes that boost germination, stress tolerance, nutrition & defence. Unlocking their secrets could transform sustainable agriculture and crop resilience. Read A. Matilla in MBT. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 7d

#MicroSky: Microbes aren’t just “bad guys”—they sustain life and help make food, medicines, biofuels & more. Highlighting positive roles of microbes in movies can fight germophobia and inspire “positive microbiology". Get inspired by Sanchez-Angulo in MBT. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 8d

#MicroSky: ONE HEALTH: Can bacteria help us fight disease? A review by Cano-Castaño et al, of Acinetobacter OMVs shows how these tiny vesicles not only spread infection but also hold promise for future vaccine design and medical breakthroughs. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 9d

#MicroSky: Marburg virus (MARV) causes deadly but rare outbreaks in Africa, with fruit bats as the reservoir. Quick isolation controls spread, while new antivirals & vaccines show promise in primates. Global risk is low—but vigilance is key. Great contribution by H. Brüessow. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 12d

#MicroSky: Special Issue on “The Contribution of Microbial Biotechnology to Sustainable Development Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages". Submit your manuscript online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/microbio. Deadline 📆 20 December 2025. Thanks for RT

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 13d

#MicroSky: ONE HEALTH: A safer Brucella vaccine is here! By deleting a key gene, Xu et al created A19ΔBtpB, a strain that boosts immunity, offers stronger protection, and avoids risks of older vaccines. A step forward in fighting animal & human brucellosis. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 14d

#MicroSky: CLEAN ENVIRONMENT! Glekas et al built a Pseudomonas putida strain with an optimized dsz operon to strip sulfur from fuels. The new strain, DS006, shows high efficiency in removing DBT—paving the way for cleaner & greener energy. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 15d

#MicroSky: Microbial literacy!!!!: Integrating microbiology into secondary schools can boost STEM literacy, critical thinking & future readiness. It bridges science with innovation, preparing students to tackle global challenges sustainably. Explore Amorin et al in MBT doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 16d

#MicroSky: Neisseria & Chlamydia are major causes of sexually transmitted infections globally. Ahmadi et al developed LAMP assays achieving 96% sensitivity for gonorrhoea and 95% for chlamydia with ≥ 98% specificity. These assays offer a promising diagnostic tool. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 19d

#MicroSky: Special Issue on “Innovations in Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainability". Submit your manuscript online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/microbio. Deadline 📆 31October 2025. Thanks for RT

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 20d

#MicroSky: UN SDG2: Plant growth–promoting bacterial consortia boost sustainable agriculture, biocontrol, bioremediation & more. A new model identifies 36k+ & 376k+ compatible strain sets, offering scalable tools for food security & ecosystem restoration. Pineda et al in MBT doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 21d

#MicroSky: BELIEVE IN VACCINES!: mRNA vaccines offer flexible design, strong immunity, safety & rapid development. Beyond COVID-19, they target viral, bacterial & parasitic diseases, with ongoing trials & strategies to boost effectiveness. Read Rezk and Mc Clean in MBT doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 22d

#MicroSky: PLANT HEALTH: Fungal pathogens threaten crops as fungicide resistance rises. Precision tools: RNAi, efflux inhibition & engineered biocontrols offer sustainable protection Highlight by Molina-Santiago and Vela-Corcia in doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 23d

#MicroSky: ONE HEALTH: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is drawn to human neurotransmitters like GABA, serotonin, dopamine boosting virulence gene expression. Chemotaxis may be a key virulence factor, showing convergent evolution with E. coli. Learn more in MBT doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 26d

#MicroSky: Special Issue on “Recent advances in anaerobic digestion processes for energy recovery and production of value-added products". Submit your manuscript online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/microbio. Deadline 📆 30 November 2025. Thanks for RT

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 27d

#MicroSky: MICOLOGY: Fruiting body development is key for fungal morphogenesis & biotech. Nwankwegu et al map optimal ecological ranges, review advances in cultivation, genetics, & CRISPR, and proposes omics-driven strategies to boost sustainable mushroom production. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 28d

#MicroSky: Many pollutants like PFAS resist breakdown. Ronnader et al developed the first continuous coupled-enzyme assay to track defluorinases that hydrolyze α-halocarboxylic acids. A Delftia enzyme showed strong activity, advancing pollutant biodegradation. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 29d

#MicroSky: Plastic waste is a huge challenge. Op de Hit et al engineered P. taiwanensis to turn adipic acid & 1,4-butanediol from plastics into 4-coumarate, a valuable chemical, via adaptive lab evolution. Yields obtained were: 14.4% BDO & 11.5% AA. doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · Sep 8

#MicroSky: VECTOR: a high-throughput, modular vector pipeline boosting plasmid uptake in hard-to-engineer microbes — unlocking untapped potential for synthetic biology. Exciting times ahead. Learn more in Williamson et al doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · Sep 5

#MicroSky: Special Issue on “The Contribution of Microbial Biotechnology to Sustainable Development Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages". Submit your manuscript online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/microbio. Deadline 📆 20 December 2025. Thanks for RT

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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · Sep 4

#MicroSky: SYNBIO: Reverse-engineered autotrophic adaptive evolution of C. autoethanogenum reveals evolved traits & shared regulatory networks, unlocking insights for gas fermentation optimization. Read more in Ingelman et al doi.org/10.1111/1751...

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