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
indeed, 𝘙𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘻𝘢𝘦 looke like fusilli, which are notably better at holding on salsa di pomodoro than spaghetti... and as pasta addicts, we fell instantly in love with the shape of this newly described alphaproteo from the Rhizobiales 🤭
#MicroSky
#MicroSky
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
indeed, 𝘙𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘻𝘢𝘦 looke like fusilli, which are notably better at holding on salsa di pomodoro than spaghetti... and as pasta addicts, we fell instantly in love with the shape of this newly described alphaproteo from the Rhizobiales 🤭
#MicroSky
#MicroSky
A really nice reads about bacteria described in 2025!
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#FEMSmicroblog
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 4:30 PM
A really nice reads about bacteria described in 2025!
#FEMSmicroblog
#FEMSmicroblog
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
To infect hosts, pathogenic bacteria like Yersinia enterocolitica rely on the type III secretion system to inject effectors directly into host cells.
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains why bacteria need specialized T3SS chaperones for infection. #FascinatingMicrobes
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This #FEMSmicroBlog explains why bacteria need specialized T3SS chaperones for infection. #FascinatingMicrobes
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#FEMSmicroBlog: Protein handover for efficient virulence
This #FEMSmicroBlog sheds light on one molecular aspect of the type III secretion system, explaining why bacteria need them for infection.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
To infect hosts, pathogenic bacteria like Yersinia enterocolitica rely on the type III secretion system to inject effectors directly into host cells.
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains why bacteria need specialized T3SS chaperones for infection. #FascinatingMicrobes
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This #FEMSmicroBlog explains why bacteria need specialized T3SS chaperones for infection. #FascinatingMicrobes
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Microbes have great potential to provide us with sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. 🦠
This new #FEMSmicroBlog explores a bacterial co-culture with a magnetic twist to optimise bioalcohol production. #FascinatingMicrobes
This new #FEMSmicroBlog explores a bacterial co-culture with a magnetic twist to optimise bioalcohol production. #FascinatingMicrobes
#FEMSmicroBlog: Bacteria and magnets - a combo for increased carbon recovery
This new #FEMSmicroBlog explores a bacterial co-culture with a magnetic twist to optimise bioalcohol production. #FascinatingMicrobes
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Microbes have great potential to provide us with sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. 🦠
This new #FEMSmicroBlog explores a bacterial co-culture with a magnetic twist to optimise bioalcohol production. #FascinatingMicrobes
This new #FEMSmicroBlog explores a bacterial co-culture with a magnetic twist to optimise bioalcohol production. #FascinatingMicrobes
Even though all life shares the same carbon metabolism, gluconeogenic enzymes are more conserved in archaea and bacteria than glycolytic enzymes.
Read in #FEMSmicroBlog why the metabolic pathway of glycolysis likely arose from gluconeogenesis in autotrophs. #FascinatingMicrobes
Read in #FEMSmicroBlog why the metabolic pathway of glycolysis likely arose from gluconeogenesis in autotrophs. #FascinatingMicrobes
#FEMSmicroBlog: Evolutionary insights into the bacterial carbon metabolism
Read in our #FEMSmicroBlog why it seems likely that the metabolic pathway of glycolysis arose from gluconeogenesis in autotrophs.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Even though all life shares the same carbon metabolism, gluconeogenic enzymes are more conserved in archaea and bacteria than glycolytic enzymes.
Read in #FEMSmicroBlog why the metabolic pathway of glycolysis likely arose from gluconeogenesis in autotrophs. #FascinatingMicrobes
Read in #FEMSmicroBlog why the metabolic pathway of glycolysis likely arose from gluconeogenesis in autotrophs. #FascinatingMicrobes
Inducible promoters are everywhere in bacterial biotechnology, but optimizing them isn’t easy. In this #FEMSmicroBlog, Andrés Felipe Carrillo Rincón walks us through how synthetic σ70 promoters and tunable plasmids can unlock stronger expression, tighter control, & portability:
#FEMSmicroBlog Synthetic Upgrades for Modern Expression Systems - FEMS
Inducible promoters are everywhere in bacterial biotechnology but optimizing them remains a challenge. This blog, written by Andrés Felipe Carrillo Rincón, explores how he and co-author Natalie G.…
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November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Inducible promoters are everywhere in bacterial biotechnology, but optimizing them isn’t easy. In this #FEMSmicroBlog, Andrés Felipe Carrillo Rincón walks us through how synthetic σ70 promoters and tunable plasmids can unlock stronger expression, tighter control, & portability:
Viruses and parasitic worms sometimes meet in the same human host, where they start to interact.
This #FEMSmicroBlog discusses how these interactions can have profound consequences on health, disease outcome, and vaccination efficiency. #FascinatingMicrobes
This #FEMSmicroBlog discusses how these interactions can have profound consequences on health, disease outcome, and vaccination efficiency. #FascinatingMicrobes
How parasitic worms shape our response to viral infections and vaccines
This #FEMSmicroBlog discusses how the interactions between viruses and parasites can have profound consequences on human health and vaccines.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Viruses and parasitic worms sometimes meet in the same human host, where they start to interact.
This #FEMSmicroBlog discusses how these interactions can have profound consequences on health, disease outcome, and vaccination efficiency. #FascinatingMicrobes
This #FEMSmicroBlog discusses how these interactions can have profound consequences on health, disease outcome, and vaccination efficiency. #FascinatingMicrobes
To escape their hosts, bacteriophages use endolysins to break down bacterial cell walls and spread to new targets.
For World Phage Day, our new #FEMSmicroBlog explores how the endolysin from a staphylococcal phage is optimized to kill its bacterial host. #FascinatingMicrobes
For World Phage Day, our new #FEMSmicroBlog explores how the endolysin from a staphylococcal phage is optimized to kill its bacterial host. #FascinatingMicrobes
#FEMSmicroBlog: Double trouble: How a Mini-Me endolysin isoform supercharges bacterial lysis
For World Phage Day, this #FEMSmicroBlog explores the endolysin from a staphylococcal phage, optimized to kill its bacterial host.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM
To escape their hosts, bacteriophages use endolysins to break down bacterial cell walls and spread to new targets.
For World Phage Day, our new #FEMSmicroBlog explores how the endolysin from a staphylococcal phage is optimized to kill its bacterial host. #FascinatingMicrobes
For World Phage Day, our new #FEMSmicroBlog explores how the endolysin from a staphylococcal phage is optimized to kill its bacterial host. #FascinatingMicrobes
Excited to see my #FEMSmicroBlog online! It's about optimizing ethanol production in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and the advantages (and challenges) related to combining different engineering strategies!
Yeast-based ethanol production is one of the largest biotechnological industries, always calling for new ways to optimise efficiency.
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains two engineering strategies in a single yeast strain to boost the production of bioethanol. #FascinatingMicrobes
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains two engineering strategies in a single yeast strain to boost the production of bioethanol. #FascinatingMicrobes
#FEMSmicroBlog: Optimizing the production of ethanol in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains two engineering strategies in a single yeast strain to boost the production of bioethanol. #FascinatingMicrobes
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October 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Excited to see my #FEMSmicroBlog online! It's about optimizing ethanol production in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and the advantages (and challenges) related to combining different engineering strategies!
Yeast-based ethanol production is one of the largest biotechnological industries, always calling for new ways to optimise efficiency.
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains two engineering strategies in a single yeast strain to boost the production of bioethanol. #FascinatingMicrobes
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains two engineering strategies in a single yeast strain to boost the production of bioethanol. #FascinatingMicrobes
#FEMSmicroBlog: Optimizing the production of ethanol in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains two engineering strategies in a single yeast strain to boost the production of bioethanol. #FascinatingMicrobes
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October 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Yeast-based ethanol production is one of the largest biotechnological industries, always calling for new ways to optimise efficiency.
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains two engineering strategies in a single yeast strain to boost the production of bioethanol. #FascinatingMicrobes
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains two engineering strategies in a single yeast strain to boost the production of bioethanol. #FascinatingMicrobes
The Monkeypox virus from the genus Orthopoxvirus has led to a rise in cases in recent years.
This #FEMSmicroBlog discusses its molecular and clinical features, how the virus spreads and recommendations for vaccination, infection control and treatment. #FascinatingMicrobes
This #FEMSmicroBlog discusses its molecular and clinical features, how the virus spreads and recommendations for vaccination, infection control and treatment. #FascinatingMicrobes
#FEMSmicroBlog: Current knowledge and understanding of Mpox
This #FEMSmicroBlog discusses its molecular and clinical features, how the virus spreads and recommendations for vaccination, infection control and treatment. #FascinatingMicrobes
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September 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Monkeypox virus from the genus Orthopoxvirus has led to a rise in cases in recent years.
This #FEMSmicroBlog discusses its molecular and clinical features, how the virus spreads and recommendations for vaccination, infection control and treatment. #FascinatingMicrobes
This #FEMSmicroBlog discusses its molecular and clinical features, how the virus spreads and recommendations for vaccination, infection control and treatment. #FascinatingMicrobes
To maintain genome integrity, extreme organisms like archaea rely heavily on repair pathways.
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains how the halophile model organism Haloferax volcanii repairs DNA double strand breaks quickly and efficiently. #FascinatingMicrobes
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains how the halophile model organism Haloferax volcanii repairs DNA double strand breaks quickly and efficiently. #FascinatingMicrobes
#FEMSmicroBlog: Halophile archaea healing themselves
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains how the halophile model organism Haloferax volcanii repairs DNA double strand breaks quickly and efficiently. #FascinatingMicrobes
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September 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
To maintain genome integrity, extreme organisms like archaea rely heavily on repair pathways.
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains how the halophile model organism Haloferax volcanii repairs DNA double strand breaks quickly and efficiently. #FascinatingMicrobes
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains how the halophile model organism Haloferax volcanii repairs DNA double strand breaks quickly and efficiently. #FascinatingMicrobes
Microbial communities of grapevines vary between wine regions, grape variety, climate, geography and vineyard practices. 🍇
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains how the well-adapted yeast species Hanseniaspora shapes grape fermentation and thus the final wine product. #FascinatingMicrobes
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains how the well-adapted yeast species Hanseniaspora shapes grape fermentation and thus the final wine product. #FascinatingMicrobes
#FEMSmicroBlog: Revealing the hidden diversity of wine yeasts
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains how the well-adapted yeast species Hanseniaspora shapes grape fermentation and thus the final wine product. #FascinatingMicrobes
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September 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Microbial communities of grapevines vary between wine regions, grape variety, climate, geography and vineyard practices. 🍇
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains how the well-adapted yeast species Hanseniaspora shapes grape fermentation and thus the final wine product. #FascinatingMicrobes
This #FEMSmicroBlog explains how the well-adapted yeast species Hanseniaspora shapes grape fermentation and thus the final wine product. #FascinatingMicrobes
In the global battle against #AntimicrobialResistance, citizens too can play a key role.
Read about the MicroMundo@Oeiras project on the #FEMSmicroBlog and learn how non-scientists learn about #antibiotics while chasing new bacteria. #CulturePlate
Read about the MicroMundo@Oeiras project on the #FEMSmicroBlog and learn how non-scientists learn about #antibiotics while chasing new bacteria. #CulturePlate
#FEMSmicroBlog: MicroMundo@Oeiras as a citizen science project to tackle antibiotic resistance
Read about the MicroMundo@Oeiras project on the #FEMSmicroBlog and learn how non-scientists learn about #antibiotics while chasing new bacteria. #CulturePlate
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August 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
In the global battle against #AntimicrobialResistance, citizens too can play a key role.
Read about the MicroMundo@Oeiras project on the #FEMSmicroBlog and learn how non-scientists learn about #antibiotics while chasing new bacteria. #CulturePlate
Read about the MicroMundo@Oeiras project on the #FEMSmicroBlog and learn how non-scientists learn about #antibiotics while chasing new bacteria. #CulturePlate
💡 Curious how we applied a synthetic community to study interactions between baby gut microbes and a lot of different sugars?
📖 I wrote a blog for the #FEMSmicroBlog to explain!
🦠 #microsky #microbiomesky #glycotime
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📖 I wrote a blog for the #FEMSmicroBlog to explain!
🦠 #microsky #microbiomesky #glycotime
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Interactions between a mother’s milk and baby's microbes
To explore the interactions between a baby's gut microbes and mother's milk, a study applies a synthetic community of glycan degraders and cross-feeders.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
💡 Curious how we applied a synthetic community to study interactions between baby gut microbes and a lot of different sugars?
📖 I wrote a blog for the #FEMSmicroBlog to explain!
🦠 #microsky #microbiomesky #glycotime
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📖 I wrote a blog for the #FEMSmicroBlog to explain!
🦠 #microsky #microbiomesky #glycotime
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Milk sugars from the mother play crucial roles in the development of a baby's gut microbiome. 🍼
To explore the interactions between sugars and the gut microbes in an infant, a study applies a community of glycan degraders and cross-feeders. #FEMSmicroBlog #FascinatingMicrobes
To explore the interactions between sugars and the gut microbes in an infant, a study applies a community of glycan degraders and cross-feeders. #FEMSmicroBlog #FascinatingMicrobes
About the interactions between sugars from mother’s milk and the baby’s microbes
To explore the interactions between different sugars and the gut microbes in an infant, a new study applies a synthetic community consisting of glycan degraders and cross-feeders.
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August 19, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Milk sugars from the mother play crucial roles in the development of a baby's gut microbiome. 🍼
To explore the interactions between sugars and the gut microbes in an infant, a study applies a community of glycan degraders and cross-feeders. #FEMSmicroBlog #FascinatingMicrobes
To explore the interactions between sugars and the gut microbes in an infant, a study applies a community of glycan degraders and cross-feeders. #FEMSmicroBlog #FascinatingMicrobes
Only 50 years ago, microbiology was to be found only in thick textbooks full of biochemical details and Latin nomenclature 🧪🦠📘
But now we have a bust of microbiology-related comics — and I explain it for #FEMSmicroBlog by @femsmicro.org
#MicrobiologyInArt
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But now we have a bust of microbiology-related comics — and I explain it for #FEMSmicroBlog by @femsmicro.org
#MicrobiologyInArt
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#FEMSmicroBlog: Microbiology going comic - FEMS
For a while, educational microbiology was found in textbooks. Gladly, it transformed into new forms, such as microbiology-related comics.
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August 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Only 50 years ago, microbiology was to be found only in thick textbooks full of biochemical details and Latin nomenclature 🧪🦠📘
But now we have a bust of microbiology-related comics — and I explain it for #FEMSmicroBlog by @femsmicro.org
#MicrobiologyInArt
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But now we have a bust of microbiology-related comics — and I explain it for #FEMSmicroBlog by @femsmicro.org
#MicrobiologyInArt
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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
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This #FEMSmicroBlog explores a recent study on Antarctic bacteria and their potential antimicrobial activities. #FascinatingMicrobes
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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
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This #FEMSmicroBlog explores a recent study on Antarctic bacteria and their potential antimicrobial activities. #FascinatingMicrobes
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Every 1st Friday in August, beer lovers celebrate International Beer Day. But behind every pint is a tiny, unsung hero: yeast. Our latest #FEMSmicroBlog explores this fascinating science behind this beloved drink: buff.ly/J4SZpXG Cheers! 🍻
August 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Every 1st Friday in August, beer lovers celebrate International Beer Day. But behind every pint is a tiny, unsung hero: yeast. Our latest #FEMSmicroBlog explores this fascinating science behind this beloved drink: buff.ly/J4SZpXG Cheers! 🍻
Pleased to share this blog post about our recent work in FEMS Microbiology looking at aquatic microbial community responses to pollutants: fems-microbiology.org/femsmicroblo...
#FEMSmicroBlog #FascinatingMicrobes
#FEMSmicroBlog #FascinatingMicrobes
July 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Pleased to share this blog post about our recent work in FEMS Microbiology looking at aquatic microbial community responses to pollutants: fems-microbiology.org/femsmicroblo...
#FEMSmicroBlog #FascinatingMicrobes
#FEMSmicroBlog #FascinatingMicrobes
The microbial communities of freshwater adapt rapidly to changing environmental conditions such as chemical pollution. 🦠
This #FEMSmicroBlog explores whether microbial communities could serve as early warning indicators of pollution in aquatic ecosystems. #FascinatingMicrobes
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This #FEMSmicroBlog explores whether microbial communities could serve as early warning indicators of pollution in aquatic ecosystems. #FascinatingMicrobes
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July 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The microbial communities of freshwater adapt rapidly to changing environmental conditions such as chemical pollution. 🦠
This #FEMSmicroBlog explores whether microbial communities could serve as early warning indicators of pollution in aquatic ecosystems. #FascinatingMicrobes
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This #FEMSmicroBlog explores whether microbial communities could serve as early warning indicators of pollution in aquatic ecosystems. #FascinatingMicrobes
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Sensing mechanisms like the toxin-antitoxin system play crucial roles for bacteria to adapt to environmental challenges.
On this #FEMSmicroBlog, Marie-Laure Pinel-Marie explains some of the diverse and complex cues that activate toxin-antitoxin systems. #FascinatingMicrobes
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On this #FEMSmicroBlog, Marie-Laure Pinel-Marie explains some of the diverse and complex cues that activate toxin-antitoxin systems. #FascinatingMicrobes
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July 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Sensing mechanisms like the toxin-antitoxin system play crucial roles for bacteria to adapt to environmental challenges.
On this #FEMSmicroBlog, Marie-Laure Pinel-Marie explains some of the diverse and complex cues that activate toxin-antitoxin systems. #FascinatingMicrobes
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On this #FEMSmicroBlog, Marie-Laure Pinel-Marie explains some of the diverse and complex cues that activate toxin-antitoxin systems. #FascinatingMicrobes
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