The journal of the European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) | An Open Access @FEMSmicro journal covering all aspects of #microbiology

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Predatory practices plague science, but the reasons of their success can be spotted—and solutions exist. Instead of blacklists, funding agencies should foster accreditation systems. See analyses & proposals of the EAM Task Force of @FEMSmicro on the matter track.smtpsendmail.com/90321…
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Microbes are the invisible engine of life, yet their story is often untold. That’s why we celebrate #InternationalMicroorganismDay on 17/09/2025!🌍 We’re seeking organisers looking to spread awareness through talks, workshops, exhibitions & more. Submit: internationalmicroorganismda…
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X. Song et al. engineer a #Saccharomyces_cerevisiae consortium displaying a pentafunctional mini-cellulosome to boost cellulosic ethanol production. 🧪🧬 Read how their system relieves metabolic burden and improves yields by up to 106%: 🔗 buff.ly/v2OIsGe #FEMSYeastRes
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📢 It's back! The much-loved Microbe Art Competition is in celebration of International Microorganism Day. A Grand Prize will be awarded for the Best Art Overall on 17 Sep. Good Luck! Find out how to enter by visiting the IMD website: internationalmicroorganismda…
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microLife is inviting submissions for an upcoming thematic issue that brings together new findings and broadens our understanding of the various mechanisms and functional roles of small proteins in prokaryotes. @FEMSmicro ➡️ Find out more and submit: oxford.ly/43BHSDN
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🚨 Final Hours🚨 Early Bird Registration for #FEMS2025 ends today! Register and unlock a wealth of opportunities to participate in research initiatives🔬, gain access to publications 📚, resources, and career development tools, plus more. Join us 👉 buff.ly/26rZI3Q
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📝 Register today for FEMS MICRO Milan and unlock a wealth of opportunities to participate in research initiatives🔬 , gain access to publications 📚 , resources, and career development tools 🎓 , plus much more. Join our community by registering today👉 buff.ly/Ic36grW
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🦠 Explore @microLifeJrnl's Must Read Articles collection, where you can read the most read papers published in the past 2 years. The collection provides you with an abundance of essential reading to inform you research. Read and cite the papers now: oxford.ly/3DDMxe6
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⏳1 week left to register and save with early bird rates.🐦💸 FEMS MICRO Milan is not just another congress; it is a vibrant event where the community comes together under one roof to discuss all things microbiology🧫🧬. 📝 Register today: buff.ly/WwfCSSt.
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Important Update! 🔔 The early bird registration deadline for FEMS MICRO 2025 has been extended to 30 April, 23:59 CEST ⏳🕰️📅 We new deadline aims to give everyone has ample opportunity to participate! Register here and save: 🔗 buff.ly/aptUfVQ.
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FEMS MICRO Milan is bringing you cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Hear from experts like Carmen Buchrieser, Chris Greening, Eran Elinav, Gian Rossolini & Janet Jansson on topics from antimicrobial resistance to space microbiology. Register now: buff.ly/uSLM7fK
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Early Bird Registration is now open! Join us in Milan for 4 days of research, discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. #FEMS2025 ⚠️Please note: If you have submitted an abstract, we advise waiting for your notification before registering. buff.ly/cF5HNPv
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UV light damages DNA, but #archaea fight back! 🦠✨@marleenvw & @archaellum team presents a model where Sulfolobales use Ups pili for aggregation and the Ced system for DNA exchange and repair. @Alejandra_ReCa buff.ly/43bGLuC
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Today, we are excited to present the winners of the FEMS Journals Article Awards from 2024 These awards recognise outstanding contributions that push the boundaries of knowledge in the field of microbiology Congratulations to our Article Award winners: fems-microbiology.org/fems-j…
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In the latest episode of #MicrobesAndUs, we talk to Prof. Eran Elinav (@EranElinav), Keynote Speaker at FEMS MICRO 2025. #FEMS2025 We discuss his scientific journey, his upcoming lecture, and the current frontier of knowledge on the human #microbiome 🎙️ buff.ly/3QxamHm
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Gaining insights into the complexity of specialized metabolites and their possible ecological roles These metabolites not only function as antimicrobials, but also as cue among other peculiar functions -see our paper in @microLifeJrnl of @FEMSmicro on surfactin & subtilosin A
🦠⚖️ Metabolites crosstalk? @EvolvedBiofilm & team latest study reveals that surfactin suppresses subtilosin A production in #Bacillus subtilis! They uncover a new #regulatory link between these key secondary #metabolites. academic.oup.com/microlife/a…
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We thank all the reviewers for the #FEMSJournals. They are the unsung heroes of every reputable scholarly journal. In 2024, FEMS had over 1100 reviewers in our community helping us to maintain the high-quality of our publications: buff.ly/3CFAV9Z
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Explore the latest Thematic Issue on #VirusesOfMicrobes, published in microLife! Dive into cutting-edge bacteriophage research and discover insights on bacterial immunity, microbiome phages, and next-gen #PhageTherapy. View the #OpenAccess articles: academic.oup.com/microlife/p…
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Fungal infections kill millions yearly 🧬Kniemeyer, @OsherovNir & colleagues uncover a novel gene encoding an RTA-like protein, linked to AmB resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus : a new antifungal target? academic.oup.com/microlife/a…
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🌍 FEMS MICRO Milan #FEMS2025 is just around the corner, and we are inviting you to be a part of this global scientific gathering. 🔬✨ ⏳ There is only one week left to submit your abstract. Visit the FEMS MICRO website 👉buff.ly/3VmRzkZ to submit your abstract today
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