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07-10-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Tweaking fungal genomes for smarter foods of the future

There’s an exciting reason to celebrate

24-09-2024

Announcing FEMS MICRO 2025: Magnifying microbial impact in Milan

The global microbiology community is gearing up for the much[...]

19-09-2024

FEMS Council Elects 3 New Board Members for 2025-2027

The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) is[...]

18-09-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Uncovering microalgae in a spring bloom

Algal blooms are recurring events that[...]

03-09-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Manipulating plant microbiomes for crop security

Witchweed lurks in the heart of agricultural[...]

27-08-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Finding the sweet spot – inhibiting sugar transporters to combat pathogens

After taking a course of antibiotics, often[...]

22-08-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Microbial allies in honey bee hives

Bees pollinate crops with which we feed our[...]

06-08-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Urinary tract infections: Looks like ur’in trouble…

At least one hundred and fifty million people[...]

16-07-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Lactate metabolism as an infection route for pathogens

With rising numbers of drug-resistant[...]

07-07-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: How microbes produce the delicious flavour of chocolate

Among the many steps in the manufacturing of[...]

02-07-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Exploring bacterial cooperation in diabetic wound infections

Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases[...]

18-06-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Cellobiose fermentation as a path towards sustainable biofuels

One of our major global challenges is the[...]

07-06-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Microbes hitchhiking on plastics in our oceans

We use plastics daily thanks to their[...]

22-05-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: 50 Years Of FEMS: A Vision For The Century

We are exactly a half year away from our birthday! On 22 November[...]

07-05-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Pathogenic Chlamydia triggering epigenetic changes

The species Chlamydia trachomatis,[...]

30-04-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Unravelling the secrets of sourdough

Scientists from across Europe are working[...]

22-04-2024

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar on Insect-Microbiome Interactions

Explore the buzz surrounding the world of insect-microbiome[...]

17-04-2024

The EAM Meeting 2024: Forging A Future For European Microbiology

The European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) held a meeting of its[...]

16-04-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Microbial bioluminescence in contemporary art

Contemporary artists always seek new ideas to[...]

09-04-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: The incredible world of archaeal viruses

Like all organisms from the three domains of[...]

02-04-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Microorganisms can help clean industrial wastewater contaminated with naphthenic acids

Microorganisms carry a myriad of genes involved in metabolic[...]

26-03-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Mangrove trees in the Caribbean as cyanobacterial reservoirs

Cyanobacteria are important for aquatic[...]

19-03-2024

FEMS is Seeking Enthusiastic New Board Members

– The call for applications to join the Board of Directors is[...]

12-03-2024

We Are Hiring

We are looking for talented candidates to join our team! If you are[...]

28-02-2024

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar on Polar and Alpine Microbiology

Embark on an icy exploration with the FEMS Microbiology[...]

15-02-2024

Apply to FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2024

The esteemed FEMS Summer School for Postdocs[...]

13-02-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Microbiology going comic

We live in a time in which science and[...]

12-02-2024

FEMS Journals Announce Article Award Winners from 2023

Get ready to celebrate excellence in microbiology research as we[...]

06-02-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: The building power of microbes

For a more sustainable approach within the[...]

30-01-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Arm races between bacteria and phages

All living organisms are susceptible to[...]

25-01-2024

microLife Webinar on Nucleotide Second Messenger Signaling in Bacteria

Featuring four authors from our Open Access journal

23-01-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Pathogenic bacteria become stronger together

Just like humans in society, microbes form[...]

15-01-2024

Hayley Newton Steps Up To Become A New Editor-in-Chief Of Pathogens and Disease

We are pleased to announce that Hayley Newton,[...]

11-01-2024

Nominate Now For FEMS-Jensen Award And FEMS-Lwoff Award!

Nominations are open for two of our FEMS awards, the

02-01-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Visualising the soil mycelium

Fungi are enigmatic microorganisms that build[...]

19-12-2023

Big thank you to all 2023 reviewers for FEMS journals!

We would like to thank all our reviewers for the seven

19-12-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: New viruses discovered in 2023

As the year 2023 comes to an end, we want to welcome the new viral[...]

12-12-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Eight new fungi discovered in 2023

Fungi are mysterious. According to a

11-12-2023

Hilary Lappin-Scott, FEMS President: A Term In Review

As Hilary Lappin-Scott’s term as FEMS President comes to an end, we[...]

05-12-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: New bacteria discovered in 2023

As the year 2023 comes to an end, it is again[...]

14-11-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: GARDP innovating global antimicrobial research

There is a disconnect between the content of[...]

31-10-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: On elephants, marula fruit, and yeast

The African marula tree is a wild tree with[...]

17-10-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Microbial biofilms on canal walls have methanotrophic activities

Cities built on natural wetlands harbour huge[...]

13-10-2023

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar On Ecology Of Soil Microorganisms

Join us for a captivating journey into the Ecology of Soil[...]

04-10-2023

Microbes and Us Podcast Episode 22: Nature's Palette, Creating Beauty With Moulds In Art

Join our host Corrado Nai, as he explores the fascinating world of[...]

03-10-2023

Antonio Ventosa Will Be The New FEMS President

We are extremely pleased to announce that[...]

03-10-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Finding Legionella in shower hoses

Legionella bacteria (including the[...]

02-10-2023

FEMS Yeast Research Webinar On Insights Into The Evolution Of The Lager Yeast Saccharomyces pastorianus

Prior to the mid 19th century, Ale made by Saccharomyces[...]

27-09-2023

FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2023: Round-up

We have just finished another very successful FEMS Summer School for[...]

26-09-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: New roles for microbial butyrate in human health

The human gut contains a wide range of bacterial and eukaryotic[...]

19-09-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: The Achilles heel of pathogenic bacteria

Bacterial infections are again becoming[...]

17-09-2023

And The Winners of #MicrobeArt2023 Are...

The well-loved 

12-09-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Characterizing the gut eukaryome of African children

Eukaryotes, such as fungi, protists, and[...]

05-09-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Poo in water is a complex issue

Faecal pollution of water resources can pose a serious health risk[...]

28-08-2023

Be Ready For The FEMS Journals Open Access Transition

Submitting a paper to us soon? You may already[...]

08-08-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Investigating interactions of membrane proteins in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Bacterial cell membranes are lipid bilayers with integrated proteins[...]

07-08-2023

Microbe Art Competition for International Microorganism Day 2023

Our much loved Microbe Art Contest is coming back again this year to[...]

01-08-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: The Plague, an infamous pathogen in classic literature

Plagues have tormented humanity since time[...]

25-07-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Bacterial art to bridge microbes and society

'Bacterial art' is a relatively new practice[...]

25-07-2023

FEMS2023: What A Congress!

We had such a great time at FEMS2023 in Hamburg! Thank you to all[...]

12-07-2023

FEMS-ASM Mäkelä-Cassell Awardee 2023: Paul Solis-Reyes

We are pleased to announce that the FEMS-ASM Mäkelä Cassell Award[...]

12-07-2023

Outstanding Early Career Microbiologist Awardee 2023: Khaled Selim

We are pleased to announce that Khaled Selim is the winner of the[...]

12-07-2023

FEMS-Jensen Awardee 2023: Rosana Alves

The FEMS-Jensen Award was established to support Early Career[...]

12-07-2023

Science Communication Awardee 2023: Joanna Verran

We are pleased to announce the winner of this year's Science[...]

13-06-2023

microLife in PubMedCentral

We’re delighted to announce that our academy journal[...]

31-05-2023

FEMS Journals Move to Open Access

The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) is[...]

30-05-2023

Microbes and Us Podcast Episode 20: Waterborne Diseases, Education And FEMS2023 With Rita Colwell

FEMS2023 Plenary Speaker, Rita Colwell, joins us to discuss her[...]

23-05-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Unraveling the stator complex of the bacterial flagellar motor

Many bacteria use a flagellar motor to move in[...]

16-05-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Cyclic di-GMP controls how cyanobacteria adapt to light

Microorganisms experience fluctuations in many[...]

09-05-2023

EAM fellows running Microbiology 2023 conference

Several EAM fellows including our current president Jörg Vogel, are[...]

09-05-2023

We Are Hiring: Governance & Executive Support Officer

As our Executive & Governance Support Officer, you support the[...]

09-05-2023

We Are Hiring: Events Officer

As the Events Officer at the Federation of European Microbiological[...]

09-05-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: What to do in Hamburg at FEMS2023!

As the biggest microbiology event in Europe, FEMS2023 will showcase[...]

01-05-2023

In Memoriam Enrico Cabib

In memory of Enrico Cabib, a great scientist, a great person,[...]

27-04-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Odkud pocházejí ležácké kvasinky?

Devět z deseti piv vypitých na celém světě[...]

27-04-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: ¿De dónde viene la levadura lager?

Nueve de cada diez cervezas consumidas en el[...]

27-04-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Woher kommt die Lagerbier-Hefe?

Neun von zehn Bieren, die weltweit getrunken[...]

27-04-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Where does the lager yeast come from?

Nine out of ten beers drunk worldwide are[...]

22-04-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: What does climate change mean for cold-adapted algae?

Diatoms are types of algae widely distributed[...]

17-04-2023

Late Breaking Abstract Submission To FEMS2023 Now Open Till 1 May

Abstract Application for Late Breaking Abstracts will be open until[...]

11-04-2023

Microbes and Us Podcast Episode 19: Microbiology Literacy, Weaponizing Microbes for Peace and FEMS2023 with Kenneth Timmis

FEMS-Lwoff Awardee 2023, Kenneth Timmis, joins us to discuss his[...]

04-04-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: E. coli goes against the flow

The urinary tract is a challenging environment[...]

04-04-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: When photography meets microbiology

Microbiologists take pictures very often.[...]

02-04-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: The untapped world of small archaeal proteomes

Small proteins are an emerging field of[...]

28-03-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Visualising one microbe at a time

Understanding the cellular architecture of[...]

28-03-2023

Early Bird Deadlines Close In A Few Days!

We are excited to welcome you all to our Congress taking place on 9-13[...]

27-03-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: AI for functional protein annotation

To fully understand the impact of microbes on[...]

24-03-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Bacteria using stress responses to counteract antibiotics

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing[...]

22-03-2023

#MeetTheIndustry: scientifyRESEARCH

With around 30,000 funding organizations[...]

20-03-2023

#FEMSMicroBlog: Tuberculosis bacteria alter the structure of human DNA

Tuberculosis has plagued humanity for[...]

20-03-2023

Find A Huge Range Of Expertise At FEMS2023

At FEMS2023 there will be a fascinating range of plenary speakers,[...]

16-03-2023

Microbes and Us Podcast Episode 18: Microbes and Food with The Microbe Moment

Podcast host Eleni Koursari, welcomes the hosts of the microbiology[...]

14-03-2023

Symposium to honour the legacy of EAM member Pepe Casadesus

A symposium was held to honor the memory of our late academy member[...]

14-03-2023

Meet the Winners of the 2022 Best Article Award From microLife

Our academy journal microLife has announced the winners of[...]

13-03-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Monitoring antimicrobial resistance with quantitative methods

The increasing problem of antibiotic-resistant[...]

07-03-2023

Perspectives: International Women’s Day 2023 #EmbraceEquity

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day and #EmbraceEquity.[...]

06-03-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Learning about microbes from popular fiction

Integrative learning is a key component in a[...]

01-03-2023

Summer School for Postdocs Applications Now Open

You can now submit your applications to the

28-02-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: How fecal bifidobacteria inhibit pathogenic Candida albicans

The human gut is a natural reservoir for the[...]

28-02-2023

Make a nomination for our Science Communication Award!

Nominations are now open for our FEMS Science Communication Award![...]

20-02-2023

Registration for FEMS2023 is Now Open!

Registration for FEMS2023 is now open! Taking place 9-13 July 2023[...]

06-02-2023

#MeetTheIndustry: NAICONS

Stefano Donadio,[...]

02-02-2023

Deadline to submit your abstract to FEMS2023 extended to 6th February

* The abstract submission process[...]

31-01-2023

FEMS Journals Announce Article Award Winners 2022

Our FEMS Journals have announced the[...]

25-01-2023

One Week Left to Submit Abstracts & Grant Applications to FEMS2023...

There is one week until the deadline (Wednesday 1st February) to

24-01-2023

Learn more about the European Academy of Microbiology

The European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) is a leadership group of[...]

20-01-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: How Trypanosomes keep their mitochondrial genome

The parasite Trypanosoma brucei lives[...]

19-01-2023

Big thank you to all 2022 reviewers for FEMS journals!

We would like to thank all our reviewers for the seven

19-01-2023

Microbes and Us Podcast Episode 16: Coral Reefs, Climate Change and Conservation with Jennifer Matthews

Our episode host Eleni Koursari, welcomes Jennifer Matthews,[...]

16-01-2023

FEMS2023 is Ethical Medtech Compliant

We are glad to announce that the 10th FEMS Congress of European[...]

16-01-2023

Microbes and Us Podcast Episode 15: BacteriaGame, Leaning Clinical Microbiology Through Play

Join our host Joseph Shuttleworth as we talk to the team that[...]

11-01-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Sorghum and root-associated microbes

Microbes living in close association with[...]

05-01-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Finding pneumococcus in COVID-19 patients

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we did[...]

02-01-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: A leader bacterium starting a new growth phase

The growth of bacteria has been fascinating researchers for many[...]

31-12-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Seven new fungi discovered in 2022

People tend to forget that fungi are[...]

30-12-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Five new environmental viruses discovered in 2022

Viruses are the most abundant biological[...]

29-12-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Five new bacteria discovered in 2022

It seems that the hype about viral pandemics[...]

26-12-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Climate change shaping the plankton in our oceans

71% of the Earth is covered by oceans, in[...]

25-12-2022

Happy Holidays from the EAM

Happy holidays and best wishes from the European Academy of[...]

22-12-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Finding a peptide drug against MRSA

Drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus[...]

12-12-2022

MicroLife article feature: Ushering in a new era of single-cell transcriptomics in bacteria

In this article Christina Homberger, Lars Barquist and Jörg Vogel[...]

10-12-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: New genomic integration sites for the yeast cell factory

Efficient microbial cell factories require the[...]

07-12-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Alla ricerca del genitore mancante del lievito lager in Europa

La produzione di birra esiste da centinaia di[...]

07-12-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Hledání neznámého předka pivní kvasinky v Evropě

Proces vaření piva je známý po mnoho staletí a[...]

07-12-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Em busca do ancestral desaparecido da levedura lager na Europa

A fabricação de cerveja existe há centenas de[...]

07-12-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Searching for the missing parent of the lager yeast in Europe

Beer brewing has been around for many hundreds[...]

07-12-2022

PRESS RELEASE: Identification of European isolates of the lager yeast parent Saccharomyces eubayanus

A new paper in FEMS Yeast Research, published with our[...]

07-12-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: en busca del padre perdido de la levadura de la cerveza en Europa

El proceso de elaboración de la cerveza lleva[...]

05-12-2022

Out Now: Anaerobic Biological Dehalogenation

FEMS Microbiology Ecology has published a new Thematic[...]

05-12-2022

FEMS-Lwoff Award For Achievements In Microbiology 2023 awarded to Professor Kenneth Timmis

The 2023 FEMS-Lwoff Award for Achievements in Microbiology has been[...]

24-11-2022

Come to FEMS2023 and meet these plenary speakers!

We are delighted to announce four of the plenary speakers for[...]

24-11-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: A more diverse microbiota for higher soil respiration

Soil stores the largest volume of carbon on[...]

19-11-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Which bacteria live on poultry farms?

Since 2014, increasing numbers of animals live[...]

17-11-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Thinking outside the box - antimicrobial resistance education

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is celebrated every year from[...]

15-11-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: How marine picocyanobacteria assimilate nitrogen

The oceans are some of the biggest oxygen reservoirs on this planet[...]

14-11-2022

EAM fellow Jörg Hacker awarded the Robert Koch Gold Medal

It is with great pleasure to announce that EAM fellow Jörg Hacker[...]

10-11-2022

EAM at FEMS2023

The

10-11-2022

PRESS RELEASE: Elise Kuurstra will be the new Executive Director of FEMS

We are excited to announce that Elise Kuurstra will be joining FEMS[...]

02-11-2022

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - 'Microbiology in Art' for the #FEMSmicroBlog

Following the success of the recent

01-11-2022

Outstanding Early Career Microbiologist Award

We recognize excellence in microbiology and its contribution to society[...]

01-11-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Simulating vaccinating strategies in the COVID-19 epidemic

To study epidemiological dynamics, classical mathematical modeling[...]

31-10-2022

In memoriam Giancarlo Lancini

We are truly sad to inform that Prof. Giancarlo Lancini, former FEMS[...]

20-10-2022

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar On Microbial Life Strategies

Microbial communities vary greatly as[...]

19-10-2022

In memoriam César Nombela (1946-2022)

It is with great sadness that we learnt that Prof. César Nombela passed away[...]

18-10-2022

In memoriam César Nombela

We are truly sad to inform you that EAM fellow Prof. César Nombela passed[...]

18-10-2022

Microbes and Us Podcast Episode 14: Science in Fiction: the #FEMSmicroBlog Writing Competition Winner, Gavin Douglas

In this episode, hosts Joseph Shuttleworth and Corrado Nai, welcome[...]

10-10-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Expanding the diversity of the FEMS Journals microbiome

As a growing coalition of 56 Member Societies from 40 countries,[...]

03-10-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Micrococcus luteus closes the gap with insertion sequences

Bacteria can respond to environmental[...]

03-10-2022

FEMS2023 – Abstract and Grant Submissions Open!

The upcoming FEMS Congress will take place in[...]

29-09-2022

We are expanding the international FEMS Ambassador program

We are pleased to announce an expansion of the

29-09-2022

FEMS introduces two new awards

We recognize excellence in microbiology and its contribution to society[...]

27-09-2022

Three of our grants are increasing their support!

To further support our growing microbiology community, we are[...]

26-09-2022

Thank you to former microLife Editors-in-Chief Paula Traktman and Matthias Horn

We’d like to express our gratitude to Paula Traktman and Matthias[...]

26-09-2022

FEMS Summer School for Postdocs 2022: Round-up

We have just finished another very successful FEMS Summer School for[...]

22-09-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Bacteria adapting to small amounts of antibiotics

Microbial resistance to antibiotics represents[...]

21-09-2022

From Members to Fellows: The European Academy of Microbiology is changing

The title of those elected to the European Academy of Microbiology[...]

20-09-2022

Virtual Special Issue on Microbes in a Changing Climate

Climate change is having a major impact around the world and there[...]

19-09-2022

FEMS Council 2022 in Trogir (Croatia)

The FEMS Council met on 9-10th September in Trogir (Croatia) with[...]

18-09-2022

And The Winners of #MicrobeArt2022 Are...

The well-loved 

15-09-2022

Short story: Mutiny

A rogue researcher far out at sea has second[...]

12-09-2022

Short story: Constantine

They were colleagues, friends and leading[...]

08-09-2022

Short story: The Sole Survivor

In a future where climate change has made the[...]

05-09-2022

Short story: A Culture of Hope

A scientist travels to a distant planet in[...]

01-09-2022

Short story: A Second Hope

A team of microbiologists is out to colonize a[...]

31-08-2022

Join our growing events team! – Events and Logistics Officer

We are looking to recruit an Events and Logistics Officer to join[...]

30-08-2022

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar On Microbial Ecology In A Changing Climate

The interplay of microbial communities and the changing climate is a[...]

29-08-2022

Short story: The Phage of Heroes

A battlefield leaves behind a landscape of[...]

25-08-2022

Short story: Municipal Fungal Engineer

In a world in which the circular economy is[...]

22-08-2022

Short story: Green

In a world where the surface temperatures[...]

18-08-2022

Short story: The Moralbiont

In a future where[...]

17-08-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Bacteria adapting their lipid A coats

To protect themselves from their surrounding,[...]

15-08-2022

Short story: Not I, But We

In a future where[...]

11-08-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog Writing Competition: And the winners are…

This past May, the #FEMSmicroBlog opened a[...]

10-08-2022

Microbe Art Competition for International Microorganism Day 2022

Our much loved Microbe Art Contest is coming back again this year to[...]

05-08-2022

In memoriam Josep Casadesús

An invitation to hear the last word: Josep (Pep(e)) Casadesús,[...]

03-08-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Finding new polar microbes

Microbes are in charge of almost all[...]

28-07-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Bacterfield – ¡Las bacterias entran en juego!

¿Quieres saber un poco más acerca de[...]

27-07-2022

Yeast Pathogenesis and Drug Resistance: the Beauty of the bYeast

FEMS Yeast Research is proud[...]

26-07-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Children's stories to learn science

Scientists, researchers and educators want to[...]

25-07-2022

Microbes and Us Podcast Episode 12: How do bacteria fight their viruses? with Dr Aude Bernheim

In this episode, host Joseph Shuttleworth, is joined by Dr Aude[...]

12-07-2022

FEMS Conference on Microbiology 2022 - Highlights

All good things come to an end – our

11-07-2022

Out Now: Stefan Hohmann Memorial Issue by FEMS Yeast Research

FEMS Yeast Research is proud to honour Stefan Hohmann with[...]

11-07-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: When two pathogens interact in one host

Bacteria have the ability to complicate viral[...]

06-07-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Sleeping bacteria lurking in the soil

When nutrients are scarce, many bacteria slow[...]

02-06-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: How bacteria can save a frog’s skin

Bacteria living in and on animals have many[...]

25-05-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Bacteria loading up with antibiotics

Our global antibiotics-resistance challenge[...]

20-05-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Humic acids help microbes degrade toxins

Perchloroethene is an environmental[...]

16-05-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Small bacterial proteins hidden in plain sight

In the last years, we learned a lot about[...]

09-05-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Growing cable bacteria with agar pillar

Cable bacteria are multicellular chains living[...]

02-05-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Reviving the View - What it takes for a spore to germinate

When bacterial spores awake, they germinate to[...]

28-04-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Co-culturing microbes for sustainability

To convert plant biomass into sustainable[...]

26-04-2022

FEMS introduces support for Early Career Microbiologists caught up in the war in Ukraine

Applications are now open for the FEMS Ukraine Support[...]

25-04-2022

Microbes And Us Podcast Episode 11: Research Crimes with Science Integrity Detective, Elisabeth Bik

In this episode, host Eleni Koursari, chats with Dr Elizabeth Bik,[...]

19-04-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Giant viruses between bacteria and eukaryotes

Giant viruses belonging to the[...]

19-04-2022

Announcing the new EAM Executive Board

We are glad to inform you about the results of the elections for the[...]

11-04-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Finding antibiotic resistance genes in the arctic permafrost

Global climate change is particularly noticeable in the Arctic since[...]

09-04-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Pathogenic streptococci exploiting human sugars

Group A Streptococcus (also known as GAS) is a[...]

07-04-2022

Job vacancy: Marketing and Sales Officer (Events), the Netherlands

We are looking to recruit an Marketing and[...]

24-03-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: When pneumococcus meets influenza in one host

Influenza A virus – commonly known as the flu[...]

21-03-2022

Big thank you to the 2021 reviewers for FEMS journals!

We would like to thank all our reviewers for the seven

18-03-2022

FEMSmicroBlog: About Malaria, crystals and alpacas

Malaria remains a serious global health[...]

15-03-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Which microbes lived where on human teeth in the past?

Archaeological dental calculus is a calcified[...]

09-03-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Growing rice with less water – how do microbes like it?

Rice is a staple food for more than half of[...]

04-03-2022

Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine

The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) is[...]

03-03-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Microplastics in soil impact microbial communities and plant health

Microbial communities in soil play important[...]

01-03-2022

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24-02-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Wastewater samples to predict viral outbreaks

To tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, one central[...]

17-02-2022

A warm welcome to our new Ambassadors for South Korea, India and Brazil

We are very happy to announce our three new FEMS Ambassadors Prof.[...]

16-02-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: A free ride for microbes in the air

We can find microbes everywhere – on all kinds[...]

15-02-2022

FEMS Journals hand Article Awards to two EAM members

The FEMS Journals have announced the winners of  their 2021 Article[...]

14-02-2022

Prof. Isabel Sá-Correia and Dr Elisabeth Bik recognized with a Special Merit Award

Prof. Isabel Sá-Correia and Dr Elisabeth Bik have been awarded the[...]

09-02-2022

Microbes And Us Podcast Episode 10: Angelina Fanny Hesse, the Woman who Brought Agar into Microbiology, with Vanesa Ayala-Nuñez

Celebrating two approching awareness days; the International Day of[...]

08-02-2022

FEMS Journals Announce Article Award Winners 2021

Our FEMS Journals have announced the winners of their

04-02-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: About how pesticides affect the microbes in bee guts

Social bees — such as honey bees, bumble bees[...]

01-02-2022

#FEMSmicroBlog: Can microbial communities predict the future?

Usually, farmers perform soil tests to decide[...]

31-01-2022

We welcome 9 newly elected members to our Academy!

The European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) is delighted to welcome 9[...]

18-01-2022

Applications for FEMS Industry Placement Grants (IPG) are now open!

Since January 1st, applications are open for the new FEMS Industry[...]

14-01-2022

FEMS at DMS Congress and MiFFI Conference

In November 2021, we had the wonderful opportunity to attend two[...]

14-01-2022

FEMS-Jensen Award and FEMS-Lwoff Award - submit now!

At FEMS, we aim to recognize academic achievement and superior[...]

12-01-2022

ASM-FEMS Mäkelä Cassell Travel Award

Are you submitting your abstract to ASM Microbe 2022? Early Career[...]

12-01-2022

FCOM22 - Abstract Submission Deadline approaching

The deadline for abstract submission for the upcoming FEMS[...]

12-01-2022

Executive Officer (European Academy of Microbiology)

The European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) is seeking an Executive[...]

12-01-2022

The Institut Pasteur is looking for a new Director

The Search Committee for Director of the Institut Pasteur invites[...]

11-01-2022

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As a new variant of concern, Omicron joins the[...]

31-12-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Máš agar? Poděkuj Angelině Hesseové!

Angelina Fanny Hesseová začala kreativně[...]

29-12-2021

Microbe of the Year goes international!

FEMS is proud to announce that we supported

28-12-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Folosești agar? Mulțumește-i Angelinei Hesse!

Angelina Fanny Hesse a fost[...]

26-12-2021

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For two years, the focus of microbiology[...]

22-12-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: What shapes genomic traits in microbial communities?

The genetic information of a microbial[...]

20-12-2021

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We highlight science communications and public relations that[...]

07-12-2021

We present you with the EAM Members Book!

The European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) membership is growing[...]

06-12-2021

Big welcome to our new microLife Section Editors!

We are excited to welcome new Section Editors for the journal

04-12-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: When Covid-19 meets ESKAPE pathogens in hospitals

Northern Greece was struck by an intense[...]

02-12-2021

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27-11-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Tools and techniques to explore a central regulator of fungal infections

Fungi cause >300 million cases of serious[...]

23-11-2021

New episode: Antimicrobial Resistance and the R&D Model with Prof. Laura Piddock

Celebrating World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021 our FEMS podcast[...]

19-11-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Antimicrobial resistance in the environment – where are we?

We have been using and misusing antibiotics[...]

15-11-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Rock-eating microbes remove nitrate from groundwater using iron

Nitrate is one of the most common groundwater[...]

08-11-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Bacterial endocarditis without tissue damage

Endothelial tissue surrounding the heart can[...]

05-11-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Usi l'agar? Questo è grazie ad Angelina Hesse!

Angelina Fanny Hesse è stata la mente creativa[...]

03-11-2021

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Extracellular Vesicles

We are proud to announce the publication of the first Thematic Issue[...]

02-11-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Vous avez de l’agar? Dites merci à Angelina Hesse!

Angelina Fanny Hesse fut l'esprit créatif[...]

28-10-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Bacterfield – when bacteria join the fight!

Do you want to find out a bit more about[...]

24-10-2021

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Microbes and host plants interact in complex[...]

21-10-2021

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A career in science is characterized by[...]

18-10-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Celebrating microbes every day

Have you already thanked microorganisms today[...]

13-10-2021

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Most of us have experienced some form of[...]

11-10-2021

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Microbial Food and Feed Ingredients

We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

10-10-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Where do meat-spoiling bacteria come from?

Beef is popular in Europe as consumers eat[...]

04-10-2021

Out Now: Educating in a Pandemic and Beyond

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04-10-2021

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FEMS and the Serbian Society for Microbiology are[...]

29-09-2021

Follow microLife on Twitter

We are pleased to launch the new Twitter account for[...]

24-09-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Does identity of reviewers play a role in Peer Review?

Peer Review Week 2021 is coming to a close[...]

22-09-2021

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Sometimes wounds do not heal properly and turn[...]

20-09-2021

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13-09-2021

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The development of cell walls was a vital step[...]

09-09-2021

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Microbial epidemics are extremely complex[...]

07-09-2021

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Since 2016, members of the scholarly community[...]

05-09-2021

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Yeasts are everywhere, including on and within[...]

01-09-2021

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Fermented food products represent roughly[...]

27-08-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Tell your story with science!

This blog piece is a reflection on the

25-08-2021

World Microbe Forum awarded

Microbes know no borders, and neither should microbiologists. The World[...]

24-08-2021

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With the passing of Ir. W. Alexander (Lex) Scheffers on May 12, the[...]

18-08-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Can microbes help us transition to a clean energy supply?

Much of current microbiology research addresses the question of how[...]

18-08-2021

International Microorganism Day 2021

17 September is

17-08-2021

Microbe Art Competition for International Microorganism Day 2021

Our much loved Microbe Art Contest is coming back again this year to[...]

16-08-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: What's in your kombucha?

In recent years, kombucha gained a lot of[...]

12-08-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: A perspective on a retrospective piece

Once again, Ronald S. Oremland sat down for[...]

09-08-2021

Out Now: Virtual Issue on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

We are pleased to present a new Virtual Issue featuring the latest[...]

05-08-2021

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Spirit of Yeast

We are proud to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

05-08-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Unravelling the pandemic one paper at a time

Due to the current pandemic, the public focus[...]

01-08-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Exposing bacteria molecule by molecule

The resolution of an optical imaging system is[...]

28-07-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Which microbes live on our streets?

Microbes are everywhere in the environment and[...]

25-07-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: We need to reduce the energy footprint of microbiology research

Research labs worldwide produce around 5[...]

22-07-2021

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Sustainable Agriculture

We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

22-07-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Understanding the bigger picture by analyzing a microbe’s home

Soil microbes are some of the most important[...]

15-07-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Boosting microbial literacy with the Bad Bugs Bookclub

People love reading books; we need more people[...]

13-07-2021

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Conferences, and in particular the networking[...]

11-07-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Unlocking the secrets of fungal extracellular vesicles

In all domains of life, cells release[...]

08-07-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: The World Microbe Forum goes online

On 20-24 June 2021, the

05-07-2021

In memoriam Hans-Dieter Klenk (1938-2021)

Hans-Dieter Klenk was an internationally renowned expert in virus research.[...]

30-06-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Archaeal buddies - membrane vesicles in the third domain of life

Many living cells produce membrane vesicles or[...]

28-06-2021

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24-06-2021

Excellent iPosters awarded

No less than twelve iPoster prizes were given during this World[...]

24-06-2021

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FEMS is delighted to announce the winners of two new Awards for the[...]

24-06-2021

FEMS-ASM Mäkelä-Cassell Travel Awardee: Suparna Mitra

The FEMS-ASM Mäkelä-Cassell Travel Award supports the[...]

11-06-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Lactate transport - the power of yeast evolution

Microbes evolved specialised transporters to[...]

10-06-2021

Out Now: Thematic Issue on C1 Metabolism

We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

08-06-2021

New EAM Member: Prof. Tobias Erb

At the end of 2019, the

02-06-2021

Support COVAX and Vaccine Access for All through World Microbe Forum

Inspired by the interconnected nature of science, which knows no[...]

31-05-2021

FEMS Yeast Research Webinar on Yeast Lipids

The webinar presents established and earlier career speakers who[...]

18-05-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Physiology determines where an organism thrives

To thrive in an environmental niche and face[...]

17-05-2021

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Galleria mellonella

We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

17-05-2021

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar on Sustainable Agriculture

This webinar explores sustainable agriculture by diving into the[...]

14-05-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Sending out unique membrane packages

Many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria[...]

11-05-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Making the world greener (with yeast)

In the search for green energy sources,[...]

08-05-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Wastewater Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Is not Driving the Pandemic

Infectious SARS-CoV-2 has been isolated from[...]

03-05-2021

Welcome to our new podcast Microbes and Us!

It is with great excitement that we are launching a new podcast:[...]

01-05-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Host extracellular vesicles to keep microbes in check

One might think that nasty pathogens like[...]

28-04-2021

Yes! You can still apply for a Congress Attendance Grant

Calling all Early Career Researchers in the microbial sciences! If you[...]

28-04-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Beating bacteria at their own (antibiotic resistance) game

Antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria cause[...]

24-04-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Yeast to deliver nucleic acid-based vaccines

Vaccination is an effective measure to control[...]

21-04-2021

Early-Bird Registration Opens Today

Get matched to the latest science in your field and colleagues you’ve never[...]

21-04-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: New weapons against a clinical nuisance

Bacteria often exist in biofilms – sticky,[...]

17-04-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Same movement, different machines – the archaellum

The archaellum is the motility system of[...]

14-04-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: How to make science go viral during a pandemic

A new perspective article in FEMS[...]

12-04-2021

FEMS Microbiology Reviews Webinar on Acetogenic Organisms

This webinar explores the biochemistry, physiology, genetics, and[...]

05-04-2021

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar on Microbes vs Metals

Microbes have evolved to facilitate a range of metabolic processes[...]

29-03-2021

Second chance to submit an abstract!

Thank you to the nearly 3,000 abstract submitters, who shared their latest[...]

26-03-2021

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Microscopy Revolution

We are proud to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

24-03-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: World Tuberculosis Day 2021

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on the 24 March[...]

23-03-2021

The Summer School for Postdocs is now open to applicants!

Our Summer School for Postdocs is now open to applications until the[...]

15-03-2021

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Make a chance at receiving FREE REGISTRATION to the World Microbe[...]

12-03-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Handwashing, a symbol of resistance

Handwashing is one of the most essential[...]

10-03-2021

FEMS Webinar on Vaccines in the Time of COVID-19

Watch our webinar on the vitally important subject of vaccines in[...]

08-03-2021

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Join us for a live discussion on International Women’s Day streamed[...]

08-03-2021

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Sexual harassment is omnipresent in most[...]

03-03-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: An alternative enzyme for methanol metabolism in yeast

Even though methanol is widely abundant in nature, microbes struggle[...]

01-03-2021

The EAM is Hosting Two Sessions at the World Microbe Forum

The EAM is hosting two sessions at the

01-03-2021

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar on Microbial Ecotoxicology

The term "microbial ecotoxicology" was coined to describe[...]

24-02-2021

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Oxford University Press have reached new Read and Publish agreements with

24-02-2021

Supporting Editors and Reviewers – Vouchers for Attending Events in 2021

We have reached out to our Editors, and a selection of the best[...]

24-02-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Our first microbes

The first microbes that humans encounter are[...]

17-02-2021

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Metabolite Transport

We are proud to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

17-02-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Happy 25th birthday, yeast genome

Saccharomyces cerevisiae plays a[...]

15-02-2021

Big Thank You To Our Reviewers!

We would like to thank our growing community of reviewers for all of[...]

11-02-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Behind the Plate – The Story of A Humorous, Brilliant Inventor

Micromanipulators, more than any other[...]

11-02-2021

Perspectives: Listening to Women and Girls in Science – where are we?

Gender equality is a global challenge and a priority at FEMS. The[...]

09-02-2021

We are Recruiting an Events and Logistics Assistant

Do you have experience in events[...]

08-02-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: A complicated immune response made simple

Chlamydia trachomatis causes the most[...]

08-02-2021

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Microbial Diversity

We are proud to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

02-02-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: Lipid droplets & antiviral immunity

Lipid droplets are small[...]

28-01-2021

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar on Marine Microbial Ecology

Understanding the effects of time and space on microbial communities[...]

27-01-2021

We welcome Prof Elzbieta Anna Trafny as a new member of the FEMS Grants Committee

Prof Elzbieta Anna Trafny is the Deputy Director for Scientific[...]

27-01-2021

#FEMSmicroBlog: A new R package in microbial ecology

Scientists produce large amounts of sequencing[...]

21-01-2021

FEMS Yeast Research Webinar on Genomic Insights into Yeast Diversity and Evolution

This webinar will explore how technological advances in genome[...]

18-01-2021

FEMS Journals Announce Article Award Winners 2020

Five of our FEMS Journals have announced the winners of their

13-01-2021

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Yeast Genomes

We are proud to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

12-01-2021

FEMS introduces 2 new awards

FEMS launches a Science Communication Award and Outstanding Early Career[...]

12-01-2021

Abstract Submissions Are Now Open

Get Your Research in Front of a Global Audience Are you looking[...]

11-01-2021

In memoriam Prof. Armen Trchounian (1956–2020)

It is with much regret that we share the sad news that

05-01-2021

Welcome, Kosovo Society for Microbiology

We are pleased to announce our latest member: the

30-12-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Microbe Media

Microbes are beautiful, diverse, and[...]

24-12-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Metabolism of pentose sugars in yeasts

Five carbon sugars (pentoses) are amongst the[...]

21-12-2020

FEMS and ASM announce World Microbe Forum

Introducing World Microb

17-12-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Some microbes like it hot!

Plastic pollution is everywhere. Our oceans,[...]

10-12-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Image analysis of bacterial cells and communities

A picture is worth a thousand words – but how[...]

04-12-2020

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Microbial Products from Wastes and Residues

We are proud to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

25-11-2020

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Lactic Acid Bacteria

We are proud to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

24-11-2020

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020

From the 18th to 24th of November 2020, it was World Antimicrobial[...]

24-11-2020

Professor Jörg Vogel is the New President of the European Academy of Microbiology

Professor Jörg Vogel (Würzburg, Germany) has been announced as the[...]

18-11-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Where are we? Antimicrobial Resistance 2020

In light of the global coronavirus pandemic,[...]

17-11-2020

Join the FEMS Grants Committee

Do you want to contribute to the FEMS vision of supporting science[...]

16-11-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Receptors of coronaviruses

There is a broad landscape of coronavirus[...]

05-11-2020

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar on Ecology of Soil Microorganisms

Soil is alive, and soil microorganisms[...]

02-11-2020

FEMS Yeast Research Webinar on Advances in Synthetic Biology Tools to Engineer Yeast Cells for Biotechnology

Yeasts have long been used to produce alcoholic beverages and fuel[...]

26-10-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Oomycetes enjoying the local cuisine

Oomycetes are fungus-like eukaryotes including[...]

26-10-2020

In memoriam Lars Bogø Jensen (1961-2020)

It is with much regret that we share the sad news that former FEMS[...]

12-10-2020

2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to EAM Member Emmanuelle Charpentier, and Jennifer Doudna

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded jointly to

12-10-2020

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar on Aquatic Microbial Ecology

Aquatic habitats are rich environments for microbial life and have a[...]

08-10-2020

Big Welcome to Our Two New Ambassadors from Australia & Canada

We are very happy to announce our two new FEMS Ambassadors, Prof[...]

07-10-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Usa ágar em seu laboratório? Agradeça a Angelina Hesse!

Angelina Fanny Hesse foi a mente criativa por[...]

24-09-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: ¿Tienes agar? ¡Da las gracias a Angelina Hesse!

Angelina Fanny Hesse fue la mente creativa[...]

24-09-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Benutzt Du Agar? Sag ‘Danke’ an Angelina Hesse!

 Angelina Fanny Hesse war der kreative Kopf hinter[...]

21-09-2020

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar: Animal Microbiome

This webinar looks at the fascinating topic of animal microbiomes.[...]

18-09-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Inspiring the next generation of scientists... online

FEMS is proud to have supported this year's Young Microbiologists[...]

17-09-2020

And The Winners of #MicrobeArt2020 Are...

The well-loved

16-09-2020

Prof Charpentier awarded the 2021 FEMS-Lwoff Award for Achievements in Microbiology

The 2021 FEMS-Lwoff Award for Achievements in Microbiology has been[...]

16-09-2020

International Microorganism Day 2020 - Live Stream

The 24-hour Live Stream for

14-09-2020

FEMS Microbiology Letters Webinar on Education, Wherever We Are

As much of the world is practicing social isolation in light of the[...]

11-09-2020

International Microorganism Day 2020

17 September is International Microorganism[...]

02-09-2020

Out Now: Three New Thematic Issues

We are proud to bring you our 3 recently published Thematic Issues[...]

19-08-2020

New EAM Member: Prof. Iñigo Lasa Uzcudun

At the end of 2019, the

18-08-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Multicellular lifestyle of industrial yeasts

Many unicellular organisms, including some bacteria and yeasts,[...]

30-07-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: What we have learned from home confinement

With the world still in the grip of the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19[...]

29-07-2020

FEMS2021 goes online

an update on events from the FEMS Board of Directors At FEMS, we[...]

28-07-2020

NEW deadlines FEMS Online Conference on Microbiology

We are pleased to see a growing interest in attending FEMS ONLINE Conference[...]

27-07-2020

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar on Environmental Dimension of Antibiotic Resistance

This webinar looks at anthropogenic use of antibiotics in various[...]

27-07-2020

Meet Assoc. Prof. Kathleen Scott, Co-Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbes (2 of 3)

We are incredibly excited to announce that there will be three new[...]

16-07-2020

New EAM Member: Prof. Mariana Pinho

At the end of 2019, the

09-07-2020

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar on Polar and Alpine Microbiology

Earth’s polar and alpine regions comprise[...]

09-07-2020

The first Editorial from microLife

The inaugral Editorial of

02-07-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Life during the COVID-19 outbreak as a clinical microbiologist

Clinical microbiologists are doing frontline work along with other[...]

02-07-2020

FEMS Microbiology Ecology Webinar on the Sponge Microbiome

Sponges, the oldest extant multicellular animals (i.e. more than 600[...]

25-06-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: "Successful collaborations enable us to delve into new realms of research"

For this new entry in the #FEMSmicroBlog we spoke with microbial[...]

24-06-2020

Register now for the FEMS Online Conference on Microbiology, 28 - 31 October 2020

For the safety and welfare of our attendees and staff during the COVID-19[...]

22-06-2020

Behind the scenes at FEMS

The global repercussions and consequences of the Novel Coronavirus[...]

22-06-2020

NEW: Online Meeting Organizer Grants (MOG)

Are you organizing an online event and looking for funding? As an increasing[...]

17-06-2020

New EAM Member: Prof. Josep Casadesús

At the end of 2019, the

16-06-2020

FEMS Yeast Research: 20th Anniversary

FEMS Yeast Research published its first edition in January[...]

10-06-2020

Nominations FEMS-Lwoff Award for Achievements in Microbiology reopened

It is our vision to support microbiologists to develop the skills and[...]

09-06-2020

Out Now: Biology and Risk Factors of Human Pathogens from the Environment

We are proud to announce the publication of the latest Thematic[...]

08-06-2020

Out Now: Sponge Microbiome

We are very pleased to announce the publication of two special issues on[...]

04-06-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Skin in the game – enhancing the first line of defence

Our skin is literally covered in microbes forming the skin[...]

02-06-2020

Connecting People. Sharing Knowledge.

Our main goals are to benefit microbiology in Europe and across the[...]

27-05-2020

Meet Prof. Matthias Horn, Co-Editor-in-Chief of microLife (1 of 4)

We are pleased to announce that there will be four new[...]

26-05-2020

Meet Assoc. Prof. Kimberly Kline, Co-Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbes (1 of 3)

We are incredibly excited to announce that there will be three new[...]

19-05-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Sex in industrial yeasts

In industrially relevant yeasts, sexual reproduction (which is[...]

19-05-2020

New EAM Member: Prof. Thomas Nyström

At the end of 2019, the

16-05-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: COVID-19 and scientific misinformation – when two pandemics meet

The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the serious[...]

09-05-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Resilience during COVID-19, an Early Career Scientist's perspective

Home confinement brings specific challenges to scientists who during this[...]

30-04-2020

Introducing two new journals: microLife and FEMS Microbes

We are committed to publishing high-quality scientific research that[...]

24-04-2020

Preventing COVID-19 Misinformation: A Guide for Scientists

While facing down the COVID-19 pandemic, we are also facing a[...]

20-04-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: The 'lime' of lichen symbioses

Lichens are iconic examples of symbiotic relationships. However,[...]

17-04-2020

New EAM Member: Prof. Paul Rainey

At the end of 2019, the

12-04-2020

#FEMSmicroBlog: Social media in times of social distancing (for microbiologists)

Scientists are increasingly active online and on social media during[...]

01-04-2020

Out Now: Education, Wherever We Are

In response to the widespread closure of schools, universities, and[...]

27-03-2020

Position paper on Novel Human Pathogenic Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

Eminent virologists Luis Enjuanes, Isabel Sola and Sonia Zúñiga at[...]

20-03-2020

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Cet avis d’experts sur le coronavirus SARS-CoV2 arrive six semaines[...]

20-03-2020

Atualização de especialistas sobre o coronavírus SARS-CoV2 que causa a pandemia de COVID-19

Essa atualização de especialistas sobre o coronavírus SARS-CoV2 sai[...]

20-03-2020

New EAM Member: Prof. Isabel Gordo

At the end of 2019, the

19-03-2020

Najnovije informacije stručnjaka o SARS-CoV2 koronavirusu koji uzrokuje epidemiju COVID-19

Najnovije stručno mišljenje o SARS-CoV2 koronavirusu stiže nakon[...]

19-03-2020

Naujausios ekspertų žinios apie SARS-CoV2 koronavirusą sukėlusį COVID-19 ligos protrūkį

Šis ekspertų pranešimo atnaujimimas apie SARS-CoV2 koronavirusą[...]

19-03-2020

Aggiornamento di esperti sul coronavirus SARS-CoV2 responsabile dell'epidemia di COVID-19

Questo aggiornamento di esperti sul coronavirus SARS-CoV2 arriva[...]

19-03-2020

Aktualisierte Experteneinschätzung zum SARS-CoV2 Coronavirus, das den COVID-19 Ausbruch verursacht

Diese aktualisierte Expertenmeinung über das SARS-CoV2 Coronavirus[...]

18-03-2020

Pohled odborníků na koronavirus SARS-CoV2 způsobující pandemii COVID-19

Aktualizace pohledu expertů na koronavirus SARS-CoV2 vychází pouhých[...]

18-03-2020

Actualización de expertos en el coronavirus SARS-CoV2 causante del brote COVID-19

Esta actualización de expertos en el coronavirus SARS-CoV2 llega tan[...]

18-03-2020

Expert update on the SARS-CoV2 coronavirus causing the COVID-19 outbreak

This expert update on the SARS-CoV2 coronavirus comes just six weeks[...]

16-03-2020

EAM: a complex solution to the AMR crisis is possible 

This interview with worldwide experts on antibiotic resistance[...]

13-03-2020

FEMS response to COVID-19

We have formed an Emergency Response Task Group to monitor the situation[...]

08-03-2020

International Women's Day: 10 Inspirational Women in Microbiology

Today is International Women's Day (IWD), which is celebrated[...]

04-03-2020

Out Now: Ecology and Physiology of Halophilic Microorganisms

We are proud to bring you the latest Thematic Issue from our[...]

02-03-2020

FEMS-ESCMID Award​

We are delighted to announce that candidate Alexandra[...]

28-02-2020

Read and Publish: Fee-free OA publication?

The publishing landscape is changing rapidly. As part of an effort[...]

20-02-2020

Spring Deadlines: FEMS Events, Grants & Awards

As Spring approaches, there are many upcoming deadlines for our

18-02-2020

Coronaviruses: a paradigm of new emerging zoonotic diseases

A priority paper providing an expert[...]

13-02-2020

New EAM Member: Prof. Sigal Ben-Yehuda

At the end of 2019, the

11-02-2020

Perspectives: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.[...]

04-02-2020

Expert statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)

* This information has been superseeded by[...]

23-01-2020

FEMS journals announce article award winners 2019

All five of the FEMS journals have announced the winners of their

09-01-2020

In memoriam Milton S da Costa (1948-2020)

It is with much regret that we share the sad news that former FEMS President[...]

08-01-2020

Out Now: Yeast Ecology and Interactions

We have recently published a new Thematic Issue of FEMS Yeast[...]

31-12-2019

Building Impact: Brick by Brick

How can microbiologists create a positive impact on society? It’s as simple[...]

31-12-2019

Brick #5: telling the story through social media

Selay Demirci Dos Santos Duarte is a clinical[...]

30-12-2019

Brick #4: the difference a lab can make

Pankaj Chaudhary tells the success story of the eye[...]

29-12-2019

Brick #3: blogging about the little world...

Sarah Wettstadt started writing a blog about a year ago: "I[...]

27-12-2019

Brick #1: the future of our seas, a public engagement event

Oban, 1 August 2018. A well-designed public engagement[...]

23-12-2019

Happy 2020!

After a year of building communities - at our congress, our summer[...]

12-12-2019

Out Now: Applications of Mathematical Models

We are very excited to have published a new Thematic Issue of Pathogens[...]

12-12-2019

Prof. Laura Bowater, author of ''The Microbes Fight Back: Antibiotic Resistance''

During FEMS2019, we managed to talk to Laura Bowater, Professor at Norwich[...]

10-12-2019

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Ecology of Soils

We have published a new thematic issue of papers on the Ecology of Soils,[...]

10-12-2019

Meet Ally Hughes, PhD Student

At FEMS2019 (7-11 July 2019) in Glasgow, Scotland, we interviewed a range of[...]

04-12-2019

Meet Sophie Howard, PhD Student

Here we talk to Sophie Howard, a PhD Student from Imperial College London,[...]

18-11-2019

Dr Sarah Wettstadt, FEMS volunteer Social Media Editor

This week, we continue our FEMS2019 interview

12-11-2019

Poster Networking Sessions at FEMS2019

We talked to a huge number of different scientists who were presenting their[...]

06-11-2019

The Slovenian Microbiological Society Celebrate Their 60th Anniversary

The Slovenian Microbiological Society (

22-10-2019

Dr Sarah Zecchin, FEMS-Jensen Awardee

We talk to Dr Sarah Zecchin, FEMS-Jensen Awardee for 2019, and post-doctoral[...]

22-10-2019

International Open Access Week: Our Open Access Developments

International Open Access Week is a global, community-driven week of action[...]

21-10-2019

FEMS-Jensen and FEMS-Lwoff Awards - Nominations Open

At FEMS, we aim to recognize academic achievement and superior research[...]

21-10-2019

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Learning for the Future

We are very pleased to announce that the Professional Development Section of[...]

18-10-2019

Grants deadlines coming up in December and January

Are you a member of a FEMS Member Society*? And are[...]

15-10-2019

FEMS2019 Video Interview Series: Prof Ken-ichi Yoshida, FEMS Ambassador for Japan

At FEMS2019 (7-11 July 2019) in Glasgow, Scotland, we interviewed a range of[...]

15-10-2019

50 Editors of FEMS Journals Waive Their Fees To Make More Grants Possible

We are extremely grateful to the 50 handling editors of the

13-10-2019

Pascale Cossart, Professor at the Institut Pasteur (Paris) and FEMS-Lwoff Awardee for 2019

During FEMS2019, we managed to talk to Pascale Cossart, Professor at the[...]

10-10-2019

FEMS to join AcademicLabs’ Collaborative Network for Scientists

Leading research matchmaking tech startup,

08-10-2019

FEMS Annual Report 2018 Published

Our Annual Report for 2018 is now available online for all to see. It[...]

07-10-2019

We Are Recruiting New Directors

FEMS is overseen by a

03-10-2019

FEMS2019 Video Interview Series: Dr Valerie De Anda

At FEMS2019 (7-11 July 2019) in Glasgow, Scotland, we interviewed a range of[...]

30-09-2019

The FEMS Brand – a logo (r)evolution

Our brand is evolving. We want to let you know why.

27-09-2019

The FEMS Summer School for Postdocs

This summer, the first ever FEMS Summer School for Postdocs[...]

26-09-2019

FEMS2019 Video Interview Series: Dr Yinka Somorin

At FEMS2019 (7-11 July 2019) in Glasgow, Scotland, we interviewed a range of[...]

24-09-2019

And The Winners of #MicrobeArt2019 Are...

This year, in order to support the Portuguese Society for[...]

19-09-2019

FEMS2019 Video Interview Series: Dr Dukas Jurenas

At FEMS2019 (7-11 July 2019) in Glasgow, Scotland, we interviewed a range of[...]

13-09-2019

Georgian and Kazakhstan societies welcomed to FEMS

We are pleased to announce our two latest new members: the Kazakhstan[...]

12-09-2019

A new FEMS Ambassador for the USA: Prof. Linda J Kenney

We are very pleased to announce a new FEMS Ambassador for the USA:

09-09-2019

Prof. Hilary Lappin-Scott is the new President of FEMS

We are extraordinarily pleased to announce that Prof. Hilary Lappin-Scott is[...]

09-09-2019

Prof. Hilary Lappin-Scott and Dr. Sara Burton Interview

At FEMS2019 (7-11 July 2019) in Glasgow, Scotland, we interviewed a range of[...]

30-08-2019

FEMS Journal Poster Prize Winners​

Recognizing excellence in Early Career Scientists

21-08-2019

FEMS2019 Photo Album

The summer is almost at an end, time to start working on those photo albums.[...]

13-08-2019

Out Now: Virtual Special Issue of FEMS Yeast Research for ICYGMB2019

For the 29th International Conference of[...]

13-08-2019

Microbe Art Competition for International Microorganism Day

Using Art to Communicate[...]

01-08-2019

Out Now: Thematic Issue on CRISPR-Cas

The laboratory application of the CRISPR-Cas system found in bacteria and[...]

30-07-2019

Out Now: Thematic Issue on Microbial Food and Feed Ingredients

We are very pleased to announce that a

29-07-2019

The urgent need for microbiology literacy in society

Microbes and their activities have pervasive, remarkably profound[...]

19-07-2019

What a congress!

A week in, and still FEMS2019 buzzes at the FEMS office. This congress was[...]

18-07-2019

And the FEMS-Jensen Awardee is... Sarah Zecchin

At the FEMS2019 closing ceremony, Bauke Oudega proudly presented the[...]

04-06-2019

FEMS Yeast Research Journal Poster Prize Winner: Wouter Van Genechten

We are very pleased to announce the winner of the

20-05-2019

Out Now: Careers Series from FEMS Microbiology Letters

We have published the first

16-05-2019

FEMS and OUP announce new publishing agreement

We are pleased to announce the signing of a new[...]

15-05-2019

Meet the new Editors-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Reviews: Bart Thomma (2 of 3)

Here we introduce the second of the three new Co-Editors-in-Chief[...]

13-05-2019

Meet the new Editors-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Reviews: David J. Blackbourn (1 of 3)

We are incredibly excited to announce that there will be three new[...]

01-05-2019

Three New Co-Editors-in-Chief for FEMS Microbiology Reviews

We are very pleased to announce that a new team of three Co-Editors-in-Chief[...]

16-04-2019

What is the FUNBREW Project?

Beer brewing produces an estimated 39 million tons of spent grain by-product[...]

05-04-2019

Meet Ph.D candidate Atsushi Usami: FEMS2019 Congress Attendance Grantee

Science knows no borders, and we work with microbiologists across the[...]

04-04-2019

Meet the new Editors-in-Chief of Pathogens and Disease: Jörn Coers (3 of 3!)

Today we announce that the final addition to the line-up of three new[...]

03-04-2019

Meet the new Editors-in-Chief of Pathogens and Disease: Alfredo Garzino-Demo (2 of 3!)

Today we bring you the second of the three new Co-Editors-in-Chief of[...]

02-04-2019

Meet the new Editors-in-Chief of Pathogens and Disease: Willa Huston (1 of 3!)

We are extraordinarily excited to announce that there will be THREE new[...]

27-03-2019

Winner of the FEMS-ESCMID Award announced!

We are delighted to announce that Camille Kolenda from the[...]

11-03-2019

In memoriam Fergus (Gus) Priest (1948-2019)

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Fergus (Gus) Priest,[...]

06-03-2019

In memoriam Agnès Ullmann (1927-2019)

In memoriam by EAM President Philippe[...]

05-03-2019

Meet The Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Yeast Research: John Morrissey

Dr John Morrissey is Editor-in-Chief of 

18-02-2019

One Health: Ebola - bats, bushmeat and viral transmission

This post is guest written by our volunteer 

15-02-2019

New FEMS policies in place

In our drive to streamline best practices, we have enacted policies that[...]

11-02-2019

Introducing Three New International FEMS Ambassadors

We have commenced the creation of a network of honorary FEMS Ambassadors in[...]

30-01-2019

Spotlight on… Regine Hengge

The latest edition[...]

12-12-2018

Out Now: Industrial Microbiology

This December we are very pleased to announce that a new Thematic Issue of[...]

11-12-2018

Out Now: Secreted and Signalling RNAs of Bacteria

We have published a thematic issue of

11-12-2018

The ALAM Scientific Abstract Translation Project

Scientists around the world speak a variety of languages, and often[...]

28-11-2018

Out Now: Pathogens and Disease - Bacterial Toxins

We are very excited to announce the publication of a new Thematic Issue of[...]

27-11-2018

A Tribute to Professor Riks Laanbroek

Professor Riks Laanbroek is stepping down after 21 years as an Editor of

26-11-2018

Out Now: Thematic Issue dedicated to Professor Susan Lindquist

We have finished assembling a new 

22-11-2018

Out Now: Modular Effectors of TB Pathogenesis

We have published a new Thematic Issue of

09-11-2018

Out Now: The Environmental Dimension of Antibiotic Resistance

We are very pleased to announce a new Thematic Issue of

08-11-2018

Meet Editor-in-Chief: Rich Boden

Dr Rich Boden is the Editor-in-Chief of

01-11-2018

Call for Papers: New Thematic Issue of FEMS Letters

Thematic Issue on Metabolite Transport and its Impact on Metabolic[...]

26-10-2018

Out Now: Subsurface Microbiology

We have published a special 

17-10-2018

Meet The FEMS Interns: Joy Aston and Patrick Walsh

An important part of our work at FEMS is supporting contributions from[...]

16-10-2018

Out Now: Yeast Aging and Cell Death Thematic Issue

We are very excited to have published a new[...]

25-09-2018

Out Now: Pseudomonas, Bacterial Protein Secretion, New Insights Into The Nitrogen Cycle

It has been a busy September for our production and editorial teams. We are[...]

24-09-2018

Get Ready for the #EUROmicroMOOC!

The EUROmicroMOOC is a project that the

18-07-2018

Meet our new volunteer teams

We are proud to work collectively with a growing community of[...]

17-07-2018

Professor Mark E. Shirtliff passed away at 49

Mark Shirtliff, Professor at the University of Maryland and a prominent[...]

12-07-2018

FEMS 2019 Confirmed speakers

We are pleased to announce the first Symposia Chairs and Invited Speakers as[...]

02-07-2018

Dr Geoffrey David Robson, 6 September 1962 – 15 May 2018

With sadness we heard of the passing of Dr Geoff Robson. We had the pleasure[...]

18-06-2018

What do you see for the future of microbiology?

Your opinion matters in assisting the microbiology community preparing for[...]

06-06-2018

ASM-FEMS Mäkelä-Cassell Travel Award 2018 for Early Career Scientist awardee known!

FEMS and ASM support the reciprocal exchange of one member from each[...]

06-06-2018

Joint Special Issue with Member Societies

We are delighted to announce a new collaboration with eight of our[...]

24-05-2018

Diversity in Peer Review

Now in its fourth successful year, with a group of organizations, which[...]

11-05-2018

Hilary Lappin-Scott awarded Order of the British Empire

Our Vice-President Hilary Lappin-Scott was at Buckingham Palace earlier this[...]

17-04-2018

Meet the new FEMS Grants Committee

This month we are delighted to introduce three new members to the FEMS[...]

16-04-2018

Introducing Scientometrics: Mapping Microbiology for Letters Incubator

We are delighted to introduce the fourth Thematic Series for the[...]

12-04-2018

FEMS Journals Grants: Investing in science

We are delighted to announce the FEMS Journals Grants,[...]

12-04-2018

Toby Kiers - Keynote speaker for FEMS 2019

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23-03-2018

Introducing Scholarly Communications in the Digital Age For Letters Incubator

We are delighted to introduce the third Thematic Series for the

28-02-2018

Welcoming new FEMS Experts

We are proud to work with a growing body of experts to maximize the impact[...]

01-02-2018

Tackling emerging problems with One Health approaches: Zika virus

This post is guest written by our dedicated

29-01-2018

OBE awarded to FEMS Vice-President, Prof Hilary Lappin-Scott

Our Directors work with the interests of the[...]

23-01-2018

My microbiology hero - Lwoff

by J.M. Claverie,  Lwoff is one[...]

22-01-2018

Post your opportunity

Do you want to promote your event, job, funding or interesting[...]

21-12-2017

Looking back at a fantastic 2017

From welcoming a record number of attendees from around the world to

20-12-2017

Prof Jim Prosser awarded Honorary Doctorate by the University of Ljubljana

Our Directors work with the interests of the wider microbiology community at[...]

13-12-2017

Out now: Microbiome and Microbial Communities Virtual Special Issue

Microorganisms are everywhere. They come together as microbial communities[...]

11-12-2017

Cletus P. Kurtzman 1938-2017

by Teun Boekhout, Utrecht, 6 December[...]

19-11-2017

Ask the Experts: Tapping into wastewater for World Toilet Day

Today is World Toilet Day, a global initiative to[...]

16-11-2017

10 years of EAAD: Keeping antibiotics working

This year is the 10th anniversary of the European Antibiotic Awareness Day[...]

14-11-2017

Ask the Experts: What does the future hold for AMR?

We work closely with a fantastic network of microbiology experts from[...]

09-11-2017

Out now: Chlamydia Thematic Issue

The bacterial genus, Chlamydia is an important driver of human[...]

03-11-2017

What does a future One Health world look like?

This post is guest written by our dedicated One Health volunteers,

30-10-2017

Out now: Yeast Cell Factories Thematic Issue

For thousands of years, yeast has been a household name for the production[...]

16-10-2017

Share your experiences in our Education Survey

What are the current issues and opportunities in education? Where can we[...]

09-10-2017

Peer Review - reviewed: Andrew Preston, Publons

We are joined this month by Andrew Preston, the co-founder and CEO of[...]

05-10-2017

World Teachers' Day: Keeping Education Fresh Thematic Issue

We are delighted to announce the

04-10-2017

New Directors

After two years of reviewing and renewing our governance processes,  our[...]

04-10-2017

Lithuania newest member of the ‘FEMS Family’

We are delighted to introduce the

19-09-2017

One Health: 10 ways to tackle antimicrobial resistance

This post is guest written by our dedicated volunteers,

10-08-2017

Celebrating your milestones for Letters’ 40th

FEMS Microbiology Letters is much more than just a journal to us.[...]

21-07-2017

Testimonials from FEMS 2017

FEMS 2017 was a fantastic gathering of the microbiology community from all[...]

10-07-2017

One Health: Understanding AMR

This post is guest written by our dedicated volunteers, 

05-07-2017

Share your experiences in our survey

What prevents you from doing your job as well as you’d like?[...]

22-06-2017

Out now: One Health Thematic Issue

One Health recognizes that the health of people, animals and the environment[...]

22-06-2017

One Health Policy: Where are we?

This post is guest written by our dedicated volunteers,

19-06-2017

Discovering new antibiotics

Our Directors work with the interests of the wider microbiology community at[...]

16-06-2017

FEMS Yeast Research delivers for yeast community

With the announcement of the journal Impact Factors, we would like to thank[...]

16-06-2017

Out now: Virtual Special Issue for ISSY33

We are delighted to sponsor the 

13-06-2017

Meet FEMS Expert: Dr Ramon Rossello-Mora

Dr Ramon Rossello-Mora is a member of the

15-05-2017

One Health: What is it?

Together with the recent emergence of zoonotic diseases (e.g. Ebola virus,[...]

02-05-2017

New statutes for FEMS

After three years of reviewing our statutes and consulting our Member[...]

26-04-2017

Spotlight on… our FEMS-ESCMID Awardee

Earlier this month, we were delighted to announce Dr. Francesca Bottacini as[...]

25-04-2017

Meet FEMS Expert: Professor Oscar Kuipers

Oscar Kuipers is a full professor in Molecular Genetics and has headed the[...]

25-04-2017

Meet the new Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Pathogens and Disease

We would like to warmly welcome Dr. Nick Carbonetti as the new Deputy[...]

30-03-2017

FEMS Congress 2017: New interactive scientific programme

With our flagship Congress coming up soon, we have made it much easier for[...]

29-03-2017

Out now: Sulfur Metabolism Thematic Issue

It has been 115 years since sulfur-producing bacteria were first reported,[...]

20-03-2017

FEMS-Peerwith: connecting authors to academic experts

Preparing and writing a journal article, poster presentation or grant[...]

08-03-2017

International Women's Day - 8 March 2017

Today is International Women's Day, which is a global[...]

28-02-2017

EU Health Award prize winners: WAAAR

We are pleased to announce that an organization that we endorse - 

14-02-2017

Post your opportunities with us using our new contributor guide

Do you want to promote your event, job, funding or interesting[...]

07-02-2017

And the winner is…

To recognise the importance of collaborative work that is being carried[...]

20-01-2017

Interreg - Danube Transnational Programme proposal call

The Second call for proposals of the Danube Transnational Programme[...]

20-01-2017

ERC Synergy Grants 2018

ERC is going to relaunch

16-01-2017

Zika virus: a New Year update

One of the first OUP blogs of this year is written by Luisa Barzon author of[...]

18-11-2016

AMR at FEMS 2017

Our upcoming congress offers numerous symposia and workshops that will[...]

17-11-2016

Hot topic: Sow antibiotics, reap trouble

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most significant global problems[...]

14-11-2016

Hot topic: Antibiotic Resistance Awareness Week 2016

The human impact on nature is huge and not always a positive one. Pollution,[...]

08-11-2016

In Memoriam Godfried D. Vogels

Friday 28 October, emeritus Professor Godfried D. Vogels passed away at the[...]

27-10-2016

Hot topic: the seaweed holobiont

Seaweed (macroalgae) form a diverse and ubiquitous group of photosynthetic[...]

20-10-2016

Hot topic: A new hope for salami production

Penicillium salamii strain ITEM 15302 Penicillium[...]

17-10-2016

Register now for FEMS 2017

The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) and the Spanish[...]

10-10-2016

Hot topic: Send them to outer space

Scientists are studying microorganisms under[...]

07-10-2016

Retrospective: Andriy Sibirny

Looking back on Ukrainian science before, during, and after the fall of the[...]

30-09-2016

Dutch invest in new antibiotics and alternatives

The Dutch government will invest over 6 million euros in research into new[...]

26-09-2016

FEMS is looking for a Communications Officer

Are you the enthusiastic and driven Communications Officer that will join[...]

22-09-2016

A private affair

In my experience, doing peer[...]

22-09-2016

Peer Review Week is here!

The second annual Peer Review Week is here! A time to celebrate the[...]

01-09-2016

Peerwith partnership: FEMS members helping out other members in Author Services

Recently, FEMS partnered with Peerwith. This unique partnership allows[...]

27-07-2016

Eurobiofilms 2015: the complexity of microbial biofilm research

This Special Issue contains manuscripts dealing with innovative topics and[...]

26-07-2016

The life and work of Claudina Rodrigues-Pousada

My story begins as a young girl who, when given a[...]

20-07-2016

A century-old technology still developing

This Thematic Issue[...]

16-07-2016

Europe's Microbiology Network - Virtual Special Issue

This joint Virtual Special Issue (VSI) – a collaboration[...]

01-07-2016

Funding network

FEMS would like to help researchers to connect to each other to apply for[...]

13-06-2016

Hot topic: CRISPR

The CRISPR-Cas technology is based on molecular[...]

12-05-2016

From our publisher OUP: milestones in our partnership

by the OUP team Oxford University Press[...]

11-05-2016

Interview with Patrice Courvalin, M.D.

Interview by Lindsay Uittenbogaard

21-03-2016

2016 Peter Wildy Prize for Professor Wendy Barclay

At the Microbiology Society’s 2016 Annual Conference in March, Professor[...]