The Microbiology Community Blog: #FEMSmicroBlog

The #FEMSmicroBlog highlights the fascinating aspects of all things microbiology. The blog presents recent microbiology papers, gives a voice to members of the FEMS community, tells fascinating and lesser-known facts about the history of microbiology, reports about events and meetings, highlights the global relevance of microbiology, microbes, and more. Don’t know where to start? Check out this blog on Microbe Awareness Days across the year!

The various sections of the #FEMSmicroBlog are represented by a series of printed illustrations by Eliza Wolfson
Illustrations by Eliza Wolfson (FEMS & Eliza Wolfson, CC-BY-SA-NC 4.0)

The blog has 7 sections that cover a range of microbiology topics which you can use to navigate the blog below:

  • #FascinatingMicrobesexplains the science behind recent research
  • #MicrobiologyIsEverywhere highlights global microbiology
  • #TheCulturePlate personal accounts, views, opinions, and perspectives from our community
  • #MicrobiologyEventsreports on events and meetings from our network
  • #HistoryOfMicrobiology exciting stories and lesser-known facts about the history of microbiology
  • #MeetTheIndustryhighlights industry companies involved in microbiology
  • #MicrobiologyInArtshares examples of microbiology in art

Previously, we ran a series on the experiences of microbiologists during the COVID-19 pandemic:

  • #QuarantineDiaryblogs sharing a personal story by researchers affected by the pandemic

Do you wish to contribute to the #FEMSmicroBlog? Get in touch!

Browse the #FEMSmicroBlog to read more about your favourite microbiology and research topics:

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21-03-2025

#FEMSmicroBlog: Microbial biofilms in glacial streams respond to climate change

Glacier-fed streams, formed by seasonal[...]

19-03-2025

The future of microbiology is now: Join us at FEMS MICRO Milan 2025

Microbiology is not just shaping the future—it[...]

04-03-2025

#FEMSmicroBlog: How do marine microbes adapt to seasonal challenges?

Marine microbes play crucial roles in[...]

18-02-2025

#FEMSmicroBlog: The metabolic balancing act of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium responsible for[...]

11-02-2025

#FEMSmicroBlog: The gut microbiome of an ancient and almost extinct reptile from New Zealand

No animal is going it alone in this world. We[...]

04-02-2025

#FEMSmicroBlog: How urban pollution impacts mosquito-associated microbial communities

Urban green spaces provide beneficial ways to[...]

28-01-2025

#FEMSmicroBlog: Exploring the invisible microbial canvas of the human body

The human body has always been the centre of[...]

21-01-2025

#FEMSmicroBlog: Microbes as artisans for making your perfect cup of coffee

Coffee is one of the most popular[...]

14-01-2025

#FEMSmicroBlog: Polymicrobial community members promoting the transfer of plasmids to uropathogenic Escherichia coli

In urinary tract infections, different[...]

13-01-2025

#FEMSmicroBlog: How to capture any microbial target with NGS and dPCR

Off to a good start: Designing NGS panels and dPCR assays for[...]

17-12-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: Microplastics affect the gut microbes of earthworms

Microplastics are increasingly polluting our[...]

05-12-2024

#FEMSmicroBlog: All the world’s a soil for microbes

Microbes are essential for global food[...]