#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, and more. Browse the #FEMSmicroBlog to read more about your favourite microbiology and research topics!

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Illustrations for the #FEMSmicroBlog by Eliza Wolfson/@eliza_coli (FEMS and Eliza Wolfson, CC-BY-SA-NC 4.0)

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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[...]

03-10-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Finding Legionella in shower hoses

Legionella bacteria (including the[...]

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[...]

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[...]

22-08-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Small RNAs as major lifestyle regulators in Vibrio cholerae

Vibrio cholerae is a[...]

15-08-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Yeast physiology and the legacy of Lex Scheffers

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08-08-2023

#FEMSmicroBlog: Investigating interactions of membrane proteins in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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

01-08-2023

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

Plagues have tormented humanity since time[...]