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Alessio Cavallaro

@alecava.bsky.social
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Postdoc at @EawagResearch #Legionella | From Sicily ☀️ Happiness is in the little things: those nice microbes🦠🧫

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Alessio Cavallaro @alecava.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Check our last manuscript now up on biorXiv! We analyzed the inhibitory capabilities of isolated aquatic bacteria towards different Legionella spp. and discovered variable outcomes, while reinforcing the role of biosurfactants (we specifically detected viscosin) as anti-Legionella compounds.
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Variable inhibition of different Legionella species by antagonistic bacteria
The genus Legionella includes opportunistic pathogens inhabiting engineered aquatic ecosystems, where managing their presence and abundance is crucial for public health. In these environments, Legione...
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Alessio Cavallaro @alecava.bsky.social · 11/06/2024
After 4 exciting years, I defended my PhD! This has been an amazing journey that taught me a lot and that I truly enjoyed. Thanks @drinkmic.bsky.social for the insipiring science we got to do, your support, and the good times! This is not over, though... More Legionella research to follow soon!
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Alessio Cavallaro @alecava.bsky.social · 04/10/2023
@drinkmic.bsky.social and I had the chance to comment on our latest paper about #Legionella in shower hoses! Check that out in #FEMSmicroblog! Link below: fems-microbiology.org/femsmicroblo...
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Finding Legionella in shower hoses and plumbing systems - FEMS
Legionella bacteria (Legionella pneumophila) can reside in biofilms in plumbing systems of buildings where they interact with other microbes.
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