ASM @asm.org · 6hHow do viruses build a capsid? Join the next JVI Seminar Series to explore new findings on bacteriophage P22 assembly and the portal protein interactions that drive viral maturation. Register today: asm.social/36R Read the paper: asm.social/36Q 231
ASM @asm.org · 10hCurli fibers produced by E. coli initiate innate immune responses at mucosal surfaces. Researchers engineered E. coli Nissle 1917 to produce modified curli fibers designed to reduce TLR2 signaling through2 mechanistically distinct strategies. #IAIJournal: asm.social/36I 133
ASM @asm.org · 29/09/2026Join the next JMBE Live! webinar to learn how a student-driven podcast project helped increase motivation, interest and community while introducing undergraduate students to STEM career pathways. 📅 Oct. 9, 12 p.m. ET 🎓 Free registration: asm.social/36J 122
ASM @asm.org · 29/09/2026Join ASM and APHL tomorrow, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. ET to learn how to relocate laboratories with biological safety requirements, particularly BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities, presents unique regulatory and validation challenges. Register for free: asm.social/36G #ASMClinMicroasm.socialMoving BSL-2/3 Labs (An ASM-APHL Webinar)This webinar will explore best practices for planning and executing laboratory moves while maintaining biosafety, containment integrity and compliance. 011
ASM @asm.org · 29/09/2026A new batch of myths!! From the commonly accepted to completely bizarre, Microbial Myths puts urban legends, superstitions and home remedies to the test—using science to determine fact or fiction! youtu.be/HBkP_q_tTgMyoutu.beMicrobial Myths VIIYouTube video by ASM - Microbes Make Our World 041
ASM @asm.org · 28/09/2026ASM is launching the Detection to Protection (D2P) Initiative, bringing leading voices together to lay out a specific, expert-validated blueprint to address emerging infectious and zoonotic disease threats. Read the press release: asm.social/36Dasm.socialASM Launches Detection to Protection InitiativeASM is launching the Detection to Protection Initiative, bringing leading voices together to lay out a specific, expert-validated blueprint to address emerging infectious and zoonotic disease threats. 033
ASM @asm.org · 28/09/2026The traditional landscape of dermatophyte infections has changed over the past decade. In #ClinMicroRev: an overview of currently recognized dermatophyte species, complexes & genera, describing phylogenetic, ecological, and biochemical relatedness. asm.social/36x 122
ASM @asm.org · 28/09/2026Registration is open for #IMARI2027! Join leaders from academia, biotech, pharma, and government Jan. 27-29 in Las Vegas to advance AMR research and collaboration. Advanced rates end Oct. 28. asm.social/36v 154
ASM @asm.org · 25/09/2026Join ASM’s FREE webinar, "Co-Designing Course AI Policies with Students Trainees" and learn how to: • Elicit learner concerns. • Protect critical thinking. • Co-design policies with students Date & time: Sept. 30 | 1 –2 p.m. ET Register here: asm.social/36i 120
Reposted by ASMGeorge O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026New in JB: Thanks to all the authors who contributed to the meeting report covering the 10th American Society for Microbiology Conference on Biofilms! Check it out. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriol @microsky.bsky.social 176
ASM @asm.org · 24/09/2026Watch ASM’s new video on how #ASMClinMicro laboratory directors adapted to the Cyclospora outbreak through real-time diagnostic stewardship! Learn how to meet testing needs during an outbreak. asm.org/videos/cyclo...asm.orgCyclospora Chaos and Real-Time Diagnostic StewardshipClinical microbiology directors share how their hospital systems met testing needs during the cyclospora outbreak. 052
ASM @asm.org · 23/09/2026Scientists generally don’t need quantum mechanics to predict and understand how life works. Or do they? Are there biological processes whose behavior we cannot fully explain without quantum effects? Research in bacteria suggests the answer might be yes. Read the article: asm.org/articles/202...asm.orgExploring the Emerging Field of Quantum MicrobiologyCan microbes exploit quantum phenomena? From photosynthesis to bacterial nanowires, scientists are investigating how quantum effects may shape microbial life. 031
ASM @asm.org · 23/09/2026Join us Sept. 24 at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the 2026 Cyclospora outbreak. We will examine the partnership between clinical and public health laboratories during outbreak response, including surveillance investigations. Register for free: asm.social/368 #ASMClinMicroasm.socialASM-CDC Cyclospora WebinarThe session will also discuss emerging diagnostic technologies, diagnostic stewardship considerations and lessons learned that can help laboratories prepare for and respond to future outbreaks. 033
Reposted by ASMGeorge O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026New in JB: Quiles Pérez, Bradley et al. show that Clostridium scindens, a member of the Lachnospiraceae, can catabolize riboflavin anaerobically - a finding confirmed by re-analysis of metabolics data from germ-free mice. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriol @microsky.bsky.social 021
ASM @asm.org · 23/09/2026NASA-supported scientists have been collecting microbial isolates from a wide variety of space-related research projects. The Space Microbial Culture Collection (SMCC) is creating a repository of those isolates to be accessible to the scientific community. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNUp...youtube.comNASA's Space Microbial Culture CollectionYouTube video by ASM - Microbes Make Our World 051
ASM @asm.org · 22/09/2026In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, ASM celebrates and spotlights the vital contributions of Hispanic and Latine microbiologists, whose work continues to shape and advance the field of microbiology every day! Explore our focus page: asm.social/35nasm.socialHispanic MicrobiologistsThe American Society for Microbiology celebrates the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latine scientists across the field of microbiology. 063
ASM @asm.org · 22/09/2026Last chance to apply for the spring semester! The ASM-Weber State University Micro Certificate Program is your key to launching a career in the medical micro profession. Complete 12 credits and in-lab training at your own pace. Apply by Oct. 1! asm.social/362 #ASMClinMicroasm.socialASM-Weber State University Microbiology CertificateThe ASM-WSU Microbiology Certificate Program offers the required education and training needed to work in a Clinical Microbiology laboratory. 011
ASM @asm.org · 21/09/2026Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often are easily treated when diagnosed, but many people don’t realize they’re infected. These undiagnosed infections may have serious, life-long consequences. asm.social/35Z #SexualHealthMonthasm.socialThe Dangers of Undiagnosed Sexually Transmitted InfectionsSexually transmitted infections (STIs) often are easily treated when diagnosed, but many people don’t realize they’re infected. These undiagnosed infections may have serious, life-long consequences. 052
ASM @asm.org · 21/09/2026On Feb. 3-5, join laboratory and industry leaders in New Orleans to discuss the future of clinical and public health microbiology. The theme is: Redefining the Where and How of Infectious Disease Diagnostic Testing. Apply by Sept. 28: asm.social/35W #ASMClinMicroasm.socialClin Micro OpenThe Clin Micro Open (CMO) is an annual meeting that brings together laboratory and industry leaders to discuss current and potential issues affecting the future of diagnostic clinical microbiology. 042
ASM @asm.org · 18/09/2026🥬 Food safety starts with understanding the microbes behind the foods we eat! "Food Microbiology: An Introduction 5e" explores the microorganisms that impact food safety & quality & more. ➡️Order or request an exam copy: asm.social/35Q #ASMPress #FoodSafetyMonth 162
ASM @asm.org · 18/09/2026Are you looking for your next opportunity in microbiology? ASM Career Connections makes it easy to: • Receive personalized job recommendations. • Upload your resume/CV and increase your visibility with employers. • Research organizations before applying. www.asmcareerconnections.org 133
ASM @asm.org · 17/09/2026Happy #WorldMicroorganismDay! The word ‘microbe’ literally means 'small life.' Yet, there are species of microbes that are not microscopic and others that are not alive. So, what even counts as a microbe? asm.org/articles/202...asm.orgWhat Counts as a Microbe?The word ‘microbe’ literally means 'small life.' Yet, there are species of microbes that are not microscopic and others that are not alive. So, is 'microbe' helpful shorthand or overly reductive? 0167
ASM @asm.org · 17/09/2026Join the next JVI Seminar Series on Sept. 18 to learn how neutralizing antibodies target human astroviruses and block infection with Rebecca DuBois, Ph.D., and Adam Lentz. 📅 RSVP now or watch later: asm.social/35x 111
ASM @asm.org · 16/09/2026Make an impact in your scientific community. Apply to become an ASM Country Ambassador and join a global network of leaders advancing microbiology through collaboration, engagement and advocacy. Apply by Nov. 1. asm.social/35q 122
Reposted by ASMGeorge O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026New in JB: Dey & Shankar review hypervirulence in K. pneumoniae, and its link to "hypermucoviscosity", which is associated increased capsule polysaccharide chain length. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriol @microsky.bsky.social 0103
ASM @asm.org · 15/09/2026Ready to help shape the future of ASM? Applications are open for leadership positions on the ASM Board of Directors & Scientific Advisory Councils for ASM Health and ASM Applied & Environmental Microbiology! Applications are due by Oct. 15. Learn more: asm.social/35k 142
ASM @asm.org · 15/09/2026Happy #PeerReviewWeek! 🎉 We can't wait to welcome you to ASM's "Ask the Experts" webinar. Submit your questions in advance or bring them live as we discuss the practical challenges shaping peer review today. 🔗 Register: asm.social/35h 152
ASM @asm.org · 15/09/2026Scrub typhus, caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, remains a major cause of acute undifferentiated febrile illness with an expanding global footprint. Learn about its clinical signatures, immunopathogenesis and diagnostic implications in #ClinMicroRev: asm.social/35d 163
ASM @asm.org · 14/09/2026Only 2 days left for the lowest ASMCUE 2026 rates! ⏰ The full program for the conference, Nov. 19–21 in Seattle, is now live. Add an ABRCMS pass (Nov. 18–21) to extend your learning.📍Early bird registration ends Sept. 16 at 11:59pm ET. Register now: asm.social/35f 011
ASM @asm.org · 14/09/2026Join ASM and @aphl.org on Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. ET to learn how to relocate laboratories with biological safety requirements, particularly BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities presenting unique regulatory and validation challenges. Register for free: asm.social/35b #ASMClinMicroasm.socialMoving BSL-2/3 Labs (An ASM-APHL Webinar)This webinar will explore best practices for planning and executing laboratory moves while maintaining biosafety, containment integrity and compliance. 054
ASM @asm.org · 14/09/2026Last call to save your spot in the upcoming ASM/@kbase.us series "Advanced Genomic Feature Analysis Using Open Access Tools," starting Sept. 17! Learn more and save your spot for all 4 webinars, asm.social/35a 154
ASM @asm.org · 14/09/2026There's still time to make the most of your 2026 ASM membership. Join now and save 50% with code 50OFF2026 at checkout. Become part of a global community of 38,000+ microbial scientists and advance your science. Offer valid through Sept. 30. asm.social/357 121
ASM @asm.org · 11/09/2026What do bacterial biofilms & jellyfish have in common? 🪼 🦠Researchers found that Bacillus subtilis biofilms can eject cells from their interior using a mechanism that is similar to how jellyfish fire their stinging threads. Watch Microbial Minutes: youtu.be/12fojfZgCTYyoutu.beEjecting Bacteria From Biofilms - Microbial MinutesYouTube video by ASM - Microbes Make Our World 053
ASM @asm.org · 11/09/2026Congratulations to the 2027 ASM Awards & Prize recipients! These outstanding scientists and leaders are advancing the microbial sciences through groundbreaking research, innovation, education and leadership. Learn more about the honorees: asm.social/34Y 1112
ASM @asm.org · 11/09/2026The 2026 #AgarArt Contest is open! The theme, "Microbial Postcards," invites agar art pieces inspired by a favorite place, highlighting its visible features with the invisible microbes that shape it. Submit your masterpiece by Oct. 21, 11:59 p.m. ET. 🔗 asm.social/34N 166
ASM @asm.org · 04/09/2026🥬🦠 From kimchi to kefir, fermented foods have shaped diets for millennia. ASM's newest journal, ASM Food Microbiology seeks papers for a special series exploring food microbiomes and next-generation fermentation technologies. ➡️Submit by March 1, 2027: asm.social/34n 143
ASM @asm.org · 04/09/2026Cysteine uptake is a critical component of S. aureus defense against hypochlorous acid (HOCl) produced by innate immune cells. It functions as a sink for HOCl to prevent depletion of both low-molecular-weight thiols & protein thiols in S. aureus. #mSphere: asm.social/34k 171
Reposted by ASMGeorge O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026JB Editor's Choice: Nies, Große et al. profile the trxnal start sites of Cupriavidus metallidurans and found that >80% of genes are transcribed by RpoD-dependent RNA polymerases, & up to 65% of genes impacted by metals. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriol @microsky.bsky.social 053
ASM @asm.org · 02/09/2026On Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. ET, join ASM and the CDC to discuss new approaches to interpreting susceptibility results and leveraging diagnostic tools to support effective antifungal stewardship. Register for free: asm.social/34h #ASMClinMicro #ThinkFungus26asm.socialASM-CDC Fungal Diagnostics WebinarAs part of CDC’s Fungal Disease Awareness Week 2026, ASM explores new approaches to susceptibility testing and diagnostic tools for antifungal stewardship. 042
ASM @asm.org · 31/08/2026🦷🦠 From the oral microbiome to host-microbe interactions & oral-systemic health, the new 4th edition of Oral Microbiology and Immunology reflects the latest advances in the field. 📚 Publishing Fall 2026. Pre-order now! asm.social/34d #OralMicrobiology #ASMPress 142
ASM @asm.org · 31/08/2026#MicrobiologyMonday: 150 years ago, Robert Koch identified Bacillus anthracis as the cause of anthrax. However, the first mention of the word "anthrax" to describe the disease appeared much earlier—around 400 BCE. Learn more in #MMBRJournal: asm.social/349 11610
Reposted by ASMGeorge O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026JB Editor's Choice: Herdan, Steuber et al. use genetic suppressor ananlysis to probe novel mechanisms used by V. cholerae to maintain osmotic balance in high Na. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriol @microsky.bsky.social 042
ASM @asm.org · 27/08/2026Register for the upcoming 4-part webinar series "Advanced Genomic Feature Analysis Using Open Access Tools!" Learn how to apply and adapt advanced isolate analysis workflows for your own research and/or teaching using KBase. Learn more & register now: asm.social/33T 144
ASM @asm.org · 27/08/2026🚀 Lead the next chapter of #IAIJournal! Following 10 years of exceptional service by Editor in Chief (EIC) Andreas Bäumler, Ph.D., ASM seeks applications/nominations for the next EIC. The initial 5-year term begins July 1, 2027. Apply or nominate by Sept. 18: asm.social/33R 258
ASM @asm.org · 25/08/2026PFAS contaminate water, soil and living organisms worldwide. Microbes play a key role in the environmental persistence of these “forever chemicals.” Can they also help clean them up? asm.org/articles/202...asm.orgThe PFAS Problem: Can Microbes Break Down Forever Chemicals?PFAS contaminate water, soil and living organisms worldwide. Microbes play a key role in the environmental persistence of these “forever chemicals.” Can they also help clean them up? 032
ASM @asm.org · 25/08/2026🔬 Deadline approaching! Early-career virologists, put your research in the spotlight & help shape the future of virology. Apply to be featured in #JVirology’s 2027 New Voices in Virology minireview collection. 🧪✅ Submit your application by Sept. 1: asm.social/33F 132
ASM @asm.org · 24/08/2026⏰ Time is running out! Know a rising star in host-microbe interactions? Nominate an exceptional early-career scientist to author a minireview in #IAIJournal’s 2027 New Voices in Microbiology Collection. Submit your nomination by Aug. 31: asm.social/33z 146
Reposted by ASMGeorge O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The newest issue of JB is out! This month we have minireviews on Abx-R, prophage & genome evolution, Klebsiella, Prevotella, as well as the role of DNA damage and cdG in biofilms. journals.asm.org/toc/jb/208/8 @asm.org #JBacteriol @microsky.bsky.socialjournals.asm.orgJB Table of Contents Volume 208, Issue 8Journal of Bacteriology: Table of Contents Volume 208, Issue 8 073
Reposted by ASMGeorge O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026New in JB: Hullinger, Dalia et al. investigate a transmembrane trnxal regulator (TTR), a DNA binder anchored in the inner membrane, to dissect the complex regulation of natural transformation in V. cholerae. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriol @microsky.bsky.social 021
ASM @asm.org · 21/08/2026Become part of the ASM community! Join the world's leading microbial science community and receive 50% off 2026 membership when you use code 50OFF2026 at checkout. Don't miss this limited-time opportunity—offer ends Sept 30. asm.social/33n 166