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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 10h

Myco (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), the “+1” in ESKAPE pathogens, remains the world’s top infectious killer. Its lipid-rich cell wall helps it evade many antibiotics, and efflux pumps make treatment harder. Early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention save lives. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

La ciencia no avanza por intuición, sino por evidencia. La replicación reduce errores, aumenta la precisión y fortalece la confianza en los resultados. En microbiología, la estadística transforma datos en conocimiento y descubrimientos confiables. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Antibiotics transformed medicine—and human survival. But antimicrobial resistance is creating “superbugs” that can defeat lifesaving treatments, threatening surgeries, cancer care, and infection control. Protecting antibiotics means protecting our future. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Antibiotics transformed medicine and human survival. But antimicrobial resistance is creating “superbugs” that can defeat lifesaving treatments, threatening surgeries, cancer care, and infection control. Protecting antibiotics means protecting our future. #AMR grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Not all bacteria die when antibiotics arrive. Some enter a temporary “sleep mode” called persistence, surviving stress without changing their genes. When conditions improve, they wake up and can restart infections—one reason some infections return. #AMR grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Microbes are not always lone wanderers but they build biofilms, tiny “bacterial cities” that stick to surfaces and shield their residents from threats. These communities can make infections much harder to treat and are found almost everywhere in nature. #AMR grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Meet Aciba (Acinetobacter baumannii), a hospital “superbug” that can resist many antibiotics, survive for months on surfaces, and even hide in a dormant state before causing infections again. Understanding it is key to protecting public health. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Tiny superhero bacteria may help us fight dangerous superbugs! By delivering special genetic “packages,” they can remove bacteria’s defenses and help medicines work again. A clever, nature-inspired way scientists are tackling antibiotic resistance. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy Day! Not all bacteria die when antibiotics arrive. Some enter a temporary “sleep mode” called persistence, surviving stress without changing their genes. When conditions improve, they wake up and can restart infections—one reason some infections return. #AMR grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Tiny microbial heroes are helping fight vector-borne diseases. Wolbachia can block dengue, Zika, and chikungunya transmission in mosquitoes, while engineered bacteria target parasites. Nature’s smallest allies may offer safer, sustainable disease control. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Meet Amycolatopsis mediterranei. The microbe behind Rifamycin B, precursor to Rifampicin, a breakthrough antibiotic that transformed tuberculosis treatment. From a French forest soil to saving millions of lives, Amy remains a key ally against drug-resistant TB. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Amazing Earth-changing microbes: ancient cyanobacteria oxygenated our planet. Through photosynthesis, their tiny cells triggered the Great Oxidation Event ~2.4 billion years ago. Even today, ocean microbes produce about 50% of the oxygen we breathe. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

¿Sabías que el chocolate depende de los microbios? Las semillas de cacao se fermentan con levaduras y bacterias que crean sus aromas y sabores. Una forma deliciosa de aprender microbiología, sostenibilidad y el valor del trabajo agrícola. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Food preservation is more than shelf life: It is food safety, food security, and sustainability. By controlling microbial growth and reducing spoilage, we protect health, cut waste, and ensure quality from farm to table. #Microbiology #FoodSafety #FoodPreservation grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

¿Por qué la cuajada, el kimchi y la kombucha interesan a los científicos? ¡Porque tu intestino alberga TRILLONES de microorganismos! Los probióticos aportan microorganismos beneficiosos. Los prebióticos los alimentan. Los simbióticos hacen ambas cosas. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Why do curd, kimchi & kombucha get so much love from scientists? Because your gut is home to TRILLIONS of microbes! Probiotics bring beneficial microbes. Prebiotics feed them. Synbiotics do both. Your gut has its own tiny ecosystem—feed it well! grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

El pan es un aliado de una alimentación saludable y un alimento clave frente al hambre en muchas regiones del mundo. Levaduras, bacterias e ingredientes en la fermentación crean sabores, aromas y texturas únicas grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

More than an alien invasion story, The War of the Worlds reminds us that microorganisms can shape the fate of humanity. The International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (#IMILI) promotes microbial literacy because knowledge is our strongest defence. Learn more:

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

More than a love story, The Painted Veil is a story of science, epidemics, and hope. The International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (#IMILI) promotes microbial literacy because knowledge is our best tool for facing future health crises. Learn more:

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Andromeda Strain imagined an unknown microorganism capable of threatening humanity. The International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (#IMILI) works to ensure microbial literacy prepares us to understand and face real-world challenges. Learn more:

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Long before modern pandemics, Panic in the Streets showed that understanding microorganisms is essential to protecting society. Today, the International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (#IMILI) continues to promote microbial literacy worldwide. Learn more:

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

From Contagion to real life: understanding how diseases spread starts with microbial literacy. The International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (#IMILI) promotes the knowledge we need to make informed decisions and build healthier societies. Learn more:

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Arrowsmith highlights the fight against infectious diseases and the vital role of microbiological research in developing new treatments. A timeless reminder of the science behind microorganisms—and the importance of continuing that work today. Learn more:

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Balto reminds us of the role microorganisms have played throughout history. The film is inspired by the race to deliver diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska—a disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. At IMILI we support microbiology

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

La masa madre demuestra que los microorganismos son grandes aliados. Mejor sabor, mayor digestibilidad, menos desperdicio y una elaboración más sostenible convierten al pan tradicional en un alimento para el futuro. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #Microbiología

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Antes de Pánico en las calles (1950), ya se intuía que comprender a los microorganismos era clave para proteger a la sociedad. Hoy, la International Microbiology Literacy Initiative impulsa esa alfabetización científica. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Más que una historia de invasión extraterrestre, la guerra de los mundos nos recuerda que los microorganismos pueden cambiar el destino de la humanidad. IMiLI impulsa la alfabetización en microbiología para que el conocimiento sea nuestra mejor defensa. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

28 Days Later shows how an infection can become an unforgettable story. At IMILI, we study microorganisms through science to better understand their real impact on health and society. Learn more: grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #MicrobialLiteracy #BioFilms #IMILI

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

¡Tu café de la mañana debe su sabor a los microorganismos! Bacterias y levaduras fermentan los granos de café, creando sus aromas y sabores, al mismo tiempo que favorecen una producción sostenible y reducen los residuos.¡Brindemos por la microbiología! grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #Fermentar

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Más que una historia de amor,el velo pintado es una historia sobre ciencia, epidemias y esperanza. La International Microbiology Literacy Initiative impulsa la alfabetización en microbiología para que el conocimiento sea nuestra mejor arma frente a futuras crisis

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Great sourdough is teamwork between flour, water and microbes! Wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria create amazing flavor, improve nutrition and support a more sustainable way to bake. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #Sourdough #Fermentation #SustainableFood

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Feed your gut, feed your health! Probiotics add beneficial microbes, prebiotics nourish them, and synbiotics combine both. A happy microbiome supports immunity, digestion and overall wellbeing. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #GutHealth #Probiotics #Nutrition

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

La cepa de Andrómeda imaginó un microorganismo desconocido capaz de poner en jaque a la humanidad. (#IMiLI) trabaja en la alfabetización en microbiología para comprender los desafíos reales htpps://grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bio-cinema-la-amenaza-de-andromeda-es.pdf

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🌊 Healthy oceans start with healthy microbes! From protecting farmed fish to reducing antibiotic use with phage therapy, microbiology is helping build sustainable aquaculture and secure our future food supply. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con... #Aquaculture #Microbiology #Sustainability

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

De Contagio a la realidad: la #InternationalMicrobiologyLiteracyInitiative promueve la alfabetización en microbiología para comprender cómo se propagan las enfermedades y tomar mejores decisiones. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Balto nos recuerda el papel de los microorganismos en la historia. La película se inspira en la carrera para llevar suero contra la difteria a Nome (Alaska), una enfermedad causada por una bacteria. En IMILI investigamos los microorganismos para mejorar la salud grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/wp-con...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

La ciencia también enseña a pensar. Patricia Bernal presentó en la Academia de Ciencias de Granada la iniciativa IMILI y su papel en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico, formando a docentes y estudiantes para afrontar los retos del futuro. #CriticalThinking #ScienceCommunication #Microbiology

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Science is also about learning how to think. Patricia Bernal presented the IMILI initiative at the Academy of Sciences in Granada, highlighting how microbiology can foster critical thinking while empowering both teachers and students. #CriticalThinking #ScienceCommunication #Microbiology

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Los microorganismos llevan décadas inspirando el cine. 28 días después es un ejemplo de cómo una infección puede convertirse en una historia inolvidable. En IMILI los estudiamos desde la ciencia para comprender su verdadero impacto en la salud y la sociedad.

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

La búsqueda de nuevos antibióticos también empieza en las aulas! El IESO Vía Dalmacia (Torrejoncillo, Cáceres) participa activamente en MicroMundo, aislando microorganismos para producir nuevos antibióticos. Ciencia real hecha por estudiantes. #MicroMundo #Antibióticos #Microbiología #Extremadura

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The search for new antibiotics starts in the classroom! Students at IESO Vía Dalmacia (Torrejoncillo, Spain) are actively participating in the MicroMundo Project, isolating microorganisms with the potential to produce new antibiotics. Tomorrow's discoveries begin with today's students #MicroMundo

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Experience never retires.José A. Gil highlighted the invaluable role of retired teachers in science outreach(doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.70419). His dedication to the MicroMundo Project has inspired new generations and earned well-deserved recognition. #MicroMundo #ScienceCommunication #Microbiology

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

La experiencia no se jubila. José A. Gil destacó el enorme valor de los profesores jubilados en la divulgación científica (doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.70419). Su compromiso con el proyecto MicroMundo demuestra que el conocimiento compartido sigue transformando generaciones. #MicroMundo

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Summer is the perfect time to relax—and explore the microbial world! At IMILI, we promote #MicrobialLiteracy through film. Discover movies featuring microbes on our website, and watch for our favorite #BioFilms coming soon! grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/recurs... grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/en/tea...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

La iniciativa SEM-IMILI estuvo presente en el VII Congreso del Grupo de Docencia y Divulgación de la SEM, celebrado en Salamanca. Patricia Bernal et al presentaron un póster, compartiendo cómo acercamos la microbiología a la sociedad. #SEM #IMILI #Microbiología #DivulgaciónCientífica #Educación

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

SEM-IMILI was proudly presented at the 7th Conference of the SEM Group on Education and Science Outreach in Salamanca. Patricia Bernal et al shared our initiative through a scientific poster, highlighting new ways to bring microbiology closer to society. #IMILI #SEM #ScienceCommunication

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

El verano es el momento perfecto para relajarse y explorar el mundo microbiano! En IMILI promovemos la AlfabetizaciónMicrobiana a través del cine. Descubre películas sobre microbios y no te pierdas nuestros #BioFilms favoritos. grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/recurs... grupos.eez.csic.es/imili/en/tea...

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🇪🇸 IMILI has officially arrived in Spain! Our activities have started at the secondary school in Huéscar (Granada), where Miguel Matilla introduced the program to inspire students through microbiology and critical thinking. This is just the beginning! #Granada Ciudad Cultural #ScienceOutreach

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International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🇪🇸 ¡IMILI ya está en España! Comenzamos nuestras actividades en el IES de Huéscar (Granada), donde Miguel Matilla ha presentado el programa para acercar la microbiología y el pensamiento crítico a las aulas. ¡Y esto es solo el principio! #IMILI #GranadaCiudadCultural #DivulgaciónCientífica

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