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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 8h

The ISME ECSC is excited to explore Career Choices for Microbial Ecologists! This month discover how Windi Indra Muziasari, Founder & CEO of Resistomap Oy, turned her microbial ecology research into real-world solutions for antimicrobial resistance. isme-microbes.org/public/profi...

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🌍 Looking to take your microbial ecology research abroad? MSc/PhD students and postdocs are invited to apply for the ISME Scholar Mobility Fund to support international research, training and collaboration. 🦠 isme-microbes.org/public/profi... 📅 Apply by 21 October 2026 #MicrobialEcology

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🔬 From unusual microbial appetites to global climate challenges, meet Max Haggblom, ISME’s new Vice President! Discover his journey in microbial ecology, what inspires his research, and his vision for ISME. 🦠 isme-microbes.org/public/profi... #MicrobialEcology #ISME #Microbiology

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Pamela Ferretti @pamferretti.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A huge thank you to Prof. Beth Archie, Prof. Susan Alberts, and the whole field team for teaching me so much about baboons. I'm also incredibly grateful to @isme-microbes.bsky.social for supporting my visit through the ISME Scholar Mobility Fund, without which this trip would not have been possible!

Two women are hugging with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. The woman on the right is Prof. Beth Archie.

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🌍 Meet Gabriele Berg, our new ISME President! Over the next two years, Gabriele will champion microbial ecology and its potential to address global challenges — from One Health and Planetary Health to food security and antimicrobial resistance. isme-microbes.org/public/profi...

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🚀 We're excited to launch ISME Host Microbe—a new fully open access journal dedicated to the ecology of host–microbe interactions. Read the inaugural editorial & submit your best science: academic.oup.com/ismehm/artic... #MicrobialEcology #Microbiome #OneHealth

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

ISME Fellow and @scelse.bsky.social founding director Staffan Kjelleberg reflects on building a world-leading research centre and the future of microbial ecology in a One Health world Read more isme-microbes.org/public-intro... #ISME #MicrobialEcology

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The ISME ECSC is excited to keep exploring Career Choices for Microbial Ecologists! This month we are featuring Yu-Ming Huang, she encourages ECS to be open to new fields and care for the people their science serves. Read her full interview here: isme-microbes.org/career-choic...

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

From a chance airport encounter to leading international scientific societies, ISME Fellow Professor Hilary Lappin-Scott OBE reflects on the moments, mentors, and values that shaped her remarkable career. Read more isme-microbes.org/introducing-... #ISME #MicrobialEcology

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The ISME ECSC is glad to spotlight @joseecologist.bsky.social, a postdoctoral researcher from the Stockholm University, and his paper "Pollutant biodegradation profile mediated by multi-trophic microbial dynamics in rivers". doi.org/10.1093/isme... (1/2)

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Meet the editorial team of ISME Host Microbe! Led by EiCs Mike Taylor, Nichole Broderick and Arturo Casadevall, and supported by senior editors with expertise across e.g. microbial ecology and host-associated interactions. We are excited to invite your submissions! lnkd.in/eTe9rJjw

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

What is the scope of ISME Host Microbe, ISME's newest journal? Effects of antimicrobial agents, human activities, immunity and environment on AND ecological studies, cross-kingdom studies, microbiome studies of host-microbiome/microbe interactions academic.oup.com/ismehm/pages... #MicrobialEcology

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

ISME is proud to launch ISME Host Microbe, a new fully open-access journal that provides a home for cutting-edge research on host-microbe interactions with particular emphasis on host-associated microbiome studies — spanning from environmental to clinical systems. Learn more: academic.oup.com/ismehm

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📢 The deadline for SeqCode Prize applications has been extended to 22 June! This prize recognises significant achievements in prokaryotic systematics that advance the aims and reach of the SeqCode. The recipient will receive travel support to attend #ISME20 in Auckland More info: seqco.de/prize

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL: ISME20 Early Bird Deadline 1 May Only two days left to register before Early Bird registration closes. Register now to benefit from early bird rates and to secure your place in the programme if your abstract has been accepted. 👉 isme-microbes.org/isme20-regis... #ISME20

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Last chance to send in your application to the Scholar Mobility Fund to receive support to visit a host institution outside of your country of study. The deadline is 26 April! Learn more and apply: isme-microbes.org/call-for-app... #MicrobialEcology #microbes

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The ISME Early Career Scientist Committee is supporting the next generation of microbial ecologists worldwide! From networking to skill-building, discover ECS activities across ISME Regional Meetings here isme-microbes.org/ecs-activiti...

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The ISME Early Career Scientist Committee is glad to spotlight @alainar0se.bsky.social , Postdoctoral researcher at @bigelowlab.bsky.social , and her paper, “Single-particle genomics uncovers abundant non-canonical marine viruses from nanolitre volumes.” doi.org/10.1038/s415... (1/2)

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Register for the 20th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, taking place 16–21 August 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. Benefit from the Early bird fee by registering by 1 May 2026 #ISME20 #MicrobialEcology

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

✈️ Calling all grad students & postdocs in microbial ecology! Want to work, train, or collaborate abroad? ISME’s Scholar Mobility Fund can help you get there. 📅 Apply by 26 April 🌍 Open to applicants worldwide (esp. outside NA & Europe) Details: isme-microbes.org/call-for-app... #MicrobialEcology

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The ISME ECSC is excited to explore another Career Options for Microbial Ecologists! This month we are featuring Alicia Foxx, she encourages ECS to strengthen their quantitative skills, regardless of the field they work in. Read her full interview here: isme-microbes.org/career-choic...

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Exciting opportunity for early career scientists! The ISME ECSC is seeking 2 new members. Want to get involved, and help shape the future of the community? Submit your CV and personal statement by 10 April 2026. Find out more and apply here: isme-microbes.org/isme-early-c...

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The ISME ECSC is excited to explore more Career Options for Microbial Ecologists! This month we are featuring Nitzan Soffer, she encourage ECS to embrace networking and grow our business knowledge. Read her full interview here: isme-microbes.org/career-choic...

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Join global leaders in microbial ecology, share your work, and connect with colleagues from around the world. This is the final call for abstracts; the deadline will not be extended. Submit your abstract before 22 February! #MicrobialEcology

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Professor Yehuda Cohen, a founding figure of the International Society for Microbial Ecology and one of the architects of modern microbial ecology. isme-microbes.org/in-memoriam-...

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The ISME20 abstract submission deadline has been extended to 22 February. Microbial ecologists worldwide are invited to submit abstracts for oral, short talk, or poster presentations and contribute to the ISME20 programme. isme-microbes.org/isme20-abstr... #ISME20 #MicrobialEcology

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William Pearman @williampearman.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Have arrived in Leuven today to spend a few weeks learning from some fantastic collaborations at @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social - huge thanks to @isme-microbes.bsky.social for making this trip possible!

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Kaçar Lab at UW-Madison @kacarlab.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

New paper! Why are some Nitrogen fixing microbes more complex? @msobol.bsky.social et al. find that microbes with more N2-fixation genes have larger, more versatile genomes, showing how changing environments shaped this key metabolism! > academic.oup.com/ismecommun/a... @isme-microbes.bsky.social

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Ecological constraints and evolutionary trade-offs shape nitrogen fixation across habitats

Abstract. From its earliest beginnings, life’s expansion into new habitats has been profoundly shaped by its reciprocal interactions with Earth’s changing

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Call for Roundtable Proposals | ISME20 Microbial ecologists are invited to propose dynamic Roundtable Sessions for ISME20. Topics should address hot or emerging ideas in microbial ecology. 🗓 Deadline: 7 Feb 2026 📍 Sessions: 17 Aug 2026 👉 Guidelines on ISME20 website #ISME20 #MicrobialEcology

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

📢 ISME20 – Call for Abstracts Submit your research to ISME20, the premier conference in microbial ecology, taking place in Auckland from 16 to 21 August 2026. Abstract deadline for oral and poster presentations is 15 February isme-microbes.org/call-for-abs... #ISME20 #MicrobialEcology

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EMBL @embl.org · 22/01/2026

EMBL is deeply saddened by the passing of our Interim Director General Peer Bork, a pioneering scientist who left an indelible imprint on life science research in Europe and beyond. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. www.embl.org/news/people-...

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The ISME Early Career Scientist Committee is glad to begin the year by spotlighting @aroneys.bsky.social, a Postdoctoral Researcher at QUT, and his paper, “Bin Chicken: targeted metagenomic coassembly for the efficient recovery of novel genomes.” doi.org/10.1038/s415... (1/2)

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Present your research at the 20th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology in Auckland, from 16 - 21 August 2026! When submitting your abstract, make sure to check whether you are eligible for one of the travel grants. isme-microbes.org/call-for-abs... #microbialecology #isme20

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Contribute to the ISME20 programme by organising your own Roundtable Session! The deadline for submitting your proposal is 7 February 2026. For more information and submission guidelines, please visit: isme-microbes.org/isme20-call-... #isme20

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

ISME20 Abstract guidelines are now available — start preparing your abstract to be able to share your latest research with the global community of microbial ecologists at ISME20, held in New Zealand, August 2026. Learn more: isme-microbes.org/isme20-abstr... #ISME20 #MicrobialEcology

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

As we close the year, the ISME Early Career Scientist Committee is glad to spotlight @duhitasant.bsky.social , Postdoctoral Researcher at Rutgers University, and her paper “Eco-evolutionary robustness of wild bacterial communities to experimental perturbation”. doi.org/10.1093/isme... (1/2)

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

We invite microbial ecologists to propose dynamic roundtable sessions for ISME20! Contribute to the ISME20 programme by organizing your own Roundtable Session. The deadline for submitting your proposal is 7 February 2026. isme-microbes.org/isme20-call-... #isme20

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The ECS Committee is excited to continue exploring diverse Career Choices for Microbial Ecologists! This month, we’re featuring Alena Pribyl, don’t miss her key recommendations for ECS pursuing similar career paths. Read her full interview here: isme-microbes.org/career-choic...

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Not all species are created equal – the structure of their interactions determines their impact on the ecosystem. New research reveals microbial communities stay stable even when species are removed. isme-microbes.org/structured-i... #MicrobialEcology, #microbes #keystonespecies

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Microbial movement into soils occurs at a surprisingly local scale. By measuring dispersal rates and spatial patterns, this study challenges the assumption that microbes freely mix across environments. isme-microbes.org/close-to-hom... #microbes #fungi #bacteria #dispersal #ecology

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Wastewater treatment and resource recovery are key for human and environmental health and green transition. Riisgaard-Jensen et al. uncover how the underexplored sewer microbiome shape the activated sludge communities of the systems. isme-microbes.org/hidden-drive... #Microbiome #WastewaterTreatment

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Cable bacteria in freshwater sediments connect through brief end-to-end contact to relay electrons, unveiling a novel cooperative strategy among microbes. isme-microbes.org/cable-bacter... #MicrobialEcology #CableBacteria #Electrons

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Peptidoglycan hydrolase drives a two-step localization in interbacterial predation, representing a previously unrecognized predation mechanism. isme-microbes.org/two-step-loc... #MicrobialEcology #interbacterial

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Microbes can store “memories” by collectively altering their environment. These externalized “memories” impact how microbial communities assemble. isme-microbes.org/bacterial-me... #MicrobeMemory #MicrobialEcology

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Acetogens colonizing the rumen could potentially reduce methane emissions by incorporating electrons to generate acetate, offering a sustainable strategy to improve livestock energy efficiency and help combat climate change. isme-microbes.org/acetogens-ar... #Ruminant #MethaneEmissions #Acetogens

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The IUCN Microbial Conservation Specialist Group, the first IUCN body focused on protecting microbial life, outlines its goals, framework, and initial action plan in an ISME journal editorial. Read the editorial: isme-microbes.org/iucn-expands... #MicrobialEcology #microbes #climatechange

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The ISME Early Career Scientist Committee is glad to spotlight @michielperneel.bsky.social, PhD student at VIB-Ugent Center for PSB & Flanders Marine Inst., and his paper "A case for absolute gene expression estimates in microbiome studies using metatranscriptomics". doi.org/10.1093/isme... (1/2)

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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology @isme-microbes.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Curious about which topics will be covered at #ISME20? Explore the full list of sessions and confirmed invited speakers via isme-microbes.org/isme20-sessi...! Join us in Auckland, New Zealand, from 16–21 August 2026, for the world’s leading meeting in microbial ecology.

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