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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Our first webinar of 2026 is happening this February with FEMS Microbiology Reviews 🦠 Hear from 4 leading researchers on the tools and breakthroughs shaping molecular microbiology, spanning Pseudomonas, fungal phenotypic heterogeneity & Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Register now: buff.ly/MrKCNiL

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 04/11/2025

📢 We are down to the FINAL WEEK of the FEMS survey. If you have not shared your views on emerging science, career development, and community support, now is the time! It is quick—only about 12 minutes. The survey closes on Tuesday 11 November: buff.ly/ZghfWnM

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The FEMS strategic survey is open to all microbiologists across Europe 🌍 By contributing, you join a community effort to identify key challenges and influence the support structures that will benefit our field for years to come. Complete and share the survey by 11 Nov ➡️ buff.ly/5eCowPX

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Aldert Zomer @aldertzomer.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Just try to publish in society journals

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David Pires @david1822.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

✍️ I’ve just filled out the @femsmicro.org survey, a great chance to make sure microbiologists’ voices are heard across Europe! 🌍

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 22/10/2025

Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe. FEMS is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of microbiologists. Your input will help identify key challenges & ensure the community’s voice is heard across Europe. Complete it today and share with your network: 🔗 buff.ly/5eCowPX

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 23/09/2025

Microbiology Leaders Launch Global Climate Change Strategy Published across 6 leading scientific journals, including #FEMSMicrobiolEcol, the strategy charts a path to integrate microbial science into global climate solutions. Read the Press Release and Editorial here: buff.ly/LwDt0Mw

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Work with journals built by microbiologists for microbiologists. Backed by Oxford University Press & run by researchers like you, FEMS journals combine rigorous peer review, global reach, & a mission to give back to the microbiology community. Get involved: buff.ly/ajQETfV

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 04/09/2025

This #ThrowbackThursday we are looking back to FEMS MICRO Milan. 🔬 🌍 💬 From thought-provoking sessions to the latest research in microbial innovation, our minds were buzzing with new ideas. It was truly inspiring to see how the microbiology community came together under one roof.

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 28/04/2025

Prepare to be inspired and discover the new FEMS MICRO Milan 2025 day-to-day programme: buff.ly/eyLAber Designed to go beyond traditional presentations, this year’s programme offers interactive opportunities to exchange ideas and spark collaborations. #FEMS2025

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 30/04/2025

🚨 Final Hours🚨 Early Bird Registration for #FEMS2025 ends today! Register and unlock a wealth of opportunities to participate in research initiatives🔬, gain access to publications 📚, resources, and career development tools 🎓, plus more. Join our community in Milan, Italy👉 buff.ly/26rZI3Q

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 26/04/2025

Today is exactly 4 years since we started #MicrobesAndUs 🙌 🎉 Here's to 32 Episodes of fascinating microbiology conversations since we started on 26 April 2021! 🦠 🍷 🧬 🏔️ 🔬🌍 Browse the whole list and find a subject right for you:

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Microbes and Us • A podcast on Spotify for Creators

Welcome to our podcast, Microbes and Us, brought to you by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS). Our Communications Lead, Joseph Shuttleworth, brings into each monthly episode…

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 27/04/2025

📝 Register today for FEMS MICRO Milan and unlock a wealth of opportunities to participate in research initiatives🔬 , gain access to publications 📚 , resources, and career development tools 🎓 , plus much more. Join our vibrant community by registering today👉 buff.ly/cvfcxNx

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 14/04/2025

Important Update🔔 To ensure everyone has ample opportunity to benefit from savings at Europe's premier microbiology event, the Early Bird Registration deadline has been extended to Wednesday 30 April, 23:59 CEST. Register here and save: 🔗 buff.ly/CRReYxU.

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 02/04/2025

FEMS MICRO Milan is bringing you cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. 🎤 Hear from top experts like Carmen Buchrieser, Chris Greening, Eran Elinav, Gian Rossolini & Janet Jansson on topics from antimicrobial resistance to space microbiology. 📅 Register by 16 April & save buff.ly/1ZZj67O

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

🧠👁️ Age matters in ocular toxoplasmosis! This #review from Alejandra de-la-Torre et al. dives into how #aging and immune decline worsen outcomes in eye infections caused by Toxoplasma gondii. Read more on how age affects the disease course in OT: buff.ly/Vejpg7f #FEMSMicrobes

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 01/04/2025

This week, we're at #MicroSoc25 in sunny Liverpool (UK)! @microbiologysociety.org‬ Don't forget to come by booth 24 to learn about FEMS MICRO Milan 2025 and enter our competition to win FREE registration! We also have some beautiful FEMS MICRO merch for attendees... femsmicro.org

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

#UTI are the most common bacterial infections in humans. Konesan et al. develop an ex-vivo UPEC-infected porcine bladder model 🧫 to asses #urothelial physiology in the presence/absence of #NonAntibiotic agents 💊. Read more: buff.ly/fb5xYAV #PathogDis #Cranberry #D-Mannose

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Happening TODAY! It is not too late to register for the #FEMSMicrobiolEcol Webinar. This session will not only push the boundaries of ecological understanding but also underscore the critical role of microbes in addressing environmental challenges.🌍 buff.ly/3X6aCR9

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 19/03/2025

Early Bird Registration is now open! Join us in Milan for 4 days of research, discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. #FEMS2025 ⚠️Please note: If you have submitted an abstract, we advise waiting for your notification before registering. buff.ly/NHDnYcP

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Applied Microbiology International @amiposts.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The WHO (@who.int) has identified ESKAPE bacteria and Candida auris as priority pathogens. A new study in Journal of Applied Microbiology explores the therapeutic potential of antimicrobial peptidomimetics, specifically peptoids, against these pathogens. academic.oup.com/jambio/artic...

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Antimicrobial activity of peptoids against Metallo-β-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and other WHO priority pathogens, including Candida aur...

AbstractAims. The World Health Organization has identified ESKAPE bacteria and Candida auris as priority pathogens, emphasizing an urgent need for novel an

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 08/03/2025

Hear from our new Editor-in-Chief of #FEMSMicrobiolLett, Dr Clare Taylor, in our latest #MicrobesAndUs podcast episode: buff.ly/xy1ghaD On #IWD2025, we are excited to learn from her the vision being formed for the future of the journal. #AccelerateAction #WomenInScience

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

📣 Join us for the next #FEMSMicrobiolEcol Webinar on Microbial Ecology for a Sustainable Future – Engaging the Next Generation of Researchers. This session based on our Thematic Issue , will explore innovative research from 3 ECRs & feature 3 guest editor ECRs as co-hosts🔬📖✨ buff.ly/416xzFf

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Today, we are excited to present the winners of the FEMS Journals Article Awards from 2024. These awards recognise outstanding contributions that push the boundaries of knowledge in microbiology. Congratulations to our Article Award winners! 👉 fems-microbiology.org/fems-journal...

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FEMS Journals Announce Article Award Winners from 2024 - FEMS

Get ready to celebrate excellence in microbiology research as we proudly announce the winners of the FEMS Journals Article Awards from 2024. These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of res...

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 25/02/2025

In the latest episode of #MicrobesAndUs, we talk to Prof. Eran Elinav, Keynote Speaker at FEMS MICRO 2025 #FEMS2025 We uncover his scientific journey and research interests, while discussing his upcoming lecture and the current frontier of knowledge on the human #microbiome. 🎙️ buff.ly/3QxamHm

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

We thank all the reviewers for the #FEMSJournals. They are the unsung heroes of every reputable scholarly journal. In 2024, FEMS had 1100+ reviewers in our community helping maintain the high-quality of research. Today, we thank them for their contributions. fems-microbiology.org/a-huge-thank...

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A Huge Thank You To All 2024 Reviewers for the FEMS Journals - FEMS

We would like to thank all our reviewers for the seven FEMS Journals. In 2024, we had over 1100 reviewers in our community who worked hard to evaluate journal manuscripts throughout the year and helpe...

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Check out our Latest Editor's Choice: Trojan et al. study a respiro-fermentative strategy to survive nanoxia in Acidobacterium capsulatum. buff.ly/3CfgBMy #FEMSMicrobiolEcol #ecology

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 27/01/2025

We are thrilled by the amount of abstract submissions we have received for FEMS MICRO Milan 2025. To ensure everyone has a fair chance to participate, FEMS has decided to extend the deadline to 31 January. Submit your abstract and be part of the conversation: buff.ly/40xqQ6T

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 24/01/2025

The global microbiology community is eagerly anticipating FEMS MICRO Milan 2025: Congress & Exhibition. Don't Miss Out! The deadline for abstract submissions is approaching ⏰ Submit your abstract soon: buff.ly/3VmRzkZ 🖋️ #FEMS2025

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 23/01/2025

📢 The deadline to submit an abstract for #FEMS2025 is tomorrow, 24 January 2025. If you have not yet submitted your abstract, now is the time.⏳ Submit your abstract now! buff.ly/3VmRzkZ #EcoInnovations #HealthHorizons #Biotechnology #EngagementandGrowth

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 22/01/2025

Time is running out, with just 3️⃣ days remaining until the abstract submission deadline. Elevate the visibility of your work by contributing through multiple submission routes: 📌 Poster Display⚡ Flash Talks 🎤 Session Talks Submit today buff.ly/3VmRzkZ

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Our new Editor-in-Chief for #FEMSMicrobiolLett has hit the ground running! 👇

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 17/01/2025

🌍 FEMS MICRO Milan is just around the corner, and we are inviting you to be a part of this global scientific gathering🔬✨ ⏳ There is only one week left to submit your abstract Visit the FEMS MICRO website 👉 buff.ly/3VmRzkZ to submit your abstract today! 📝 #FEMS2025 #Microbiology

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Plastic waste is one of the biggest challenges of our generation. In this Editor’s Choice, Gates and Crook explore biodegradation pathways, biodegraders, and techniques. A must read for #sustainability research! academic.oup.com/femsre/article/48/… #FEMSMicrobiolRev

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Versatile Lifestyles of Enterococci as Commensals and Pathogens, from #FEMSMicrobes Discover enterococci biology, from genetics and metabolism to antimicrobial resistance and biotechnological applications. #MicroSky Editors: Breck Duerkop, Ana Freitas, and Julia Willett

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FEMS Microbes Thematic Issue: Versatile Lifestyles of Enterococci as Commensals and Pathogens

This thematic issue comprehensively examines various aspects of enterococci biology, from genetics and metabolism to antimicrobial resistance and biotechnological applications.

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The Dunn School, Oxford @dunnschool.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

We just can't stop recruiting! Associate professor in cell and molecular biology @dunnschool, with a preference for immunology, inflammation and/or infection - all defined broadly Come and be our colleague Deadline 28 Feb, please spread the word www.path.ox.ac.uk/vacancy/asso...

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Illuminating Microbial Dark Matter in the Microbiome, from #FEMSMicrobiolRev Dive into microbial dark matter and its connection to the microbiome. Editors: Justin Merrit and Jens Kreth #MicroSky #Microbiology

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

✨Rethinking life's origins: Could stable molecular networks, or 'evosystems,' have kickstarted evolution before traditional reproduction?✨ An hypothesis paper by @vdlorenzo.bsky.social, @brionesci.bsky.social & colleagues academic.oup.com/microlife/article/…

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 10/01/2025

Two weeks left to submit your abstract for #FEMS2025 ✨#MicroSky Be part of Europe's premier Congress & Exhibition for #microbial research & collaboration🤝 🧪 Help solve global challenges🌍🌱 & be a part of the next scientific breakthrough🚀 Submit by 24 Jan: buff.ly/3VmRzkZ

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 03/01/2025

Get noticed by our Journal Editors when presenting your research at FEMS MICRO Milan 2025. Boost your professional profile and take your career to the next level with valuable publishing opportunities. Explore the submission types and find the perfect fit for your research. buff.ly/3BBajq9

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Ákos T Kovács @evolvedbiofilm.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Such a nice email to receive before the end of the year… manuscript accepted in @femsjournals.bsky.social microLIFE 🎉 Congratulations, Caja! #INTERACT_NNF

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year 🎆✨ Here’s to magnifying the marvelous impact of microbes 🔬🌍 in 2025! 🎇🥂🎉

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Giraud et al. studied prokaryotic communities of healthy Penaeus stylirostris larvae and their surrounding environment during the first 10 days of larval rearing to determine if microbial dysbiosis occurred. academic.oup.com/femsec/article/100… #FEMSMicrobiolEcol

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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year 🎆✨ Here’s to magnifying the marvelous impact of microbes 🔬🌍 in 2025! 🎇🥂🎉

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Joseph Brooks Shuttleworth @jbshuttleworth.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Come join our dynamic non-profit mission driven organisation! These are great opportunities for: - those with a talent for #SciComms & marketing 🔬 - or skills in #systems and IT project management 💻 We’re an enthusiastic, inclusive, and driven team with a strong vision from FEMS’ future 🦠🌍

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from #FEMS 🎉🌟 As 2024 draws to a close, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and engagement. 🙏💖 We hope you have a rested break with loved ones, and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2025, for another fantastic year 🎆

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FEMS Journals @femsjournals.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Exploring the mystery of EVs and fungi! 🧬👀 Visser C & team have developed a dual-labeling system to uncover how host cell-derived EVs interact with A. fumigatus hyphae, revealing a role in cross-kingdom communication!🔬✨ academic.oup.com/microlife/article/…

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