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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

#WorldMicrobiomeDay 11 countdown 💩 Today, Ffion from Powrie lab discusses: 🧼 "Are cleaning products harmful to our gut microbiome?" 👨🏼‍🔬 Follow along as Oxford scientists answer your questions about the human microbiome — one short video each day until World Microbiome Day. ⚠️ see comments 🪥 & 🐾

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Are cleaning products harmful to our gut microbiome? 🧼

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

#WorldMicrobiomeDay 11 countdown 💩 Today, Rahul from OCMS answers questions about the #gutmicrobiome and #mentalwellbeing. 🧠 This is our final FAQ video before World Microbiome Day — thanks for following along and stay tuned for the finale 📽️ .

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The gut microbiome and mental wellbeing 🧠

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

🍿 The wait is over... Premiering for #WorldMicrobiomeDay: A Day in the Life of a Poo Sample 💩🎬 Go behind the scenes and discover what really happens after a stool sample is donated, and how it supports microbiome research at Oxford. Watch now! 👇

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Day in the life of a poo sample 💩

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

#WorldMicrobiomeDay 5️⃣ countdown 💩 Today, OCMS scientist Holly answers: 🦠 “What is a healthy #gutmicrobiome?” Follow along as Oxford scientists answer your questions about the human microbiome — one short video each day until World Microbiome Day. youtu.be/lsPkZf-nS0M?... @hollyroach.bsky.social

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What is a healthy microbiome? 🥦

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

#WorldMicrobiomeDay 6️⃣ countdown 💩 Today, OCMS scientist Holly answers: 🦠 “Why do we #fart?” Follow along as Oxford scientists answer your questions about the human microbiome — one short video each day until World Microbiome Day. youtu.be/JLZlqarEjlQ?... @hollyroach.bsky.social

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Why do some people fart more than others? 💩

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

#WorldMicrobiomeDay 7️⃣ countdown 💩 Today, Chik On from OCMS answers: 🦠 “Can #fermentedfoods change your microbiome?” 👩🏼‍🔬Follow along as Oxford scientists answer your questions about the human microbiome — one short video each day until World Microbiome Day. Chik On Choy is the OCMS Project Manager

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Can fermented food change your microbiome? 🧀

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

#WorldMicrobiomeDay 8️⃣ countdown 💩 Today, Isaac from OCMS answers your questions about about how we study the #gutmicrobiome 🦠 👨🏼‍🔬 Follow along as Oxford scientists answer your questions about the human microbiome — one short video each day until World Microbiome Day. @isaac-dennis.bsky.social

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How do you research the gut microbiome? 🔬

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#WorldMicrobiomeDay 9️⃣ countdown 💩 Today, Uzma from OCMS answers: 🪥 "Is the #oralmicrobiome linked to #Alzheimer's disease" 👨🏼‍🔬 Follow along as Oxford scientists answer your questions about the human microbiome — one short video each day until World Microbiome Day. @uzmakhan.bsky.social

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Is oral health linked to Alzheimer's disease? 🦷

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#WorldMicrobiomeDay 3️⃣ countdown 💩 Today, Kate and Holly from OCMS answer: 🦠 “How do diet and fibre affect the #microbiome?” 👩🏻‍🔬👩🏼‍🔬Follow along as Oxford scientists answer your questions about the human microbiome — one short video each day until World Microbiome Day.

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The microbiome and diet 🌽

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We asked people Ask a Scientist their microbiome questions in the lead up to #WorldMicrobiomeDay. Here are the results - Day 1 “What is a #microbiome?”

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

📽️ Excited to be filming with @ndorms.bsky.social for our #WorldMicrobiomeDay event. Starring 🦠 💩 👩🏼‍🔬 🧑🏻‍🔬

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Thanks for your questions about the human microbiome! 🦠 📽️ From 15 June, Oxford microbiome scientists will answer your human microbiome questions — one short video a day. And on World Microbiome Day, we have something special to release. Possibly too special. #WorldMicrobiomeDay

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Dr Natasha Fisher-Pearson won an Excellent Poster Award at the International Human Microbiome Consortium in Seoul for her work on how well human microbiomes engraft on transplant. Congratulations Natasha @natashafp.bsky.social @ihmc2026seoul.bsky.social #IHMC2026 #microbiome #FMT #metagenomics

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I ♥️science #outreach and this is a really fun one. We display #gutwall (×200 🔍) with fluffy #microbes & structural/functional/bio features of gut barrier. Then people make a fluffy microbe and decide on its niche, features, diet, pathogen/commensal/pathobiont. 😍🦠 @kiroxford.bsky.social

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Really!? I predict a deep and long-lasting sense of regret from @thermofishersci.bsky.social for how this wide-ranging case of manipulated data is being deal with.

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Kellogg College, University of Oxford @kelloggoxford.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Our JRF's are a vital part of Kellogg College's academic community, bringing together expertise from across the sciences, social sciences and humanities. Join us and discover innovative research from some of Oxford's early career researchers. ➡️ www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk/events/jrf-r...

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

If a bin lorry can't get through, would an emergency vehicle?

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Nick Ilott @nickilott.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The small intestine is increasingly recognised as a potential site of pathological gut-liver communication in liver disease. Was proud to present our recent work on the involvement of the ileum and bile acid signalling in PSC at this years #EASLCongress @easlnews.bsky.social

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The Powrie Lab @powrielab.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Great to see Nick in action at the #EASLCongress this year, presenting his work on the gut-liver axis in PSC! Nick’s abstract was also featured in the best at EASL showcase, titled “Microbially deconjugated bile acid-mediated ileal barrier function deficit”👏👨‍🔬🎉 @kiroxford.bsky.social

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Great to see so much work on primary sclerosing cholangitis coming out of #EASL2026. PSC is rare (1 in 10, 000) but it is "the last black box of hepatology" with no effective treatment or cure *yet*.

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Rhea Liang @liangrhea.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Meanwhile Aussies, having a giggle at Californians (this is our regular normal 'tablecloth' ballot paper)- www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07...

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Magnifying glasses on order for Senate ballot paper

Victorian voters will be offered magnifying glasses to help them peruse the longest-ever Senate ballot paper.

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Nick Ilott @nickilott.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Unfortunately not all livers are this happy which is why we are trying to understand the gut-liver axis in PSC #LetsBeatPSC #EASLCongress #EASLCongress2026

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The Powrie Lab @powrielab.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Excellent day at Westgate today for the Oxford BRC public engagement day! It was great to have the giant gut wall out on a sunny Thursday, and lots of bacteria Pom Poms were made!🦠☀️ @ndorms.bsky.social @kiroxford.bsky.social

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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Exciting news: We're growing! To continue to deliver our strategy, we’re investing in a full-time employed Research and Advocacy Officer. Could this be the perfect role for you? 🔗 buff.ly/5StsRxj #LetsBeatPSC #Hiring #CharityJobs #WeAreRecruiting #PSCResearch

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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We’ve arrived! 🇪🇸 Martine & Mark are officially in Barcelona for the @EASLnews Congress. The PSC Support stall is set up & they've already started meeting with international patient organizations to unite our voice. Stay tuned for updates. #EASL2026 #LetsBeatPSC #PatientAdvocacy

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Beyond Plastics @beyondplastics.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Plastic clothes? No, thank you! Join us and @defendourhealth.bsky.social in calling on 3 top children's clothing-makers to stop using so much plastic in their products. 🛑 Sign the petition urging Carters, H&M, and The Children's Place to stop using so much polyester. bit.ly/no-plastic-c...

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STOP Making Kids' Clothes From Plastic

Polyester is a type of plastic that's made from fossil fuels combined with synthetic chemical additives, some of which are harmful to humans. Polyester clothing also contributes to the growing micropl...

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Check out @nickilott.bsky.social’s talk on bile acid-mediated gut barrier dysfunction in primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) at #EASL2026. A great opportunity to hear about important gut–liver axis research from Oxford microbiome scientists. @pscsupport.bsky.social @gutscharityuk.bsky.social

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Very proud the to be part of Kellogg College which champions non-linear career paths in academia.

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The Powrie Lab @powrielab.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We had a great time at the Oxford Microbiome Network (OMiN) meeting last week! Meetings are quarterly and bring together researchers across Oxford departments🧫👩‍🔬 For more info about the network, contact @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social or sign up using the link below: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Have you ever wondered about the community of microbes living with you? Well this is your chance to ask a scientist a #microbiome question! Children wecome It could be about food, poo, #guthealth, germs, parasites, anything about the microbes that live on and in us. #WorldMicrobiomeDay

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Oxford-based microbiome researchers are invited to the next meeting of the Oxford Microbiome Network (OMiN). Speakers are Prof Philip Burnet, Dr. Natasha Fisher-Pearson, Dr. Sarah Woodward, and Mr. Harold Cannon #microbiome #Oxford

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Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies @oxmicrobiome.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

OCMS are #microbiome curious and we know others are too, so we host #MicrobiomeMondays 🧫 Every fortnight we get together to watch a microbiome webinar and discuss what it means for research, practice, and what comes next.

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Daphne Jackson Trust @daphnejacksontr.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

There is still time to apply! Do you know someone who needs support returning to macular disease research? The @macularsociety.org are funding a flexible Daphne Jackson Fellowship to be held at any UK university or research institute. #ResearchReturner

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Daphne Jackson Fellowships show what is possible when support is in place for researchers returning after time away. Without them ~8 yr expertise & £268k investment lost. Returns ~£3.50 per £1 invested per fellow. #ResearchCareers #InvestInUs @daphnejacksontr.bsky.social

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Daphne Jackson Trust @daphnejacksontr.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We’re delighted to share our 2026 Impact Report! Highlighting the impact of returner-focused support on careers, lives, and the wider research landscape - while celebrating the achievements of our Former Fellows. Hear from our Former Fellows and the impact on their lives... bit.ly/4bjRN3p

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The Poo Trivia Quiz has now been shared with primary schools across the UK for #BritishScienceWeek 💩 If you are linked to a primary school and would like them to take part, there is still time. Message me and I will send the details.

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Primary schools, join us for #BritishScienceWeek 💩 Oxford poo scientists have created a free Poo Trivia Quiz for KS1 and KS2. Designed with Guts UK and sponsored by Wooclap "helps people teach and learn". Online, ready to use, no prep required. Register here: forms.office.com/e/RxJCUVsqYK

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Daphne Jackson Trust @daphnejacksontr.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, join us in celebrating Professor Daphne Jackson - the first female Professor of Physics in the UK, placed at The University of Surrey. #WomenInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInScience #ResearchReturners

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Preparing a lecture on the #gutliveraxis for postgrad medical students from China. Challenging my science communication skills hand in hand with AI as a teaching tool (a first for me) - stress-test explanations for ESL audiences - redesign visuals for clarity. @kelloggoxford.bsky.social

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Daphne Jackson Trust @daphnejacksontr.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Do you know someone who needs support returning to research? @macularsociety.org are funding a Daphne Jackson Fellowship to be held at any UK university or research institute. Please share with your network to get one more #ResearchReturner back to their career. daphnejackson.org/fellowship/m...

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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The campaign for a playground in Oxford city centre has taken a major step forward. Councillors voted this evening for a Green Party amendment to the city’s draft Local Plan, supporting “proposals which seek to make provision for play space within the City Centre”.

Kid on a swing. Photo by Myles Tan at Unsplash

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Nick Ilott @nickilott.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Huge thanks to @pscsupport.bsky.social for supporting our work and being a driving force for PSC research! Find out how they have helped us delve into research into a role for the small intestine in PSC pscsupport.org.uk/new-research...

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New PSC Support Research Uncovers Critical Link Between Liver and Small Intestine – PSC Support

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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Have you ever taken part in a clinical trial? Right now, there are six PSC studies and clinical trials recruiting, including the Asp-PSC trial running across 45+ centres. Curious to learn more or see what’s currently open? 👉 pscsupport.org.uk/find-psc-res... #AskAboutAsp #LetsBeatPSC

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Hiring: Group Leader in Microbiome Studies! ✨ The successful candidate would establish & lead a new research group in human microbiome science, advancing understanding of microbe-microbe and microbe-host interactions in health & disease. Apply by 22 Dec. www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/jobs/kennedy...

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Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research (KTRR) Group Leader in Microbiome Studies (183704)

We are seeking applications from an outstanding scientist to establish and lead a new research group in human microbiome science, advancing understanding of microbe–microbe and microbe–host interactio...

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Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

What skill did you master that you will never, ever use again? Developing film in a darkroom. #biochemistryinthenoughties Tying a knot in a strawberry lace in my mouth, no hands. #BrownieLeader #Girlguiding

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The Powrie Lab @powrielab.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Delighted to share that Fiona was awarded the FSI EFIS-IL Lecture Award last week as a keynote speaker at the 56th Annual Meeting of the French Society for Immunology! We’d like to warmly thank the SFI for the award, it was a pleasure to attend!🇫🇷👩‍🔬 @sfi-immunologie.bsky.social @kiroxford.bsky.social

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PSC Support @pscsupport.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

PSC research is challenging, but progress is happening faster than ever. There are now more clinical trials testing potential treatments than ever. Every study brings us closer to better care and, one day, a cure. 👉 buff.ly/33bSrx4 #LetsBeatPSC #PSCResearch

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