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ASM @asm.org · 29/09/2026

A 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_tTgM

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Microbial Myths VII

YouTube video by ASM - Microbes Make Our World

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Bernard Kim @bernardkim.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Princeton EEB is running a very broad faculty search at the Assistant Professor level. Please consider applying to join us! This is a wonderful, collaborative, cohesive department with diverse interests and amazing colleagues. apply.interfolio.com/193474

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Dmitri Petrov @petrovadmitri.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We are searching for an Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology! Looking for colleagues asking fundamental questions relating to evolutionary processes and drivers of evolutionary patterns. If you think it is you, please do apply! And please repost. facultypositions.stanford.edu/jobs/assista...

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Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology - Stanford University, California, United States

The Department of Biology at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology. A successful candidate will conduct research that asks fundamental que...

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Prof Jenny Rohn @jennyrohn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“Bacterial growth is straightforward to measure, complex in origin and exquisitely sensitive to environmental and genetic perturbations.” Fantastic opening sentence to a deeply interesting topic. Never thought about bacterial growth like this before. #MicroSky #Bacteria

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CNN @cnn.com · 05/09/2026

The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt a new world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes, after African nations urged the UN to right a centuries-old wrong.

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UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different | CNN

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt a new world map that reflects countries' true relative sizes, after African nations urged the UN to right a centuries-old wrong.

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Noah Whiteman @nkwhiteman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I’m thrilled to share that our search for a tenure-track colleague in my *truly wonderful and collegial* Genetics, Genomics, Evolution and Development Division in the MCB Department at Berkeley @berkeleymcb.bsky.social is live! Please share this broad search widely: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05481

aprecruit.berkeley.edu

Assistant Professor -Genetics, Genomics, Evolution, and Development - Molecular and Cell Biology

University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!

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Parmvir K Bahia @parmvir.com · 08/08/2026

Also since math has such a bad rep as a "difficult" subject, it feels quite karmic for a mathematician to talk about how they were tentative about learning biology. This was a lovely end to another great series of @smbmathbiology.bsky.social's podcast #BiologyInNumbers. #MathBio #SciComm

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Rob Edwards @linsalrob.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Starting with the DNA sequence of a #phage genome, #PholdAPhage will create a 3D reconstruction of the complete phage, almost like you did cryoEM on it! Check out Renee's awesome software github.com/reneegreen81... to assemble unknown phage particles one protein at a time

A computer generated 3D reconstruction of a phage, based solely on its genome sequence. For this image, we started with the genome, and used PholdAPhage to create the structures. Colours are based on pLDDT scores.

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ASM @asm.org · 10/07/2026

ASM has submitted formal comments urging the White House Office of Management and Budget to withdraw a proposed rule that would weaken the peer review process, limit scientific collaboration and networking and create new barriers to conducting and disseminating research: asm.org/articles/pol...

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ASM Opposes OMB Grants Rule | ASM.org

ASM strongly opposes the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule on federal financial assistance, citing risks to scientific integrity and innovation.

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Kimberly Kline 🏔 @kimingeneva.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🚨Join us at the University of Geneva! We're seeking an outstanding junior researcher to apply for an ERC or SNSF Starting Grant with our institutional support in host–pathogen interactions, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, or mycology. www.unige.ch/medecine/mim... Please share!

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Open call : MIMOL Junior Group Leader’s application for a Starting Grant - Microbiology and molecular medicine - UNIGE

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

MACSYS is proud to support the upcoming Yeast Products & Discovery Conference - bringing together emerging leaders, researchers, and innovators in yeast science from across Australia. 📆22-24 July 📌UQ Brisbane City (located in the CBD) 👉More info and/or register: ausyeastgroup.org/ypd-2026

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Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 09/06/2026

Despite a long history of world-leading discoveries, Australia's science system is going backwards – at the very moment the rest of the world is moving forward, fast. That's why we've launched BACK AUSTRALIA'S ABILITY, a call to every Australian to do exactly that.

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Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · 09/06/2026

Send a message to your MP at restorescience.com.au?utm_source=i...

restorescience.com.au

Homepage | Back Australia's Ability

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ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Like it or lump it, the College of Experts is probably set to remain a staple of ARC's system for some time yet. Most who serve on it report it's worth their time & effort, both as a service to the research community & for their proposal-writing abilities. So, maybe consider nominating for it?

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ASM @asm.org · 06/06/2026

Basic science powers the biggest medical advances. Don’t miss Drs. Kim Orth and Mariana Byndloss, 2026 #ASMAwards recipients, at #ASMicrobe as they discuss how foundational discoveries become life‑saving treatments. Today at 10:45 a.m.: asm.social/2XK

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Trevor Lithgow @trevor-lithgow.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This is one of the coolest projects I have had a chance to contribute to. Fabulous work by Thomas Williams @macsys.bsky.social modeling the consequences of proteins and LPS embedding into bacterial outer membranes doi.org/10.48550/arX...

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An agent-based model of outer membrane biogenesis in Gram-negative bacteria

The outer membrane is the interface through which Gram-negative bacteria - a broad classification of organisms including \textit{Escherichia coli} and a number of deadly pathogens - interact with the ...

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

You can catch the entire podcast episode by searching your podcast app for The Random Sample. The episode also features Deputy Director Jennifer Flegg and is hosted by Research Fellow Haripriya Sridharan. You can also watch the conversation on 📹MACSYS YouTube: youtu.be/plXmRoi5ydY

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MACSYS Leaders on The Random Sample podcast

YouTube video by MACSYS

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🎙️Why MACSYS & why now? In this clip from The Random Sample podcast, Centre Director Trevor Lithgow explains that as biology increasingly moves into a quantitative space, the ability to work across maths & biology isn’t optional - it’s essential: 🎧 www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/macs...

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ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

#DECRA applicants, the rejoinder period begins on Monday (25 May). You'll get reports from "detailed assessors" – people in your general field, but not necessarily experts on your specific research. Reports will appear in your RMS portal, normally around 11am Canberra time (but it varies).

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Congratulations to MACSYS Deputy Director Professor Jennifer Flegg - just named a 2026 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, recognised for her internationally leading work in mathematical biology. 👉 Read the full story: macsys.org/jen-flegg-20...

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Mike Levin @drmichaellevin.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🧪 Awesome new theme issue of Philosophical Transactions: ‘World models in natural and artificial intelligence’ Thank you Adam Safron! royalsocietypublishing.org/rsta/issue/3...

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Volume 384 Issue 2320 | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A | The Royal Society

Influential themed journal issues across the physical mathematical and engineering sciences.

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Trevor Lithgow @trevor-lithgow.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Monash University is advertising the position of Director, Monash BDI and Head of School, Biomedical Sciences. The ad for this role is now live. Please contact the Dean of Medicine, Prof Christina Mitchell FAA FAHMS for further information onthe position careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/jo...

careers.pageuppeople.com

Job Search

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James McInerney @jomcinerney.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This dissolves the core-accessory distinction. Core genes are ones whose beneficial environment is always present. Accessory genes are ones whose beneficial environment is intermittent. Same dynamics, different p values. A continuum, no category boundary.

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Trevor Lithgow @trevor-lithgow.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

A very honest assessment of the 2-step EOI-style application procedure that has run for the past three rounds of ARC-DPs. It has failed to deliver on its stated aims, and the ARC has recognized why this was not a good idea for a broad-based scheme such as the ARC-DP scheme.

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Will Ratcliff @wcratcliff.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Really reading the literature has always given scientists in training a huge advantage. But these days, it seems like a superpower. So many people skim/AI summarize papers, but then you miss out on so much! It's like reading a description of a Van Gogh painting vs. staring at it for 2h.

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The VIIN Emerging Leaders Committee is delighted to invite you to our first workshop for 2026! Join us online for How to Get a Grant: Building Your Toolkit for Funding Success, to be held on Wednesday 13 May from 10am - 12pm. Register here: forms.gle/MBkiDutL1cwE...

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Human Frontier Science Program @hfspo.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

What happens when you add one scientist to a team? New expertise. New ideas. New directions! 🧪 This year, #HFSP Accelerator Grants expanded research teams across India, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Korea, Singapore and South Africa. 🔗zurl.co/upL6c #HFSPResearchGrants #sts

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Freya Harrison @friendlymicrobe.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

My super department @warwicklifesci.bsky.social is hiring 6 assistant profs in the wake of recent retirements. We're looking for people in microbiology/infection, cellular disease / immunity; environmental biology; and plant/crop science. #MicroSky warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G...

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Assistant Professor x6 (111522-0426) - University of Warwick

Title: Assistant Professor x6 (111522-0426). Application Deadline: . Position Type: Permanent

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John Rubinstein @johnrubinstein.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Was just asked to spread the word about this position. Structural biology and Chemical Biology positions in Barcelona, one of the great cities of the world! www.irbbarcelona.org/sites/defaul...

IRB Barcelona invites applications for Group Leader positions in Chemical
Biology (one) and Structural Biology (one) as part of its strategic effort to
strengthen molecular sciences.
The successful candidates will join a highly multidisciplinary and collaborative
institute with strong expertise in cancer and metastasis, ageing and cell
reprogramming, metabolism, cell differentiation, signal transduction, and gene
expression, working at the interface of structural and computational biology,
chemistry, and biology.
IRB Barcelona is embedded in a vibrant scientific ecosystem and maintains
close collaborations with major research infrastructures such as the Barcelona
Supercomputing Center (BSC) and the ALBA Synchrotron, as well as leading
research centres, universities, and hospitals in Barcelona.

About IRB Barcelona
IRB Barcelona
(www.irbbarcelona.org)
is a multidisciplinary research
institute where scientists collaborate
to address fundamental biomedical
questions and unmet medical needs.
The Institute currently hosts more
than 500 members from around the
world across 27 research groups.
How to apply
Applications should include a CV, letter
of intent, brief (2-page) research
proposal, and the names and contact
details of at least three referees.
Applications must be submitted via
https://recruitment.irbbarcelona.org
no later than 22 May 2026, quoting
reference GL/26/01 (Chemical Biology)
or GL/26/02 (Structural Biology).
The successful candidates are expected
to join in Q4 2026 or 2027, with flexibility
depending on individual circumstances.
For Informal enquiries, please contact
the chair of the Search Committee
(Prof. Xavier Salvatella, at
xavier.salvatella@irbbarcelona.org)
and for details and updates on
the selection process please
contact the Head of People at
(irbglcall@irbbarcelona.org)

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Human Frontier Science Program @hfspo.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The provisional program for the 25th JFSP Awardees Meeting is now available! Get a first look at what’s planned in Geneva this July. 👉https://zurl.co/iOiAG 📅 8–10 July 2026 🧪 Registration is open: zurl.co/IBSRb #HFSPmtg2026 #sts

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Klebsiella Club @klebclub.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

‼️ The 2nd session of #KlebClub2026 is tomorrow! This session will focus on pediatrics 🧸 — exploring the impact of Klebsiella infections in neonatal and pediatric populations, from clinical challenges to emerging research. 🗓 Thursday 16 🕘 9:00 -10:30 AM (EDT) (FREE registration) #microsky #AMR

Flyer fro second session of Klebsiella seminar series

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Yolanda Schaerli @yschaerli.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Interested in synthetic biology & microbiomes? 🧬🧫 We are recruiting a PhD student to develop biosensors to study microbe–microbe & microbe–host interactions. In beautiful Lausanne, Switzerland🏔️⛵ @dmf-unil.bsky.social @fbm-unil.bsky.social Apply by 24.05.2026 👇 shorturl.at/6X7M4 Boosts appreciated!

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Career Opportunities: PhD position in microbial synthetic biology (22753)

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Rob Edwards @linsalrob.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Have you developed a new #bioinformatics tool to understand #phage or #virus? Make sure you add it to #awesome-virome github.com/shandley/awe...

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Trevor Lithgow @trevor-lithgow.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Thanks to Marvin Whiteley and the @asm.org @mbio.bsky.social for a good time on their podcast talking about a bacteriophage that flexes and contracts in impossible ways. Also detailed in an mBio paper here DOI: 10.1128/mbio.03829-25 @macsys.bsky.social youtu.be/eDGta8xc4_0?...

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Phage JS1: The Virus Breaking the Rules - Editors in Conversation, mBio Edition

YouTube video by American Society for Microbiology

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

📢New episode alert! Bringing together the mathematical and computational sciences with biology🔬 to tackle one of science’s grand challenges - MACSYS leaders Trevor Lithgow & Jen Flegg explain why modelling a whole, living cell 🧬 matters. 👉 www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/macs...

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Sylvie Callegari @sylviecallegari.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Another postdoc position for my lab is now open. This one is for a biochemist/cell biologist who really likes mitochondria and ubiquitin. If this is you, please apply here: www.seek.com.au/job/91277535

seek.com.au

Biochemist/Cell Biologist Research Officer Job in Parkville, Melbourne VIC - SEEK

An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Officer / Senior Research Officer to join the Callegari Lab at WEHI.

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Klebsiella Club @klebclub.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

‼️ Excited to announce 1st session of #KlebClub2026! We kick things off with a session on pathogenesis, with *Jay Vornhagen* as keynote speaker, alongside 2 short talks selected from submitted abstracts - Sylvie MIQUEL & @microbiosaroj.bsky.social 🗓 Thursday 9 🕘 9:00 -10:30 AM (EDT) (1/2)

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Do cutting-edge research at the frontiers of AI-driven Whole Cell Modelling! We invite applications for two fully funded, 3.5-year PhD positions based with MACSYS at The Australian National University (ANU). 2026 PhD applications are now open for two exciting projects.👇 macsys.org/phd-scholars...

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

📢We're hiring! Come join us in sunny☀️Brisbane. We are recruiting a postdoctoral Research Fellow to join us at QUT. This position is intended for applied mathematicians. 🔷Level A/B, Fixed-term, 2 years 📍Gardens Point (hybrid option available) 👉More info/apply: lnkd.in/gA_tJqHV @mjsimpson.bsky.social

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The Random Sample @therandomsample.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🎙️We're launching a brand‑new season of our podcast this week & you’re invited to be part of the action! We're bringing a StudioPod recording booth straight to the Univ of Melbourne campus and will be recording new podcast episodes throughout our in-person launch event. Come watch the magic happen!

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Peter Fineran @peterfineran.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Only 9 days left to apply for this post doctoral position. Please share and forward to your colleagues.

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Brett Collins @brettcollins.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

I use a combination of Multalin and Espript. Then import the AlphaFold prediction of the protein of interest and it generates a fairly nice image with the sequence and AF-derived secondary structure overlaid.

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MACSYS @macsys.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We’re proud to see MACSYS Associate Investigator, Dr Francesca Short, featured in this insightful ABC News story on hand hygiene and antibacterial soap. Dr Short is a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at Monash University’s Centre to Impact Antimicrobial Resistance. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

abc.net.au

Which hand soap is best for killing germs?

Experts say there is an array of options when it comes to hand soaps, and some labels can be misleading.

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EMBL Events @events.embl.org · 12/03/2026

Join #EMBOOmics which aims to showcase new technologies and formulate questions to move the systems biology field forward 👉 s.embl.org/omx26-01-bl 📥 Abstract deadline 11 September

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EMBL Events @events.embl.org · 17/03/2026

Join #EESMetabolicEco and submit your abstract by 14 April: s.embl.org/ees26-11-bl This event will inform sustainable practices, advance research methodologies, and drive transformative advancements in the understanding and management of metabolic interactions in complex biological ecosystems.

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