Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an outlier in many ways. One of them is keeping a high degree of functional redundancy despite its obligate pathogen lifestyle. In this review, we reflect on the biological meaning of M. tuberculosis functional redundancies.
journals.plos.org/plospathogen...
Long-chain fatty acids can be carbon sources for pathogens but are also potent antimicrobials. In our latest work, we explored the question of how Mycobacterium tuberculosis avoids getting killed by a preferred carbon source.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
The Mycobacterium tuberculosis long-chain fatty acid resistome reveals the universal stress protein TB15.3 as essential for infection www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.04....
It was really great hosting you @oneyrolles.bsky.social! Fantastic science, great conversations, and a truly enjoyable time. Glad you had a great experience!
Huge thanks to @marcopsilva.bsky.social, Thales Costa and all the students for the kind invite to speak at the @i3suporto.bsky.social Student symposium! 🌟
Top-notch organization, amazing vibes, and a truly warm welcome, an unforgettable experience! 🙏
#i3Ssymposium
First time at #EMBOtuberculosis presenting a part of my PhD work through a flash talk and poster presentation. Great to finally meet the TB community! Incredible experience in India, with amazing science, wonderful people, and delicious food! 🇮🇳
What a great conference #EMBOtuberculosis has been! Amazing science, amazing food and a very friendly community! And it was a pleasure to share the work we’re developing at i3S U. Porto.
Introducing my wonderful team at i3S - University of Porto. PhD student @marcopsilva.bsky.social and research fellow @alexjpinto.bsky.social