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Microbes shape how ecosystems function and respond to environmental change. Prof. Max Häggblom, Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Ecology, explains how the journal explores these connections and advances our understanding of microbes in a changing environment.

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FEMS is seeking a new President and two Trustees for our Board (2027–2029)

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership and governance? We are looking for mission‑driven candidates dedicated to advancing microbiology across Europe and beyond.

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If your research explores community dynamics, ecological interactions, biogeochemical processes, or ecosystem-level implications, FEMS Microbiology Ecology may provide the right platform to reach a global environmental microbiology audience.

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Only 2 weeks left to submit your application for the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs, taking place 26–31 August in Porto, Portugal!

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Prof. Dr. Dieter Jahn is a Professor at Braunschweig University of Technology & a Handling Editor for FEMS Microbiology Letters highlights why society journals matter: the income generated by these journals does not simply disappear, it goes back into supporting the scientific community.

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HZI-Forscherin Susanne Häußler ist unter den 95 neuen Mitgliedern der renommierten Europäischen Akademie für Mikrobiologie @femsmicro.org. Sie erforscht multiresistente Krankheitserreger sowie hartnäckige, biofilmassoziierte Infektionen. Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
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Professor Lindsay Hall elected Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology - Quadram Institute Professor Lindsay Hall elected a fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology recognising excellence and contributions to microbiology

“It’s a great honour – and very much a team honour – to be elected a Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology @femsmicro.org ”

💬 Professor Lindsay Hall @halllab.bsky.social

I am honored to be elected as a fellow of European Academy of Microbiology @femsmicro.org, recognizing the excellent work of talented post docs, PhD researchers and students in my group and our collaborations all around the world.

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Microbiology Postdocs from all over Europe and the globe, do not miss this next splendid opportunity for career building and networking! 🦠🧑‍🔬🧑‍🎓💯🇵🇹

The Federation of European Microbiological Societies is looking for an Events Programme Officer.

In this role, you will work closely with our Events Manager to deliver impactful programmes, curate essential content, and support researchers in sharing their work.

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There's still much to understand about microbiomes. If you're hungry to learn, here's a good place to start.

Explore expert reviews covering advances in omics, bioinformatics, molecular microbiology, and animal models in this thematic issue: academic.oup.com/femsre/pages...

Do you love microbiology and science communication? FEMS is recruiting a volunteer co‑host for the FEMS Webinar Series and the Microbes & Us podcast, an opportunity to become a public-facing voice for the global microbiology community. Apply by 30 March: buff.ly/eOZpm2g

🌟 Applications are now open! 🌟 Ready to level up your research career this summer?

Join a select group of early‑career scientists for an immersive 6‑day mentor‑led Summer School in Porto, Portugal, from 26–31 August 2026.

👉 Start your application here: buff.ly/Ppu8RY3 and apply by 15 April.

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Tuberculosis affects around a quarter of the global population even though significant progress has been made in understanding how the pathogen infects its host. 🦠

For #WorldTuberculosisDay, our #FEMSmicroBlog explores novel molecular approaches to fight this deadly disease. ❤️‍🩹

Water shapes microbial life, and microbes shape water systems.

From biofilms to bioremediation, this #FEMSmicroBlog explores how these interactions influence water quality. A timely read for #WorldWaterDay

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Congrats to a wonderful trio of parasitologists @lebrunlab.bsky.social Dominque Soldati and Julius LUKEŠ!!!

We asked Prof. Clare Taylor, Professor of Inclusive Practice and Microbiology at Edinburgh Napier University and Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Letters, to share her perspective on building a career in microbiology. Her advice is simple: get involved in publishing

Truly humbled and deeply honored to have been elected a Fellow of the European Academy of #Microbiology, @femsmicro.org
Profoundly grateful to my mentors, collaborators, colleagues, and students, past and present, whose guidance, creativity, and dedication have shaped this journey 🙏 ♥️

Fellows The European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) proudly brings together a distinguished community of leading scientists whose contributions have shaped and advanced the field of microbiology. Below, you wi...

The list of new (2026) elected members of the @femsmicro.org European Academy of Microbiology is out 👏 Congrats to the newcomers, most of them very well-known names incl many friends & close colleagues 😀 fems-microbiology.org/european-aca...

This all started at the @femsmicro.org meeting in Milan in July 2025, which included an awesome visit of the Milano Triennale where I met Ezge and Işıl and Rachel Armstrong from @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social

European Academy of Microbiology welcomes 95 new Fellows Discover the latest election of 95 new Fellows by the European Academy of Microbiology, highlighting diverse expertise in the field.

Honoured to have been elected a Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology @femsmicro.org. This recognition means a lot - and it really reflects the fantastic work of teams and collaborators across the years in advancing early life microbiome research 🤩

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Professor Lindsay Hall elected Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology - Quadram Institute Professor Lindsay Hall elected a fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology recognising excellence and contributions to microbiology

🆕 Professor Lindsay Hall @halllab.bsky.social elected Fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology @femsmicro.org ✨

95 new Fellows join the European Academy of Microbiology 🔬

The newly elected Fellows represent a wide range of expertise across microbiology and related disciplines , spanning institutions across Europe and beyond.

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Advancing knowledge on the biogeography of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to support Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land Available arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal metabarcoding data are used to identify gaps and biases in global sampling, and their relevance to achieving Sustai

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Crystal structure of methanogen MtxX (Methanogen Marker Protein MMP4) from Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus ΔH Structural analysis of the methanogen protein MtxX.

Crystal structure of methanogen MtxX (Methanogen Marker Protein MMP4) from Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus ΔH
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Check-out FEMS Microbiology Ecology Latest Editor's Choice: Wutkowska et al. uncovered hidden phylo- and ecogenomic diversity of the widespread methanotrophic genus Methylobacter 

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The FEMS journals are built to support scientists: they are not about profit margins but about the community they serve. For over 50 years, our goal has been to advance research microbiology research & connect scientists worldwide. Join the movement, publish for & with the community: buff.ly/CzUwj7l