A journey to run a polymerase chain reaction in the kitchen Did you know an air fryer can thermocycle?

Did you know an air fryer can thermocycle? Read the journey of two scientists’ attempts to run a PCR cycle in the kitchen, in the latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist.
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Rethinking Blastocystis: a One Health perspective on a common and controversial gut protist worth our attention Here's the reality: a stool report that reads "Blastocystis detected" still provokes strong reactions. Some clinicians worry and reach for antibiotics. Some laboratories add a note about "uncertain significance." Patients search online and find polarised claims ranging from harmless commensal to stealth pathogen. The truth is more nuanced and more ...

A new feature in #TheMicrobiologist examines the culture of Blastocystis research and asks how to make it more clinically meaningful www.the-microbiologist.com/features/rethinking-blas...

The world’s fermented foods in health and history The use of microbes in food fermentation dates back thousands of years; archaeological evidence suggests that fermented beverages such as rice wine were produced in China as early as 7000 BC, while bread and beer were staples in ancient Egypt.

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist explores fermented foods throughout history and the health benefits of those still used today. www.the-microbiologist.com/features/the-worlds-ferm...

Our special issue on Food & Fermentation is now live on #TheMicrobiologist 🍞🥛

Featuring cutting-edge research and opinion from across the world, we’re excited to bring you the science, stories and innovations shaping food/fermentation today. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/ami/special-issues

Building integrated biobanks to defeat AMR in chronic wounds Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has evolved into a complex global health issue which has outstripped the development of new antibiotics and therapeutic strategies. The World Health Organisation (WHO) e...

In the latest addition to our special issue on Bacteriophages, discover the world of biobanks, biofilms, and a phage-antibiotic hydrogel to combat persistent infections. #TheMicrobiologist www.the-microbiologist.com/features/bui...

Special Issues | AMI | The Microbiologist This collection features content from across The Microbiologist on Bacteriophages. The issue will be updated across the month and include news, features, careers and opinion. If you would like to feature your work in this issue, please contact the editorial team.

The final special issue of #TheMicrobiologist for 2025 is now live! This month we bring you content from across the platform on Bacteriophages. Be sure to check in as the month progresses for updated content. www.the-microbiologist.com/ami/special-...

We couldn’t get people interested in science - until we started speaking their language In 2020, Puerto Rico faced a misinformation crisis. Melanie Ortiz Alvarez De La Campa reveals how five STEM undergraduates created a sci-comm organization that helped pass legislation, educated thousa...

The Caribbean scicomm organization that I co-founded, Ciencia Pa' Todes, was featured today in #TheMicrobiologist by @amiposts.bsky.social

We have done so much as a small group and I'm proud of the impact we continue to have every day 💜

Check out our work at: cienciapatodes.org

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Clostridioides difficile: the unseen passenger from farm to fork Once known as a hospital superbug, Clostridioides difficile is now turning up in surprising places - production animal farms, soil, retail meats, vegetables, ready-to-eat salads, and even household kitchens. Recent research suggests this gut pathogen may not be confined to just hospital wards but is moving through our food chain, ...

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist explores how a well-known pathogen is turning up in surprising places. Recent research suggests that C. difficile may not be confined to just hospital wards but is moving through our food chain. www.the-microbiologist.com/features/clo...

What are we swimming in? The growing need for Microbial Source Tracking The pandemic changed the way many of us connect with the outdoors. Wild swimming and other aquatic pursuits have seen an increase in public interest since 2020, and with that, a heightened awareness o...

Fancy a bit of wild swimming? 🏊

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist explores the need for microbial source tracking in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing climate crisis. www.the-microbiologist.com/features/wha...

Breathing alien air: the search for biosignatures on exoplanets Among the most promising indicators of biogenic elements are volatile organic compounds produced by life forms. The detection of specific metabolites such as dimethyl sulphide (DMS) and related compou...

In a time where it is hard to celebrate something, I just published my first news article in #TheMicrobiologist about how gases, made by microbes on Earth, help us detect alien life.

Thanks @amiposts.bsky.social !

#astrobiology#biosignarure#microbes

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Harnessing soil microbes to weather rock and fight climate change Discover how Bacillus subtilis strain MP1 accelerates silicate weathering in agricultural soils, locking away 7.3 tonnes of CO2 per hectare annually through standard agricultural practices.

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist explores research that is using bacteria to lock away carbon in soil. www.the-microbiologist.com/features/har...

Tiny helpers: how our gut bacteria could protect us from forever chemicals We are constantly exposed to things in our environment from the medicines we take and contaminants in the food we eat, to particles in the air we breathe. Figuring out which chemicals are harmful and how they affect us, is essential to make our surroundings safer.

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist explores research at the MRC Toxicology Unit that asks whether our gut microbes might protect us from ‘forever chemicals’ www.the-microbiologist.com/features/tin...

The growing threat of nontuberculous mycobacteria infections Once overlooked, NTM are now drawing increased attention as their infections pose significant and complex diagnostic challenges. Advances in diagnostic technologies offer the potential to overcome the...

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist dives into the emerging threat of nontuberculous mycobacteria, and explores diagnostic options. #NTM @brukercorporation.bsky.social
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Fantastic microbes and where to find them: join a citizen science journey through the urban microbiome "We are symbionts on a symbiotic planet, and if we care to, we can find symbiosis everywhere." - Lynn Margulis, The Symbiotic Planet: A New Look At Evolution, 2013

“A citizen science initiative that brought microbial life into the spotlight, and urban exploration into the realm of scientific discovery”. Discover the Fantastic Microbes project in the latest careers article in #TheMicrobiologist 🪄

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What is eating my rocks? A possible novel biological niche inside limestone "It seems something biological has once lived inside rocks in Namibia." Read the story of this unusual discovery...

It seems something biological has once lived inside rocks in Namibia. Read the story of this unusual discovery in the latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist.

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Could spiritual healing sites be fertile ground for new antibiotics? Common motifs between Streptomyces and sites of spiritual healing may help with the discovery of new sites for bioprospecting. Although there may be a temptation to dismiss the spiritual nature of the...

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist showcases research that asks whether spiritual healing sites could help with the discovery of new antimicrobials.
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Special Issues | AMI | The Microbiologist

Don’t miss out! Our special issue on Marine Biotechnology in #TheMicrobiologist is soon coming to a close but there’s still time to check out our amazing content, with some fantastic late additions. #LifeBelowWater
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Harnessing marine microbes for bioremediation: cleaning up ocean pollutants Ocean pollution is widespread and worsening by the day. From oil spills to garbage accumulation in the Pacific, marine ecosystems are in dire need of a solution.

The latest addition to our special issue on Marine Biotechnology looks at the different ways microbes are being used for ocean bioremediation #TheMicrobiologist #LifeBelowWater

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How microbes can detoxify heavy metal pollution in the ocean Researchers have successfully used microbes to reduce the heavy metal toxicity of soils and wastewater through bioremediation. Could they eventually use a similar approach to target heavy metals in th...

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist asks whether microbes can be used to detoxify heavy metal pollution in our oceans. #marinebiotechnology

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 | AMI | The Microbiologist

Celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week with our dedicated collection in #TheMicrobiologist. Discover neurodiverse experiences in STEM, and explore the fascinating link between microbiology and neurodiversity.
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#Microsky #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW

Nergal: science communication and citizen science through a digital game By balancing fun, accessibility, and science, Nergal aims to demonstrate how playful experiences can shed light on complex messages in a meaningful, memorable way.

Discover how a team of researchers designed a game to explore how individuals navigate infection risk and social interactions 🎮 #CitizenScience #TheMicrobiologist #Nergal

@mattjsilk.bsky.social @nitaraw.bsky.social @thentrythis.bsky.social

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Urinary tract infections: addressing the gender gap and advancing microbial insights Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide, disproportionately affecting women and contributing to a significant healthcare burden.

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist examines the gender gap in UTI occurrence and offers potential solutions to the problem.

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From Earth to space: the journey of microbes and their survival mechanisms What purpose could microbes have beyond the planet's atmosphere? Discover their applications and the survival mechanisms that make microbes so powerful, even beyond Earth.

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist details the survival mechanisms used by microbes looking to hitchhike their way beyond our atmosphere 🚀

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The shifting landscape of the cervicovaginal microbiome in chlamydia infection Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a remarkably common condition among women of reproductive age, affecting as many as a third of all women at any given time. Yet it remains surprisingly elusive.

The latest addition to #TheMicrobiologist February special issue looks at cutting edge research into the detection of bacterial vaginosis, and risk factors among different populations.

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Advancing microbial research in the North East Indian Himalaya: a pathway to sustainable hill agriculture While the North East (NE) Indian Himalaya are famous for their stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, the region faces numerous agricultural challenges that threaten environmental sustainability a...

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist explores research in the Northeast Himalaya. Discover how microbes from extreme environments are impacting food security and sustainable farming practices.

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Archaea: taking biocatalysis to the extreme Despite increasing interest, archaea remain hugely understudied in comparison to their bacterial counterparts.

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist takes a look at archaeal biocatalysis, delving into their “vast and broadly untapped biotechnological potential.”

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Check out our latest special issue in #TheMicrobiologist. With articles on sexually transmitted infections, the reproductive system, disparities in healthcare, and plenty more to come throughout February.

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Antimicrobials for an Antimicrobial Resistant World The fight against AMR will require innovation, collaboration, and a fundamental shift in perspective - but it's a fight we can win.

Antimicrobials are a cornerstone of modern medicine. However, their misuse has led to pathogens developing resistance, rendering many treatments ineffective.

But is there a case for optimism? Explore this and more in #TheMicrobiologist

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The true cost of science Discover valuable insights from three companies in the microbiology field, and their experience of balancing innovation, investment, and sustainability to drive their success.

Discover valuable insights from three leading companies in microbiology (CroBio, @medtechtomarket.bsky.social and @microbesng.bsky.social). Learn how they balance innovation, investment, and sustainability to drive their success.

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