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In 2025, ATCC celebrated its 100th anniversary. A new #mBio article recognizes ASM’s key role in the formal establishment of ATCC in 1925 and its sustained support of ATCC’s continuity. Learn more: https://t.co/T3XvFjUTuM

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PhiP, a phage protein that targets heme biosynthesis, exerts antibacterial activity against P. aeruginosa. The blockade triggers toxic oxygen compound accumulation inside the cell to inhibit cell growth. Get the story in #JVirology: https://t.co/3EpfBqMXz9

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msDNA, or multi-copy single-stranded DNA, is a small satellite DNA observed in DNA extracts from a bacterial cell. What does it do? Recent discoveries suggest it may protect bacteria against phage infection. #JBacteriology: https://t.co/CFfqMzQzT7

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🧬 From genomic data to published research. See how students & educators in @jgi's #AdoptAGenome program are gaining hands-on experience in genome analysis, bioinformatics and scientific publishing. 🔬 Explore their genome announcements in #MRAJournal: https://t.co/PjipwshvKM

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A report in #ASMCaseReport highlights Ochrobactrum anthropi as a device-associated peritoneal dialysis pathogen and illustrates the importance of source control when infection persists despite targeted antimicrobial therapy. https://t.co/tbDhgCg6dp

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Join ASM on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. ET for a high-level overview of key strategies microbiology laboratories can employ to support laboratory information systems and electronic medical record conversions.

Register for free: https://t.co/OoqJh4etMa

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For the first time, researchers showed that a halophilic archaeon exhibits active growth and metabolism under Mars-relevant conditions, providing experimental support for the potential habitability of localized shallow subsurface Martian environments. https://t.co/X4heeP9cq1

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Join colleagues nationwide today for a National Day of Action opposing OMB's proposed changes to federal grantmaking. Help protect scientific collaboration and integrity by contacting your members of Congress and encourage your colleagues to do the same: https://t.co/8SXaiJbPnO

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How does one become an effective peer reviewer? Co-reviewing helps early career researchers build skills through mentorship, ethical oversight and recognition. Check out this article to to learn more: https://t.co/hUoKtrXNZi

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🧫Put #microbiology research to work! 💻 A new #MRAJournal Special Collection highlights peer-reviewed databases, software tools & web services for the microbial sciences. 📖 Read the papers & editorial by Patrick Schloss: https://t.co/2FjwTveJhK

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#MicrobiologyMonday: Researchers characterized microbes recovered from 2 deteriorating 18th century oil paintings in Orosi, Costa Rica & found that a volatile essential oil-derived compound, linalool, could inhibit bacterial growth. #JournalSpectrum: https://t.co/rbzFHdurH3

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Researchers identified 3 tannin-related compounds displaying prominent antiviral activity against primary Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) infection through screening of a natural compound library. #AACJournal: https://t.co/lLP5rtOL6W

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Join us Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. ET for the next CPHM Virtual Journal Club! The panel will discuss 2 articles about diagnostic stewardship’s role in microbiology laboratories. Available for 1 CE credit.

ASM members register for free: https://t.co/rBGTv6U3cB

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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) enhance fungal pathogenicity in vivo, with EV-associated aspartyl proteases and other virulence components directly contributing to accelerated host mortality when EVs are present alongside fungal cells. #mSphere: https://t.co/SNHEEc66hl

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Lyme disease Borrelia spirochetes are naturally resistant to clinically relevant concentrations of rifampin, trimethoprim, and dapsone. Learn more in #JournalSpectrum: https://t.co/AZk5kydOjI

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Microbiology careers are growing, but a gap remains between workforce needs and what is taught. Bring hands-on learning to grades 6-12 and undergraduate classes using EPAASM’s free online lab manual, and make an impact on the future workforce. https://t.co/veaoCRRsiM

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This #mBio study identified the sRNA SrsA as a non-coding regulator involved in the sigma B-mediated stress response to nutrient limitation and radical stress in the intestinal pathogen Clostridioides difficile. Get the full story: https://t.co/3x2XxbklWj

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Join us Nov. 6 at 8 a.m. ET for the next webinar in an exciting 20-part #AMR series on clinical bacteriology with @ASLM_News, “Applied Diagnostic Bacteriology: Case Studies from the Bench!"

Register for free: https://t.co/NqH9YjidX5

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When HIV-1 protease processes the structural protein into its mature components, one of the peptides produced drives reorganization of the immature matrix lattice into a mature form, an essential step for envelope proteins to acquire their full activities. https://t.co/NspNDrzdzx

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Early abstract submission for ASM Microbe 2027 opens Nov. 10. Submit early to receive an earlier decision and more time to plan your trip to Chicago. Get notified: https://t.co/2t5pYFnuTv