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ASM @asm.org · 2h

Tankyrases are involved in many biological processes, such as DNA repair and cancer progression. This #JVirology study show they also positively regulate influenza A virus replication via type I interferon response. Read the article: asm.social/2E3

Effects of CRISPR activation of PARPs on IAV replication. HEK293-dCas9-VP64-MPH stable cells were transfected with a combination of three lenti-sgRNA-MS2 targeting each of PARPs or non-template control sgRNA (NTC) (100 ng), the IAV firefly luciferase reporter plasmid vNP‐luc/pHH21 (20 ng), and pRL‐TK Renilla plasmid (5 ng) for 24 h The cells were then infected with influenza 2009 pandemic clinic isolate A/Oklahoma/3052/09 (pdm/OK/09) H1N1 at an MOI of 0.05 for 48 h. Firefly luciferase activity was normalized to pRL‐TK Renilla luciferase activity. The results are expressed as a ratio to NTC‐transfected cells. Data are the mean ± SE of three independent experiments.

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ASM @asm.org · 1d

Bacterial aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylases (AADCs) contribute to microbial fitness through acid stress resistance and niche dominance. Get insights on the diversity and host interactions of microbiota-encoded AADCs in gut and skin ecosystems in #mBio: asm.social/2E2

Functional and ecological insights of aromatic monoamines produced by human microbiota.

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ASM @asm.org · 1d

In #ClinMicroRev, researchers highlight a major bias in perceptions of mycobacterial infection transmission and suggest broadening the field to include research on environmental non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Get the full story: asm.social/2DZ

Schematic illustration of the different potential, that is, null and alternative, hypotheses for explaining non-tuberculous and tuberculous mycobacteria transmission to humans and animals, based on an extensive scientific literature search and a comprehensive analysis of mycobacterial disease transmission.

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ASM @asm.org · 2d

Lingering questions surround deliberate smallpox outbreaks among Native Americans, leaving a legacy of trauma and distrust in Native communities to this day. This article seeks to answer these questions. asm.social/2E0 #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Investigating the Smallpox Blanket Controversy | ASM.org

Lingering questions surround deliberate smallpox outbreaks among Native Americans, leaving a legacy of trauma and distrust in Native communities to this day. This article seeks to answer these questio...

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ASM @asm.org · 2d

#MicrobiologyMonday: Regulation of (para)sexual reproduction in C. albicans has been intensively investigated. In #MMBRJournal: recent findings on environmental factors & signaling pathways involved in sexual mating in C. albicans & related species: asm.social/2DX

Colony and cellular morphologies of white, gray, and opaque cells of C. albicans strain BJ1097 on yeast extract peptone dextrose agar with phloxine B. G-Sec, gray sector. Scale bar, 10 µm. This figure is adapted from reference 71

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George O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 5d

New in JB: Morgan, Amemiya & Freddolino explore the role of DNA methylation on gene expression and chromatin structure in E. coli.
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ASM @asm.org · 5d

Marine particles harbor microbial communities. However, to study them, they must be separated from the particle. How? This #AppEnvMicro article outlines an optimized method using detergents to dissociate microbes from marine particles. Get the details: asm.social/2DG

$Principal coordinate analysis of the particle-associated communities that increased in the free-living fraction in response to Tween treatments (P value < 0.01). The color of the particle-associated (triangle) shapes corresponds to the Tween treatment, as indicated by the key. The crosses indicate the centroid points for each treatment. Vectors represent increased PA-OTUs with significant relationships (P value < 0.01) to the ordination axes, which are driving the differences in PA-OTU community composition between Tween treatments. Red vector labels represent E-PA-OTUs that increased significantly (P value < 0.05) in the FL fraction in response to at least one Tween treatment relative to controls.$

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ASM @asm.org · 5d

Curious what microbiologists earn? ASM offers exclusive workforce insights—and your input matters!

Check out Kyle Leistikow's #ASMicrobe presentation on the latest Salary Survey results ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1pr...

Then, take the survey yourself! asm.org/articles/sal...

Know Your Worth: Salary Data That Defends Your Value

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George O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 7d

New in JB: Reed, Simmons et al. show that the control of DNA initiation is key to genome stability. Mutants that under- of over-initiating DNA replication show markers of DNA damamge.
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ASM @asm.org · 6d

We're excited to welcome Glen McGugan, Ph.D., as ASM’s Scientific Director of the Mechanism Discovery unit! He’ll lead efforts advancing discovery-driven microbial sciences in physiology, genetics, genomics & more.

➡️ Learn more about the unit: asm.social/2Dy

Introducing ASM Mechanism Discovery Director Glen McGugan, Ph.D.

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ASM @asm.org · 6d

Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir (JAM), an antimicrobial researcher and assistant professor at the University of California, provides insights on communicating complex scientific topics as a community educator. youtu.be/giyAR9XIEO0

Change Clothes and Go: Viral Mutations and the Remix of Infection

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ASM @asm.org · 7d

It’s time to let your creativity grow! Submit your entry for this year’s Agar Art Contest: Microbes Make the World Go Round. From food and health to climate and beyond, microbes shape our lives—now show us your story in agar! Submit by Oct. 26: asm.social/2Dt

Pain palette with microbes as the paint swatches.

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ASM @asm.org · 7d

In a new opinion piece in @statnews.com ASM member Sarah Stanley, Ph.D., emphasizes that safe gain-of-function research is essential to identifying new treatments for diseases like tuberculosis—yet the NIH has imposed unfounded stops: www.statnews.com/2025/10/06/g...

The NIH ordered me to stop my ‘dangerous’ gain-of-function research. It isn’t dangerous at all

Safe gain-of-function research is necessary to identify new treatments for diseases like for tuberculosis — but the NIH has imposed unfounded stops.

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ASM @asm.org · 7d

Many mammalian diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's) involve the abnormal accumulation of host protein assemblies. In #MMBRJournal, researchers review the structural biology, transmissibilities, spreading mechanisms & detection of proteopathic aggregates. asm.social/2Do

Folding, misfolding, and aggregation of proteins into amyloid fibrils using mouse prion protein (PrP) as an example of an infectious amyloid

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ASM @asm.org · 8d

Join us on Oct 22 from 1-2 p.m. ET for a live interview with Dr. Marlene Belfort, renowned microbiologist & author of "Mommy, Can Boys Also Be Doctors?" Belfort will share her personal journey navigating work-life integration in #STEM. Register now: asm.social/2Dp

Image of the cover of the book "Mommy, can boys also be doctors?"

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George O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 8d

New in JB: Singh, Chattopadhyay et al. review the many roles of the hemolysin/cytolysin of V. cholerae in host-pathogen interactions.
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ASM @asm.org · 9d

Are you a PhD candidate, postdoc or lab-based researcher—or know someone whose work deserves recognition? 🌟 Nominate for possible inclusion in #IAIJournal’s 2026 Emerging Voices in Microbiology Minireview Collection! ⏰ Deadline is Oct. 20: asm.social/2Dm

Nominate a Ph.D. candidate, postdoc or lab-based researcher for IAI's newest series, "Emerging Voices in Microbiology" Deadline: Oct. 20.

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George O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 9d

New in JB: Bedree, He & colleagues identify essential genes in the CPR basibiont Schaalia odontolytica using a TnSeq-based approach.
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ASM @asm.org · 9d

Curious about creating agar art? 🎨Join Assistant Prof. Sebahat Öztekin’s workshop at Bayburt University in Turkey (Oct. 8–10) to learn how it’s done! Then, submit your art to the ASM #AgarArt contest—open until Oct. 26. Register for the workshop if you're in the area! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Agar Art Workshop Oct. 8-10, 2025. QR code linking to registration form

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George O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 14d

New in JB: Fung, Visick et al. show that a single SNP can impact biofilm formation and colonization of its squid host by V. fischeri.
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ASM @asm.org · 14d

Science is evolving fast—and so are the people driving it.

The ASM Corporate Council unites leaders across industry, academia & public health to shape the future of microbial sciences.

Join the 2025–26 cycle today: asm.social/2CR

ASM Corporate Council - Partnership between the public and private sectors is key to true advancement in the microbial sciences.

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ASM @asm.org · 14d

Congress must end the government shutdown and enact funding that provides robust investments in federal science agencies and public health. Read our statement: asm.social/2CS

Congress must work together to open the government and fund federal research by passing full-year appropriations legislation that provides robust funding for federal science research and public health programs.

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ASM @asm.org · 14d

🧫 Got a group of related clinical cases? Now you can turn them into a Case Series, a new article type from #ASMCaseReports!

📚 Learn about Case Series: asm.social/2CM

🔗 Submit your Case Series article: asm.social/2CL

#ASMJournals #CaseSeries

Submit a Case Series to ASM Case Reports (ASMCR)! A new article type from ASMCR.

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ASM @asm.org · 15d

Join us Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. ET for an engaging webinar that explores the diverse and rewarding career paths in clinical & public health microbiology. Learn how the field contributes to patient care, disease prevention and public safety.

Register for free: asm.org/webinars/cli...

Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Careers 101

This webinar will explore the diverse career paths in clinical and public health microbiology. Learn how professionals in these fields contribute to patient care, disease prevention and public safety.

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ASM @asm.org · 15d

Are you a microbiologist looking to drive change & foster collaboration? Apply to become an ASM Country Ambassador! Join a global network of influential leaders, support your country's scientists & elevate your career. Submit your application by Nov. 1! asm.social/2CE

Virus particles with text in front. Text says "ASM Ambassadors. Deadline: November 1, 2025. Submit your application."

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