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Official account of the American Society for Microbiology. With over 38,000 members, ASM's mission is to promote & advance the microbial sciences.
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The diagnostic landscape for respiratory viruses has evolved dramatically, with widespread institution of molecular tests both in laboratories of all sizes, but also at the point of care – and even consumer direct testing. What’s next for respiratory virus testing? asm.org/podcasts/edi...
Editors in Conversation podcast - metabolomics
November 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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How does linguistic bias reinforce privilege in science? #AppEnvMicro Editor in Chief @microgem.bsky.social offers insights and discusses how reviewers can identify it to support a more equitable review process. Read the article: asm.social/2Hp #COPE #PublicationIntegrity
Linguistic Bias and the Science Lost in Translation | ASM.org
Explore how linguistic bias subtly reinforces privilege in science by constraining scientific dissemination.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Bacteria are frequently subject to potentially lethal temperature shifts in their natural environments. In #MMBRJournal: an overview of changes in the structure and dynamics of the gene regulatory network of Escherichia coli during cold shocks. asm.social/2Hn
Illustration of various cold shock effects that ultimately cause E. coli cells to trigger a series of adaptation processes to enhance their survivability.
November 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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For the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be effective, the public needs to trust its recommendations. Confidence that policies are being guided by science—not politics—is at the heart of that trust. Our statement: asm.org/press-releas...
Decades of rigorous, global research have demonstrated no causal link between vaccines and autism. Suggesting otherwise is dangerous and irresponsible, and contradicts the Administration’s stated goal of focusing on “gold standard science.”
November 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Headed to #ASMCUE 2025? Connect early with ride sharing, affinity dinners, a Thursday social and breakfast networking. Details in your KBYG + program schedule. Learn more: asm.social/2Hc
Your ASMCUE connections start early.
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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As the threat of antimicrobial resistance grows, ASM is enhancing surveillance of macrolide-resistant Bordetella pertussis in Latin America via standardized testing methods and global partnerships. asm.social/2H7 #WAAW2025
Bolstering Pertussis Surveillance in Latin America | ASM.org
As the threat of antimicrobial resistance grows, ASM is enhancing surveillance of macrolide-resistant Bordetella pertussis in Latin America via standardized testing methods and global partnerships.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Early abstract submissions for ASM Microbe 2026—now 3 fully integrated meetings within 1 microbial world—are officially open. Submit by Dec. 2, 2 p.m. ET to elevate your research, spark new collaborations and join the conversations defining what’s next. asm.org/events/asm-m...
Early abstract submission now open!
November 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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It’s World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week! AMR is a top public health threat and will create increasingly complex challenges in the hospital, the lab, on the farm and in communities. See ASM’s policy paper with recommendations to combat AMR: asm.social/2H3 #WAAW
ASM Policy Recommendations to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance | ASM.org
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a top public health threat and national security issue. ASM recommends steps for policymakers that prioritize science and the roles of microbiologists.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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New #antimicrobial agents alert!

#IMARI26 is calling for submissions for its New Antimicrobial Agents Session—highlighting novel antibacterial & antifungal compounds in or entering clinical development.

Deadline: Dec. 1, 2025🔗 asm.social/2GZ
Your molecule deserves the main stage, apply now.
November 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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The global burden of pulmonary disease caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC-PD) is increasing. This #JClinMicro article presents clinical scenarios in which MAC-PD recurrence may occur and examines genotyping techniques for responding to them. asm.social/2GY
Interpretation scenarios of recurrent MAC-PD in clinical settings. This schematic outlines four potential explanations for the recurrence of MAC-PD after therapy: (1) True relapse (2), reinfection by a genetically distinct strain (3), reinfection with the same strain, and (4) recurrence due to an undetected minor clone. These categories are defined by treatment outcome, environmental re-exposure, and differences in genomic similarity between isolates. MAC-PD, Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease; SNP, single-nucleotide polymorphism.
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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The antibiotic azomycin is produced by Pseudomonas species and has toxicity against both plants and oomycete pathogens, suggesting a complex ecological role of azomycin production in both the amelioration and exacerbation of plant disease. #JBacteriology: asm.social/2GX
Non-pathogenic Pseudomonas produce the nitroimidazole antibiotic azomycin.
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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In #ClinMicroRev: a review of the global epidemiology of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), the strategic context of its transmissibility, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, plus an analysis quantifying the global post DR-TB disease health burden. asm.social/2GW
The TB treatment pipeline. (A) TB drug development pipeline (regardless of TB drug susceptibility), adapted from the Stop TB Partnership Working Group on New TB Drugs with permission; regimen combinations under trial are not presented here. *Trial on DS-TB only but has potential in vitro activity against DR-TB strains. (B) Individualized advanced therapeutic and precision medicine approaches with potential to revolutionize DR-TB treatment.
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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From discovering new antibiotics, to implementing policies that steward existing drugs in the antimicrobial toolbox, combatting antimicrobial resistance requires a multi-faceted approach. Revisit our Fall 2023 issue of Microcosm for insights: asm.social/2GV #WAAW2025
A bacterial cell wading through a pile of pills
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Join Drs. Carlos del Rio & D. Jane Hata on Dec. 11, 3 p.m. ET to discuss diagnosing fever in a returning traveler. Includes cases + insights on diagnostics & lab workflows. CE credits available! Sponsor: @biomerieux.com.

Register for free: asm.social/2GS

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Diagnosing Fever in Returning Travelers
Explore best practices for diagnosing fever in returning travelers: standard tests, new tools and laboratory workflow tips in this webinar.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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#MicrobiologyMonday: Two volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from bat caves inhibit P. destructans, the cause of white-nose syndrome, by deforming fungal cells, triggering oxidative stress and disrupting energy metabolism. Learn more in #AppEnvMicro: asm.social/2GO
SEM and TEM images of P. destructans mycelia after treatment with compounds. (A, D, G) Untreated mycelia. (B, E, H) Mycelia treated with DMCH. (C, F, I) Mycelia treated with nonanal. Magnification 5,000× (A–C: bar 2 µm) and 10,000× (D–I: bar 500 nm). The arrows indicate damage to the hyphal cell wall and plasma membrane or leakage of cellular contents.
November 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Microbiologists make their mark in many fields. Those interested in pivoting from bench research must strategically network, gain necessary skills and translate lab skills to any sector. Learn more about how to navigate a job change or career transition. asm.org/articles/202...
Pivoting From Research to Other Microbial Science Careers | ASM.org
The microbial sciences intersects with many disciplines. Those interested in pivoting from bench research must strategically network, gain necessary skills and translate lab skills to any sector.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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⏰ Last chance! Educators & innovators—share how you’re using AI in STEM! 🤖📚

Submit your work to #JMBE’s 2025–2026 special series on AI in STEM education. 🧪📝 Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025.🔗 asm.social/2GI

#ASMJournals #AIinSTEM #STEMEducation
Submit your paper to JMBE's special series on AI in STEM Education by Dec. 31!
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Some viruses adapt and persist in ways we’re only beginning to understand. Don’t miss your chance to discover how arteriviruses exploit receptor usage and tropism to persist and jump between species! asm.social/2Gy

#Virology #Arterivirus #VirusResearch #JVIWebinar
New Insights Into Arterivirus Receptor Usage and Tropism November 18, 2025 Adam Bailey, M.D., Ph.D. University of Wisconsin–Madison David Levy, Ph.D. (moderator) NYU Grossman School of Medicine Felicia Goodrum, Ph.D. (host) Co-Editor in Chief, Journal of Virology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
November 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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How does Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) manipulate host metabolism to promote its survival? In #mBio, researchers reveal a novel strategy whereby Spn-derived hydrogen peroxide disrupts the host TCA cycle, reprogramming metabolism in lung epithelial cells. asm.social/2Gx
Spn-H2O2 modifies mitochondrial morphology, induces aggregation, and promotes mislocalization.
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Microbial science moves forward when we do. Submit your early abstract for #ASMicrobe 2026 and join thousands of scientists advancing discovery, collaboration and innovation.

Deadline: Dec. 2, 2 p.m. ET.

Share your science → asm.social/2Gv
Your research. Your impact. Your moment. Share your science.
November 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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In microbiology, a streak plate is used to isolate microbial colonies from a mixed population and enable individual species to grow and thrive. Can the same idea be applied to help individual students thrive in the classroom? This #JMBE offers insights: asm.social/2Gt
STREAK acronym: the STREAK method is an acronym that stands for Stop Stereotypes, Time, Respectful Reactions, Expectations, Access, and Know your Students.
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Can't sleep? 😴 Your gut microbiome may may play a role.

Emerging research shows that gut microbes and their metabolic products influence sleep quality and duration. How can understanding this link help us sleep better?

Read the article: asm.org/Articles/202...
Illustration of an intestine with microbes in it. Half of the intestine is next to a sun, the other half is next to a moon and stars.
November 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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The multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strains is on the rise; phages could help. This #AppEnvMicro study describes a capsule-dependent lytic phage for targeting multidrug-resistant and hypervirulent K. pneumoniae. Read the article: asm.social/2Go
Life cycle parameters of the phage phiK2044. (A) Identification of the optimal MOI. (B) In one-step growth curves, the host-to-phage ratio was set at the optimal MOI. (C) Kill curves, showing suppression of host bacterial growth across a range of MOIs. (D and E) Stability analysis of the phage under various temperatures and pH values. Values are presented as the mean ± standard deviation. Values are presented as the mean ± standard deviation.
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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When a mysterious deadly virus attacked the Four Corners region of the U.S., the assistance of Navajo elders proved invaluable in uncovering the cause. Read this story of resilience, wisdom and collaboration: asm.social/2Gn #NAHM2025
How Indigenous Knowledge Helped Solve a Mysterious Outbreak | ASM.org
When a mysterious deadly virus attacked the Four Corners region of the U.S., the assistance of Navajo elders proved invaluable in uncovering the cause.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Murine norovirus and influenza virus H5N1 can survive the process of making cheese from raw milk, persisting for weeks. Thus, it is recommended that milk contaminated with viruses be heat-treated to ensure safety. Get more info in #AppEnvMicro: asm.social/2Gi
Survival of MNV during 8 weeks of aging on a washed rind firm cheese and cheddar cheese. The data are the average of three independent experiments, and error bars represent standard deviations. ns, non-specific. *P < 0.05 calculated by t-test, ns is not significant.
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM