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ISME - International Society for Microbial Ecology
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The International Society for Microbial Ecology is a non-profit association and owner of the ISME Journal and ISME Communications.
Next symposium #ISME20 in Auckland, New Zealand in August 2026.
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Microbes can store “memories” by collectively altering their environment. These externalized “memories” impact how microbial communities assemble.
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#MicrobeMemory #MicrobialEcology
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Acetogens colonizing the rumen could potentially reduce methane emissions by incorporating electrons to generate acetate, offering a sustainable strategy to improve livestock energy efficiency and help combat climate change.
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#Ruminant #MethaneEmissions #Acetogens
November 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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The IUCN Microbial Conservation Specialist Group, the first IUCN body focused on protecting microbial life, outlines its goals, framework, and initial action plan in an ISME journal editorial.
Read the editorial: isme-microbes.org/iucn-expands...
#MicrobialEcology #microbes #climatechange
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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The ISME Early Career Scientist Committee is glad to spotlight @michielperneel.bsky.social, PhD student at VIB-Ugent Center for PSB & Flanders Marine Inst., and his paper "A case for absolute gene expression estimates in microbiome studies using metatranscriptomics".

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November 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Curious about which topics will be covered at #ISME20? Explore the full list of sessions and confirmed invited speakers via isme-microbes.org/isme20-sessi...!
Join us in Auckland, New Zealand, from 16–21 August 2026, for the world’s leading meeting in microbial ecology.
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Final Call for the ISME Photo Competition! The winning photos and videos of microscopies and microbial ecologists at work will be used to promote the ISME Society and our publications.
💡 Deadline: 11 November!
For more information: isme-microbes.org/call-for-mic...
#MicrobialEcology #microbes
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Reminder: submit your photos and videos for the ISME Photo Competition by 11 November!
See terms and conditions for submissions:
isme-microbes.org/call-for-mic...
#MicrobialEcology #microbes
October 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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The #TMHMS25 has just wrapped up!
It’s been four amazing days of stimulating discussions and sharing our science in a wonderfully relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
There was a truly genuine sense of community among all participants, which I really cherish.

Cheers, to the next one! 🌊
October 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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This research shows that a novel therapy for cystic fibrosis that is not an antibiotic alters the lung microbiome structure and functions due to its effects on shifting microbial niche spaces.
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#cysticfibrosis; #trikafta
October 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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📸 ISME is calling all microbial ecologists!
Send us your best photos & videos—lab, field, or under the microscope.
Winners will be featured on journal covers or on ISME promotional materials!
Deadline: 11 November 2025
Details 👉 isme-microbes.org/call-for-mic...
#MicrobialEcology
October 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Bacteria in hot springs can move against fast water flow without flagella. Instead, they use pili like grappling hooks to crawl upstream, revealing a surprising survival strategy in extreme environments.
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#microbes #bacterialmotility #extremophiles #hotsprings
October 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Engelberts et al. introduce GenomeFISH: a genome-based fluorescence in situ hybridization method that couples high-throughput single cell genomics with whole genome hybridization for strain-level visualization of microbial communities
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#imaging #microbiome #omics
October 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Amid the global soil health crisis, microbiome engineering is key for restoration. This study by Senka Causevic et al. examines how habitat filtering shapes soil microbiota transplant outcomes and how synthetic communities can steer resident microbiome development.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Pleased to share new work tinkering with and testing the concept of the holobiont
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"Experimental evolution of a mammalian holobiont: bank voles selected for herbivorous capability evolved distinct and robust gut bacterial communities"
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Experimental evolution of a mammalian holobiont: bank voles selected for herbivorous capability evolved distinct and robust gut bacterial communities
Abstract. According to the “hologenome” theory of evolution natural selection and evolution can act through a conglomerate biological unit, the “holobiont”
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September 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Conferences are not only about sharing research, but also about meeting friends, discovering new ideas, and listening to inspiring talks, even outside of my own field. @cristian-vi-al.bsky.social delivering excellence, as usual 😊 #mbkceesme2025 @mikrobiokosmos.bsky.social @isme-microbes.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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It’s great to be at #mbkceesme2025 so far, hearing about all things microbial! It’s always rewarding to present one’s work and hear the community’s feedback. Thanks for the support @isme-microbes.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Our paper, describing how the T6SSs of P. putida shape the tomato rhizosphere, is now in its final format in @isme-microbes.bsky.social ISME Communications. If you'd like to learn more, here is a thread (1/11) or read the Article doi.org/10.1093/isme....
October 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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ISME Communications is expanding its scope to include Taxonomy and Nomenclature, recognizing their essential role in microbial ecology.
Read more: isme-microbes.org/taxonomy-and...
#microbes #taxonomy
October 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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We are looking for photos or videos of microscopy images and microbial ecologists at work! The winning photos and videos will be used to promote the ISME Society and our publications. Submit your entry by 11 November! More information: isme-microbes.org/call-for-mic...
#MicrobialEcology #microbes
October 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Last chance to send in your application to the ISME Scholar Mobility Fund to visit a host institution outside of your country of study. The deadline is tomorrow!
Learn more and apply: isme-microbes.org/isme-scholar...
#MicrobialEcology #microbes
September 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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6 Scientists. 1 Panel. Big ideas.

From Gut microbiomes 🧬 to Halophiles 🧂 to Plant Holobionts 🌱
Join our #UnityInDiversity panel to explore how diversity fuels discovery in microbial ecology!

🗓 Oct 21 | 8AM PT · 5PM CET · 11PM Beijing
🔗 Join us: isme-microbes.org/invitation-t...
September 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Ten microbiology organizations have come together to develop a global strategy to integrate microbial science into climate solutions. ISME is proud to stand alongside these partners in shaping this roadmap.
Read more: isme-microbes.org/microbes-wit...
#MicrobialEcology #ClimateAction
September 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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In the last edition of the series about our Early Career Scientist Committee, Leslie Daille talks about her commitment to the scientific community at isme-microbes.org/meet-ecsc-le...
September 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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New ECSC Member Xiaohua Han tells more about herself and her research on geomagnetic fields and microorganisms at isme-microbes.org/meet-ecsc-xi...
September 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Two weeks left for students and postdocs to apply to receive support for international research, training, or lab visits.
Submit your application by 1 October 2025!
Learn more and apply:
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#MicrobialEcology #microbes
September 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM