John Morrissey
@johncork.bsky.social
Microbiology Professor UCC. Director SUSFERM Fermentation Centre. Editor in Chief FEMS Yeast Research
If you are a microbiologist, please take the survey. Scientific societies are critical for supporting our communities-especially early career researchers. Give your opinion on future strategic direction!
November 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
If you are a microbiologist, please take the survey. Scientific societies are critical for supporting our communities-especially early career researchers. Give your opinion on future strategic direction!
Studying the long association between yeasts and humans for production food and beverages shows how we shaped each other’s destinies throughout history!
September 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Studying the long association between yeasts and humans for production food and beverages shows how we shaped each other’s destinies throughout history!
Two sides to this debate for me. Yeast taxonomy was a historical mess and accurate classification really helps biological understanding. However, Strong case too for retaining names of important pathogens. What about the lads with more than one life though? doi.org/10.1093/mmy/...
Pichia kudriavzevii (Candida krusei): A systematic review to inform the World Health Organisation priority list of fungal pathogens
Abstract. In response to the growing global threat of fungal infections, in 2020 the World Health Organisation (WHO) established an Expert Group to identif
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August 19, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Two sides to this debate for me. Yeast taxonomy was a historical mess and accurate classification really helps biological understanding. However, Strong case too for retaining names of important pathogens. What about the lads with more than one life though? doi.org/10.1093/mmy/...
Yes, many people want a better option but unsure of where to go. The power of incumbency!
August 14, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Yes, many people want a better option but unsure of where to go. The power of incumbency!
I am in the process of migration. Hard to start all over again, though!
August 14, 2024 at 7:34 PM
I am in the process of migration. Hard to start all over again, though!