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Read the latest ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile on Bacilladnaviridae. Published in JGV as part of the ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profiles collection: doi.org/10.1099/jgv.0.002321 #JGV
Fig. 2. Genome organization of selected bacilladnaviruses. ORF colours: Rep, cyan; CP, green; putative phospholipase, pink; hypothetical proteins, grey.

ALT Fig. 2. Genome organization of selected bacilladnaviruses. ORF colours: Rep, cyan; CP, green; putative phospholipase, pink; hypothetical proteins, grey.

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The (un)successful global spread of Acinetobacter baumannii ST3. Published Open Access and fee-free in MGen using a Publish and Read agreement: doi.org/10.1099/mgen.0.00181… #MGen #PublishAndRead
Fig. 2. ML phylogenetic tree of ST3 A. baumannii isolates. The tree is generated from recombination-filtered core-genome SNPs. Metadata, including country, year of isolation, source, KL and OCL types, ampC alleles and resistance genes, is shown on different rings around the tree. ‘NK’ indicates ‘not known’. Distinct clades and subclades are shaded in different colours, with subclade designations indicated inside the shaded areas. Colour coded key is shown.

ALT Fig. 2. ML phylogenetic tree of ST3 A. baumannii isolates. The tree is generated from recombination-filtered core-genome SNPs. Metadata, including country, year of isolation, source, KL and OCL types, ampC alleles and resistance genes, is shown on different rings around the tree. ‘NK’ indicates ‘not known’. Distinct clades and subclades are shaded in different colours, with subclade designations indicated inside the shaded areas. Colour coded key is shown.

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Thanks to our partnership with New England Biolabs UK, two additional Vacation Studentships will support Black students, helping them gain research experience and practical skills for a career in microbiology. Read more: microb.io/4rIMPot @NEBiolabs #BlackInMicro
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We submitted evidence to Ireland’s COVID-19 Evaluation on behalf of the microbiology community. Opportunities to strengthen future preparedness through investment in microbiology research, infrastructure and training. Find out more in our news story: microb.io/4zR7Z6Q
Covid-19 Restrictions Dublin stock photo. Credit: iStock/lensmen

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It’s National Mentoring Day! Members of our Members Panel are developing a resource about mentorship and would love to hear from others who have experience of being mentored, or of mentoring. Share your mentorship story: microb.io/4j9ZPRX #NationalMentoringDay

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Writing your Annual Conference 2027 abstract? Keep it to 250 words, and remember it's the only thing session organisers see when deciding on your talk or poster. Check our abstract guide doc before you submit: microb.io/Microbio27Abstract… #Microbio27 #CallForAbstracts
Microbiology Society's 2027 Annual Conference welcome banner with abstract submission deadline on 10 November 2026.

ALT Microbiology Society's 2027 Annual Conference welcome banner with abstract submission deadline on 10 November 2026.

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Today is the International Blastocystis Day! What a great way to celebrate this by listening to the first podcast episode dedicated to this peculiar eukaryotic microbe! #Blastocystis #protists #OneHealth 👇👇👇
Microbiology Society@MicrobioSocOct 24
🎧Have you listened to the latest episode of Microbe Talk yet? Last month, Anastasios and Varol joined us to discuss what we know so far about the mysterious protist, Blastocystis. Click here to listen on Apple, or get it wherever you get your podcast🔗 microb.io/4ewLawX
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Have you completed our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion questionnaire on Mi Society? Your responses will be instrumental in supporting us to make the Society more inclusive. Log into Mi Society today to complete the questionnaire: microb.io/3UFqMCN
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It's the final week of Black History Month in the UK! To mark it, we asked Champion Divine Derefaka to get creative in her celebration of a Black scientist from history. Divine has shared who inspired her; which Black scientist from history, has inspired you?
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In our next Spotlight on AI in Microbiology webinar, join @delafuentelab (@Penn) as he explores the question: “can machines discover function in the code of life?”. Chaired by Microbiology Horizons Editor-in-Chief, @DottoriniResLab. 🔗 microb.io/Spotlight2
Virtual event announcement for Spotlight series on AI in microbiology with guest César de la Fuente and Microbiology Horizons editors on 2 November 2026.

ALT Virtual event announcement for Spotlight series on AI in microbiology with guest César de la Fuente and Microbiology Horizons editors on 2 November 2026.

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Genomic characterization of Lao Mobatvirus strains reveals host-associated clustering in Southeast Asian bats. Read the full article in JGV: doi.org/10.1099/jgv.0.002333 #JGV
Fig. 1. Geographic sampling and host-virus co-phylogeny. (a) Map of collection sites. Detailed coordinates of each location are provided in Methods. (b) Stacked bar charts of PCR-positive samples by location and sample type. Each facet corresponds to a specific site, with colours indicating bat species. (c) Tanglegram of co-phylogeny.

ALT Fig. 1. Geographic sampling and host-virus co-phylogeny. (a) Map of collection sites. Detailed coordinates of each location are provided in Methods. (b) Stacked bar charts of PCR-positive samples by location and sample type. Each facet corresponds to a specific site, with colours indicating bat species. (c) Tanglegram of co-phylogeny.

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🎧Have you listened to the latest episode of Microbe Talk yet? Last month, Anastasios and Varol joined us to discuss what we know so far about the mysterious protist, Blastocystis. Click here to listen on Apple, or get it wherever you get your podcast🔗 microb.io/4ewLawX
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Members and non-members are welcome to submit abstracts for Annual Conference 2027! Students are especially encouraged to apply for flash talks in selected sessions. Submit by 10 November: microb.io/Microbio27Abstract…
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Read the perspective article ‘Simulating the host niche: balancing complexity and control in the experimental evolution of antibiotic resistance and pathoadaptation’. Published in Microbiology as part of the Emerging Investigators collection: doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.001767 #MicrobioJ
Fig. 1. Experimental evolution systems and their advantages and limitations (mic001767-f1.png)

ALT Fig. 1. Experimental evolution systems and their advantages and limitations (mic001767-f1.png)

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The deadline to apply for our Digital Content Officer role has extended to 2 November 🦠 Do you have experience of writing communications including news stories and case studies, along with producing and editing video content? Find out more: microb.io/Jobs #Hiring
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Screening the antimicrobial properties of snake venoms: an iterative fractionation approach. Published Open Access and fee-free in ACMI using a Publish and Read agreement: doi.org/10.1099/acmi.0.00115… #ACMI #PublishAndRead
Fig. 1. Effect of whole snake venom from D. russelii, N. nigricollis (NGA and TZA), C. rhodostoma, B. arietans, N. naja, D. polylepis, N. mossambica, N. pallida, D. angusticeps, H. haemachatus, E. romani, N. subfulva and N. haje in PBS on the growth of (a) E. coli NCTC 86 and (b) K. pneumoniae NCTC 13696 after 24 h. * indicates significant difference to PBS, while ^ indicates no significant difference to ciprofloxacin. Dashed line represents the mean OD600 of PBS.

ALT Fig. 1. Effect of whole snake venom from D. russelii, N. nigricollis (NGA and TZA), C. rhodostoma, B. arietans, N. naja, D. polylepis, N. mossambica, N. pallida, D. angusticeps, H. haemachatus, E. romani, N. subfulva and N. haje in PBS on the growth of (a) E. coli NCTC 86 and (b) K. pneumoniae NCTC 13696 after 24 h. * indicates significant difference to PBS, while ^ indicates no significant difference to ciprofloxacin. Dashed line represents the mean OD600 of PBS.

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Society Champion, Simeon Makafui Nutsuklo, recently organised a fellowship programme at Hive Biolab, aimed at young women in science, to allow them to gain vital experience in a lab. Find out more in Simeon's blog: microb.io/48ad3Y4 👩‍🔬 #MicrobioChamp @hivebiolab
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Have you considered leaving a gift in your Will? Your support will help ensure that future generations of microbiologists can learn, discover and innovate, and continue to contribute to society. Your gift will make a difference. Leave a lasting legacy: microb.io/4Bg6ZLh
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Did you know about our new multi-disciplinary title? Hear from Microbiology Horizons editor, Liam Rooney, on why he’s excited to join this journal: microb.io/MHRZJournal @lmr_1994 #MHrz
Liam Rooney, Microbiology Horizons Editor, smiling in a lab setting with text about joining the editorial board.

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Portrait of Liam Rooney, Microbiology Horizons editor, smiling in a lab setting with a quote about the journal's interdisciplinary focus and societal impact.

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Portrait of Liam Rooney, Microbiology Horizons Editor, with a quote about the journal addressing major microbiological challenges using new perspectives.

ALT Portrait of Liam Rooney, Microbiology Horizons Editor, with a quote about the journal addressing major microbiological challenges using new perspectives.

Call for research submissions to Microbiology Horizons, highlighting new technologies and multidisciplinary solutions in microbiology.

ALT Call for research submissions to Microbiology Horizons, highlighting new technologies and multidisciplinary solutions in microbiology.

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We are sponsoring the Best Talk Prize! 🏳️‍🌈
Pride in Microbiology@prideinmicroOct 13
🏳️‍🌈 The deadline for abstract submissions is approaching! You can submit one at forms.gle/wysAbvWzF88tVBNw5, or simply register for the event as an audience member. See you then! 🏳️‍🌈
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