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ASM’s Agar Art Exhibit is live tonight at E2Art Gallery in LA! Guests are exploring artwork created with living microbes by scientists and artists from around the world. Thanks for joining us to celebrate where art meets science. View the collection: asm.social/2tc

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So many wonderful connections being made at the #ASMicrobe Women's Reception, LGBTQIA+ Reception and ASM Minority Mixer!

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ASM CEO Stefano Bertuzzi, President Theresa Koehler and President-Elect Alexander McAdams discuss ASM’s new strategic roadmap, where the field is going and what is exciting about being in the microbial sciences today in a jam-packed #ASMicrobe studio session!

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Can snail slime cure skin infections? We're tuning into Microbial Myths with ASM's Ashley Hagen and Dr. Michael Schmidt at the #ASMicrobe studio! Want in on the fun? Check out last year's video! asm.social/2ta

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ASM's Young Ambassadors respond to the needs of their local scientific communities, build relationships with key institutions and facilitate partnerships. It was exciting to see 76 YAs representing 34 states and 42 countries together at #ASMicrobe! Learn more: asm.social/2t8

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#ASMicrobe attendees! Join us today from 3-3:30 p.m. for an insightful conversation that invites you to consider how embracing collaboration can accelerate discovery and advance the microbial sciences. Hosted in the Exhibit Hall at the ASM Booth. See you there!

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How did life start? 🧐🌎Join the Moore Foundation “Early Microbial Life” panel today at #ASMicrobe, starting at 12 p.m., to dive into this question and celebrate their 25th anniversary of advancing science. asm.social/2t7

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Kick off your day at #ASMicrobe by joining the Subcommittee on the Status of Women in Microbiology (SSWiM) for an in-depth symposium exploring the intersection of microbiology & women's reproductive health from 8:15-10:15 a.m. Add it to your planner! asm.social/2t6

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Dr. Margie Lee rounded out the #ASMicrobe opening session with an excellent presentation in which she addressed the impact of today’s shifting environment on research institutions, offering powerful insights for navigating uncertainty.

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Up next at the #ASMicrobe Opening Session: a discussion with Dr. Susan Weiss, recipient of the ASM 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award, about her exceptional contributions to the field of microbiology and coronavirus research, moderated by Dr. Brenda Hogue.

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The #ASMicrobe opening session is underway! ASM CEO Stefano Bertuzzi kicked things off by discussing the Society's new strategic framework, leveraging fundamental and applied science to positively impact life on, and the sustainability of, our planet. asm.org/about-asm/as...

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Today at #ASMicrobe, 240 early career scientists from around the world gathered to learn about essential tools and insights to successfully launch and develop their professional careers. Looking to unlock your career potential? Explore ASM's resources! asm.social/2t4

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If you're at #ASMicrobe and need a pick-me-up, join the ASM's Progress, Impact, Access and Accountability (PIAA) Committee for coffee & cookies on Friday, June 20 from 2-2:45 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall! Hope to see you there! 🍪 asm.social/2t3

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Welcome to all attending @asm.org #Microbe2025 and to all following here. Looking forward to a great meeting! Delighted that many labmates & colleagues are presenting, as follows, and to celebrate the publication of the Academy's Early Microbial Life report, which I co-chaired. Check these out!🧵

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At #ASMicrobe? Join the Subcommittee on the Status of Historically Excluded Groups (SSHEG) on June 20 from 10-10:30 a.m. for a Lounge & Learn panel discussion on navigating academia as an LGBTQIA+ scientist! Hope to see you there! asm.social/2t2

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The UN SDG's are a blueprint for humanity’s future. Learn how microbiology can advance innovation & education in today’s mini-symposium at 12:30 p.m. “Microbiology and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Navigating the Road Map to a Better Future.” asm.social/2t1

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How do science and society intersect? Attend sessions at #ASMicrobe 2025 that focus on elevating access and accountability across the field of microbial sciences! Explore the Science & Society Curated Itinerary: asm.social/2t0

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Don't forget! #ASMicrobe is the official hashtag for ASM Microbe 2025!

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I'll be posting #ASMicrobe updates and highlights for the Applied and Environmental Science program here all conference. Drop by the #AES hub near the poster hall and pick up some purple buttons! Follow for more!

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Happy #Juneteenth! Juneteenth is a communal holiday that commemorates the ending of slavery in Texas. To honor the day, we invite you to read about the legacy of Juneteenth and #EmancipationPark in Houston as symbols of Black American self-determination. 🔗 asm.social/2sY

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Lon protease, a highly conserved ATP-dependent protease, is thought to play a central role in mitigating oxidative stress by targeting damaged and misfolded proteins for degradation. This #JBacteriology review offers some insights: asm.social/2sV

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ASM staff is on site and hard at work with final preparations for #ASMicrobe! We can’t wait to see you there—and we're happy announce that the curfew has been lifted!

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HIV is largely incurable, due to the presence of a viral reservoir. This #mBio review highlights current single-cell approaches as tools for uncovering the heterogeneity and resilience of HIV reservoirs to inform novel therapeutic strategies. Read now: asm.social/2sT

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Do you have experience in #publichealth & are looking for a job? Register for the #ASMClinMicro Public Health and Beyond Career Exploration Series to learn how to transition to academics, clin micro & other avenues. Next webinar: 🗓️June 25. 🕑2 p.m. ET. 🔗 asm.org/webinars/to-...

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Can cannabis help fight superbugs? Cannabinoids may disrupt bacteria, enhance antibiotic activity and both aid or hinder host defense, making them a promising yet uncertain tool in the fight against AMR. Learn more in this Microcosm article! Sign in to your ASM account for access: asm.social/2sP

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We’re pleased to announce Dr. Jay Lennon as the Chair of ASM’s Applied and Environmental Microbiology unit. He brings extensive leadership experience across ASM and a collaborative vision to this role. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Lennon! Learn more: asm.social/2sM

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#MicrobiologyMonday: Pseudomonas aeruginosa releases a surfactant that displaces Klebsiella pneumoniae from solid surfaces. By pushing K. pneumoniae away, the detergent allows P. aeruginosa to better compete for limited iron. Learn more in #mBio: asm.social/2sH

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How did life begin & why does it matter? A new ASM report, supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, explores the origins of microbial life & how understanding it can help tackle some of humanity’s biggest questions around climate, biotech & more. Press release➡️ asm.org/press-releas...

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#ASMicrobe kicks off this week in L.A.—we're looking forward to seeing you there! For local resources and safety FAQs, visit asm.org/articles/mee....

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Have you ever seen art made with living microbes? On Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m., step into the world of agar art at E2Art Gallery in Los Angeles! This free exhibition will showcase pieces from ASM's annual Agar Art Contest. Reserve your spot now: asm.social/2sE

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Transplanting microbiota from young mice significantly improved grip strength, frailty & body composition in aged recipient mice; it also rejuvenated the amygdala of the aged brain by downregulating inflammatory pathways. Get the full story in #mSystems: asm.social/2sC

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📚New from #ASMPress and Wiley! Explore how molecular technologies are changing how we detect & manage infectious disease with “Manual of Molecular Microbiology.” Your guide to design, operation, management & health care integration of the modern lab: asm.social/2sz

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NIH employees issued a declaration on June 9 highlighting the need for resources that NIH uses to protect the public, innovate science and research important health issues Americans are facing. Read the declaration and consider signing the support letter: www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...

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Mock communities are needed to ensure that sequencing runs have an acceptable bias. In #MRAJournal: marine microbial mock communities for validating rRNA gene amplicon sequencing, enabling detection of biased or aberrant runs. Read the article: asm.social/2sr

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Researchers uncover a new class of retropepsin-like proteases in P. aeruginosa that are required for biofilm formation & bacterial survival under stress conditions, including antibiotic exposure, making them appealing therapeutic targets. #mBio: asm.social/2sq

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Probiotics are important tools in combating bacterial infections. Research in #JBacteriology shows that environmental pH controls production of the antimicrobial salivabactin produced by human oral probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12. Learn more: asm.social/2sm

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How does science serve humanity? From combating AMR with cannabinoids to cleaning up radioactive waste with bacteria, the new issue of Microcosm, ASM's digital magazine, showcases how microbial science helps promote the health of people & the planet. Explore the issue! asm.org/Magazine/202...

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Don’t miss this landmark lecture at #ASMicrobe 2025! Dr. Susan Weiss will present "Forty Years of Coronaviruses: Activation and Antagonism of Interferon Signaling Pathways"—a deep dive into virus-host interactions. Hear from a legend in virology: asm.social/2sl

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Huge thanks to the amazing supporters of #ASMicrobe 2025! We appreciate your continued partnership and generous contributions. 👏 On behalf of ASM leadership and members—thank you! 🙌 Be sure to visit their booths in the South Hall at the L.A. Convention Center!

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ASM urges the Department of Health and Human Services to reinstate the ACIP and to ensure that all future committee appointments include experts with diverse scientific expertise in public health, virology, immunology and epidemiology: asm.org/press-releas...

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Tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET, join Drs. Denver Niles and Paul Rota as they discuss measles. This ASM-APHL webinar will cover the current state of measles cases, methods for diagnosis & vaccine prevention. Register for free: asm.social/2sg #ASMClinMicro #publichealth

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Airborne transmission is essential for influenza virus infection/spread, yet most studies use liquid inoculum for infection. In #JVirology: an in vitro chamber system designed to examine the aerosol infectivity of influenza viruses in different cell types. asm.social/2sd

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Celebrate leadership and legacy at ASM Microbe 2025. Musau WaKabongo, Ph.D., will present "Legacy of Change: Honoring Dr. William A. Hinton's Vision for Inclusive Science"—a powerful look at equity in microbiology. Join the conversation: asm.social/2s3 #ASMicrobe

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The human body is chock full of phages, from the skin to the gut. What role does the phageome have in health and disease? Watch Microbial Minutes for the story! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PyM...

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New in JB: Müller, Cserjan-Puschmann et al. explore the role of the antimicrobial peptide plectasin in targeting the gram-positive cell wall. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

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Water is essential but 1 in 3 people still lack access to safe drinking water. This #WorldOceansDay, explore a new report from ASM & ‪@agu.org, with support from @aslo.org, to learn how #climatechange fuels waterborne infections and how science can help: asm.org/press-releas...

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The safety of #ASMicrobe participants is of utmost importance to ASM. We are actively monitoring the ongoing protests in L.A. and are working closely with venue partners and local officials to ensure a safe meeting for all. (1/2)

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#mBio editor's pick! Alphaviruses are a threat to over half of the global population. Researchers uncovered a pseudouridine synthase that is proviral for Sindbis virus (SINV) infection in insects & humans, expanding understanding of alphavirus replication. asm.social/2rX

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Excited to share our editorial on peer review, out now in #mBio! This was a mighty group effort with my mBio Early Career Editorial Board peer mentoring group @proctordm.bsky.social and Rachy Abraham. From novice to expert: preparing your peer review | mBio journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

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