Dr Emily May Stevenson

First day of #Plastics2026 today; a global symposium on plastics and human health, hosted by the University of Queensland and @minderoo.bsky.social

And on #CleanUpAustraliaDay, no less!

A career dream achieved today at the AMR2026 Summit with @csiro.bsky.social and Fleming Fund in Sydney… I finally got to see Dame Sally Davies in action!

Microplastics serve as hideout for AMR bacteria, study finds A new study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonised by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strong...

#Microplastics pose a human #health risk in more ways than one, a new study led by @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social from 🇬🇧 @exeter.ac.uk and @pml.ac.uk reveals: not only do the particles harbor pathogenic 🦠 bacteria, they may also play a role in the spread of #antibioticresistance. #AMR

Mae says “no meetings tonight”

Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one New study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonized by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strongly

#NewStudy shows #microplastics can carry harmful pathogens & #AntimicrobialResistant (AMR) bacteria.

With the @who.int calling #AMR “one of the top global health threats”, and an estimated 125 trillion microplastics in our ocean, urgent action is needed.

Full story:🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...

That’s incredible and exactly what we hoped from this research. Thank you. Am following!

“Nurdles and clamydia!” is a possibly one of the greatest openings for a Thanksgiving table conversation.

Just sayin’…

Sewers to Seas: exploring pathogens and antimicrobial resistance on microplastics from hospital wastewater to marine environments Microplastic particles are extremely prevalent environmental pollutants which support microbial biofilms known as the ‘plastisphere’. Antimicrobial re…

🧪 NEW STUDY led by @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social:

Microplastics in wastewater provide habitat for pathogenic bacteria, including Chlamydiia, and foster antibiotic resistance, “with polystyrene and HDPE nurdle communities posing a particular risk.” 🧵

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Thank YOU for sharing 🙏🤟💙

'What makes bio-beads particularly concerning isn’t just the plastic itself – it’s what they carry. These pellets are designed to maximise bacterial growth, and when they come from sewage treatment facilities, that biofilm may include harmful bacteria, including E. coli and other pathogens dangerous to humans. More worryingly, research – including our own studies – shows these plastics can harbour “superbug” bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.' PML's Prof Penelope Lindeque and Emily Stevenson (also University of Exeter ) discuss how plastic bio-beads used in wastewater treatment can harbour “superbug” bacteria in this latest article from The Conversation UK.

PML's Prof Pennie Lindeque & Dr Emily Stevenson (@emilymaystevenson.bsky.social) explain how #plastic #BioBeads used in #sewage wastewater treatment can harbour “superbug” #bacteria. Read the full story: theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...

@exetermarine.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk

@ssteingraber1.bsky.social - may be of interest to your BlueSky community!

With @aprilhayes.bsky.social, Prof Angus Buckling and Dr Aimee Murray at @exeter.ac.uk and Prof Pennie Lindeque and Dr Matt Cole at @pml.ac.uk 🙏

Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one New study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonized by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strongly

🚨‼️ New paper alert!

‘Sewers to Seas: exploring pathogens and antimicrobial resistance on microplastics from hospital wastewater to marine environments’

FULL ARTICLE: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

➡️ Check out @pml.ac.uk’s coverage: pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...

Great to see our @exeter.ac.uk and @pml.ac.uk research highlighted in @uk.theconversation.com 🤟🙏

➡️ theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...

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Visit our website to see them all, and apply!
🔗 pml.ac.uk/Working-with...

#PhDs #PhDopportunities #hiring #Plymouth #PhDlife

Spending my Saturday with @asmqld.bsky.social listening to fantastic microbiology. Perks of micro research in Australia = koalas! 🐨

#COP30: If you're not on the ground in #Belém, don't worry, you can stay on top of the news with the COP30 #VirtualOceanPavilion! This is a free to access online platform democratising access to the ocean in #ClimateNegotiations.

Register here: cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com/en/

Finally joining the Bluesky party! Looking to connect with colleagues, friends and anyone interested in marine conservation, plastic pollution, antimicrobial resistance, marine biology... and any other cool science!

Exeter to help UK school pupils learn about LGBT+ scientists University of Exeter experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science for secondary schools and museums across the UK. Th...

In collaboration with the LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT, our experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science for secondary schools and museums.

news.exeter.ac.uk/university/e...