UNL Microbiology

Register today for the 5th Annual UNL Microbiology Research Symposium with Poster Presentations! Share with those in your community. All are welcome! microbiology.unl.edu/marvel/unl-m...

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR #GlowBigRed DONORS! We met our match! All are invited to see how #GlowBigRed donations support our students and enhance our microbiology community at our 2025 UNL MBIO Research Symposium!

Give, Share & Glow Feb 12-13 from noon - noon. Make your gift today!

Our MARVEL program aims to educate and prepare #UNLMicro students with hands-on experience in research laboratories and other experiential learning communities. glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/un... #UNL

UNL Students in red shirts entering Memorial Stadium, surrounded with heart graphics and Glow Big Red emblem.

Save the date: Glow Big Red — 24 Hours of Husker Giving is Feb. 15-16! You can be part of the celebration. Give with your heart to support microbiology undergraduate students during this year's 24hrs of Husker Giving ❤️

Mark your calendars for Feb 12 and 13, noon to noon.

The Federal Research Updates 2025 page aims to keep researchers informed about potential changes to sponsored programs and federal grants based on executive orders and legislation under the new administration. research.unl.edu/federal-rese...

Four lessons COVID taught us about the immune system In the midst of pandemic upheaval, researchers have gained fundamental insights about how the body fends off infections.

Immunity not as simple as we thought 🧪

Meet a Husker: Fin Rail by Nebraska Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources on Exposure Meet a Husker: Fin Rail

Fin on UNL: "The number of opportunities that I am given here is immense. There are so many options for wanting to network with people in my college, make friends in all my classes, and a broad expanse of clubs and groups to join to both pursue my current interests & entertain the idea of more."

Exciting evolutionary work from Hall lab! Bifidobacteria are adapted to their mammals- so cool to see.🧫🦠

The man behind the camera: UNL photographer Craig Chandler calls it a career Craig Chandler's 16-year career of capturing moments for UNL students and staff is coming to an end. Here's what he's loved about it.

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln was fortunate to have Craig capturing the vitality of our institution and students for 16 years.

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Congratulations to our 4th Annual UNL Microbiology Research Symposium Poster Presenter Winners!

schematic of Borrelia burgdorferi infectious cycle

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Borrelia burgdorferi

"Don’t Panic. In the nearly 50 years since the discovery of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi has emerged as an unlikely workhorse of microbiology."
🦠🧫🧪 #MicroSky

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Ein Korallenpilz. Coral fungus.

Coral fungi or clavarioid fungi are very pretty, like the beauty on this foto. However, they are a case of convergent evolution, meaning that the morphology evolved independently more than once, as coral fungi belong to different mushroom families and genera. #fungifact 🍄📷🧪🦠

3d rendering of a immune cell, t cell, lymphocyte. Text says: Researchers in China successfully modified CAR-T immune cells from one person to fight autoimmune diseases in another person.

Autoimmune diseases have long been considered incurable.

In today’s episode, we discuss how CAR-T cell therapy, an effective treatment for blood cancer, could move the needle in the right direction.

Listen here 🎧:
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Virus observed sucking on another virus’ ‘neck’ for the first time This Mini-Flayer and Mind-Flayer virus are in a serious long-term relationship.

This Mini-Flayer and Mind-Flayer virus are in a serious long-term relationship. 🧪

Congratulations to our Director Dr. Karrie Weber!
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Photomicrography Competition The Nikon Small World Competition first began in 1975 as a means to recognize and applaud the efforts of those involved with photography through the light microscope. Since then, Small World has becom...

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is searching for a Microbiology Teaching Laboratory Manager (permanent position). lnkd.in/gGj8N-ME Join us at the UNL to support the education and training of life science (including microbiology) majors across the UNL. B.S. degree in biology-related field.

Congratulations to our well-deserving microbiology faculty on your shiny new promotions!
@rocknmicrobe.bsky.social Brandi Sigmon, Byron Chaves, Amanda Reimer Tate, and Nicole Buan @unlincoln.bsky.social

UNL Microbiology Club Elections with Cookies & Cram!

Remember #UNLMicro with our #GlowBigRed efforts. It begins at noon today, Feb 14 thru noon tomorrow. Help support our experiential learning opportunities! glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/un...

Remember #UNLMicro with our #GlowBigRed efforts. It begins at noon today, Feb 14 thru noon tomorrow. Help support our experiential learning opportunities! glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/un...

Dogbane Leaf Beetle - Native of Nebraska Sandhills

Are you ready to be a part of Glow Big Red? It’s a day to celebrate all the good going on for University of Nebraska-Lincoln! #GlowBigRed @unlmicro.bsky.social @unlincoln.bsky.social

#GlowBigRed is next week!! On Feb 14 & 15, our whole Husker community is rallying to support our students. See how you can support our experiential learning opportunities we offer to our MBIO students! glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/un...