Due March 31, 2026. Microgrant for 10 people from historically underfunded geographies/institutions to attend the Global eDNA Conference, Seattle, WA Oct 28-30. Covers 4 nights hotel and conference registration; does NOT cover travel and other expenses. #eDNA #grant forms.gle/99jEZj6K8cD7...
ISME20 Abstract Deadline Approaching
The call for abstracts for ISME20 closes 27 February.
Submit your abstracts > isme-microbes.org/call-for-abs...
#microbiology #marinemicrobiology #marinemicrobiome #microbiome #science #ocean #microbes #ISME20
Oil Spills and Ocean Health with Dr. Alice Ortmann
Oceanography is a podcast that provides both entry-level and nuanced coverage about the science of the sea and the systems that shape our future. @marinemicrobiome.org
The #microbiome is featured in the #oceanography Podcast: Oil Spills and Ocean Health with Dr. Alice Ortmann! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... open.spotify.com/episode/7gXE...
Are you up to date on the latest microbiome news? Check it out at: marinemicrobiome.org/news/
🚨Second new #job advert of the week!🚨
We are currently recruiting a Molecular Ecology Research Assistant to the Molecular Ecology group who will be working on all things #microbes, #AMR & #eDNA 🦠🧬🧫
Details on how to apply ⬇️
ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CEH_Ca...
#Seminar
Join our #MEEGene seminar at @leibnizlib.bsky.social on Zoom next Tuesday, Jan 13, 3PM CET and listen to: Sarah Schmid from @usyseth.bsky.social @ele-ethwsl.bsky.social talk about #museomics to improve #eDNA #monitoring of marine fishes!
Email meegene@leibniz-lib.de for login details.
Course at EMBL-EBI. Introduction to metabolomics analysis. 27 April - 1 May 2026. Hinxton, UK. EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute logo.
Last chance to apply for our metabolomics data analysis training course before the deadline this weekend.
@metabolights.bsky.social
@ebi.embl.org
Apply by 11 January: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve...
Financial assistance and travel grants are available.
🧬📊🥼
Ten days left to apply for our International Undergraduate Summer School 2026 with the @johninnescentre.bsky.social and @earlhaminst.bsky.social!
A unique opportunity for global undergraduates to spend 8 weeks with us on Norwich Research Park 🧬🧪
⏰ Deadline 16 January 2026
![Community composition of prokaryotes and microeukaryotes.
Beta diversity of prokaryotes (A and C) (16S rRNA gene amplicons) and microeukaryotes (B and D) (18S rRNA gene amplicons) in winter [(A) and (B)] and summer [(C) and (D)], based on principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) of Bray-Curtis dissimilarity. Sampling stations are indicated by color; sampling times are indicated by shape. Stations within each site (KA and NR) were sampled in parallel. Vectors represent biogeochemical parameters significantly correlated with the ordination (P < 0.01, permutation test). Chl, chlorophyll a.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ywwbhwuq4sszjve7kdshnahd/bafkreiax2nn4ht6a4n7bw7ft4jakghit6s3nxt62ixk7eziwscpgebexgy)
Community composition of prokaryotes and microeukaryotes. Beta diversity of prokaryotes (A and C) (16S rRNA gene amplicons) and microeukaryotes (B and D) (18S rRNA gene amplicons) in winter [(A) and (B)] and summer [(C) and (D)], based on principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) of Bray-Curtis dissimilarity. Sampling stations are indicated by color; sampling times are indicated by shape. Stations within each site (KA and NR) were sampled in parallel. Vectors represent biogeochemical parameters significantly correlated with the ordination (P < 0.01, permutation test). Chl, chlorophyll a.
Reefs change their environment in a multitude of ways, even the microbes around them. Microbial life responds to the benthic structure, forming daily patterns that repeat and influence how energy and nutrients move through the reefal ecosystem. 🧪🌊
Link: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Explore complex networks in the ocean between marine host species and their microbial partners at next week’s entry in the Schmidt AI in Science Speaker Series!
Featuring Catherine Pfister, Professor of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago
datascience.uchicago.edu/events/cathe...
Night view of Belfast City Hall illuminated with colourful lights, promoting registration for Annual Conference 2026 at ICC Belfast from April 13-16.
Annual Conference is the UK's largest annual gathering of microbiologists. Register now to secure your spot: microb.io/AC26Register #Microbio26
We’re excited to kick off our 2026 Spring Seminar Series! 🌿
This semester brings together Penn State researchers and external microbiome experts, showcasing excellent research across One Health systems.
External speaker talks are open to the public on Zoom — just DM us for the link.
Bobtail squid
Vibrio fischeri & bobtail squids share a fascinating symbiosis that shapes squid development & survival. 🦑🦠 Learn how scientists study this symbiosis to understand broader animal-host interactions: asm.social/2KW
Phylogeny and ecology of MCR-encoding archaea
New paper out in Current Opinion in Microbiology: MCR-encoding (potentially methanogenic) Thermoproteota are widespread and transcriptionally active in diverse anoxic ecosystems! @dr-zj.bsky.social, Matthew Kellom & @emileyeloe-fadrosh.bsky.social. Funded by DOE BER program. tinyurl.com/2fsyxswj 🦠🧪
Happy Holidays! Catch microbiome science highlights from this year in our latest newsletter!! marinemicrobiome.org/newsletter-n...
🧬Do you work with eDNA—sampling, analysis, publishing, or storage?
Help shape the eDNAqua-Plan Technical Blueprint & Roadmap!
⏱️ 10–30 min
📅 Open until 12/02/2026
👉 Survey: tinyurl.com/5n7phwdd
ℹ️ More info: ednaquaplan.com/get-involved/
#eDNA #FAIRdata #Biodiversity #DataStandards #Science
🔥 Hot off the press: ever wonder if you could get demographic info for natural pops with #eDNA #environmentalDNA? Well wonder no more! First proof of principle for sex-ratios coming to a computer screen near you: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Applications for our #metabolomics training course will close soon in the new year. Submit yours today before the holiday rush takes over!
Course fees: from £925.00 including catering and accommodation. Financial assistance and travel grants are available.
www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve...
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Slow Drip of Science 🧬
Another day with #eDNA
The hunt for the last California Sunflower Stars continues
#MicroSky: Special Issue on “The Contribution of Microbial Biotechnology to Sustainable Development Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages". Submit your manuscript online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/microbio. Deadline 📆 20 December 2025. Thanks for RT
Funded PhD available starting October 2026 on phages and pollution. Applications close 16th January. #PhageSky #MicroSky www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
The Fall 2025 Marine Microbiome Forum Newsletter is out! Read about the relationship of the marine microbiome to large scale changes in ocean temperature and chemistry, microplastics, and harmful algal blooms at marinemicrobiome.org/newsletter-n....
#eDNA microgrants from #OBON - Ocean Biomolecular Observing Network. Deadlines for LOIs due Dec. 10 2025!!!! obon-ocean.org/2025/11/24/s...
#MicroSky: Wiley is bringing its microbiology journals together under Wiley Life Sciences, follow us on Bluesky for updates, highlights and community insigts @wileylifesci.bsky.social
📣 Open position: We are looking for a new #ScientificLead for the #SILVA database 🧬🖥️
📣 Open position: We are looking for a new #ScientificLead for the #SILVA database 🧬🖥️
You will be responsible for guiding the development of this important resource and for curating the SILVA taxonomy🌳and more!
👉 www.dsmz.de/dsmz/career/...
Read and share ‼️
#sciencejobs 🦠🧪 #career #taxonomy
Finally having our Springer book in my hands!
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
#microsky #single-cell @i2sysbio.es
*New* OBON Nov 2025 Newsletter now online:
Meeting reports, new project intros, news from the community, and more. Read it here ⤵️
mailchi.mp/1e2b9ce5ff90...
COP30: Why marine microbiomes must be on the climate agenda. Read about it at: marinemicrobiome.org/cop30-why-ma...
#MattersMicrobial !! #microsky
