Copper beads in pig feed can reshape the animal’s microbial population: asm.social/1Ou

A paper published today in Microbiology Spectrum unearths the microbial signature of colorectal cancer-associated mutations: asm.social/1Nb

A study published today in Microbiology Spectrum shows that a new enzymatic cocktail can kill tuberculosis-causing mycobacteria: asm.social/1Mb

A new study published today in JClinMicro EIC shows how sequencing can be used to identify Legionnaires' disease when culturing isn’t an option: asm.social/1LA

ASM remains concerned that the FDA’s proposed rule will reduce patient access to high quality and timely infectious disease testing, increase health inequities and limit innovation in developing new LDTs for infectious disease testing. Read our statement: asm.social/1Lt

A new study published today in AppEnvMicro journal explores how microbes impact the susceptibility of coral to thermal bleaching: asm.social/1JT

New study published in #mSystems identifies microbes connected to both BPA exposure and childhood obesity: asm.social/1Jz

Streams connected to groundwater show improved detoxification of metals and higher microbial diversity: asm.social/1J1

This week in #mSphere , a new study shows that warmer water temperatures may help rivers fight off antimicrobial resistance genes from wastewater: asm.social/1Ht

A new study published in #mSystems explores how changes in the gut microbiome may influence immune system response in pregnant women: asm.social/1Hn

Research published this week in #JournalSpectrum shows that tomato juice has antimicrobial properties that can kill Salmonella Typhi, the pathogen that causes typhoid fever: asm.social/1GD

Research published this week in #JournalSpectrum identified 2 probiotics that can be used to reduce weight in obese dogs: asm.social/1Gs

The American Society for Microbiology is launching its new fully open access journal, ASM Case Reports, which will begin publishing case reports in 2025 and accepting submissions starting mid-2024: asm.social/1F1

A new study in #mSystems suggests that periodontitis, an oral disease, activates immune cells associated with aggravated progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and points to gum disease management as a potential treatment for COPD: asm.social/1ER

New research in ASM's #AppEnvMicro - Researchers engineered microbes to produce 2 valuable products from plant fiber, improving biofuel economics and climate impact. Read the article from Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC)

Check out this Q&A with Mary Ann Bruns, Penn State professor of soil microbiology and biogeochemistry, who served on the steering committee for a colloquium held in June by the American Academy of Microbiology: asm.social/1D7

A new study published today in #mSystems shows cockroaches can transmit antimicrobial resistance genes between groups: asm.social/1CL

Another highlight of Microbiology Spectrum's new study about how manipulation of the gut #microbiome with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk - Marie-Claire Dorking

Thank you @DewanPandora for highlighting Microbiology Spectrum's new study on the association between the gut #microbiome and breast cancer in Newsweek newsweek.com/scientists-dis…

Microbiology Must Be Represented at Climate Change Talks — Thank you Virginia Gewin for highlighting the importance of the role of microbiologists in addressing climate change and including voices from ASM.