Microbiology Society

Structural and functional characteristics of faecal, vaginal and colostrum microbiota in high-yielding sows. Published Open Access and fee-free in MGen using a Publish and Read agreement: doi.org/10.1099/mgen.0… #PublishandRead #MGen

“The saline wetlands are a really unique but vulnerable environment, and many people aren’t aware of them.” A novel archaea isolated in Nebraska is named after the state by @rockNmicrobe and her team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Read more here🔗 microb.io/4mQXKdw

Microbial Genomics: Becca Morrell-Tomiczek and Victoria Orr Microbiology: Devon Darley and Weijei Zhou Microbiology Horizons: Jamie Gorzynski and Joseph Falconer #Microbio26

Congratulations to all of the Poster Prize Winners at Annual Conference 2026! Access Microbiology: Ashleigh Tunsgate and Claire Davison Journal of General Virology: Adriana Tubb and Irma Laiter Journal of Medical Microbiology: Lauren Pittaccio and Nusrat Afrin #Microbio26

📢Extended deadline, now 27 April 2026. Got thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) in microbiology—good, bad or undecided? We want to hear from you! Take part in the survey; you can find the link in the bio. #AI #artificialintelligence

Effect of nucleic acid concentration method on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 detection sensitivity in aircraft wastewater. Available to read in JMM: doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.… #JMM

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes planning the Annual Conference? Listen in as Lilly talks to the Scientific Conferences Panel about the challenges and joys of putting together the exciting programme. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts🔗 microb.io/4vLbDxX

Description of Bartonella bennetti sp. nov., a novel rodent-associated species, with comparative genomics of the Bartonella genus. Published Open Access and fee-free in IJSEM using a Publish and Read agreement: doi.org/10.1099/ijsem.… #PublishandRead #IJSEM

📢Extended deadline, now 27 April 2026. Got thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) in microbiology—good, bad or undecided? We want to hear from you! Take part in the survey; you can find the link in the bio. #AI #artificialintelligence

⏰ Abstract submissions closing soon for IMAV2026! Submit your work on arboviruses & their vectors by 12 May, 23:59 BST. All talks & posters selected from abstracts. 👉 microb.io/IMAV26abstracts #IMAV2026 #Virology #Microbiology

There’s just one week left to apply to become a Society Champion! If you’re interested in promoting the Society and microbiology in your local area, find out more about the role and how to apply: microbiologysociety.org/membership/soc…

Join us in Manchester for a 1-day meeting on Therapeutics & Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Industry, academia, clinicians & policymakers unite for talks, panels & interactive networking incl. WAAW sandpit. Register: microb.io/TherAMR26 #KOAMR #KnockingOutAMR #AMR

Following an amazing Annual Conference in Belfast, we're pleased to announce another prize draw for free registration to our Annual Conference 2027. For a chance to win, submit a manuscript to any of our 8 titles before 13 July 2026. Ts and Cs apply: microb.io/3Q68Ejm

Massive congratulations to our 3rd year PhD students Tom Flach from @mpaget11 lab and Louisa Wootton from @EthanLMorgan lab who had their research selected for presentation at the @MicrobioSoc 2026 annual conference in Belfast last week. 👏👏👏👏

Abstracts submissions are closing for Early Career Summer Conference 2026. Hear from invited speakers and network with fellow early career members between 6—7 July. Deadline 30 April: microb.io/ECConf26Abstra… #ECConf26

📢Extended deadline, now 27 April 2026. Got thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) in microbiology—good, bad or undecided? We want to hear from you! Take part in the survey; you can find the link in the bio. #AI #artificialintelligence

Registration is open for our Early Career Summer Conference 🤝👩‍🔬 Join us on 6–7 July 2026 at the University of Birmingham for chance to network with peers and experienced colleagues in various fields of Microbiology, secure your place today: microb.io/ECConf26 #ECConf26

FEMS is seeking an incoming President and two Trustees. Find out more on our website: microb.io/2n0c3jh. Candidates must include letters of support from two FEMS Member Societies with their application; the deadline for submissions for the Society support is 31 May.

gbpA and chiA genes are not uniformly distributed amongst diverse Vibrio cholerae published as: dx.doi.org/10.1099/mgen.0… @MicrobioSoc #biorxiv

Our first time at the Microbiology Society conference was a memorable one! So nice to meet so many microbiologists working on such impactful research. Huge thanks to everyone who supported us and to the @MicrobioSoc team for an excellent event. See you in 2027! #Microbio26