Curious what microbiologists earn? ASM offers exclusive workforce insights—and your input matters! Check out Kyle Leistikow's #ASMicrobe presentation on the latest Salary Survey results ➡️ https://t.co/OqSQA6WvPM Then, take the survey yourself!

Marine particles harbor microbial communities. However, to study them, they must be separated from the particle. How? This #AppEnvMicro article outlines an optimized method using detergents to dissociate microbes from marine particles. Get the details: https://t.co/Nc8hAGN3nY

The energy of ABRCMS is unmatched — packed sessions, buzzing exhibits, and peers who inspire your future in science. Don’t miss it! Register to attend in person or virtually: https://t.co/Vrc8N1Xd9P

A case report in #ASMCaseReports highlights the complexities of diagnosing & treating infections by the opportunistic fungal pathogen Lomentospora prolificans in profoundly immunosuppressed patients, & the need for development of novel antifungals. ➡️ https://t.co/IRxqy0Xsjn

Editors in Conversation discuss what makes a great mini-review! And some of their favorite mini-reviews published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology.

Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir (JAM), an antimicrobial researcher and assistant professor at the University of California, provides insights on communicating complex scientific topics as a community educator.

Using essential oils to treat bacterial infections is common in France. Cinnamaldehyde from cinnamon essential oil selects for P. aeruginosa mutants that are resistant to β-lactam antibiotics & hypersusceptible to aminoglycosides & colistin. #JBacteriology https://t.co/P9DIkqLycM

Augmented reality (AR) learning can decrease cognitive load and increase student motivation and engagement. This #JMBE article explores the effectiveness of AR handouts for learning medical microbiology compared to traditional handouts among med students. https://t.co/1BDI6SZdvZ

We're excited to welcome Glen McGugan, Ph.D., as ASM’s Scientific Director of the Mechanism Discovery unit! He’ll lead efforts advancing discovery-driven microbial sciences in physiology, genetics, genomics & more. ➡️ Learn more about the unit: https://t.co/SP1Im6QzxA

Last chance! Join us Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. ET for the next JMBE Live! webinar on how 600+ community college biology students understand the Vision and Change core concepts—and what this means for teaching + student success. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/BQbFsGYdhH

In a new opinion piece in @STATnews, ASM member Sarah Stanley, Ph.D., emphasizes that safe gain-of-function research is essential to identifying new treatments for diseases like tuberculosis—yet the NIH has imposed unfounded stops:

It’s time to let your creativity grow! Submit your entry for this year’s Agar Art Contest: Microbes Make the World Go Round. From food and health to climate and beyond, microbes shape our lives—now show us your story in agar! Submit by Oct. 26: https://t.co/14FRc3dhXE

In #mBio, researchers reveal a previously unrecognized mode of iron acquisition mediated by T7SS, which boosts oxidative stress resistance in the gram-positive bacterium Corynebacterium glutamicum & provides a competitive edge under nutrient limitation. https://t.co/hxs2aOdELL

Join us on Oct 22 from 1-2 p.m. ET for a live interview with Dr. Marlene Belfort, renowned microbiologist & author of "Mommy, Can Boys Also Be Doctors?" Belfort will share her personal journey navigating work-life integration in #STEM. Register now: https://t.co/aFkiVsJPkj

Many mammalian diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's) involve the abnormal accumulation of host protein assemblies. In #MMBRJournal, researchers review the structural biology, transmissibilities, spreading mechanisms & detection of proteopathic aggregates. https://t.co/dPZqqwlmuQ

From Nigeria to the UK, Dr. Onyeaka is transforming food systems through microbiology & chemical engineering. Her work turns waste into resources, extends shelf life and pioneers sustainable protein solutions. Explore her story and read her spotlight! https://t.co/O737MgrSXS

Are you a PhD candidate, postdoc or lab-based researcher—or know someone whose work deserves recognition? 🌟 Nominate for possible inclusion in #IAIJournal’s 2026 Emerging Voices in Microbiology Minireview Collection! ⏰ Deadline is Oct. 20: https://t.co/FGJ3v5vb6Y

Curious about creating agar art? 🎨🧫Join Assistant Prof. Sebahat Öztekin’s workshop at Bayburt University in Turkey (Oct. 8–10) to learn how it’s done! Then submit your masterpiece to the ASM #AgarArt contest—open until Oct. 26. Register for workshop: https://t.co/AvGUHiqnYA

As hypothesized by George Luedemann, a discoverer of gentamicin, slow-growing organisms inhabiting nutrient-limited environments may represent an enriched source of undescribed microbial species that produce novel antimicrobials. #mSphere: https://t.co/JOsCQ4ew0i

#MicrobiologyMonday: The new archaeal order Tardisphaeralese are metabolically distinct from the known thermoacidophiles, making them key degraders of complex organic matter in hot, acidic environments. Get the story in #mSystems: https://t.co/WWXYy5WdBn