Persons who inject drugs are at increased risk of bacterial and fungal infections. This #ClinMicroRev article offers an evidence-based summary of the risks, epidemiology & microbiology of injecting-related infections, plus treatment recommendations.

In #ASMCaseReports, researchers describe the successful treatment of macrolide-resistant Mycobacterium abscessus infection in 2 children using multi-drug regimens including dual β-lactams and, in 1 case, phage therapy. Read the report:

Register for ASM’s free webinar on the vital role of lab operations! On July 14 at 1 p.m. ET, we will discuss how lab operations integrates throughout an institution and the strategic importance of lab operations in healthcare settings. #ASMClinMicro. 🔗

Now is the perfect time to join ASM—membership is 50% off for the rest of the 2025 membership year with code 50OFF2025 at checkout! Connect with 37,000+ microbiologists worldwide and get the tools and support to grow your science and your career.

D-alanine deficiency in Staphylococcus aureus leads to impaired peptidoglycan biosynthesis and increased net surface negative charge, resulting in increased antimicrobial susceptibility. Get the story in #AACJournal:

Feeding 8+ billion people is challenging, especially with climate change threatening food security. Microbes offer powerful solutions like biofertilizers & biochar to boost sustainable agriculture. Explore their potential in the latest issue of Microcosm:

Today, Dr. Alexander McAdam begins his term as ASM President & Dr. Vaughn Cooper steps in as President-Elect. Join us in welcoming our new leaders and thanking Dr. Theresa Koehler for her outstanding service over the past year as ASM President. Read more:

This #JMBE study presents a field-tested framework for implementing & sustaining a structured undergraduate learning assistant (ULA) program in a General Microbiology course, offering a replicable model for educators seeking to enhance student learning.

The answer to last week’s #CaseStudySaturday question is 🦠… A. Neisseria meningitidis! Get the details and learn more when you watch the video on the #ASMClinMicro Case Study page:

Applying for a job in industry as a microbiologist? Register for the #ASMClinMicro Public Health and Beyond Career Exploration Series. On July 7 at 2 p.m. ET, 5 microbiologists will share their career journeys and tips for transitioning to industry. 🔗

Preserving the viability of probiotics poses a significant challenge. In #AppEnvMicro, researchers describe a rapid fermentation-based approach to encapsulate probiotics in protein/starch gels to keep the cells alive during storage and digestion.

#MicrobiologyMonday: Influenza viruses come in different shapes (e.g., spherical or filamentous), and that shape affects how they infect cells. Filamentous forms move more directly, possibly increasing uptake by host cells. Learn more in #MMBRJournal:

RT @ASMCaseReports: Great podcast ep featuring our @ASMCaseReports EIC Dr. Carey-Ann Burnham! @ASMicrobiology.

Time for a new #CaseStudySaturday! A male in his 50s presents to the ER. He was hypotensive & tachycardic with a heart rate of 140. He also had a fever, chills and was suffering from septic shock. What's the diagnosis? Find out on July 1: #ASMClinMicro

🧫Explore microbiome insights on #WorldMicrobiomeDay! From the history & impact in "Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs & Microbiologists" to molecular methods and applications in the "Manual of Molecular Microbiology," #ASMPress–@wileymicrobio offers key titles:

A new database in #MRAJournal synthesizes trophic information on dinoflagellate and ciliate taxa, emphasizing their crucial roles in marine food webs and serving as a resource for understanding the protists' importance across the global ocean.

In #mSphere: how a decade-long journey—from early electron microscopy observations of nuclear pore dynamics—has evolved into a broader investigation of nuclear envelope composition, architecture & regulation across the malaria parasite life cycle.

It's #WorldMicrobiomeDay! To celebrate, learn about the science behind fecal microbiota transplants (FMT), from their beginnings as "yellow soup" to their role in fighting C. difficile infection and what the future holds:

“Disease knows no politics.". In a new memoir (out July 15), former NIH Director @EZerhouni1 makes a powerful case for keeping science and public health separate from partisan politics, using the past as a mirror for the present. 🔗 Pre-order:

🚨 Join us July 21 at 1 p.m. ET for the next Journal of Virology Seminar Series as we explore how giant viruses block competition by downregulating phagocytosis in amoebas. 📅 Save your spot: .📄 Read the paper: