A small molecule but a big regulatory network! From virulence regulation to biofilm formation, Vondrova et al. review the diverse c-di-GMP signalling networks that drive #Bordetella pathogenesis. @fbsisti buff.ly/gwyjps1 #FEMSMicrobiolRev

New insights into the role of Ltv1 in cellular homeostasis 🧬 Read how M. Remines et al. reveal that loss of Ltv1 increases oxidative stress and uncovers a key role for this protein in protecting yeast cells from damage: 🔗 buff.ly/h9VrcmE #FEMSYeastRes

Less waste, more value - discover how authors optimized food‑grade Propionibacteriaceae transformation of simple substrates into essential amino acids and bioactive compounds. Read more: buff.ly/LpqvqKe

🐝 Tiny gut. Big discoveries. This review by Hai et al. on the #honeybee gut #microbiome is revealing new insights into host–microbe interactions, antimicrobial resistance, and One Health. #AMR buff.ly/q1eSsfs #FEMSMicrobiolRev

How do commensal bacteria protect against pathogens? @jmghigolab.bsky.social lab identified CSAP-1, a pore-forming protein that mediates bacterial competition and enhances infected zebrafish survival —a promising lead for aquaculture antimicrobial strategies. 👉️ buff.ly/HSn0tLP @pasteur.fr

Genetic engineering of #Rhodotorula_toruloides just got easier🧪 Explore how X. Chen & V. Siewers optimize protoplast transformation to support research and industrial biotechnology: 🔗 buff.ly/udzLfCZ #FEMSYeastRes

How do bacteria survive sudden acid stress? This study shows TolC reinforces the outer membrane to maintain pH balance and prevent cell death in Enterobacter cloacae. Read more: buff.ly/xnZJ2Va

Ghost-rock karst systems remain one of the least explored microbial habitats. This first genome-resolved comparison of ghost-rock & groundwater microbiomes in #FEMSMicrobiolEco sheds light on the potential role of these hidden ecosystems in global biogeochemical processes: buff.ly/WLGGQRN

How does the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio influence sophorolipid production? 🧪🦠 Discover how S. Sapsirisuk et al. optimize antimicrobial sophorolipid production in #Starmerella_riodocensis and scale up yields for industrial applications: 🔗 buff.ly/17AJ0uD #FEMSYeastRes

How has genomics transformed wine yeast research from grape to glass? 🍇🧬 Read how D.R. Kutyna et al. explore the genomic advances driving wine fermentation, strain improvement & the future of synthetic yeast genomes: 🔗 buff.ly/snnBM66 #FEMSYeastRes

Want a comprehensive overview of how bacteria communicate, sense their environment, & coordinate complex behaviours? These 2 reviews will help you explore underlying mechanisms bacteria use: 🦠 Xu et al. buff.ly/grtAbIm 🦠 Singh et al. buff.ly/PKV5H2K Find more high-impact reviews 👉 buff.ly/RBnuH5p

Could the next probiotic come from traditional foods in the Sahara? A newly characterized strain isolated from fermented goat milk shows promising probiotic properties, including survival in gut-like conditions and inhibition of pathogens. Read more: buff.ly/6zbTpij

How can yeast help unravel human diseases linked to proteostasis and organelle dysfunction? 🧬🔬 Explore how A.V. Do et al. highlight the power of #Saccharomyces_cerevisiae as a model for disease mechanisms and drug discovery: 🔗 buff.ly/CZOwFlN #FEMSYeastRes

What if a key gene behind ocean photosynthesis doesn’t belong to microbes, but to their viruses? This study shows that a phycoerythrobilin synthase gene, once suspected in cyanobacteria, is actually a cyanophage gene, revealing how viruses influence ocean productivity. Read more: buff.ly/aSkAlsZ

🌊 Happy World Oceans Day 🌍 One Ocean, One Climate, One Future — Together. As we reflect on the challenges facing our oceans, we explore one of the most unexpected consequences of plastic pollution: the plastisphere. 📖 Explore the research and find out more buff.ly/pGVUG74

How can CRISPR/Cas9 unlock precise genome engineering in #Lipomyces_starkeyi? 🧬⚙️ Read how R. Sato et al. developed a genome-editing platform that enables efficient gene replacement with short homology arms and high accuracy: 🔗 buff.ly/KgWbnDA #FEMSYeastRes

How can methanol support sustainable L-malic acid production in yeast? 🧪🌱 Discover how A. Mauri et al. optimize and scale up methanol-based malic acid production in #Ogataea_polymorpha using automated feeding strategies: 🔗 buff.ly/ijCR4VE #FEMSYeastRes

What drives the connection between yeast biology and membrane energetics? ⚡🧬 Explore how M. Höfer & T.G. Cooper trace decades of research, mentorship & international collaboration that shaped the field of yeast bioenergetics: 🔗 buff.ly/nNlIMMt #FEMSYeastRes

Toxoplasma gondii is both a globally relevant human pathogen and a key model organism for studying apicomplexan parasites. From ocular toxoplasmosis to parasite biology, explore the latest research on Toxoplasma gondii in this thematic issue from FEMS Microbes ➡️ buff.ly/xAroedO

Love microbiology? Curious about science communication? 🦠 Join FEMS Microbiology Ecology as a volunteer Journal Social Media Editor. No experience needed. Training provided. 📱 1–2 posts/week | Remote Apply: buff.ly/BRf9J66

Could fungi help us build more resilient food systems? Could they reduce fertilizer dependence? Could they help ecosystems recover? Could they improve drought resilience? Could they support climate action? Ready to dig deeper? Explore our new thematic issue: buff.ly/3T1emc2

What can the genome of #Starmerella_batistae reveal about yeast evolution and biosurfactant production? 🧬🐝 Discover how S. Timouma et al. uncover links to #Schizosaccharomyces_pombe and alternative sophorolipid pathways: 🔗 buff.ly/Nd2Vgk8 #FEMSYeastRes

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr Urs Greber (University of Zürich) to the leadership team of FEMS Microbiology Reviews as Co-Editor-in-Chief, effective since 1 May 2026. 🎉Please join us in welcoming him to the FEMS community! Read more: buff.ly/vemwRIY

What if #pathogens are cooperating to survive? Our Editor’s Choice review by Ramirez-Mata et al. dives into how microbial cooperation drives evolution and host adaptation, with a particular focus on computational approaches. buff.ly/z8JCOpW #FEMSMicrobiolRev

TraF from a broad-host monoderm plasmid is the first conjugative T4SS component with strong homology to T7SS pseudokinase 🧬 Grohmann & Keller labs elucidate its crystal structure, function and partners. @uni-grat.at & BHT_berliner 👉️ buff.ly/ndoiPD4

How reliable are in vitro models for studying phage resistance? The 2025 microLife Article Award–winning study shows that resistance mechanisms selected in the lab can carry significant fitness costs in the gut; highlighting the importance of in vivo context in phage therapy research buff.ly/o4i2Eae

Max Häggblom, Editor-in-Chief of FEMS Microbiology Ecology, has been cited over 19,000 times. Safe to say he knows a thing or two about publishing. His advice to early career researchers? Don’t narrow your focus too early.

How do antifungals shape host immunity during infection? Shehata et al. shows that caspofungin not only reduces fungal burden but also amplifies host immune responses at the transcriptional level, linking pathogen recognition, cytokine signalling, and downstream effector functions: buff.ly/UGBFAZ1

A new era of bacteriophage research is underway. microLife’s thematic issue on Viruses of Microbes brings together studies exploring bacterial immunity, the role of phages in microbiomes, & their growing use in molecular biology & next-gen phage therapy. Explore the thematic issue: buff.ly/f8rLFus

Supported by FEMS and the official journal of EAM, microLife focuses on rigorous, interdisciplinary microbiology and studies that move the field forward. If your work doesn’t fit neatly into one box, it could be a good home. Explore publishing with microLife: buff.ly/JsrNgoc