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Jun 10
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How Testosterone Tips the Balance of Infection š¦
Testosterone secreted on the skin can inadvertently signal bacteria to turn virulent, linking host hormones to increased infection severity. š
micro-bites.org/2026/05/06/hā¦
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Jun 8
Today is #WorldOceansDay
New research reveals how bacteria use toxin-filled āmolecular syringesā to impact marine life - interactions that may intensify as oceans warm. šš¬
micro-bites.org/2024/05/13/mā¦
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Jun 7
Today is #WorldFoodSafetyDay šš²
Unsafe food causes 600M illnesses and 420,000 deaths each year. Scientists are now exploring probiotics, plant compounds, and bio-based antifungal solutions to fight deadly toxins in our food chain. š¦
micro-bites.org/2024/05/08/pā¦
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Jun 5
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay, letās #BeatPlasticPollution šā»ļø
Only 9% of plastic waste is recycled, while millions of tonnes pollute our oceans each year. Innovative solutions like plastic-eating bacteria and biofilms could help. š¦
micro-bites.org/2024/01/08/eā¦
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Jun 1
š£ New MicroBites!
Wolbachia hacks the mating game š¦
How does a tiny bacterium rewire mating decisions? š¦
micro-bites.org/2026/04/27/wā¦
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May 25
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Space Wars: The Phage Strikes Back š¾
Bacteria and their viral predators fought an unexpected battle in microgravity that might one day help us combat antibiotic-resistant infections.ā¦ š š¦
micro-bites.org/2026/04/20/sā¦
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May 22
Biodiversity isnāt just what we see - itās what we donāt š¦
Beneath our feet, hundreds of thousands of soil viruses shape ecosystems, recycle nutrients, and keep our planet running. šļø
#InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity
micro-bites.org/2024/07/19/uā¦
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May 20
Bees donāt just work together - they micro-manage š
Their gut bacteria help shape behavior, social roles, and even brain chemistry. No microbes = less teamwork.š¦
Protecting pollinators means protecting their invisible partners too. š
#WorldBeeDay
micro-bites.org/2023/02/06/sā¦
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May 12
š±š On the International Day of Plant Health, remember: plants sustain 80% of our food & 98% of our oxygen.
Protecting plant health supports One Health - humans, animals & ecosystems.
Discover how plants interact with microbes š¦
micro-bites.org/2025/10/20/hā¦
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May 4
š£ New MicroBites!
Socializing promotes gut microbe diversity in babies š¶
Long before sharing toys, children share microbes among each other. An unexpected networking event, happening in nurseries! š¦
micro-bites.org/2026/04/15/sā¦
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Apr 30
šš World Immunization Week ends today, but the mission continues: protect more people from preventable diseases.
Vaccines evolve with viruses, like SARS-CoV-2, driving global protection. š¦
š micro-bites.org/2024/07/10/tā¦
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Apr 25
š¦š On World Malaria Day 2026, weāre closer than ever to ending malaria.
From vaccines to innovative mosquito research, science is advancing fast. Microbial insights reveal new ways to fight transmission.š¬
micro-bites.org/2025/04/11/mā¦
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Apr 24
šš Today marks World Immunization Week!
Vaccines protect all ages & save lives. From mRNA breakthroughs to needle-free innovations, science keeps evolving.
š¬ What if vaccines didnāt need needles?
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Apr 20
š£ New MicroBites!
Bacterial nomads š¦
Dust particles are far from inert. Instead, they harbor complex microbial communities, which we are only beginning to understand. š
micro-bites.org/2026/03/02/bā¦
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Apr 13
š£ New MicroBites!
Inside the Viral Workshop š·
A giant, amoeba-infecting virus survives by spatially reorganizing translation to overcome genetic mismatches with its host. š¦
micro-bites.org/2026/02/27/iā¦
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Apr 12
Space travel isnāt just about rockets - itās about microbes too š
Fungi like Cryptococcus can become more resilient, and even more dangerous, in microgravity.š
As we plan life beyond Earth, understanding these invisible passengers is mission-critical.
micro-bites.org/2025/12/11/fā¦
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Apr 7
Science doesnāt just solve problems - it reveals hidden risks. š§Ŗ
Plastic-degrading bacteria could help fight pollution, but in healthcare they may also damage medical materials and impact patient safety.
#StandWithScience #WorldHealthDay
micro-bites.org/2025/06/18/tā¦
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Apr 6
š£ New MicroBites!
What If Vaccines Didnāt Need Needles? š
Scientists turn dental floss into a potential vaccine tool, targeting a hidden immune hotspot along the gum line. š
micro-bites.org/2026/02/20/wā¦
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Mar 30
Today is #InternationalDayofZeroWaste
Zero waste can start with microbes š½ļø
Up to 1 billion tonnes of food is wasted yearly - but fungi like Neurospora intermedia can turn food scraps into nutritious, sustainable meals.
Read more
micro-bites.org/2025/01/31/wā¦
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Mar 30
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Take my breath away! š¦
Gut bacteria predict asthma and COPD years ahead, outperforming smoking history, via the gut-lung axis.
micro-bites.org/2026/02/09/tā¦
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