Lucia Morales

Ecology and health – phages interact with many bacteria in ecosystems Phages (bacteriophages), viruses that infect bacteria, are the most abundant genetic entities in our environment. A study published in Nature Microbiology challenges the common preconception that they...

🦠 Phages (bacteria-killing viruses) aren't as picky as we thought.
5-10% can infect multiple bacterial species, even genetically distant ones.
Potential implications for phage therapy against antibiotic-resistant infections 💊
@rkoszul.bsky.social study in Nature Microbiology
#Phages

Phages with a broad host range are common across ecosystems - Nature Microbiology Proximity-ligation-based sequencing from 111 samples and 5 environments reveals that a substantial proportion of phages infect multiple species.

A fresh view on phage specificity, which challenges the traditional view of a narrow host spectrum of phages by unveiling that multihost associations are common across ecosystems kudos at @mmarbout.bsky.social &
@rkoszul.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Phages with a broad host range are common across ecosystems - Nature Microbiology Proximity-ligation-based sequencing from 111 samples and 5 environments reveals that a substantial proportion of phages infect multiple species.

You like phages ? In this publication, we use metaHiC and our new version of the MetaTOR pipeline to challenge the traditional view of phages with a narrow host range.
@rkoszul.bsky.social @natmicrobiol.nature.com @cnrs.fr @institutpasteur.bsky.social

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

First up, Renata Sandoval on her studies of allele frequencies in metagenomes from agave fermentation 🌵🦠 (not the most accurate emoticons but you get the idea!). She's working with @lumoralesr.bsky.social #LCGUNAM @liigh-unam.bsky.social

Wild yeasts as a model for climate research | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation Wild yeasts live in the forests all around us. Yet, little is known about the role they play in ecosystems. They can be used to develop new beer and bread flavors, but wild yeast can also serve as a u...

One of our main sponsors, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, has published a nice article about our work. Yay to fundamental research! @kawresearch.bsky.social kaw.wallenberg.org/en/research/...

As a scientist, I feel part of a global community pushing boundaries together, despite resource disparities. Science thrives globally, Global South included. At LIIGH (@liigh-unam.bsky.social), we foster science in an inclusive environment. Our resilience stands strong against political challenges.

The rise and shine of yeast optogenetics

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#yeast #saccharomyces #microbiology

Diversity and biotech potential of wild yeast isolates from Ireland at University College Dublin on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Diversity and biotech potential of wild yeast isolates from Ireland at University College Dublin, listed on FindAPhD.com

PhD positions on yeast available in my lab in science-friendly Ireland! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

In the latest review of the series #ecoYeast , @mrtrni.bsky.social , @lumoralesr.bsky.social & collegues describe the yeasts associated with agave fermentations and how they adapted to live in this challenging environment

Thriving in Adversity: Yeasts in the Agave Fermentation Environment Three key players interacting in the agave fermentation environment: humans, agave plants, and microbes. Human selection of agaves with specific traits, combined with fermentation practices, may have...

Agave fermentations not only produce mezcal and tequila; they are also natural laboratories of microbial evolution. We explore how yeasts thrive in this ecosystem. Had a great time working on this with @lumoralesr.bsky.social @yeast-journal.bsky.social

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Big thanks to ECOS Nord for the grant! I'm really happy and thrilled to join forces with @schacherer.bsky.social crew to investigate the yeasts behind mezcal. Looking forward to groundbreaking discoveries in a vibrant cross-cultural environment! 🎉

We have something special for you while you wait for the second season!
Wanna know more about what goes into building productive and welcoming research environments? Join us in this LIVE episode with the founding members of @liigh-unam.bsky.social !
pod.link/1715048894

Mark your calendars #evolution and meet us in Québec City in 2027 for the #SMBE annual conference! Please share widely!