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Disease-Suppressive Phyllosphere Microbiomes: A Perspective on Microbiome Transplantation for Sustainable Agriculture - PubMed The plant-associated microbiome is a key contributor to plant health, influencing nutrition, stress tolerance, and disease outcomes. Manipulating these microbiomes is a potentially powerful tool for plant disease management. However, the implementation of direct plant microbiome manipulation is rare …

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Recently from Livleen Kaur & @hockettlab.bsky.social:🌱

A new Perspective on phyllosphere microbiome transplantation as a tool for sustainable plant disease management. They outline direct and iterative approaches to build disease-suppressive leaf microbiomes, and key challenges ahead.

Protocol for purifying recombinant HBV capsids from HepG2 cells and comparative phosphorylation analysis by phosphate-affinity SDS-PAGE The hepatitis B virus (HBV) capsid protein (HBc or Cp) contains multiple phosphorylation sites that regulate distinct stages of the viral lifecycle. H…

New from Joseph C-Y Wang and Kathleen Culhane:

This paper introduces a streamlined method to purify HBV capsids and assess their phosphorylation states, supporting deeper mechanistic studies of HBV biology.

Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#Epigenetics #GeneExpression #Microbiome #ScienceShorts

YouTube video by One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State What is Epigenetics? | One Health Microbiome Center #epigenetics #biology

A new 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 YouTube Short just dropped!

@erdavenport.bsky.social explains: What is epigenetics?

In under 60 seconds, learn how genes and the environment work together.

🎥 Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/orW6G...

⏳ Less than 50 spots remain for the One Health Microbiome Symposium.

Registration is nearing capacity, and abstract submissions are open for those wishing to present their work.

Join us and secure your spot: www.huck.psu.edu/institutes-a...

Nominate the next Microbiome Medal Laureate | Penn State University The One Health Microbiome Center is seeking nominations for the next Microbiome Medal scholar, an honor established in 2025 to recognize outstanding contributions to scientific discovery and service.

Reminder: We are accepting nominations for the 2026 Microbiome Medal Laureate, honoring excellence in research, mentorship, and service!

🗓 Deadline: April 10
📩 Submit nominations to microbiomecenter@psu.edu
🔗 www.psu.edu/news/researc...

#FecalTransplant #GutHealth #Microbiome #ScienceExplained #ScienceShorts

YouTube video by One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State What Are Synthetic Fecal Transplants? | One Health Microbiome Center #onehealth #humanmicrobiome

New 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 YouTube Short just dropped!

@jordanbisanz.bsky.social explains: What are synthetic fecal transplants?

In under 60 seconds, learn how they differ from traditional donor-based approaches.

🎥 Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/gjKvK...

Too many saturated fats may be more harmful than too many refined carbohydrates | Penn State University In mice, high-fat diets caused more health problems than a high-carbohydrate diet, which was not as healthy as the whole-grain based diet, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.

PSU News: www.psu.edu/news/health-...

Invited: Longitudinal Assessment of Diets with Varying Carbohydrate-to-Fat Ratios and Fiber Supplementation on Immunometabolic Markers, Liver Function, and Gut Microbiome The proportions of macronutrients and fiber in the diet influence host metabolism and the development of metabolic and fatty liver disease.We aimed to…

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New from @vishal-singh.bsky.social's Lab 🎉

A longitudinal study found ketogenic diets — but not high-carb diets — led to early and persistent metabolic dysfunction, liver inflammation, and fibrosis.

Inulin fiber partially reduced harms. Whole-grain diets performed best.

Dr. Andrew Patterson was elected as an American Academy of Microbiology Fellow, Class of 2026.

We’re proud to congratulate Dr. Andrew Patterson on his election as a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology (Class of 2026) — a distinguished recognition of his scientific leadership and contributions to microbiology. @asm.org

#Microbiology #OneHealth

Flipping and reversing mini-proteins could improve disease treatment | Penn State University A multi-institution research team has found that changing the structure of short chains of amino acids called peptides can improve their ability to fight certain disease-causing bacteria while also be...

Recently, from Scott Medina and team: a new approach to fighting TB.

By engineering “flipped” mini-proteins, they created molecules that are more stable in the body and more effective against the bacterium that causes tuberculosis — a promising step toward stronger treatments. 🧬

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Interdisciplinary Innovation Fellowship awards six trainee-led projects | Penn State University The One Health Microbiome Center (OHMC) of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State has selected six candidates to receive the 2025 Interdisciplinary Innovation Fellowship, a competitive...

Read more about the fellowship: www.psu.edu/news/huck-in...

🎓 Trainee Spotlight!

Daniela Betancurt Anzola (PhD candidate, advised by @stl.bsky.social) trained with Malak Tfaily's Lab at the
University of Arizona on multi-omics data integration.

Her work on Andean peatlands links microbes to CO₂ & CH₄ fluxes—advancing climate prediction and conservation.

#Sourdough #FoodScience #OneHealth #Nutrition #Shorts

YouTube video by One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State What Is Sourdough? | One Health Microbiome Center #sourdough #onehealth

What is sourdough, really? 🍞🦠

Josephine Wee explains how it differs from conventional bread — in under 60 seconds.

🎥 Watch: youtube.com/shorts/PKmW_...

Valentines that says: Roses are red, gram positives are blue. I've got a great gut feeling about you!

Valentine that says: Dear Valentine, If you're cytosine I must be guanine, because I feel a strong bond with you!

Valentine that says: Gut feelings don’t lie… and mine says you’re good for my microbiome!

Valentine that says: I love the little things about you, Valentine!

Gut feelings don’t lie 😉💘

Microbiome-inspired Valentine’s Day cards celebrating balance, diversity, and connection.

Save below and share the love!

YouTube video by One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State What Can You Eat To Support A Healthy Gut Microbiome? | One Health Microbiome Center #gutmicrobiome

Another week of our 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 YouTube Shorts!

What can you eat to support a healthy gut microbiome?

@vishal-singh.bsky.social explains in under 60 seconds. 🦠🥗

🎥 Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/Frc_J...

#microbiome #healthyscience #nutrition #gutmicrobiome #shorts

YouTube video by One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State Can Our Microbiome Change Our Genes? | One Health Microbiome Center #humanmicrobiome #microbiomes

Another week, another Microbiome Masterclass gem for you💎

Featuring @erdavenport.bsky.social, she answers: Can our microbiome change our genes?

Watch here:
youtube.com/shorts/mzabY...

#genetics #biology #epigenetics #scienceshorts #humanmicrobiome #microbiomes

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Nominate the next Microbiome Medal Laureate | Penn State University The One Health Microbiome Center is seeking nominations for the next Microbiome Medal scholar, an honor established in 2025 to recognize outstanding contributions to scientific discovery and service.

Help recognize leaders in microbiome science.
The One Health Microbiome Center is accepting nominations for the 2026 Microbiome Medal Laureate, honoring excellence in research, mentorship, & service!

🗓 Deadline: April 10
📩 Submit nominations to microbiomecenter@psu.edu
🔗 www.psu.edu/news/researc...

Penn State students take top honors in video challenge on the value of research | Penn State University Several Penn State students used their experience in research and storytelling to advocate for federally funded research and take top prizes in the Science Coalition’s 2025 Alyse Gray Parker Memorial ...

Exciting news: A team of students from Andrew Patterson's Lab took top honors in the Science Coalition’s Alyse Gray Parker Student Video Challenge, highlighting the value of federally funded research.

Congratulations to all involved!

Read more: www.psu.edu/news/researc...

YouTube video by One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State How Do Fecal Transplants Work? | One Health Microbiome Center #science #humanmicrobiome

New series alert! Microbiome Masterclass is here. Our first Shorts features @jordanbisanz.bsky.social answering: How do fecal transplants work?

Watch now 👉 www.youtube.com/shorts/p8WQL...

Thrilled to welcome @nebiolabs.bsky.social, Quantabio, and @thermofishersci.bsky.social as partners for the 2026 One Health Microbiome Symposium, joining QIAGEN & @iconpcr.bsky.social! 🎉

Sponsorships are still open—join us! www.huck.psu.edu/institutes-a...

Investigating the microbiome’s role in intestinal disorder in pregnancy | Penn State University Jessica Grembi, an assistant professor of pharmacology in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has received a $500,000 grant from the Gates Foundation to investigate the role of the microbio...

Congrats to Jessica Grembi 🎉 for leading Gates Foundation–funded research on the microbiome’s role in environmental enteropathy during pregnancy.

Her work advances global maternal and child health through innovative microbiome science.

Read more: www.psu.edu/news/agricul...

🌱 Led by @stl.bsky.social, Penn State researchers received new funding to study how soil microbiomes respond to climate-driven changes in water availability. The project explores resilience in arid ecosystems under shifting conditions.

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Shout-out to Tim Miyashiro and his lab for their recent publication, advancing genetic approaches to study host–microbe symbiosis across diverse microbial strains.

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$1.6M to fund international study on built environment, malaria | Penn State University A Penn State-led research team has received a $1.6 million international Belmont Forum grant to study how building design, infrastructure and development decisions can help reduce malaria risk worldwi...

Congrats to James Mutunga on his role in a $1.6M Penn State–led study exploring how the built environment can reduce malaria risk worldwide.

🔗Read more: www.psu.edu/news/researc...