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Johanna Elfenbein

@elfenbeinlab.bsky.social

Veterinarian, microbiologist, fan of enteric pathogens, Associate Professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison; opinions are my own

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Postdoc, Postgrad, and Research Intern Vacancies Browse Postoc and Research Intern vacancies at UW–Madison.

Postdoc position available in my lab! Project will focus on how the microbiome-derived metabolite butyrate shapes C. difficile fitness and pathogenesis & will build on our previous/ongoing work in this space. Apply here:
hr.wisc.edu/postdoc-and-...

06.02.2026 17:26 — 👍 13    🔁 13    💬 0    📌 0
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New research, co-authored by the SVM's Johanna Elfenbein in the Journal of Bacteriology, shows how Salmonella adapts to toxic sulfites through a distinct genetic pathway, helping explain bacterial persistence and informing food safety research. #uwvetmed
https://go.wisc.edu/en33mz

27.01.2026 21:25 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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No bull: This Austrian cow has learned to use tools First evidence for tool use in cattle includes a skill previously seen only in humans and chimpanzees

No bull: This Austrian cow has learned to use tools | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

22.01.2026 18:56 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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