Anthony Tran's career is underscored by a deep commitment to improving public health. From consulting on global public health initiatives to navigating infectious disease outbreaks and promoting food safety, his focus is steadfast on making a broad impact. asm.social/1TH

Hispanic communities are vulnerable to scientific misinformation due to the lack of accessible information in Spanish. In #JMBE , describe a training program to increase evidence-based science communication for Hispanic high school & undergraduate students. asm.social/1TG

Oxygenation of Earth’s atmosphere is the most extensive known chemical transformation of a planetary surface by microbes. Discover how the process induced metabolic & ecologic changes recorded in the Lomagundi-Jatuli carbon isotopic excursion: asm.social/1TA AppEnvMicro journal

The efficacy of treatments for COVID-19 is often controversial or compromised by viral evolution. This #ClinMicroRev article reviews antiviral activity, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, & safety of COVID-19 antiviral therapies. asm.social/1Tz

Are you ready to dive into the world of diagnostic virology and uncover its secrets? #ASMCVS is calling for bright minds like yours to present groundbreaking research and innovative insights. Submit your abstract: asm.social/1Ty

We are excited to announce the phase II grant of £3 million, awarded this year by the The Fleming Fund to help us continue to work alongside public health experts in Tanzania to combat #AMR in the region. asm.social/1Tw

Take a journey through #microbiology history & the revolutionary concept of the #microbiome with 'Magic Bullets, Miracle Drugs, & Microbiologists' by William C. Summers! Order this new #ASMPress -Wiley Microbiology book at: asm.social/1Tv

A case study presented in #AACJournal highlights the potential benefit of dual β-lactam therapy for the treatment of drug-resistant Mycobacterium abscessus infection. Read the study here: asm.social/1Tt

What role do microbes play in advancing the bioeconomy? The new issue of Microcosm, ASM's member magazine, explores the creative ways microbes are being used to drive society toward a sustainable future. Sign in or renew your ASM membership for access: asm.social/1Tr

Metformin can confound associations of gut fungi with type 2 diabetes, highlighting the need to consider pharmaceutical interventions when investigating links between metabolic diseases and gut microbial inhabitants. Read the paper in mBio: asm.social/1Tq

Are efflux pumps the main mechanism of MDR in non-fermenters? Watch Dr. Romney Humphries, D(ABMM) and Emily Bentley, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discuss in this video! asm.social/1To

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Daptomycin is an essential tool for combating infections with S. aureus. What contributes to high-level daptomycin resistance? Research in mSphere points to a lipid biosynthesis gene, pgsA, which influences membrane fluidity & cell wall thickness. asm.social/1Tl

Urban parks, which play essential roles in ecosystem services, are full of microbes. In #mSystems , scientists find that different ecological and evolutionary drivers shape microbial habitat generalists and specialists in urban park ecosystems. Learn more: asm.social/1Tk

mTOR, a key metabolic regulator in mammalian cells, is required for bactericidal free radical production by phagocytes & control of Staphylococcus aureus infection. These findings in mBio have implications for the clinical use of mTOR inhibitors: asm.social/1Tj

Ethanolamine (EA), a compound derived from cell membranes, is rich in the gut. This #IAIJournal study finds that EA sensing and utilization during Listeria monocytogenes intracellular infection are important for bacterial replication and immune evasion. asm.social/1Tf

The answer to this past weekend’s #CaseStudySaturday question is … D. NDM (New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase). Get the details on the outcome and learn more when you watch the video on the #ASMClinMicro Case Study page: asm.social/1Tb

Are you ready to dive into the world of diagnostic virology? ASM CVS 2024 is calling for bright minds like yours to present groundbreaking research and innovative insights. Submit your case study now. asm.social/1Ta
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Toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems are highly diverse and their functions in bacterial growth and survival continue to be unraveled. Focusing on the RNA-regulated type I systems, researchers summarize the latest developments in this new EcoSal Plus review. asm.social/1T9

#MicrobiologyMonday : Are electrochemical bandages the future of wound care? An e-bandage that intermittently produces hydrogen peroxide & hypochlorous acid controls growth of MRSA in vitro, paving the way for in vivo exploration. #AACJournal : asm.social/1T7

A patient with prosthetic joint post-surgical complications develops infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae displaying a concerning resistance pattern. What's the diagnosis? Comment below and get the answer on Tues., May 28! asm.social/1T6 #CaseStudySaturday