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Eldrin Arguelles
@eldrinarguelles.bsky.social
Phycologist, Microbiologist, Researcher, and Curator at the Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms [Studying diatom-microbe interaction of Cymbella janischii blooms (an invasive diatom species) using diatom, bacterial, and fungal metabarcoding]
Genomics study of some yeasts isolated from creek water of an inactive stratovolcano in the Philippines.

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October 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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We're back with the calendar for another year!! 😁✌🏽
If you'd like to take part, please do so through this form: forms.gle/KHXQRpHwyk2S...

And feel free to email us at youngdiatomists@gmail.com if you have any questions (⁉️)

Share it with anyone you like!! ✅🎈
July 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Sharing our recent study:

Reminiscent of the pre‐diatom? A hitherto undescribed scaly bolidophyte Lepidoparma frigida gen. et sp. nov. in a new order Lepidoparmales based on morphology, phylogeny, and ecology - Journal of Phycology - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
August 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
A research blog about my study on Cymbella janischii blooms (an invasive diatom species in Japan rivers) was featured in Springer Nature Research Communities.

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Microscopic Gatekeepers: How Bacteria Shape the Fate of an Invasive Diatom
Phycology Journal recently sponsored prizes for Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster at the 13th International Phycological Congress. The winner of Best Oral Presentation, Eldrin DLR. Arguelles, wri...
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July 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Have you ever wondered about the fascinating world of diatom sexual reproduction? Here’s your chance to dive in! Join us for the lecture "Sex and the Diatoms," presented by Prof. David G. Mann, organised by the Algolog. and Bot. Student Scient. Association "Chloris" on July 1st at 4 PM CEST.
June 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Sharing our recent study:

Reminiscent of the pre‐diatom? A hitherto undescribed scaly bolidophyte Lepidoparma frigida gen. et sp. nov. in a new order Lepidoparmales based on morphology, phylogeny, and ecology - Journal of Phycology - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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June 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Thank you the International Phycological Society for this recognition!

Still wrapping up the genomics part of this study as a final part of my thesis dissertation — just got my bacterial genome raw sequences last week.

Thank you for this motivation to move forward!

がんばってね 😀
June 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Day 2 Highlights of the 13th IPC

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June 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Mini-symposium and parallel sessions starts today at IPC 2025

ipc2025.science.upd.edu.ph/mini-symposia/
Mini-symposia - IPC2025
Special Symposia Topics: Algae and their Microbial Symbionts: from Mutualists to Pathogens Chairs/Co-chairs: Suhelen Egan, Simon Dittami Speakers: Suhelen
ipc2025.science.upd.edu.ph
June 9, 2025 at 5:02 AM
🆕 Published!
"Annotated Checklist and Illustrations of Pinnularia Species in the Marikina River, Rizal (Luzon), the Philippines"

This study documents Pinnularia species from one of Luzon’s key river systems—contributing to freshwater biodiversity baselines and regional diatom taxonomy.
May 7, 2025 at 4:53 AM
📢 Good News: Early bird Registration is Extended until May 15, 2025!
Don’t miss out & secure your spot now!

🔹 International participants: Scan the QR or register here 👉 bit.ly/IPC2025RegInt
🔹 Local participants: Scan the QR or register here 👉 bit.ly/3DVq38I

Contact us at ipc2025@msi.up.edu.ph
May 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
📢 REMINDER: Early Bird Registration ends April 30!
Don’t miss out & secure your spot now!
🔹 International participants: Scan the QR or register here 👉 bit.ly/IPC2025RegInt

🔹 Local participants: Scan the QR or register here 👉 bit.ly/3DVq38I
April 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Reposted by Eldrin Arguelles
“Non-core bacteria occur frequently in high abundance in wild bumble bee gut microbiomes. One species of bacteria, Serratia, reduces bee lifespan & reproduction. The core microbiome, bee age, & pollen diet can protect against Serratia infection.” 🐝 buff.ly/Pu2s4zH
April 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🌍🚀 Registration is now open for the 13th International Phycological Congress!

👉 Secure your spot: bit.ly/IPC2025RegInt

Before paying, please be reminded that your registration will be INVALID without pertinent verifications.

#Phycology #Seaweed #Microalgae
March 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
We are excited to invite you to submit an abstract for a poster presentation at IPC 2025! 🎉
Abstract submissions are still open, so don’t miss your chance to showcase your research. Submit your abstract now via the IPC 2025 conference platform on Oxford Abstracts.
February 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
🚨 Abstract Submission Deadline Extended! 🚨

Good news! To give more opportunities to students, researchers, and professionals, we’ve extended the abstract submission deadline to February 15, 2025 (11:59 P.M. GMT+8 | Philippine Time).

🌐 More info: ipc2025.science.upd.edu.ph
February 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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More job postings! Keep an eye out if you are looking for a diatom job! Isdr.org/opportunities
February 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Call for Papers: 2026 Focus Issue on Algae and Aquatic Plants. This Focus Issue welcomes the submission of research articles on photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments. Submission Deadline: 11/2025. https://academic.oup.com/plphys/pages/plant-physiology-call-for-paper…
January 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🌿 Exciting news for all phycologists! 🌊

📢 The deadline for abstract submission at the 13th International Phycological Congress (IPC13) has been extended! 🎉

📜 Don’t miss this opportunity to present your work and connect with the global phycology community.
January 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Reposted by Eldrin Arguelles
New issue of Journal of Phycology is out!

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From cyanobacteria on sea turtles to Oxford Nanopore #sequencing of brown algae. Also: a novel #genome resource and a methods paper.
January 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Thank you @ednacollab.bsky.social for giving me an opportunity to attend this nice course! It was informative and very relevant to my study. 👏👏
What an incredible journey bringing together researchers from across the globe to learn about eDNA metabarcoding from these stellar instructors @leeselab.bsky.social Dominik Buchner, Till-Hendrik Macher and @shump.bsky.social !🗺️🧬
Big thanks to @ednacollab.bsky.social for making it all happen! 💡💫
December 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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📢New paper out! The biggest diatom training set has been published on GigaScience. Read all about it here: doi.org/10.1093/giga...
November 29, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Reposted by Eldrin Arguelles
Unraveling Keystone Taxa: Interactions Within Microbial Networks and Environmental Dynamics in Lake Mendota https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.11.11.623027v1
Unraveling Keystone Taxa: Interactions Within Microbial Networks and Environmental Dynamics in Lake Mendota https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.11.11.623027v1
Microbial communities in freshwater ecosystems drive critical biogeochemical cycles, nutrient transf
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November 12, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Reposted by Eldrin Arguelles
New #ISEPpapers! Hidden syndinian and perkinsid infections in dinoflagellate hosts revealed by single-cell transcriptomics academic.oup.com/ismej/articl... by Elizabeth Cooney et al.

#protists #algae #symbiosis #microbes #plankton #evolution #biology
October 17, 2024 at 2:52 PM