Jutras Lab
@jutraslab.bsky.social
Associate Professor studying the biology and pathogenesis of spirochetes (#Lymedisease #STI) @NorthwesternU @NUFeinbergMed. Opinions=me. 🇨🇦/🇺🇸
Check out our exciting new paper out now in @plos.org where Dr Ahmad manipulated #peptidoglycan chemistry to understand Lyme disease and arthritis 👇👏
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#glycotime
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Peptidoglycan architecture dictates protein interactions, tissue tropism, and arthritis in the Lyme disease spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi
Author summary Many of the pathogenic mechanisms by which Borrelia burgdorferi causes disease involve cell envelope interactions with host components. To further elucidate the role of peptidoglycan in...
journals.plos.org
January 20, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Check out our exciting new paper out now in @plos.org where Dr Ahmad manipulated #peptidoglycan chemistry to understand Lyme disease and arthritis 👇👏
#Microsky
#glycotime
journals.plos.org/plospathogen...
#Microsky
#glycotime
journals.plos.org/plospathogen...
Pure malarkey that NIH director Jay’s first action item was to make all science open access then publishes his NIAID vision behind a paywall 🤣😆🤣
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The new vision from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - Nature Medicine
Preparing for tomorrow’s threats by enhancing our ability to help patients today.
www.nature.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Pure malarkey that NIH director Jay’s first action item was to make all science open access then publishes his NIAID vision behind a paywall 🤣😆🤣
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
It’s more than comical that this article is behind a paywall, despite the new NIH guidelines
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya has just published a piece about his “new vision” for NIAID.
Friends, it is an infuriating litany of unsupported claims and meandering nonsense that serve his political beliefs and not health or science.
Friends, it is an infuriating litany of unsupported claims and meandering nonsense that serve his political beliefs and not health or science.
The new vision from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - Nature Medicine
Preparing for tomorrow’s threats by enhancing our ability to help patients today.
www.nature.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:21 PM
It’s more than comical that this article is behind a paywall, despite the new NIH guidelines
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We are hiring! If you are a hardcore single molecule biophysicist specializing in fluorescence imaging, check it out here: apply.interfolio.com/179992
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January 15, 2026 at 5:22 PM
We are hiring! If you are a hardcore single molecule biophysicist specializing in fluorescence imaging, check it out here: apply.interfolio.com/179992
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Thrilled to share that my first-author paper is now published in Nature Communications! 🎉 Huge thanks to my PI, Dr. Drew Bridges (@bridgesbio.bsky.social), my collaborators, and all the incredible lab members for their support throughout this project
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A small periplasmic protein governs broad physiological adaptations in Vibrio cholerae via regulation of the DbfRS two-component system - Nature Communications
A two-component system, DbfRS, regulates biofilm formation in Vibrio cholerae. Here, Nguyen et al. identify a small periplasmic protein that controls the activity of the system’s receptor, and show th...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Thrilled to share that my first-author paper is now published in Nature Communications! 🎉 Huge thanks to my PI, Dr. Drew Bridges (@bridgesbio.bsky.social), my collaborators, and all the incredible lab members for their support throughout this project
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Many thanks to @natmed.nature.com for highlighting some of our recent work on Lyme disease in their 'news' section. Important and timely piece 👇
#MicroSky
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#MicroSky
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January 8, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Many thanks to @natmed.nature.com for highlighting some of our recent work on Lyme disease in their 'news' section. Important and timely piece 👇
#MicroSky
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#MicroSky
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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New article highlighting a few of the advances in Lyme disease research. Shout out to @jutraslab.bsky.social for their work! A lot of good research is happening in Lyme - excited for 2026! www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Client Challenge
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January 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM
New article highlighting a few of the advances in Lyme disease research. Shout out to @jutraslab.bsky.social for their work! A lot of good research is happening in Lyme - excited for 2026! www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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How does E. coli age? According to this #mBio study, the the decisive factor driving growth decline in E. coli is not the presence of protein aggregates, but the fraction of the intracellular space they occupy. Learn more: asm.social/2KZ
January 7, 2026 at 5:38 PM
How does E. coli age? According to this #mBio study, the the decisive factor driving growth decline in E. coli is not the presence of protein aggregates, but the fraction of the intracellular space they occupy. Learn more: asm.social/2KZ
manuscript accepted! Thankful the editorial crew pushed this across the finish line before the end of the year.
Standby for details on our findings
Standby for details on our findings
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
manuscript accepted! Thankful the editorial crew pushed this across the finish line before the end of the year.
Standby for details on our findings
Standby for details on our findings
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What is better than one? Two connected papers!
#NewResearch
S protein of Streptococcus pneumoniae activates PBP1a and coordinates with a wider GpsB-associated multi-protein complex to regulate peptidoglycan remodelling and cell division.
#MicroSky 🦠
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#NewResearch
S protein of Streptococcus pneumoniae activates PBP1a and coordinates with a wider GpsB-associated multi-protein complex to regulate peptidoglycan remodelling and cell division.
#MicroSky 🦠
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
December 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
What is better than one? Two connected papers!
#NewResearch
S protein of Streptococcus pneumoniae activates PBP1a and coordinates with a wider GpsB-associated multi-protein complex to regulate peptidoglycan remodelling and cell division.
#MicroSky 🦠
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#NewResearch
S protein of Streptococcus pneumoniae activates PBP1a and coordinates with a wider GpsB-associated multi-protein complex to regulate peptidoglycan remodelling and cell division.
#MicroSky 🦠
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
I like that journals publish the timeline of events on the editorial side of a manuscript. BUT, they should also have to state how long they sit in limbo for transparency purposes. Like when simple text revisions are under re-review for 8 weeks and counting 🤨
December 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I like that journals publish the timeline of events on the editorial side of a manuscript. BUT, they should also have to state how long they sit in limbo for transparency purposes. Like when simple text revisions are under re-review for 8 weeks and counting 🤨
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Just got word that we are a go for the Bacterial Cell Biology and Development GRS and GRC at Southern New Hampshire University!
GRS will be on June 5-6, 2027
GRC will be from June 6-11, 2027
Block off your calendars Prokaryotic Cell Biologists!
More details to come! Please repost!
GRS will be on June 5-6, 2027
GRC will be from June 6-11, 2027
Block off your calendars Prokaryotic Cell Biologists!
More details to come! Please repost!
December 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Just got word that we are a go for the Bacterial Cell Biology and Development GRS and GRC at Southern New Hampshire University!
GRS will be on June 5-6, 2027
GRC will be from June 6-11, 2027
Block off your calendars Prokaryotic Cell Biologists!
More details to come! Please repost!
GRS will be on June 5-6, 2027
GRC will be from June 6-11, 2027
Block off your calendars Prokaryotic Cell Biologists!
More details to come! Please repost!
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🚨The Yap Lab at Northwestern Univ is looking to fill 2 postdoc positions in 2026 to study aspects of Staphylococcus aureus antibiotic resistance and RNA synthesis-degradation. Please contact Frances Yap at frances.yap@northwestern.edu for details. sites.northwestern.edu/yaplab/. Pls repost #Microsky
Homepage | Yap Laboratory
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December 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🚨The Yap Lab at Northwestern Univ is looking to fill 2 postdoc positions in 2026 to study aspects of Staphylococcus aureus antibiotic resistance and RNA synthesis-degradation. Please contact Frances Yap at frances.yap@northwestern.edu for details. sites.northwestern.edu/yaplab/. Pls repost #Microsky
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Sharing this article that I wrote with my husband, @jutraslab.bsky.social for @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social. Last week researchers reported what appears to be the first clearly documented fatality from alpha‑gal syndrome.
#Scicomm #tickbornediseases #alphagalsyndrome
#Scicomm #tickbornediseases #alphagalsyndrome
No, It’s Not “Just a Meat Allergy”: The Truth About Alpha-gal Syndrome
A 47-year-old pilot’s death after eating a hamburger reveals critical gaps in our understanding
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November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Sharing this article that I wrote with my husband, @jutraslab.bsky.social for @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social. Last week researchers reported what appears to be the first clearly documented fatality from alpha‑gal syndrome.
#Scicomm #tickbornediseases #alphagalsyndrome
#Scicomm #tickbornediseases #alphagalsyndrome
I’m biased, and a bit teary eyed, but this article is outstanding and a testament to my beautiful wife’s
(@krosejutras.bsky.social)
courage, resolve, care for others, and exceptional writing abilities ❤️👇
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/protecting...
(@krosejutras.bsky.social)
courage, resolve, care for others, and exceptional writing abilities ❤️👇
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/protecting...
Protecting Maternal Health and IVF
A Personal Journey Through the Politics and Science of Reproductive Healthcare
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I’m biased, and a bit teary eyed, but this article is outstanding and a testament to my beautiful wife’s
(@krosejutras.bsky.social)
courage, resolve, care for others, and exceptional writing abilities ❤️👇
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/protecting...
(@krosejutras.bsky.social)
courage, resolve, care for others, and exceptional writing abilities ❤️👇
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/protecting...
Nucleoid structure and dynamics influence natural chromosomal transformation in Bacillus subtilis: the role of EbfC url: academic.oup.com/nar/article/...
Nucleoid structure and dynamics influence natural chromosomal transformation in Bacillus subtilis: the role of EbfC
Abstract. Natural chromosomal transformation (NCT) in Bacillus subtilis requires RecA and its accessory proteins including RecX and RecD2. Inactivation of
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October 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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👇👇👇 come to #mmpc2026 for the science, stay for the Minnesota Microbiology shirts (iykyk)
Mark your calendars! #mmpc2026 The 2026 Midwest Microbial Pathogenesis Conference will be take place September 25-27, 2026 at the University of Minnesota! We are excited to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Andy Camilli. Give us a follow and watch for important information here ➡️ mmpc2026.umn.edu
Midwest Microbial Pathogenesis Conference | Midwest Microbial Pathogenesis Conference 2026
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October 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
👇👇👇 come to #mmpc2026 for the science, stay for the Minnesota Microbiology shirts (iykyk)
Congrats Dr. Ahmad on an exceptional performance and defense! Be on the lookout for Saadman’s latest study on the neat relationship between peptidoglycan and Lyme disease pathogenesis
#microsky
#microsky
October 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Congrats Dr. Ahmad on an exceptional performance and defense! Be on the lookout for Saadman’s latest study on the neat relationship between peptidoglycan and Lyme disease pathogenesis
#microsky
#microsky
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MCDB Assistant Professor Faculty Search. Please Repost!
Applications Due Oct 15th (TOMORROW!)
We welcome applications from all areas of physiology and neuroscience - spanning molecular, cellular, systems, and organismal levels.
More information can be found HERE:
lsa.umich.edu/mcdb/news-ev...
Applications Due Oct 15th (TOMORROW!)
We welcome applications from all areas of physiology and neuroscience - spanning molecular, cellular, systems, and organismal levels.
More information can be found HERE:
lsa.umich.edu/mcdb/news-ev...
MCDB Opens Search for Faculty | U-M LSA Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB)
MCDB welcomes applications at the Assistant Professor level from outstanding biological scientists in all areas of physiology and neuroscience, spanning molecular, cellular, systems, and organismal le...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
MCDB Assistant Professor Faculty Search. Please Repost!
Applications Due Oct 15th (TOMORROW!)
We welcome applications from all areas of physiology and neuroscience - spanning molecular, cellular, systems, and organismal levels.
More information can be found HERE:
lsa.umich.edu/mcdb/news-ev...
Applications Due Oct 15th (TOMORROW!)
We welcome applications from all areas of physiology and neuroscience - spanning molecular, cellular, systems, and organismal levels.
More information can be found HERE:
lsa.umich.edu/mcdb/news-ev...
Disappointed I cannot attend, but many folks in the lab will be there-checkout their posters and talks!!!
#MMPC
#microsky
#MMPC
#microsky
On the way to Midwest Microbial Pathogenesis Conference 2025, in St Charles, Illinois!
Hosted by Loyola University Chicago
#MMPC2025
#MicroSky
www.mmpconference2025.com
Hosted by Loyola University Chicago
#MMPC2025
#MicroSky
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October 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Invited to give a talk by graduate students-who DRIVE research nationwide-is easily one of the greatest honors for a PI. It’s even better when one of your former mentees is the host! Thank you Tanner and @harvard.edu Micro for being a bright light in these dark times. 🙏 Science will prevail 💪
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Invited to give a talk by graduate students-who DRIVE research nationwide-is easily one of the greatest honors for a PI. It’s even better when one of your former mentees is the host! Thank you Tanner and @harvard.edu Micro for being a bright light in these dark times. 🙏 Science will prevail 💪
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Happy to share that our story on the bacterial archaellum was published today in @natmicrobiol.nature.com
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Congrats to the authors: @sshamphavi.bsky.social @loumollat.bsky.social @mariejoest.bsky.social Najwa Taib and @sgribaldo.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Congrats to the authors: @sshamphavi.bsky.social @loumollat.bsky.social @mariejoest.bsky.social Najwa Taib and @sgribaldo.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Happy to share that our story on the bacterial archaellum was published today in @natmicrobiol.nature.com
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Congrats to the authors: @sshamphavi.bsky.social @loumollat.bsky.social @mariejoest.bsky.social Najwa Taib and @sgribaldo.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Congrats to the authors: @sshamphavi.bsky.social @loumollat.bsky.social @mariejoest.bsky.social Najwa Taib and @sgribaldo.bsky.social
Driver is from CT
Seen somewhere in California. Tesla with as bumper sticker that reads "I identify as a Subaru"
September 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Driver is from CT
Me: I have exciting plans for us this weekend!
Wife: sounds great, why?
Me: it’s our wedding anniversary
Wife: oh fuck
😆🤣😆🤣😆😂
Wife: sounds great, why?
Me: it’s our wedding anniversary
Wife: oh fuck
😆🤣😆🤣😆😂
a man in a bishop 's hat is saying mawwiage in a church .
ALT: a man in a bishop 's hat is saying mawwiage in a church .
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September 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Me: I have exciting plans for us this weekend!
Wife: sounds great, why?
Me: it’s our wedding anniversary
Wife: oh fuck
😆🤣😆🤣😆😂
Wife: sounds great, why?
Me: it’s our wedding anniversary
Wife: oh fuck
😆🤣😆🤣😆😂
Hahaha 😂, love it! So good to see you in our new home town Wendy
September 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Hahaha 😂, love it! So good to see you in our new home town Wendy