Louis Berrios
@louberrios.bsky.social
Scientist. Biologist. Microbial Ecologist.
NSF Postdoc | Peay Lab | Stanford
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NSF Postdoc | Peay Lab | Stanford
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Louis Berrios
@louberrios.bsky.social
· Jun 14
Is it all about timing? Read my latest article in @newphyt.bsky.social to find out how space and time shape the relationships among bacteria, ectomycorrhizal fungi, and land trees. nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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A new fossil fungus discovered in Scotland shows evidence of plants and fungi sharing nutrients to survive on land.
The fossil, more than 400 million years old, offers hints about the origin of one of the greatest partnerships in the history of life on Earth.
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
The fossil, more than 400 million years old, offers hints about the origin of one of the greatest partnerships in the history of life on Earth.
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Ancient fossil reveals how plants and fungi first developed on land | Natural History Museum
A new fossil fungus discovered in Scotland shows evidence of plants and fungi sharing nutrients to survive on land.
www.nhm.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A new fossil fungus discovered in Scotland shows evidence of plants and fungi sharing nutrients to survive on land.
The fossil, more than 400 million years old, offers hints about the origin of one of the greatest partnerships in the history of life on Earth.
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
The fossil, more than 400 million years old, offers hints about the origin of one of the greatest partnerships in the history of life on Earth.
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
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Our lab from @HHMINEWS & @UCBerkeley is looking for undergrads to come for an internship!
www.hhmi.org/programs/cec...
www.hhmi.org/programs/cec...
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience | HHMI
The Cech Fellows Program is a paid, nine-week summer research experience empowering the next generation of scientific leaders.
www.hhmi.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Our lab from @HHMINEWS & @UCBerkeley is looking for undergrads to come for an internship!
www.hhmi.org/programs/cec...
www.hhmi.org/programs/cec...
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Another fine outcome of my long-standing collaboration with Zhilin Yuan and Long Peng at RISF in Hangzhou:
Endophytes with mycorrhizal potentials: biological and ecological implications - New Phytologist
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Endophytes with mycorrhizal potentials: biological and ecological implications - New Phytologist
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Another fine outcome of my long-standing collaboration with Zhilin Yuan and Long Peng at RISF in Hangzhou:
Endophytes with mycorrhizal potentials: biological and ecological implications - New Phytologist
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Endophytes with mycorrhizal potentials: biological and ecological implications - New Phytologist
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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We are delighted to announce Thomas Reviews, a new format for impact at the intersection of plants, people and the planet.
The three inaugural Reviews have been published in Plants, People, Planet today!
Read the Editorial 👇
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#PlantScience #ThomasReview
The three inaugural Reviews have been published in Plants, People, Planet today!
Read the Editorial 👇
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#PlantScience #ThomasReview
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
We are delighted to announce Thomas Reviews, a new format for impact at the intersection of plants, people and the planet.
The three inaugural Reviews have been published in Plants, People, Planet today!
Read the Editorial 👇
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#PlantScience #ThomasReview
The three inaugural Reviews have been published in Plants, People, Planet today!
Read the Editorial 👇
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#PlantScience #ThomasReview
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Don't miss out on our free virtual symposium (Dec. 12th) focused on microbial metabolites and their effects on the host.
Sponsors: @amiposts.bsky.social, Pendulum, & Liv (@zymoresearch.bsky.social)
Registrants will receive free memberships to Applied Microbiology International.
Details below 👇
Sponsors: @amiposts.bsky.social, Pendulum, & Liv (@zymoresearch.bsky.social)
Registrants will receive free memberships to Applied Microbiology International.
Details below 👇
Join @isbscience.org on December 12 for a Virtual Microbiome Symposium highlighting new discoveries about how gut-derived metabolites affect neural, immune, and endocrine systems. Open to microbiome-curious researchers and practitioners everywhere. isbscience.org/events/2025-...
2025 ISB Virtual Microbiome Symposium - Institute for Systems Biology (ISB)
The gut’s microbial ecosystem produces diverse metabolites that actively shape neural, immune, and endocrine function. Join leading researchers on December 12 as they share new discoveries into these ...
isbscience.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Don't miss out on our free virtual symposium (Dec. 12th) focused on microbial metabolites and their effects on the host.
Sponsors: @amiposts.bsky.social, Pendulum, & Liv (@zymoresearch.bsky.social)
Registrants will receive free memberships to Applied Microbiology International.
Details below 👇
Sponsors: @amiposts.bsky.social, Pendulum, & Liv (@zymoresearch.bsky.social)
Registrants will receive free memberships to Applied Microbiology International.
Details below 👇
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"A growing body of evidence that the ‘Gadgil effect’ is not universal, even in the N‐poor litter of temperate pine forests where it was first described"
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
More exceptions than rules: Variable effects of ectomycorrhizal fungi on leaf litter decomposition in temperate pine forests
The results add to a growing body of evidence that the ‘Gadgil effect’ is not universal, even in the N-poor litter of temperate pine forests where it was first described and is often invoked. Further...
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
"A growing body of evidence that the ‘Gadgil effect’ is not universal, even in the N‐poor litter of temperate pine forests where it was first described"
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
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We are delighted to let you know that your Plants, People, Planet article 'Demystifying Fungal Systematics: A Gateway to Fungal Literacy and Societal/Ecological Relevance Through Familiar Species' has been published on Early View.
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Demystifying fungal systematics: A gateway to fungal literacy and societal/ecological relevance through familiar species
Fungal systematics can feel overwhelming given the vast species diversity within this kingdom, with numerous subgroups at every taxonomic rank. This often creates a disconnect between the undertsnidn...
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We are delighted to let you know that your Plants, People, Planet article 'Demystifying Fungal Systematics: A Gateway to Fungal Literacy and Societal/Ecological Relevance Through Familiar Species' has been published on Early View.
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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“The prohibited activities would include joint research, co-authorship on papers, and advising a foreign graduate student or postdoctoral fellow. The language is retroactive, meaning any interactions during the previous 5 years could make a scientist ineligible for future federal funding.”
U.S. Congress considers sweeping ban on Chinese collaborations
Researchers speak out against proposal that would bar funding for U.S. scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students
www.science.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
“The prohibited activities would include joint research, co-authorship on papers, and advising a foreign graduate student or postdoctoral fellow. The language is retroactive, meaning any interactions during the previous 5 years could make a scientist ineligible for future federal funding.”
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I just got an email from a former mentee telling me that one dinner conversation changed how he writes papers♥️
I told him: “just write the paper, get it out—the next one will be better, and the next even better.”
Perfectionism is a trap (and a way to procrastinate...:))
I told him: “just write the paper, get it out—the next one will be better, and the next even better.”
Perfectionism is a trap (and a way to procrastinate...:))
November 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I just got an email from a former mentee telling me that one dinner conversation changed how he writes papers♥️
I told him: “just write the paper, get it out—the next one will be better, and the next even better.”
Perfectionism is a trap (and a way to procrastinate...:))
I told him: “just write the paper, get it out—the next one will be better, and the next even better.”
Perfectionism is a trap (and a way to procrastinate...:))
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During #COP30 it is important to remember that climate policy is health policy, and that climate action is needed to improve health. Some background information in a new commentary by me, @jonathanpatz.bsky.social, @howardfrumkin.bsky.social, and Vijay Limaye.
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.
theconversation.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
During #COP30 it is important to remember that climate policy is health policy, and that climate action is needed to improve health. Some background information in a new commentary by me, @jonathanpatz.bsky.social, @howardfrumkin.bsky.social, and Vijay Limaye.
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
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Deadly #tree-killing #disease found in #Minnesota for first time ...
| #pathogen | #SuddenOakDeath | #oomycete | #Phytophthora | Via kttc .com
| #pathogen | #SuddenOakDeath | #oomycete | #Phytophthora | Via kttc .com
Deadly tree-killing disease found in Minnesota for first time
Researchers with the University of Minnesota have discovered a tree-killing pathogen in the state for the first time.
www.kttc.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Deadly #tree-killing #disease found in #Minnesota for first time ...
| #pathogen | #SuddenOakDeath | #oomycete | #Phytophthora | Via kttc .com
| #pathogen | #SuddenOakDeath | #oomycete | #Phytophthora | Via kttc .com
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Mycorrhizal networks transfer jasmonic acid to recruit pathogen-suppressors
@cp-trendsmicrobiol.bsky.social Spotlight from @dromius.bsky.social on @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social paper from Zhong Wei/Xingang Zhou with @mrillig.bsky.social @mvanderheijden.bsky.social
www.cell.com/trends/micro...
@cp-trendsmicrobiol.bsky.social Spotlight from @dromius.bsky.social on @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social paper from Zhong Wei/Xingang Zhou with @mrillig.bsky.social @mvanderheijden.bsky.social
www.cell.com/trends/micro...
Mycorrhizal networks transfer jasmonic acid to recruit pathogen-suppressors
Common mycorrhizal networks (CMNs) formed by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi interconnect
neighbouring plants. New evidence from Zhang et al. demonstrates that CMNs transfer
jasmonic acid from necrotroph...
www.cell.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Mycorrhizal networks transfer jasmonic acid to recruit pathogen-suppressors
@cp-trendsmicrobiol.bsky.social Spotlight from @dromius.bsky.social on @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social paper from Zhong Wei/Xingang Zhou with @mrillig.bsky.social @mvanderheijden.bsky.social
www.cell.com/trends/micro...
@cp-trendsmicrobiol.bsky.social Spotlight from @dromius.bsky.social on @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social paper from Zhong Wei/Xingang Zhou with @mrillig.bsky.social @mvanderheijden.bsky.social
www.cell.com/trends/micro...
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New paper led by @metalichen.bsky.social from our group presenting a chromosome-level assembly of the Trebouxia photobiont alga from the lichen Xanthoria parietina - a resource we hope will enable significant new insight into the symbiosis @newphyt.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/nph....
November 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
New paper led by @metalichen.bsky.social from our group presenting a chromosome-level assembly of the Trebouxia photobiont alga from the lichen Xanthoria parietina - a resource we hope will enable significant new insight into the symbiosis @newphyt.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/nph....
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Looking to acquire portable soil temp/moisture and pH probes for our fieldwork
Figured I'd ask if anyone had suggestions or strong feelings about what to get!
🧪🌎🌳🍁
@sgradywelsh.bsky.social (lab manager) would greatly appreciate any input!
Figured I'd ask if anyone had suggestions or strong feelings about what to get!
🧪🌎🌳🍁
@sgradywelsh.bsky.social (lab manager) would greatly appreciate any input!
November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Looking to acquire portable soil temp/moisture and pH probes for our fieldwork
Figured I'd ask if anyone had suggestions or strong feelings about what to get!
🧪🌎🌳🍁
@sgradywelsh.bsky.social (lab manager) would greatly appreciate any input!
Figured I'd ask if anyone had suggestions or strong feelings about what to get!
🧪🌎🌳🍁
@sgradywelsh.bsky.social (lab manager) would greatly appreciate any input!
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Time-series RNA metabarcoding of the active Populus tremuloides root microbiome reveals hidden temporal dynamics and dormant core members
#mSystems by @jakenash12.bsky.social et al
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
#mSystems by @jakenash12.bsky.social et al
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
November 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Time-series RNA metabarcoding of the active Populus tremuloides root microbiome reveals hidden temporal dynamics and dormant core members
#mSystems by @jakenash12.bsky.social et al
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
#mSystems by @jakenash12.bsky.social et al
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
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New study from @mvanderheijden.bsky.social lab, showing that many commercial mycorrhizal inoculants are snake oil. So important for this data to be published!
Between this, @lizkoziol.bsky.social and Matt Salomon’s work… well I think we make a strong point.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Between this, @lizkoziol.bsky.social and Matt Salomon’s work… well I think we make a strong point.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Poor Quality of Commercial Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Inoculants Used for Agriculture and Home Gardening
There is an urgent need to develop microbial inoculants that can consistently improve crop performance as part of efforts to implement sustainable agricultural practices and reduce the environmental ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
New study from @mvanderheijden.bsky.social lab, showing that many commercial mycorrhizal inoculants are snake oil. So important for this data to be published!
Between this, @lizkoziol.bsky.social and Matt Salomon’s work… well I think we make a strong point.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Between this, @lizkoziol.bsky.social and Matt Salomon’s work… well I think we make a strong point.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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I have an opening for a postdoctoral position in my Laboratory of Fungal Ecology and Evolution at the Biology Centre CAS, Institute of Entomology, in České Budějovice, Czechia. www.dannyhaelewaters.com/opening-for-... #LFEE #postdoc #hiring
Opening for a postdoctoral position in my lab
We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher to support the Laboratory of Fungal Ecology and Evolution, and join our project studying obligatory multitrophic interactions. Project Ove…
www.dannyhaelewaters.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I have an opening for a postdoctoral position in my Laboratory of Fungal Ecology and Evolution at the Biology Centre CAS, Institute of Entomology, in České Budějovice, Czechia. www.dannyhaelewaters.com/opening-for-... #LFEE #postdoc #hiring
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Join us!
Online seminar in the Challenges in Forest Ecology series on Nov. 5th at 4:00 pm
Online seminar in the Challenges in Forest Ecology series on Nov. 5th at 4:00 pm
October 27, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Join us!
Online seminar in the Challenges in Forest Ecology series on Nov. 5th at 4:00 pm
Online seminar in the Challenges in Forest Ecology series on Nov. 5th at 4:00 pm
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I need your help to promote the careers of our next generation of scientists and leaders. Im generating a list of awards for as part of my new role chairing BPPs award committee.
October 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I need your help to promote the careers of our next generation of scientists and leaders. Im generating a list of awards for as part of my new role chairing BPPs award committee.
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This week, I was awarded a MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant. So proud to be included among individuals recognized for “extraordinary originality & dedication in their creative pursuits”. This research has been possible because I collaborate with the most incredible teams.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/a...
MacArthur Foundation Announces 2025 ‘Genius Grant’ Winners
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This week, I was awarded a MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant. So proud to be included among individuals recognized for “extraordinary originality & dedication in their creative pursuits”. This research has been possible because I collaborate with the most incredible teams.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/a...
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Vikos Gorge is the deepest canyon in the world relative to its width — a UNESCO Global Geopark and a natural wonder carved by the Voidomatis River! Thrilled to be out here with @spun.earth mapping endemic fungal networks and sampling in this incredible ecosystem 🇬🇷 #Zagori #VikosGorge #biodiversity
Recently, we mapped endemic fungal networks in Zagori 🇬🇷 with @seanmaston.bsky.social, @vkokkoris.bsky.social and team.
Vikos Gorge is a hotspot for endangered species, with underground systems supported by rock formations ~160 million yrs old.
We're now returning to cover more ground.
Vikos Gorge is a hotspot for endangered species, with underground systems supported by rock formations ~160 million yrs old.
We're now returning to cover more ground.
October 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Vikos Gorge is the deepest canyon in the world relative to its width — a UNESCO Global Geopark and a natural wonder carved by the Voidomatis River! Thrilled to be out here with @spun.earth mapping endemic fungal networks and sampling in this incredible ecosystem 🇬🇷 #Zagori #VikosGorge #biodiversity
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Big congratulations to @spun.earth’s Toby Kiers on being awarded a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant! You may remember Toby from our 2024 selection FLORA FAUNA FUNGA.
You can read the announcement here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/arts/design/macarthur-foundation-2025-genius-grant-winners.html
You can read the announcement here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/arts/design/macarthur-foundation-2025-genius-grant-winners.html
October 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Big congratulations to @spun.earth’s Toby Kiers on being awarded a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant! You may remember Toby from our 2024 selection FLORA FAUNA FUNGA.
You can read the announcement here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/arts/design/macarthur-foundation-2025-genius-grant-winners.html
You can read the announcement here: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/arts/design/macarthur-foundation-2025-genius-grant-winners.html
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Curious about how anthropogenic actions reshape microbial communities and their role in ecosystems and public health? 🌎
I’m looking for a PhD student to join my lab at AU. Admission would be through our Biomedical & Environmental Health Sciences program, which offers five fully funded fellowships.
I’m looking for a PhD student to join my lab at AU. Admission would be through our Biomedical & Environmental Health Sciences program, which offers five fully funded fellowships.
October 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Curious about how anthropogenic actions reshape microbial communities and their role in ecosystems and public health? 🌎
I’m looking for a PhD student to join my lab at AU. Admission would be through our Biomedical & Environmental Health Sciences program, which offers five fully funded fellowships.
I’m looking for a PhD student to join my lab at AU. Admission would be through our Biomedical & Environmental Health Sciences program, which offers five fully funded fellowships.
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Assembling MAGs from Amazonian soils is a challenge, but it has become one of our most useful tools to understand these complex communities. Check out our new paper at MRA @asm.org doi.org/10.1128/mra.... in collaboration with @louberrios.bsky.social @jubgontijo.bsky.social @mykophile.bsky.social
A catalog of metagenome-assembled genomes from Amazonian forest and pasture soils | Microbiology Resource Announcements
Our group previously recovered 64 bacterial and 5 archaeal metagenome-assembled genomes
(MAGs) from Amazonian forest and pasture soils and evaluated their genomic traits
(1). Here, we formally announc...
doi.org
October 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Assembling MAGs from Amazonian soils is a challenge, but it has become one of our most useful tools to understand these complex communities. Check out our new paper at MRA @asm.org doi.org/10.1128/mra.... in collaboration with @louberrios.bsky.social @jubgontijo.bsky.social @mykophile.bsky.social