Maria Elena Martino
@memartino.bsky.social
Ecology, Evolution & Microbiology. Wondering how microbes and animals evolve together 🦠🧫🐟🐚🌍
Associate Professor University of Padua
Associate Professor University of Padua
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The #TMHMS25 has just wrapped up!
It’s been four amazing days of stimulating discussions and sharing our science in a wonderfully relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
There was a truly genuine sense of community among all participants, which I really cherish.
Cheers, to the next one! 🌊
It’s been four amazing days of stimulating discussions and sharing our science in a wonderfully relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
There was a truly genuine sense of community among all participants, which I really cherish.
Cheers, to the next one! 🌊
The #TMHMS25 has just wrapped up!
It’s been four amazing days of stimulating discussions and sharing our science in a wonderfully relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
There was a truly genuine sense of community among all participants, which I really cherish.
Cheers, to the next one! 🌊
It’s been four amazing days of stimulating discussions and sharing our science in a wonderfully relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
There was a truly genuine sense of community among all participants, which I really cherish.
Cheers, to the next one! 🌊
October 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The #TMHMS25 has just wrapped up!
It’s been four amazing days of stimulating discussions and sharing our science in a wonderfully relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
There was a truly genuine sense of community among all participants, which I really cherish.
Cheers, to the next one! 🌊
It’s been four amazing days of stimulating discussions and sharing our science in a wonderfully relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
There was a truly genuine sense of community among all participants, which I really cherish.
Cheers, to the next one! 🌊
Reposted by Maria Elena Martino
Live from the Italian Dolce Vita at the Trends in Marine Host-Microbe Symbiosis Conference hosted by the illustrious @memartino.bsky.social and @raquelpeixoto.bsky.social with the best scholars/friends @momedinamunoz.bsky.social @sabinallarosa.bsky.social @jcamthrash.bsky.social et al.
October 24, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Live from the Italian Dolce Vita at the Trends in Marine Host-Microbe Symbiosis Conference hosted by the illustrious @memartino.bsky.social and @raquelpeixoto.bsky.social with the best scholars/friends @momedinamunoz.bsky.social @sabinallarosa.bsky.social @jcamthrash.bsky.social et al.
We're very much looking forward to connecting with young scientists and making the marine holobiont community grow and evolve!
Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
🌊 We’re delighted to announce a dedicated #ISMEsession on October 24th, featuring ISME prizes for the best oral and poster presentations.
We’re also hosting mentoring sessions designed for PhD students and ECRs, a fantastic chance to connect and grow within our community!
@isme-microbes.bsky.social
We’re also hosting mentoring sessions designed for PhD students and ECRs, a fantastic chance to connect and grow within our community!
@isme-microbes.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We're very much looking forward to connecting with young scientists and making the marine holobiont community grow and evolve!
Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
Reposted by Maria Elena Martino
Can’t wait to read! 👀
Gillingham et al. 2025. @cp-trendsecolevo.bsky.social
“The costs and benefits of a dynamic host microbiome”
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Gillingham et al. 2025. @cp-trendsecolevo.bsky.social
“The costs and benefits of a dynamic host microbiome”
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
August 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Can’t wait to read! 👀
Gillingham et al. 2025. @cp-trendsecolevo.bsky.social
“The costs and benefits of a dynamic host microbiome”
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Gillingham et al. 2025. @cp-trendsecolevo.bsky.social
“The costs and benefits of a dynamic host microbiome”
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Extending microbiome research across diverse organisms is key to understand the complexity of host–microbe symbioses
In our latest study, we developed a protocol to generate #gnotobioticclams
We hope it will be useful for a wide range of bivalves to test microbial traits in nature and aquaculture
In our latest study, we developed a protocol to generate #gnotobioticclams
We hope it will be useful for a wide range of bivalves to test microbial traits in nature and aquaculture
Generating gnotobiotic bivalves: a new method on Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) | Microbiology Spectrum
The extensive diversity of host-microbe symbioses across ecosystems requires the use of different models to identify conserved and specific processes underlying such relationships. The need for novel models is particularly relevant in the context of the ...
journals.asm.org
August 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Extending microbiome research across diverse organisms is key to understand the complexity of host–microbe symbioses
In our latest study, we developed a protocol to generate #gnotobioticclams
We hope it will be useful for a wide range of bivalves to test microbial traits in nature and aquaculture
In our latest study, we developed a protocol to generate #gnotobioticclams
We hope it will be useful for a wide range of bivalves to test microbial traits in nature and aquaculture
Join us! This is more than a scientific meeting, it's a platform to catalyze collaboration, share knowledge openly and develop solutions for safeguarding marine ecosystems in a changing world. Great line-up of speakers and early bird rate still available!
Please RT!
Please RT!
📢#TMHMS25 is just around the corner! 🦠🌊
Join us to dive into the latest discoveries in #marinehostmicrobesymbioses and explore how microbial superpowers can contribute to restoring ocean health!
Please share with fellow marine science and microbiology enthusiasts!
Join us to dive into the latest discoveries in #marinehostmicrobesymbioses and explore how microbial superpowers can contribute to restoring ocean health!
Please share with fellow marine science and microbiology enthusiasts!
August 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Join us! This is more than a scientific meeting, it's a platform to catalyze collaboration, share knowledge openly and develop solutions for safeguarding marine ecosystems in a changing world. Great line-up of speakers and early bird rate still available!
Please RT!
Please RT!
🚨 Just 4 days left to submit your abstract for #TMHMS25!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of cutting-edge discussions on marine holobionts with leading and inspiring researchers.
🌊🏆 The top 10 abstracts will receive free registration and travel support!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of cutting-edge discussions on marine holobionts with leading and inspiring researchers.
🌊🏆 The top 10 abstracts will receive free registration and travel support!
🚨 Great news!
The #TMHMS25 abstract submission deadline has been EXTENDED!
🗓️ New deadline: June 8th
Don’t miss your chance to share your work, submit now!
marinesymbioses.eu/abstract/
The #TMHMS25 abstract submission deadline has been EXTENDED!
🗓️ New deadline: June 8th
Don’t miss your chance to share your work, submit now!
marinesymbioses.eu/abstract/
June 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🚨 Just 4 days left to submit your abstract for #TMHMS25!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of cutting-edge discussions on marine holobionts with leading and inspiring researchers.
🌊🏆 The top 10 abstracts will receive free registration and travel support!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of cutting-edge discussions on marine holobionts with leading and inspiring researchers.
🌊🏆 The top 10 abstracts will receive free registration and travel support!
A few years back, we experimentally evolved a poorly growth-promoting strain of #Lplantarum and isolated strains with enhanced benefit in insects
We then asked: how far can these benefits be optimized? Do they persist in well-fed mammals? 🦠🐭
Find out in our new paper now online!
Thread 👇
We then asked: how far can these benefits be optimized? Do they persist in well-fed mammals? 🦠🐭
Find out in our new paper now online!
Thread 👇
brill.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:45 AM
A few years back, we experimentally evolved a poorly growth-promoting strain of #Lplantarum and isolated strains with enhanced benefit in insects
We then asked: how far can these benefits be optimized? Do they persist in well-fed mammals? 🦠🐭
Find out in our new paper now online!
Thread 👇
We then asked: how far can these benefits be optimized? Do they persist in well-fed mammals? 🦠🐭
Find out in our new paper now online!
Thread 👇
Only 6 days left!
Submit your abstract to #TMHMS25!
marinesymbioses.eu/abstract/
Hope to see you there!
Submit your abstract to #TMHMS25!
marinesymbioses.eu/abstract/
Hope to see you there!
May 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Only 6 days left!
Submit your abstract to #TMHMS25!
marinesymbioses.eu/abstract/
Hope to see you there!
Submit your abstract to #TMHMS25!
marinesymbioses.eu/abstract/
Hope to see you there!
Reposted by Maria Elena Martino
Bill Gates said the world's poorest would receive some $200 billion via his foundation as he pledged to give away almost his entire personal wealth in the next two decades, at a time when governments worldwide are slashing international aid reut.rs/3StcPn2
Bill Gates to give away fortune by 2045, $200 billion for world's poorest
Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away almost his entire personal wealth in the next two decades and said the world's poorest would receive some $200 billion via his foundation at a time when governments worldwide are slashing international aid.
reut.rs
May 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Bill Gates said the world's poorest would receive some $200 billion via his foundation as he pledged to give away almost his entire personal wealth in the next two decades, at a time when governments worldwide are slashing international aid reut.rs/3StcPn2
Reposted by Maria Elena Martino
📢 #TMHMS25 is happy to support 10 early career researchers presenting at the upcoming symposium!
We will select the 10 best abstracts and offer full registration and travel support to the selected participants.
Don’t miss this opportunity, submit your abstract by 15 May!
We will select the 10 best abstracts and offer full registration and travel support to the selected participants.
Don’t miss this opportunity, submit your abstract by 15 May!
🚨 Abstract submissions & registrations are now open! 🚨
Join us at the #TMHMS25 to explore the latest breakthroughs in marine host-microbe symbioses and discover how microbial superpowers can help restore ecosystem health 🌊🦠
Secure your spot now - early bird discounts available!😉
marinesymbioses.eu
Join us at the #TMHMS25 to explore the latest breakthroughs in marine host-microbe symbioses and discover how microbial superpowers can help restore ecosystem health 🌊🦠
Secure your spot now - early bird discounts available!😉
marinesymbioses.eu
April 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
📢 #TMHMS25 is happy to support 10 early career researchers presenting at the upcoming symposium!
We will select the 10 best abstracts and offer full registration and travel support to the selected participants.
Don’t miss this opportunity, submit your abstract by 15 May!
We will select the 10 best abstracts and offer full registration and travel support to the selected participants.
Don’t miss this opportunity, submit your abstract by 15 May!
Reposted by Maria Elena Martino
📢The scientific program for #TMHMS is now live!
We'll explore the incredible diversity of marine #holobionts and discuss how to embrace an integrated perspective on #symbioses across ecosystems, with an exciting lineup of speakers!
We can’t wait to welcome you to Padova!
marinesymbioses.eu/program/
We'll explore the incredible diversity of marine #holobionts and discuss how to embrace an integrated perspective on #symbioses across ecosystems, with an exciting lineup of speakers!
We can’t wait to welcome you to Padova!
marinesymbioses.eu/program/
April 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM
📢The scientific program for #TMHMS is now live!
We'll explore the incredible diversity of marine #holobionts and discuss how to embrace an integrated perspective on #symbioses across ecosystems, with an exciting lineup of speakers!
We can’t wait to welcome you to Padova!
marinesymbioses.eu/program/
We'll explore the incredible diversity of marine #holobionts and discuss how to embrace an integrated perspective on #symbioses across ecosystems, with an exciting lineup of speakers!
We can’t wait to welcome you to Padova!
marinesymbioses.eu/program/
🌊 Calling all MSc & PhD students!
Apply now for our #Summerschool on #Host-Microbe Symbioses in Aquatic Environments
Dive into 5 days of field, lab & computational activities in the stunning Venetian Lagoon + amazing invited speakers!
www.unipd.it/en/animals-c...
🗓️ Deadline: May 20
Apply now for our #Summerschool on #Host-Microbe Symbioses in Aquatic Environments
Dive into 5 days of field, lab & computational activities in the stunning Venetian Lagoon + amazing invited speakers!
www.unipd.it/en/animals-c...
🗓️ Deadline: May 20
April 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🌊 Calling all MSc & PhD students!
Apply now for our #Summerschool on #Host-Microbe Symbioses in Aquatic Environments
Dive into 5 days of field, lab & computational activities in the stunning Venetian Lagoon + amazing invited speakers!
www.unipd.it/en/animals-c...
🗓️ Deadline: May 20
Apply now for our #Summerschool on #Host-Microbe Symbioses in Aquatic Environments
Dive into 5 days of field, lab & computational activities in the stunning Venetian Lagoon + amazing invited speakers!
www.unipd.it/en/animals-c...
🗓️ Deadline: May 20
Reposted by Maria Elena Martino
Holobiont on display at the @theguardian.com in a top 10 list for #invertebrate of '25. Beautiful imagery here!
"Coral #holobiont didn’t conquer nutrient-poor waters through competition, but through cooperation – creating abundance out of extreme scarcity."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Coral #holobiont didn’t conquer nutrient-poor waters through competition, but through cooperation – creating abundance out of extreme scarcity."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘The ultimate circular economy’: how coral holobionts conjure magnificence from nothing
These creatures evolved over millenia to create nature’s finest circular economy, but are now struggling to survive
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Holobiont on display at the @theguardian.com in a top 10 list for #invertebrate of '25. Beautiful imagery here!
"Coral #holobiont didn’t conquer nutrient-poor waters through competition, but through cooperation – creating abundance out of extreme scarcity."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Coral #holobiont didn’t conquer nutrient-poor waters through competition, but through cooperation – creating abundance out of extreme scarcity."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Maria Elena Martino
📣First #podcast episode out of #MicrobialConnections!
🦠Listen to Morten Limborg explain the perspectives of #holobiont #biology and how it can transform our #food systems to become more #sustainable 💡
🎧 microbial-connections.simplecast.com/episodes/how...
@dg.dk, @ucph.bsky.social
🦠Listen to Morten Limborg explain the perspectives of #holobiont #biology and how it can transform our #food systems to become more #sustainable 💡
🎧 microbial-connections.simplecast.com/episodes/how...
@dg.dk, @ucph.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
📣First #podcast episode out of #MicrobialConnections!
🦠Listen to Morten Limborg explain the perspectives of #holobiont #biology and how it can transform our #food systems to become more #sustainable 💡
🎧 microbial-connections.simplecast.com/episodes/how...
@dg.dk, @ucph.bsky.social
🦠Listen to Morten Limborg explain the perspectives of #holobiont #biology and how it can transform our #food systems to become more #sustainable 💡
🎧 microbial-connections.simplecast.com/episodes/how...
@dg.dk, @ucph.bsky.social
Reposted by Maria Elena Martino
An excellent letter by Dennis Hazelett:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
And below is my attempt to motivate people in my group and others elsewhere to read it. Putting it here as well in case it may work on you, too :p
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
And below is my attempt to motivate people in my group and others elsewhere to read it. Putting it here as well in case it may work on you, too :p
March 19, 2025 at 8:07 AM
An excellent letter by Dennis Hazelett:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
And below is my attempt to motivate people in my group and others elsewhere to read it. Putting it here as well in case it may work on you, too :p
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
And below is my attempt to motivate people in my group and others elsewhere to read it. Putting it here as well in case it may work on you, too :p
An incredible setting to discuss #biodiversity and #sustainability, especially in the context of #holobionts!
Don’t miss out — join us!
marinesymbioses.eu
Don’t miss out — join us!
marinesymbioses.eu
March 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
An incredible setting to discuss #biodiversity and #sustainability, especially in the context of #holobionts!
Don’t miss out — join us!
marinesymbioses.eu
Don’t miss out — join us!
marinesymbioses.eu
Hurry up, early birds! 🐦
Abstract submissions and registrations to join us at the #TMHMS25 Symposium are now open!
Abstract submissions and registrations to join us at the #TMHMS25 Symposium are now open!
🚨 Abstract submissions & registrations are now open! 🚨
Join us at the #TMHMS25 to explore the latest breakthroughs in marine host-microbe symbioses and discover how microbial superpowers can help restore ecosystem health 🌊🦠
Secure your spot now - early bird discounts available!😉
marinesymbioses.eu
Join us at the #TMHMS25 to explore the latest breakthroughs in marine host-microbe symbioses and discover how microbial superpowers can help restore ecosystem health 🌊🦠
Secure your spot now - early bird discounts available!😉
marinesymbioses.eu
February 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Hurry up, early birds! 🐦
Abstract submissions and registrations to join us at the #TMHMS25 Symposium are now open!
Abstract submissions and registrations to join us at the #TMHMS25 Symposium are now open!
Reposted by Maria Elena Martino
@hologenomics.bsky.social we're super excited to announce the release of #MicrobialConnections - a new #podcast series where we together with #experts dive into the exciting aspects of #holobiont #biology 🦠
🎧Listen and subscribe👇
microbial-connections.simplecast.com
@dg.dk @ucph.bsky.social
🎧Listen and subscribe👇
microbial-connections.simplecast.com
@dg.dk @ucph.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM
@hologenomics.bsky.social we're super excited to announce the release of #MicrobialConnections - a new #podcast series where we together with #experts dive into the exciting aspects of #holobiont #biology 🦠
🎧Listen and subscribe👇
microbial-connections.simplecast.com
@dg.dk @ucph.bsky.social
🎧Listen and subscribe👇
microbial-connections.simplecast.com
@dg.dk @ucph.bsky.social
🚨 Exciting news for marine science & microbiology enthusiasts!
Don't miss the Trends in Marine Host-Microbe Symbioses Symposium #TMHMS25 now LIVE!
🌊🦠🐟🐠🐙🐚
marinesymbioses.eu
📅 22-25 October 2025
📍 Padua, Italy
Incredible line-up of speakers!
Don't miss the Trends in Marine Host-Microbe Symbioses Symposium #TMHMS25 now LIVE!
🌊🦠🐟🐠🐙🐚
marinesymbioses.eu
📅 22-25 October 2025
📍 Padua, Italy
Incredible line-up of speakers!
November 18, 2024 at 12:37 PM
🚨 Exciting news for marine science & microbiology enthusiasts!
Don't miss the Trends in Marine Host-Microbe Symbioses Symposium #TMHMS25 now LIVE!
🌊🦠🐟🐠🐙🐚
marinesymbioses.eu
📅 22-25 October 2025
📍 Padua, Italy
Incredible line-up of speakers!
Don't miss the Trends in Marine Host-Microbe Symbioses Symposium #TMHMS25 now LIVE!
🌊🦠🐟🐠🐙🐚
marinesymbioses.eu
📅 22-25 October 2025
📍 Padua, Italy
Incredible line-up of speakers!
🦠🌍 Thrilled to announce our new perspective out on
@sciencemagazine.bsky.social!
All life interacts with microbes that play a critical role in shaping hosts' life. We propose that the term #holobiont should be fully embraced to reflect this reality
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
@sciencemagazine.bsky.social!
All life interacts with microbes that play a critical role in shaping hosts' life. We propose that the term #holobiont should be fully embraced to reflect this reality
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The disciplinary matrix of holobiont biology
Uniting life’s seen and unseen realms guides a conceptual advance in research
www.science.org
November 15, 2024 at 10:04 AM
🦠🌍 Thrilled to announce our new perspective out on
@sciencemagazine.bsky.social!
All life interacts with microbes that play a critical role in shaping hosts' life. We propose that the term #holobiont should be fully embraced to reflect this reality
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
@sciencemagazine.bsky.social!
All life interacts with microbes that play a critical role in shaping hosts' life. We propose that the term #holobiont should be fully embraced to reflect this reality
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
📢PhD fellowship available in our team📢
Combine microbial genomics, advanced imaging techniques and animal social behaviour to understand how microbiomes are transmitted between individuals 🐟🦠🔬🧫🧬
Please share!
Combine microbial genomics, advanced imaging techniques and animal social behaviour to understand how microbiomes are transmitted between individuals 🐟🦠🔬🧫🧬
Please share!
February 23, 2024 at 10:43 AM
📢PhD fellowship available in our team📢
Combine microbial genomics, advanced imaging techniques and animal social behaviour to understand how microbiomes are transmitted between individuals 🐟🦠🔬🧫🧬
Please share!
Combine microbial genomics, advanced imaging techniques and animal social behaviour to understand how microbiomes are transmitted between individuals 🐟🦠🔬🧫🧬
Please share!