Gemma Reguera 🌎
@microgem.bsky.social
Professor of Microbiology and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development at Michigan State University. Editor in Chief of Applied and Environmental Microbiology (AEM). Views are my own.
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Gemma Reguera 🌎
@microgem.bsky.social
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Adaptive responses of Trichlorobacter lovleyi to nitrite detoxification reveal overlooked contributions of Geobacterales to nitrate ammonification
Abstract. Poorly understood microorganisms “short-circuit” the nitrogen cycle via the dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium to retain the element in
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Our latest in the ISME Journal‼️
The dominance of Geobacterales in hotspots of nitrate ammonification led us to study this overlooked physiology in the most representative species (T. lovley). Four years of hard work by my student Marcela Tabares with many surprises.
And…
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The dominance of Geobacterales in hotspots of nitrate ammonification led us to study this overlooked physiology in the most representative species (T. lovley). Four years of hard work by my student Marcela Tabares with many surprises.
And…
doi.org/10.1093/isme...
On behalf of the dedicated team of editors and staff at #AppliedandEnvironmentalMicrobiology (#AEM), thank you for a wonderful year of science and scholarship.
See you all on when our offices open back on Jan 5. Until then, happy holidays!
See you all on when our offices open back on Jan 5. Until then, happy holidays!
a sign that says happy holidays with christmas lights
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December 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
On behalf of the dedicated team of editors and staff at #AppliedandEnvironmentalMicrobiology (#AEM), thank you for a wonderful year of science and scholarship.
See you all on when our offices open back on Jan 5. Until then, happy holidays!
See you all on when our offices open back on Jan 5. Until then, happy holidays!
‼️And to wrap up 2025 at ASM Journals, here is the December issue of #AppliedandEnvironmentalMicrobiology (#AppEnvMicro #AEM).
An outstanding slate of articles to end the year on a high note, starting with our featured articles.
🧵 Thread in the comments ⬇️
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
An outstanding slate of articles to end the year on a high note, starting with our featured articles.
🧵 Thread in the comments ⬇️
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
Articles of Significant Interest in This Issue | Applied and Environmental Microbiology
This minireview by Zannis-Peyrot et al. (e01766-25) discusses the many roles of phytobacterial extracellular vesicles (EVs) in plant-bacterium interactions, from colonization to interkingdom communication.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
‼️And to wrap up 2025 at ASM Journals, here is the December issue of #AppliedandEnvironmentalMicrobiology (#AppEnvMicro #AEM).
An outstanding slate of articles to end the year on a high note, starting with our featured articles.
🧵 Thread in the comments ⬇️
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
An outstanding slate of articles to end the year on a high note, starting with our featured articles.
🧵 Thread in the comments ⬇️
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
Linguistic bias is complex and plural: it may manifest alone or in combination with other biases, such as those associated with economic, geographical and [checks notes] racial perceptions.
Having an accent doesn't make you unqualified for your job.
Racist MAGA Influencer Gets Blunt Reality Check After Calling Out Providence Police Chief's Accent
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December 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Linguistic bias is complex and plural: it may manifest alone or in combination with other biases, such as those associated with economic, geographical and [checks notes] racial perceptions.
Reposted by Gemma Reguera 🌎
Of course. Visibility is key.
Also, when comparable papers exist in such different journals, people cite the one from the top journal, to give off the idea that their own work is more impactful ("look, the work I do is related to that done in glam journals!")
Also, when comparable papers exist in such different journals, people cite the one from the top journal, to give off the idea that their own work is more impactful ("look, the work I do is related to that done in glam journals!")
December 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Of course. Visibility is key.
Also, when comparable papers exist in such different journals, people cite the one from the top journal, to give off the idea that their own work is more impactful ("look, the work I do is related to that done in glam journals!")
Also, when comparable papers exist in such different journals, people cite the one from the top journal, to give off the idea that their own work is more impactful ("look, the work I do is related to that done in glam journals!")
Reposted by Gemma Reguera 🌎
Prestige by association is less beneficial than looking at the impact of individual papers
"Most researchers would receive more recognition if assessed by article-level metrics than by journal-level metrics" @plosbiology.org
Why are we still stuck on #journal impact factors?
#JIF #ALMs
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"Most researchers would receive more recognition if assessed by article-level metrics than by journal-level metrics" @plosbiology.org
Why are we still stuck on #journal impact factors?
#JIF #ALMs
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Are authors fairly judged by assessing the #journals in which their work is published? @bihutchins.bsky.social &co reveal that most influential papers are published in lower tier journals, and more authors would be better recognized with #ArticleLevelMetrics #ALMs @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4oV58Ed
December 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Prestige by association is less beneficial than looking at the impact of individual papers
"Most researchers would receive more recognition if assessed by article-level metrics than by journal-level metrics" @plosbiology.org
Why are we still stuck on #journal impact factors?
#JIF #ALMs
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"Most researchers would receive more recognition if assessed by article-level metrics than by journal-level metrics" @plosbiology.org
Why are we still stuck on #journal impact factors?
#JIF #ALMs
🧪
My editorial on linguistic bias and its hidden toll on global science is out‼️
This editorial expands on a web article I wrote for the American Society for Microbiology and extends content on the benefits and limitations of generative AI tools used in academic publishing.
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
This editorial expands on a web article I wrote for the American Society for Microbiology and extends content on the benefits and limitations of generative AI tools used in academic publishing.
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
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December 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
My editorial on linguistic bias and its hidden toll on global science is out‼️
This editorial expands on a web article I wrote for the American Society for Microbiology and extends content on the benefits and limitations of generative AI tools used in academic publishing.
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
This editorial expands on a web article I wrote for the American Society for Microbiology and extends content on the benefits and limitations of generative AI tools used in academic publishing.
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
Big thanks to @rocknmicrobe.bsky.social for hosting me at the 2025 Microbiology Research Symposium at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fantastic program supporting the next generation of microbiologists.
Onward and upward! 🙌
Onward and upward! 🙌
December 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Big thanks to @rocknmicrobe.bsky.social for hosting me at the 2025 Microbiology Research Symposium at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fantastic program supporting the next generation of microbiologists.
Onward and upward! 🙌
Onward and upward! 🙌
English edition of the @elpais.com article that recounts the fall from Clarivate’s grace of the Elsevier mega-journal Science of the Total Environment.
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
The fall of a prolific science journal exposes the billion-dollar profits of scientific publishing
One of the 15 publications that put out the most studies globally has been expelled from the indexing system for irregularities. Its publisher, Elsevier, has a 38% profit margin that reached $1.5 bill...
english.elpais.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
English edition of the @elpais.com article that recounts the fall from Clarivate’s grace of the Elsevier mega-journal Science of the Total Environment.
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
Two days of cooking, two oven burns in my hands, and a successful Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. Next!
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November 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Two days of cooking, two oven burns in my hands, and a successful Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. Next!
We celebrate Thanksgiving with a new issue of #AppEnvMicro in ASM Journals‼️
And, as appetizers, these fantastic articles I selected for the Spotlight section (see 🧵 in the comments below).
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
And, as appetizers, these fantastic articles I selected for the Spotlight section (see 🧵 in the comments below).
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
Articles of Significant Interest in This Issue | Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Compost is a valuable amendment for suppression of soil pathogens. Logo et al. (e01100-25) describe biomarkers of disease-suppressive composts, laying the groundwork for targeted
isolation and functio...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
We celebrate Thanksgiving with a new issue of #AppEnvMicro in ASM Journals‼️
And, as appetizers, these fantastic articles I selected for the Spotlight section (see 🧵 in the comments below).
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
And, as appetizers, these fantastic articles I selected for the Spotlight section (see 🧵 in the comments below).
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
Reposted by Gemma Reguera 🌎
How does linguistic bias reinforce privilege in science? #AppEnvMicro Editor in Chief @microgem.bsky.social offers insights and discusses how reviewers can identify it to support a more equitable review process. Read the article: asm.social/2Hp #COPE #PublicationIntegrity
Linguistic Bias and the Science Lost in Translation | ASM.org
Explore how linguistic bias subtly reinforces privilege in science by constraining scientific dissemination.
asm.social
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
How does linguistic bias reinforce privilege in science? #AppEnvMicro Editor in Chief @microgem.bsky.social offers insights and discusses how reviewers can identify it to support a more equitable review process. Read the article: asm.social/2Hp #COPE #PublicationIntegrity
My latest on linguistic bias‼️
When non-native English speakers face rejection not for their science, but for their perceived proficiency in the language, we slow scientific progress.
The hidden cost? Delayed discoveries, narrowed perspectives, and loss of global talent.
asm.org/articles/202...
When non-native English speakers face rejection not for their science, but for their perceived proficiency in the language, we slow scientific progress.
The hidden cost? Delayed discoveries, narrowed perspectives, and loss of global talent.
asm.org/articles/202...
asm.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
My latest on linguistic bias‼️
When non-native English speakers face rejection not for their science, but for their perceived proficiency in the language, we slow scientific progress.
The hidden cost? Delayed discoveries, narrowed perspectives, and loss of global talent.
asm.org/articles/202...
When non-native English speakers face rejection not for their science, but for their perceived proficiency in the language, we slow scientific progress.
The hidden cost? Delayed discoveries, narrowed perspectives, and loss of global talent.
asm.org/articles/202...
A Special Collection on Agricultural Biotechnology at #AppEnvMicro (#AEM) in ASM Journals‼️
This was one of my strategic goals for AEM this year. Why? See 🧵 in the comments.
journals.asm.org/journal/aem/...
This was one of my strategic goals for AEM this year. Why? See 🧵 in the comments.
journals.asm.org/journal/aem/...
Agricultural Biotechnology
Share your research on innovations for sustainable agriculture in AEM’s Agricultural Biotechnology Special Series
journals.asm.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A Special Collection on Agricultural Biotechnology at #AppEnvMicro (#AEM) in ASM Journals‼️
This was one of my strategic goals for AEM this year. Why? See 🧵 in the comments.
journals.asm.org/journal/aem/...
This was one of my strategic goals for AEM this year. Why? See 🧵 in the comments.
journals.asm.org/journal/aem/...
❗️ The October issue of ASM Journals Applied and Environmental Microbiology (#AEM) is out.
Another record of published output and 6 fantastic editorial picks to get a taste of what the issue brings.
A 🧵 about each spotlight in the comments.
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
Another record of published output and 6 fantastic editorial picks to get a taste of what the issue brings.
A 🧵 about each spotlight in the comments.
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
Articles of Significant Interest in This Issue | Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Guest editor Betül Kaçar (e00241-25) guides us through key article contributions in AEM’s Planetary Microbiology collection,
highlighting the transformative microbial innovations and singularities mak...
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October 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
❗️ The October issue of ASM Journals Applied and Environmental Microbiology (#AEM) is out.
Another record of published output and 6 fantastic editorial picks to get a taste of what the issue brings.
A 🧵 about each spotlight in the comments.
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
Another record of published output and 6 fantastic editorial picks to get a taste of what the issue brings.
A 🧵 about each spotlight in the comments.
doi.org/10.1128/aem....
Reposted by Gemma Reguera 🌎
It’s boiling in October because you’re using ChatGPT to write your emails, Janice.
October 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
It’s boiling in October because you’re using ChatGPT to write your emails, Janice.
PI, senior graduate student, new graduate student
Editor in chief, city editor, features editor
October 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
PI, senior graduate student, new graduate student
Lost in the many news of last week was this press release about the dissolution of the DOE Office of Science advisory committees and replacement with a new, integrated, single Office of Science Advisory Committee (SCAC): www.energy.gov/science/arti...
DOE Establishes the Office of Science Advisory Committee
The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the establishment of the Office of Science Advisory Committee (SCAC).
www.energy.gov
October 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Lost in the many news of last week was this press release about the dissolution of the DOE Office of Science advisory committees and replacement with a new, integrated, single Office of Science Advisory Committee (SCAC): www.energy.gov/science/arti...
#Microgem #17
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
—Jane Goodall
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
—Jane Goodall
#Microgem #16
“You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you never had the courage to commit".
—Oscar Wilde (The picture of Dorian Gray)
“You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you never had the courage to commit".
—Oscar Wilde (The picture of Dorian Gray)
October 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
#Microgem #17
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
—Jane Goodall
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
—Jane Goodall
‼️Don’t miss the September issue of @asm.org Journals #ApplEnvMicrobiol (#AEM), with a record number of articles.
A 🧵 about my Spotlight picks
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
A 🧵 about my Spotlight picks
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Articles of Significant Interest in This Issue | Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Polyhydroxyalkanoates are a diverse class of microbially synthesized polymers for applications such as bioplastics. Conners and Bose (e00274-25) review available methods for their quantification and make recommendations for best practices and future directions.
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September 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
‼️Don’t miss the September issue of @asm.org Journals #ApplEnvMicrobiol (#AEM), with a record number of articles.
A 🧵 about my Spotlight picks
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
A 🧵 about my Spotlight picks
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Reposted by Gemma Reguera 🌎
BEAUTIFUL
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 18, 2025 at 7:42 AM
BEAUTIFUL
Many women increasingly experience upward bullying as they move through the ranks. Important read 👇
“Upward bullies are not interested in solving issues; they love creating conflict and thrive on being the architect of disharmony in the workplace.“
theupwardbully.com
“Upward bullies are not interested in solving issues; they love creating conflict and thrive on being the architect of disharmony in the workplace.“
theupwardbully.com
Home - The Upward Bully
How to beat the upward bully. Understand and outsmart workers who use intimidation, mobbing and management squeeze to bully the boss.
theupwardbully.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Many women increasingly experience upward bullying as they move through the ranks. Important read 👇
“Upward bullies are not interested in solving issues; they love creating conflict and thrive on being the architect of disharmony in the workplace.“
theupwardbully.com
“Upward bullies are not interested in solving issues; they love creating conflict and thrive on being the architect of disharmony in the workplace.“
theupwardbully.com
Aw, the mouth pipette technique that some of us were taught early on in our careers.
As a postdoc, my PhD advisor got gingivitis after using that technique to transfer spirochete cultures. That was all I needed to hear to never try it again.
#LabSafety #PhDLife
As a postdoc, my PhD advisor got gingivitis after using that technique to transfer spirochete cultures. That was all I needed to hear to never try it again.
#LabSafety #PhDLife
Saw this photo of Adah Elizabeth Verder (1900-1997) in another post, accompanied by comments on mouth pipeting. When I took intro microbiology in 1979, one of the first lessons in lab was mouth pipeting technique. Pay attention, and it was the most accurate, fastest method available.
#MicroSky
#MicroSky
August 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Aw, the mouth pipette technique that some of us were taught early on in our careers.
As a postdoc, my PhD advisor got gingivitis after using that technique to transfer spirochete cultures. That was all I needed to hear to never try it again.
#LabSafety #PhDLife
As a postdoc, my PhD advisor got gingivitis after using that technique to transfer spirochete cultures. That was all I needed to hear to never try it again.
#LabSafety #PhDLife
The August issue of Applied and Environmental Microbiology #AEM is out! Another wonderful cover (a squid hatchling!) and fantastic articles.
🧵 Here are the spotlights…
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🧵 Here are the spotlights…
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Articles of Significant Interest in This Issue | Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Imes et al. (e00001-25) report similar phenotypes in the symbiotic light organs
of the well-known Hawaiian bobtail squid and the hummingbird variety that is robust
to laboratory husbandry and amenable...
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August 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The August issue of Applied and Environmental Microbiology #AEM is out! Another wonderful cover (a squid hatchling!) and fantastic articles.
🧵 Here are the spotlights…
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
🧵 Here are the spotlights…
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...