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Welcome to the Undergraduate Microbiology program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Follow UNLMicro for the latest microbiology info, news, and events.
Register today for the 5th Annual UNL Microbiology Research Symposium with Poster Presentations! Share with those in your community. All are welcome! microbiology.unl.edu/marvel/unl-m...
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR #GlowBigRed DONORS! We met our match! All are invited to see how #GlowBigRed donations support our students and enhance our microbiology community at our 2025 UNL MBIO Research Symposium!
February 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Our MARVEL program aims to educate and prepare #UNLMicro students with hands-on experience in research laboratories and other experiential learning communities. glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/un... #UNL
January 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Save the date: Glow Big Red — 24 Hours of Husker Giving is Feb. 15-16! You can be part of the celebration. Give with your heart to support microbiology undergraduate students during this year's 24hrs of Husker Giving ❤️

Mark your calendars for Feb 12 and 13, noon to noon.
January 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The Federal Research Updates 2025 page aims to keep researchers informed about potential changes to sponsored programs and federal grants based on executive orders and legislation under the new administration. research.unl.edu/federal-rese...
research.unl.edu
January 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Immunity not as simple as we thought 🧪
Four lessons COVID taught us about the immune system
In the midst of pandemic upheaval, researchers have gained fundamental insights about how the body fends off infections.
www.nature.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Fin on UNL: "The number of opportunities that I am given here is immense. There are so many options for wanting to network with people in my college, make friends in all my classes, and a broad expanse of clubs and groups to join to both pursue my current interests & entertain the idea of more."
Meet a Husker: Fin Rail by Nebraska Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources on Exposure
Meet a Husker: Fin Rail
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January 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Exciting evolutionary work from Hall lab! Bifidobacteria are adapted to their mammals- so cool to see.🧫🦠
1/ 🚨 New preprint alert! 🚨 We’re thrilled to share our latest work exploring microbiome & genomic #Bifidobacterium co-evolutionary & functional signatures across diverse animal hosts. This has been a long time coming, & huge credit to Magda for her incredible hard work as first author! 🐾✨👇
Host-specific microbiome and genomic signatures in Bifidobacterium reveal co-evolutionary and functional adaptations across diverse animal hosts
Animal hosts harbour divergent microbiota, including various Bifidobacterium species and strains, yet their evolutionary relationships, and functional adaptions remain understudied. By integrating tax...
doi.org
January 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln was fortunate to have Craig capturing the vitality of our institution and students for 16 years.
The man behind the camera: UNL photographer Craig Chandler calls it a career
Craig Chandler's 16-year career of capturing moments for UNL students and staff is coming to an end. Here's what he's loved about it.
journalstar.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Congratulations to our 4th Annual UNL Microbiology Research Symposium Poster Presenter Winners!
December 10, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Borrelia burgdorferi

"Don’t Panic. In the nearly 50 years since the discovery of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi has emerged as an unlikely workhorse of microbiology."
🦠🧫🧪 #MicroSky

journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
November 13, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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Coral fungi or clavarioid fungi are very pretty, like the beauty on this foto. However, they are a case of convergent evolution, meaning that the morphology evolved independently more than once, as coral fungi belong to different mushroom families and genera. #fungifact 🍄📷🧪🦠
November 13, 2024 at 8:13 PM
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Autoimmune diseases have long been considered incurable.

In today’s episode, we discuss how CAR-T cell therapy, an effective treatment for blood cancer, could move the needle in the right direction.

Listen here 🎧:
pod.link/73329284
November 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM
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This Mini-Flayer and Mind-Flayer virus are in a serious long-term relationship. 🧪
Virus observed sucking on another virus’ ‘neck’ for the first time
This Mini-Flayer and Mind-Flayer virus are in a serious long-term relationship.
www.popsci.com
November 9, 2023 at 4:14 PM
Congratulations to our Director Dr. Karrie Weber!
news.unl.edu/article/husk...
October 17, 2024 at 7:15 PM
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is searching for a Microbiology Teaching Laboratory Manager (permanent position). lnkd.in/gGj8N-ME Join us at the UNL to support the education and training of life science (including microbiology) majors across the UNL. B.S. degree in biology-related field.
May 29, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Congratulations to our well-deserving microbiology faculty on your shiny new promotions!
@rocknmicrobe.bsky.social Brandi Sigmon, Byron Chaves, Amanda Reimer Tate, and Nicole Buan @unlincoln.bsky.social
May 8, 2024 at 1:22 PM
UNL Microbiology Club Elections with Cookies & Cram!
May 1, 2024 at 5:50 PM
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Remember #UNLMicro with our #GlowBigRed efforts. It begins at noon today, Feb 14 thru noon tomorrow. Help support our experiential learning opportunities! glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/un...
February 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Remember #UNLMicro with our #GlowBigRed efforts. It begins at noon today, Feb 14 thru noon tomorrow. Help support our experiential learning opportunities! glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/un...
February 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Dogbane Leaf Beetle - Native of Nebraska Sandhills
February 7, 2024 at 5:35 PM
#GlowBigRed is next week!! On Feb 14 & 15, our whole Husker community is rallying to support our students. See how you can support our experiential learning opportunities we offer to our MBIO students! glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns/un...
February 6, 2024 at 6:49 PM