Cristian Villena Alemany
@cristian-vi-al.bsky.social
Environmental microbiologist with interest in the impact of Anoxygenic Photosynthesis on the carbon cycle.
Del País Valencià 🟥🟨🟥🟨🟥🟨🟥
Del País Valencià 🟥🟨🟥🟨🟥🟨🟥
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
📣 New PhD student position opening in my lab!
Soils are full of microbes, but how many are active?
Surprisingly, we still lack reliable methods to answer this.
If you are interested in microbial dormancy and are fascinated by the Alps and glacier forefields, contact me.
🏔️ 🦠 💤 🧬 🎓
Soils are full of microbes, but how many are active?
Surprisingly, we still lack reliable methods to answer this.
If you are interested in microbial dormancy and are fascinated by the Alps and glacier forefields, contact me.
🏔️ 🦠 💤 🧬 🎓
October 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
📣 New PhD student position opening in my lab!
Soils are full of microbes, but how many are active?
Surprisingly, we still lack reliable methods to answer this.
If you are interested in microbial dormancy and are fascinated by the Alps and glacier forefields, contact me.
🏔️ 🦠 💤 🧬 🎓
Soils are full of microbes, but how many are active?
Surprisingly, we still lack reliable methods to answer this.
If you are interested in microbial dormancy and are fascinated by the Alps and glacier forefields, contact me.
🏔️ 🦠 💤 🧬 🎓
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
Greta Thunberg a su llegada al aeropuerto de Atenas: "Podría hablar mucho tiempo sobre malos tratos y abusos que hemos sufrido en prisión. Créanme, pero esa no es la historia. Lo que pasa ahora mismo es que Israel sigue intensificando el genocidio y la destrucción masiva contra el pueblo palestino".
October 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Greta Thunberg a su llegada al aeropuerto de Atenas: "Podría hablar mucho tiempo sobre malos tratos y abusos que hemos sufrido en prisión. Créanme, pero esa no es la historia. Lo que pasa ahora mismo es que Israel sigue intensificando el genocidio y la destrucción masiva contra el pueblo palestino".
It is a pleasure to attend @mikrobiokosmos.bsky.social and CEESME from @isme-microbes.bsky.social and meet great scientist and friends @tijanamartin.bsky.social @piwoszomonas.bsky.social
Conferences are not only about sharing research, but also about meeting friends, discovering new ideas, and listening to inspiring talks, even outside of my own field. @cristian-vi-al.bsky.social delivering excellence, as usual 😊 #mbkceesme2025 @mikrobiokosmos.bsky.social @isme-microbes.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It is a pleasure to attend @mikrobiokosmos.bsky.social and CEESME from @isme-microbes.bsky.social and meet great scientist and friends @tijanamartin.bsky.social @piwoszomonas.bsky.social
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
Conferences are not only about sharing research, but also about meeting friends, discovering new ideas, and listening to inspiring talks, even outside of my own field. @cristian-vi-al.bsky.social delivering excellence, as usual 😊 #mbkceesme2025 @mikrobiokosmos.bsky.social @isme-microbes.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Conferences are not only about sharing research, but also about meeting friends, discovering new ideas, and listening to inspiring talks, even outside of my own field. @cristian-vi-al.bsky.social delivering excellence, as usual 😊 #mbkceesme2025 @mikrobiokosmos.bsky.social @isme-microbes.bsky.social
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
Genocidio, exterminio y aniquilación en Gaza.
Imágenes del horror. Niños palestinos heridos con sufrimiento infinito sacados de escombros y llevados en vehículo tras bombardeo de los criminales genocidas de Israel sobre tiendas de campaña. Holocausto en vivo. No dejes de hablar de Palestina.
Imágenes del horror. Niños palestinos heridos con sufrimiento infinito sacados de escombros y llevados en vehículo tras bombardeo de los criminales genocidas de Israel sobre tiendas de campaña. Holocausto en vivo. No dejes de hablar de Palestina.
September 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Genocidio, exterminio y aniquilación en Gaza.
Imágenes del horror. Niños palestinos heridos con sufrimiento infinito sacados de escombros y llevados en vehículo tras bombardeo de los criminales genocidas de Israel sobre tiendas de campaña. Holocausto en vivo. No dejes de hablar de Palestina.
Imágenes del horror. Niños palestinos heridos con sufrimiento infinito sacados de escombros y llevados en vehículo tras bombardeo de los criminales genocidas de Israel sobre tiendas de campaña. Holocausto en vivo. No dejes de hablar de Palestina.
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
Check out 🧐 our new preprint 📜:
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Congrats🎉 to @vasilgaisin.bsky.social and Corina Hadjicharalambous, who studied contractile injection systems directly in hot spring♨️ bacterial mats🦠
#microsky #teamtomo #Chloroflexota
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Congrats🎉 to @vasilgaisin.bsky.social and Corina Hadjicharalambous, who studied contractile injection systems directly in hot spring♨️ bacterial mats🦠
#microsky #teamtomo #Chloroflexota
August 12, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Check out 🧐 our new preprint 📜:
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Congrats🎉 to @vasilgaisin.bsky.social and Corina Hadjicharalambous, who studied contractile injection systems directly in hot spring♨️ bacterial mats🦠
#microsky #teamtomo #Chloroflexota
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Congrats🎉 to @vasilgaisin.bsky.social and Corina Hadjicharalambous, who studied contractile injection systems directly in hot spring♨️ bacterial mats🦠
#microsky #teamtomo #Chloroflexota
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
Check out the new paper of my former lab about novel haloviruses infecting Haloquadratum walsbyi, the "square queen archaeon" of hypersaline systems 👑🟪
academic.oup.com/ismej/advanc...
academic.oup.com/ismej/advanc...
Novel viruses of Haloquadratum walsbyi expand the known archaeal virosphere of hypersaline environments
Abstract. Solar salterns represent unique systems with low diversity microbial communities that serve as an excellent model for studying the evolution and
academic.oup.com
August 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Check out the new paper of my former lab about novel haloviruses infecting Haloquadratum walsbyi, the "square queen archaeon" of hypersaline systems 👑🟪
academic.oup.com/ismej/advanc...
academic.oup.com/ismej/advanc...
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
Evergreen reminder that wind turbines are not even remotely a leading cause of human-driven bird mortality. This is classic concern trolling in the interest of fossil fuels - if they really cared about birds they'd focus on domestic cats and building glass. And what's not shown here: climate change.
July 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Evergreen reminder that wind turbines are not even remotely a leading cause of human-driven bird mortality. This is classic concern trolling in the interest of fossil fuels - if they really cared about birds they'd focus on domestic cats and building glass. And what's not shown here: climate change.
Last opportunity to apply :)🧪🦠
🧪 We are excited to announce a Postdoc researcher position in microbial ecology for our newly funded international project between Czechia, Germany and Poland.
For more info, contact me (villena@alga.cz) and check the link to apply for an exciting scientific journey 🧪
mbu.cas.cz/kariera/voln...
For more info, contact me (villena@alga.cz) and check the link to apply for an exciting scientific journey 🧪
mbu.cas.cz/kariera/voln...
Postdoc Opportunity in Aquatic Microbial Ecology - Mikrobiologický ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.
We are looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our international research team of Anoxygenic Phototrophs at ALGATECH, Třeboň, Czech Academy of
mbu.cas.cz
June 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Last opportunity to apply :)🧪🦠
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
🧪 We are excited to announce a Postdoc researcher position in microbial ecology for our newly funded international project between Czechia, Germany and Poland.
For more info, contact me (villena@alga.cz) and check the link to apply for an exciting scientific journey 🧪
mbu.cas.cz/kariera/voln...
For more info, contact me (villena@alga.cz) and check the link to apply for an exciting scientific journey 🧪
mbu.cas.cz/kariera/voln...
Postdoc Opportunity in Aquatic Microbial Ecology - Mikrobiologický ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.
We are looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our international research team of Anoxygenic Phototrophs at ALGATECH, Třeboň, Czech Academy of
mbu.cas.cz
May 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🧪 We are excited to announce a Postdoc researcher position in microbial ecology for our newly funded international project between Czechia, Germany and Poland.
For more info, contact me (villena@alga.cz) and check the link to apply for an exciting scientific journey 🧪
mbu.cas.cz/kariera/voln...
For more info, contact me (villena@alga.cz) and check the link to apply for an exciting scientific journey 🧪
mbu.cas.cz/kariera/voln...
🧪 We are excited to announce a Postdoc researcher position in microbial ecology for our newly funded international project between Czechia, Germany and Poland.
For more info, contact me (villena@alga.cz) and check the link to apply for an exciting scientific journey 🧪
mbu.cas.cz/kariera/voln...
For more info, contact me (villena@alga.cz) and check the link to apply for an exciting scientific journey 🧪
mbu.cas.cz/kariera/voln...
Postdoc Opportunity in Aquatic Microbial Ecology - Mikrobiologický ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.
We are looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our international research team of Anoxygenic Phototrophs at ALGATECH, Třeboň, Czech Academy of
mbu.cas.cz
May 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🧪 We are excited to announce a Postdoc researcher position in microbial ecology for our newly funded international project between Czechia, Germany and Poland.
For more info, contact me (villena@alga.cz) and check the link to apply for an exciting scientific journey 🧪
mbu.cas.cz/kariera/voln...
For more info, contact me (villena@alga.cz) and check the link to apply for an exciting scientific journey 🧪
mbu.cas.cz/kariera/voln...
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
Particle attachment drives seasonal abundance and photoheterotrophy of marine aerobic anoxygenic phototrophs www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... #jcampubs
April 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Particle attachment drives seasonal abundance and photoheterotrophy of marine aerobic anoxygenic phototrophs www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... #jcampubs
Transcript-based libraries and BChla concentration indicated that AAP bacteria prefered particle-attached lifestyle and their phototrophy varied between lifestyles and seasons. Traditional DNA assessments may misrepresent photoheterotrophic capacities in the sea.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Particle attachment drives seasonal abundance and photoheterotrophy of marine aerobic anoxygenic phototrophs
Background: Aerobic Anoxygenic Phototrophic (AAP) bacteria are an essential component of aquatic microbial communities and play an important role in carbon cycling due to their ability to supplement t...
www.biorxiv.org
April 23, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Transcript-based libraries and BChla concentration indicated that AAP bacteria prefered particle-attached lifestyle and their phototrophy varied between lifestyles and seasons. Traditional DNA assessments may misrepresent photoheterotrophic capacities in the sea.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Amazing work by @rodrisanchez95.bsky.social et al. on viral-host dynamics. Congratulations :)
Thrilled to share the first part of my PhD, published today in The ISME Journal! A wonderful collaboration with Akash Arani (co-first author), @joshuasweitz.bsky.social , and @mkrupovic.bsky.social . Huge thanks to my mentors Fer and Pepa for their constant support. Let’s keep going! #phage
Episomal virus maintenance enables bacterial population recovery from infection and promotes virus-bacterial coexistence
Abstract. Viruses are ubiquitous in aquatic environments with total densities of virus-like particles often exceeding 107/ml in surface marine oligotrophic
academic.oup.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Amazing work by @rodrisanchez95.bsky.social et al. on viral-host dynamics. Congratulations :)
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
💐👏👏Congratulations
Best PhD Thesis Award 2024
Cristian Villena Alemany
Ecology of aerobic anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria in freshwaters
Best Master Thesis Award 2024
Eliška Filipová
Escherichia coli cell factory for the production of oligosaccharides
👏 Thank you all for participation!
Best PhD Thesis Award 2024
Cristian Villena Alemany
Ecology of aerobic anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria in freshwaters
Best Master Thesis Award 2024
Eliška Filipová
Escherichia coli cell factory for the production of oligosaccharides
👏 Thank you all for participation!
March 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
💐👏👏Congratulations
Best PhD Thesis Award 2024
Cristian Villena Alemany
Ecology of aerobic anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria in freshwaters
Best Master Thesis Award 2024
Eliška Filipová
Escherichia coli cell factory for the production of oligosaccharides
👏 Thank you all for participation!
Best PhD Thesis Award 2024
Cristian Villena Alemany
Ecology of aerobic anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria in freshwaters
Best Master Thesis Award 2024
Eliška Filipová
Escherichia coli cell factory for the production of oligosaccharides
👏 Thank you all for participation!
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
Ojalá muchos hubiesen hablado así de claro en sus casas a sus hijos, los derechos que aún tenemos se pelearon y costaron sangre, sudor, lagrimas y vidas. No cayeron del cielo y desde luego ni la extrema derecha ni los fascistas nos los regalaron. Nos falta memoria y comunicación
March 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Ojalá muchos hubiesen hablado así de claro en sus casas a sus hijos, los derechos que aún tenemos se pelearon y costaron sangre, sudor, lagrimas y vidas. No cayeron del cielo y desde luego ni la extrema derecha ni los fascistas nos los regalaron. Nos falta memoria y comunicación
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
🔴Exclusiva | Un informe pericial concluye que la foto de Mazón entrando al Cecopi es ‘técnicamente falsa’.
🔎En esta investigación de @tomasmunyoz.bsky.social y @econocabreado.bsky.social analizamos las razones del perito para afirmarlo 👇🏼
www.elsaltodiario.com/valencia/un-...
🔎En esta investigación de @tomasmunyoz.bsky.social y @econocabreado.bsky.social analizamos las razones del perito para afirmarlo 👇🏼
www.elsaltodiario.com/valencia/un-...
March 13, 2025 at 6:47 AM
🔴Exclusiva | Un informe pericial concluye que la foto de Mazón entrando al Cecopi es ‘técnicamente falsa’.
🔎En esta investigación de @tomasmunyoz.bsky.social y @econocabreado.bsky.social analizamos las razones del perito para afirmarlo 👇🏼
www.elsaltodiario.com/valencia/un-...
🔎En esta investigación de @tomasmunyoz.bsky.social y @econocabreado.bsky.social analizamos las razones del perito para afirmarlo 👇🏼
www.elsaltodiario.com/valencia/un-...
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
Ho diré una sola vegada: aquelles persones que vos mireu la política des de l’altra banda de la pantalla i que des del vostre sofà sou capaces de dir que el País Valencià està sentenciat i que tornarem a votar PP en les pròximes eleccions, CALLEU LA PUTA BOCA I BAIXEU AL CARRER
March 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Ho diré una sola vegada: aquelles persones que vos mireu la política des de l’altra banda de la pantalla i que des del vostre sofà sou capaces de dir que el País Valencià està sentenciat i que tornarem a votar PP en les pròximes eleccions, CALLEU LA PUTA BOCA I BAIXEU AL CARRER
No hi han diners per reduir la llista d'espera dels hospitals però podrem menjar projectils.
Defensa firmará contratos en 2025 por más de 4.200 millones de euros (casi 200 para proyectiles).
Defensa firmará contratos en 2025 por más de 4.200 millones de euros (casi 200 para proyectiles) | lamarea.com
Además de las armas, el Ministerio de Margarita Robles destinará 213 millones de euros a la compra de drones, según su Plan de Contratación.
www.lamarea.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
No hi han diners per reduir la llista d'espera dels hospitals però podrem menjar projectils.
Continua la #frescoreta. Porteu el ron i la cola que jo pose el gel.
February 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Continua la #frescoreta. Porteu el ron i la cola que jo pose el gel.
Que vinga la primavera ja, per favor!
February 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Que vinga la primavera ja, per favor!
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
Completely excited about the new project #MSCA in @leibnizigb.bsky.social with #Hans-Peter_Grossart to study the influence of trophic status and eutrophication in AAP bacteria🧬🦠. Forever grateful with @piwoszomonas.bsky.social and #Pepa_Antón for their unconditional support ❤️
February 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Completely excited about the new project #MSCA in @leibnizigb.bsky.social with #Hans-Peter_Grossart to study the influence of trophic status and eutrophication in AAP bacteria🧬🦠. Forever grateful with @piwoszomonas.bsky.social and #Pepa_Antón for their unconditional support ❤️
The pleasure is mine, having the chance to work with and learn from you @piwoszomonas.bsky.social
After all, Gdynia might be better than Gdansk :)
After all, Gdynia might be better than Gdansk :)
@cristian-vi-al.bsky.social , who I had the pleasure and privilege to supervise in his PhD journey, has been nominated for the #EFFS award for his awesome work. Let's all keep fingers crossed for him 😊🤞
Happy that the Czech Limnological society has nominated my thesis "Ecology of Aerobic Anoxygenic Phototrophs in fresh waters" supervised by @piwoszomonas.bsky.social to the best Ph.D. thesis award from the European Federation for Freshwater Sciences #effs
dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG....
dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG....
February 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
The pleasure is mine, having the chance to work with and learn from you @piwoszomonas.bsky.social
After all, Gdynia might be better than Gdansk :)
After all, Gdynia might be better than Gdansk :)
Reposted by Cristian Villena Alemany
Si no lo has visto todavía, échale un ojo al resumen de esta semana: youtu.be/tfo12cZsn0o
Chirigotas, Ana Rosa con Ayuso, García-Gallardo, Ryanair y locos comunistas #ResumenSemanal 106
YouTube video by Miguel Charisteas
youtu.be
February 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Si no lo has visto todavía, échale un ojo al resumen de esta semana: youtu.be/tfo12cZsn0o