Marco Silva
marcopsilva.bsky.social
Marco Silva
@marcopsilva.bsky.social
PhD student @ i3S Porto | Tuberculosis research
Reposted by Marco Silva
Long-chain fatty acids can be carbon sources for pathogens but are also potent antimicrobials. In our latest work, we explored the question of how Mycobacterium tuberculosis avoids getting killed by a preferred carbon source.

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The Mycobacterium tuberculosis long-chain fatty acid resistome reveals the universal stress protein TB15.3 as essential for infection
The human pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) thrives in lipid-rich microenvironments. Long-chain fatty acids (LCFA) are some of the most abundant lipids encountered by Mtb during infection. Mtb...
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April 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Reposted by Marco Silva
The Mycobacterium tuberculosis long-chain fatty acid resistome reveals the universal stress protein TB15.3 as essential for infection https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.04.14.648703v1
April 15, 2025 at 4:16 AM
It was really great hosting you @oneyrolles.bsky.social! Fantastic science, great conversations, and a truly enjoyable time. Glad you had a great experience!
Huge thanks to @marcopsilva.bsky.social, Thales Costa and all the students for the kind invite to speak at the @i3suporto.bsky.social Student symposium! 🌟
Top-notch organization, amazing vibes, and a truly warm welcome, an unforgettable experience! 🙏
#i3Ssymposium
February 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Reposted by Marco Silva
Huge thanks to @marcopsilva.bsky.social, Thales Costa and all the students for the kind invite to speak at the @i3suporto.bsky.social Student symposium! 🌟
Top-notch organization, amazing vibes, and a truly warm welcome, an unforgettable experience! 🙏
#i3Ssymposium
February 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
First time at #EMBOtuberculosis presenting a part of my PhD work through a flash talk and poster presentation. Great to finally meet the TB community! Incredible experience in India, with amazing science, wonderful people, and delicious food! 🇮🇳
February 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Reposted by Marco Silva
What a great conference #EMBOtuberculosis has been! Amazing science, amazing food and a very friendly community! And it was a pleasure to share the work we’re developing at i3S U. Porto.
February 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Reposted by Marco Silva
Introducing my wonderful team at i3S - University of Porto. PhD student @marcopsilva.bsky.social and research fellow @alexjpinto.bsky.social
November 17, 2024 at 1:46 PM