Wilhelm Lab at the University of Tennessee
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Viruses, bacteria, algae, and an unusual fondness for water.
Excited to see @atruch.bsky.social publish his work on giant virus DNA methylation. Kratosvirus quantuckense shows diverse DNA methylation via six methyltransferases, shaping infection and genomic stability in this giant virus.
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
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Epigenome analysis of an algae-infecting giant virus reveals a unique methylation motif catalogue
DNA methylation can epigenetically alter gene expression and serve as a mechanism for genomic stabilization. Advancements in long-read sequencing technology have allowed for increased exploration into...
journals.plos.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Excited to see @atruch.bsky.social publish his work on giant virus DNA methylation. Kratosvirus quantuckense shows diverse DNA methylation via six methyltransferases, shaping infection and genomic stability in this giant virus.
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
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Nice paper on the other bloom in Lake Erie: diatoms. 👏
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Temperature and light drive physiological and transcriptional responses, modulating infection outcomes in a freshwater diatom–chytrid system
Stephanodiscus binderanus is a bloom-forming diatom abundant in winter and persisting into spring in the Laurentian Great Lakes. Climate change impacts these blooms by altering ice cover, turbidity, ...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Nice paper on the other bloom in Lake Erie: diatoms. 👏
aslopubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
aslopubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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What are harmful algal blooms? How do they affect our health? How should I report an exposure? Where can health care providers get more information on what to do? Our Great Lakes Center for Freshwaters and Human Health (NSF/NIH) provides answers with these two short informational videos 👇
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
What are harmful algal blooms? How do they affect our health? How should I report an exposure? Where can health care providers get more information on what to do? Our Great Lakes Center for Freshwaters and Human Health (NSF/NIH) provides answers with these two short informational videos 👇
Taihu metatranscriptomes reveal Microcystis colonies have "Black Queen"-like community dynamics and favor lysogeny, while single cells face more lytic pressure. From @utkmicrobiology.bsky.social with Xuhui Huang, @eechase.bsky.social, @zepernickbn.bsky.social and others.
doi.org/10.1093/isme...
doi.org/10.1093/isme...
Contrasting viral infection strategies for single cell and colonial Microcystis populations consistent with Black Queen dynamics
Abstract. Cyanobacterial blooms dominated by Microcystis spp. pose significant ecological challenges, including the release of toxins and disruption of aqu
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November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Taihu metatranscriptomes reveal Microcystis colonies have "Black Queen"-like community dynamics and favor lysogeny, while single cells face more lytic pressure. From @utkmicrobiology.bsky.social with Xuhui Huang, @eechase.bsky.social, @zepernickbn.bsky.social and others.
doi.org/10.1093/isme...
doi.org/10.1093/isme...
Research globally and act locally. Nice to see @zepernickbn.bsky.social @utkmicrobiology.bsky.social getting attention for collaborations with GLCFWHH researchers to address a local algal bloom. Just published in Harmful Algae.
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Mead’s Quarry Research Reveals Toxic Algae Drivers - College of Arts and Sciences
UT research into a pink algae bloom that closed the popular swimming area at Ijams Nature Center in 2024 is providing insight into how the organisms thrive. Researchers from the University of Tenness...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Research globally and act locally. Nice to see @zepernickbn.bsky.social @utkmicrobiology.bsky.social getting attention for collaborations with GLCFWHH researchers to address a local algal bloom. Just published in Harmful Algae.
artsci.utk.edu/meads-quarry...
artsci.utk.edu/meads-quarry...
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Special section of Journal of Great Lakes Research on Connecting Waters in the #GreatLakes. Open Access: includes a brief historical review of past efforts to focus on these critical areas and Summary of the 15 manuscripts that compose the Section. 🧪
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Redirecting
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November 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Special section of Journal of Great Lakes Research on Connecting Waters in the #GreatLakes. Open Access: includes a brief historical review of past efforts to focus on these critical areas and Summary of the 15 manuscripts that compose the Section. 🧪
doi.org/10.1016/j.jg...
doi.org/10.1016/j.jg...
What happens when an energetic postdoc (@zepernickbn.bsky.social) takes a class to a local quarry to learn to limnology? Science!! (and pets are protected). Nice work by Britt, team and colleagues from the Great Lakes Center for Fresh Waters & Human Health.
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The ornithine-arginine cycle supported a toxic, metalimnic Planktothrix rubescens bloom
Planktothrix rubescens is distinct from other cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom (cHAB) genera: the crimson-red cHAB thrives in the cold, low-light, n…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
What happens when an energetic postdoc (@zepernickbn.bsky.social) takes a class to a local quarry to learn to limnology? Science!! (and pets are protected). Nice work by Britt, team and colleagues from the Great Lakes Center for Fresh Waters & Human Health.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Seeking a three year postdoc in the field of ocean biogeochemistry and productivity using mechanistic models and synthesis of observations. Note the short fuse for applications. Please help distribute. All nationalities welcome to apply! 🌊
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPG117/p...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPG117/p...
Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Liverpool
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate on jobs.ac.uk!
www.jobs.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Seeking a three year postdoc in the field of ocean biogeochemistry and productivity using mechanistic models and synthesis of observations. Note the short fuse for applications. Please help distribute. All nationalities welcome to apply! 🌊
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPG117/p...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPG117/p...
New research indicates that Microcystis plasmids from lab strains and Lake Erie metatranscriptomes are transcriptionally active, ecologically relevant, and may have genetic overlap with phages. From Gwen Stark and colleagues....
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Microcystis plasmids: the unexplored portion of the mobilome and the presence of potential phage-like plasmids
Abstract. While resequencing Microcystis aeruginosa (PCC7806) and its nontoxigenic mutant (PCC7806 ΔmcyB), we discovered identical unreported plasmids in b
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October 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
New research indicates that Microcystis plasmids from lab strains and Lake Erie metatranscriptomes are transcriptionally active, ecologically relevant, and may have genetic overlap with phages. From Gwen Stark and colleagues....
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Still accepting applications for our plant-microbe person.
Come join us in Knoxville. Faculty position looking for those interested in the quantitative aspects of phototroph-microbe interactions.
October 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Still accepting applications for our plant-microbe person.
Well done Alfonso & team! High-frequency sampling of Bermuda Atlantic Time Series waters revealed depth and diel viral dynamics, providing insights into short-term virus-host interactions. @joshuasweitz.bsky.social @sullivan-lab.bsky.social
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Sub-daily Bermuda Atlantic Time Series virus sampling reveals taxonomy, host, and functional differences at the population, but not community level
Ocean microbes contribute to biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem function, but they do so under top-down pressure imposed by viruses. While viruses are increasingly understood spatially and beginning ...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Well done Alfonso & team! High-frequency sampling of Bermuda Atlantic Time Series waters revealed depth and diel viral dynamics, providing insights into short-term virus-host interactions. @joshuasweitz.bsky.social @sullivan-lab.bsky.social
www.biorxiv.org/cgi/content/...
www.biorxiv.org/cgi/content/...
Its graduate school application time! Positions come with guaranteed stipend, tuition and health care coverage.
It is that time of year again. The Department of Microbiology is accepting applications for its PhD and MSc programs. Come join us!
October 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Its graduate school application time! Positions come with guaranteed stipend, tuition and health care coverage.
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Be part of our global network of students, scientists, and ocean advocates.
✅ Bulletin with news, events & opportunities
✅ [UK’s largest marine library
✅ Access to the JMBA
✅ Exclusive training, events & discounts
Find out more - mba.ac.uk/our-membership/
✅ Bulletin with news, events & opportunities
✅ [UK’s largest marine library
✅ Access to the JMBA
✅ Exclusive training, events & discounts
Find out more - mba.ac.uk/our-membership/
October 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Be part of our global network of students, scientists, and ocean advocates.
✅ Bulletin with news, events & opportunities
✅ [UK’s largest marine library
✅ Access to the JMBA
✅ Exclusive training, events & discounts
Find out more - mba.ac.uk/our-membership/
✅ Bulletin with news, events & opportunities
✅ [UK’s largest marine library
✅ Access to the JMBA
✅ Exclusive training, events & discounts
Find out more - mba.ac.uk/our-membership/
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New: After a long wait, the GRFP solicitation is live! Deadlines have been extended to early November, so applicants have a bit over a month to submit. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
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September 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
New: After a long wait, the GRFP solicitation is live! Deadlines have been extended to early November, so applicants have a bit over a month to submit. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
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🧪The NSF has made changes to the GRFP solicitation and eligibility TODAY that may change your eligibility! PLEASE read through the solicitation if you were planning to apply and speak to your mentors about the merits of applying: www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
www.nsf.gov
September 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
🧪The NSF has made changes to the GRFP solicitation and eligibility TODAY that may change your eligibility! PLEASE read through the solicitation if you were planning to apply and speak to your mentors about the merits of applying: www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
It is that time of year again. The Department of Microbiology is accepting applications for its PhD and MSc programs. Come join us!
September 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It is that time of year again. The Department of Microbiology is accepting applications for its PhD and MSc programs. Come join us!
Come join us in Knoxville. Faculty position looking for those interested in the quantitative aspects of phototroph-microbe interactions.
September 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Come join us in Knoxville. Faculty position looking for those interested in the quantitative aspects of phototroph-microbe interactions.
Very excited for Alex Truchon and his defense today. Giant viruses, algal blooms, DNA methylation and more....
September 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Very excited for Alex Truchon and his defense today. Giant viruses, algal blooms, DNA methylation and more....
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Microbiology and Immunology and the Michael Smith Labs are seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Teaching in STEM Public Engagement position.
Learn more and apply at: www.msl.ubc.ca/careers/
#IndigenousinSTEM #BlackInNature #WomenInSTEM #MinoritiesInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #STEMEducation
Learn more and apply at: www.msl.ubc.ca/careers/
#IndigenousinSTEM #BlackInNature #WomenInSTEM #MinoritiesInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #STEMEducation
July 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Microbiology and Immunology and the Michael Smith Labs are seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Teaching in STEM Public Engagement position.
Learn more and apply at: www.msl.ubc.ca/careers/
#IndigenousinSTEM #BlackInNature #WomenInSTEM #MinoritiesInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #STEMEducation
Learn more and apply at: www.msl.ubc.ca/careers/
#IndigenousinSTEM #BlackInNature #WomenInSTEM #MinoritiesInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM #STEMEducation
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How long do the effects of a decomposing animal last? Nine years after decomposing a colony of beavers, aka beaverhenge, we revisit the scene to find out.
August 30, 2025 at 11:42 AM
How long do the effects of a decomposing animal last? Nine years after decomposing a colony of beavers, aka beaverhenge, we revisit the scene to find out.
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Do you love phage? I have an opening for a postdoc in my lab at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science (@cmarinescience.bsky.social) looking at interactions between marine phage and iron, which is an important limiting trace metal in the oceans (1/5) 🧵#phagesky 🦠🌊
August 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Do you love phage? I have an opening for a postdoc in my lab at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science (@cmarinescience.bsky.social) looking at interactions between marine phage and iron, which is an important limiting trace metal in the oceans (1/5) 🧵#phagesky 🦠🌊
Benthic cyanobacteria are overlooked in fresh waters yet their effects on system function (and ability to make toxins) should not be.
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First report of nodularin production by Nostochopsis sp. in a temperate eutrophic lake
Benthic cyanobacteria are understudied in comparison to their planktonic counterparts. Consequently, our understanding of cyanotoxin production in ben…
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August 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Benthic cyanobacteria are overlooked in fresh waters yet their effects on system function (and ability to make toxins) should not be.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The DNA sequence of an organism is just the start of the story: @atruch.bsky.social digs into the methylation patterns and motifs in the genome of Kratosvirus quantuckense, a giant virus infecting the brown tide forming pelagophyte Aureococcus anophagefferens
www.biorxiv.org/cgi/content/...
www.biorxiv.org/cgi/content/...
Epigenome analysis of an algae-infecting giant virus reveals a unique methylation motif catalogue
DNA methylation can epigenetically alter gene expression and serve as a mechanism for genomic stabilization. Advancements in long-read sequencing technology have allowed for increased exploration into...
www.biorxiv.org
August 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The DNA sequence of an organism is just the start of the story: @atruch.bsky.social digs into the methylation patterns and motifs in the genome of Kratosvirus quantuckense, a giant virus infecting the brown tide forming pelagophyte Aureococcus anophagefferens
www.biorxiv.org/cgi/content/...
www.biorxiv.org/cgi/content/...
OK. So you get a motivated postdoc @zepernickbn.bsky.social, who teaches a class of great graduate students, and then some support from the institution and a lot of great labs. Find yourself a nice pink algal bloom in the early spring and....science happens.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
The ornithine-arginine cycle supported a toxic, metalimnic Planktothrix rubescens bloom
Planktothrix rubescens is distinct from other cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom (cHAB) genera: the crimson-red cHAB thrives in the cold, low-light, nutrient-limited metalimnion. Studies have attribut...
www.biorxiv.org
August 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
OK. So you get a motivated postdoc @zepernickbn.bsky.social, who teaches a class of great graduate students, and then some support from the institution and a lot of great labs. Find yourself a nice pink algal bloom in the early spring and....science happens.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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🌟 Exciting news! We’re launching three fully-funded postdoc positions for "New Horizons for Synthetic Phages”
Join us in tackling antimicrobial resistance with cutting-edge synthetic biology + AI bioinformatics. Based at Flinders Uni in vibrant Adelaide.
👇 Read on for details!
#Phage
Join us in tackling antimicrobial resistance with cutting-edge synthetic biology + AI bioinformatics. Based at Flinders Uni in vibrant Adelaide.
👇 Read on for details!
#Phage
July 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🌟 Exciting news! We’re launching three fully-funded postdoc positions for "New Horizons for Synthetic Phages”
Join us in tackling antimicrobial resistance with cutting-edge synthetic biology + AI bioinformatics. Based at Flinders Uni in vibrant Adelaide.
👇 Read on for details!
#Phage
Join us in tackling antimicrobial resistance with cutting-edge synthetic biology + AI bioinformatics. Based at Flinders Uni in vibrant Adelaide.
👇 Read on for details!
#Phage