FEMS Monthly News: Shape the Future of European Microbiology, Wine Yeast & Hyrdogen Sulfid
Wednesday, 29 October 2025 02:50
Dear ÖGMBT member, Welcome to the October Newsletter. We have packed this issue with cutting-edge research updates from the FEMS Journals, essential resources, and important community news to keep you informed. Most importantly, we encourage you to take the FEMS Survey on the Future of Microbiology in Europe and share with all microbiologists in your professional network. Broad participation will ensure we have a diversity of community perspectives to help us guide how FEMS can support microbiologists with the most pressing challenges and ensure your views are represented at the European level. Tune into the newly released Microbes and Us podcast, where you can hear our award winning researchers discuss the fascinating topic of genetic pathways to aroma: mapping hydrogen sulfide in wine yeast. For those who prefer reading, check out our latest blog posts covering diverse and important areas, including optimizing the production of ethanol in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and a thrilling look at how…
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EFB Newsletter - October 2025
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 10:40
Registration & abstract submission is open! The 20th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026), is taking place in Antwerp, Belgium, from 28 June - 1 July 2026. The Congress will focus on the theme “Shaping Tomorrow: Biotechnology for Health, Food, Energy, Environment,” addressing global challenges through collaboration across industry, academia, and research. Plenary speakers Submit your abstract and showcase your work. Opportunities include: invited talks flash poster sessions poster presentations Additionally, early bird registration fees are available for those who sign up soon, as well as special discounts for Institutional Members. More information Open expression of interest! The EFB Biobased Materials Division announces the second edition of the European Workshop on Biotechnology: Biobased Materials, taking place from 2-5 February 2026 in Sion, Switzerland. This event is designed for a small group of up to 20 participants and will feature a combination of expert-led lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions focused…
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A FEBS Short Term Fellowship in July 2025, Porto, Portugal
Monday, 20 October 2025 04:13
Attila P. Sachslehner spent a month researching in Porto, Portugal, this July. Being an ÖGMBT member one benefit is to be a member in the FEBS, FEM and EFB at the same time. This way this young life scientist was able to apply for a FEBS short term fellowship. And he got it. FEBS funds travel expenses and subsistence amounting to 100€/day. Background of the FEBS Short term fellowship The skin of terrestrial vertebrates forms a variety of cornified appendages such as feathers, hair, or nails [1]. The development and continuous regeneration of the epidermis and the skin appendages depend on enzymes belonging to the family of transglutaminases (TGM), which crosslink proteins to establish the epidermal barrier and the rigid structures of the appendages [2]. However, while the contribution of TGMs to epidermal cornification is well studied, the roles of TGMs in skin appendages remain poorly understood, particularly in non-mammalian…
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