A world leading research centre Host Institutions University College Cork & Teagasc https://linktr.ee/APCMicrobiomeIrelandhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mlnwyuwzgn24Today is International Nurses Day. We’re celebrating our research nurses and the vital role they play in clinical research, participant care and advancing healthcare. Thank you for your skill, care and commitment. #InternationalNursesDay #ResearchNurses #ClinicalResearch12 May 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnwyuwzgn24https://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mlnal6igqu2uHuman milk compounds can help researchers rethink infant formula design. A new review in 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 reviews precision fermentation of proteins & HMOs, including recombinant human lactoferrin. 📰 buff.ly/7VMFNhP #Microbiome #InfantNutrition #FoodScience @uccfns.bsky.social12 May 2026 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnal6igqu2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mlkpgqi23l2hFruit choice can shape non-dairy #kefir #fermentation. A new paper in 𝐉. 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜. 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬 studied strawberry, blueberry & blackberry kefirs. Bacterial counts rose to 7.0–9.0 log CFU/mL after 48 h fermentation, with berry-specific changes in #phenolics and flavour. Read: buff.ly/8Dec5Er #Microbiome11 May 2026 07:03 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkpgqi23l2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mld7zcy2u624The gut’s nerve signals are part of the autism & gut health research picture. A commentary in 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 & 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 discusses altered intestinal neurotransmission in #autism spectrum disorder, with @valentineturpin.bsky.social @maburto.bsky.social. 📰https://buff.ly/Iw8WIqb #Microbiome08 May 2026 07:39 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mld7zcy2u624https://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3ml6jtbrzbj2eStrains of the same gut bacterium can differ in key surface structures. A new paper in 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 shows B. breve strains produce distinct polysaccharides, identified using 2D NMR. This strain-level variation may shape host and microbe interactions. buff.ly/jk1bBKN #Microbiome #GutHealth06 May 2026 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6jtbrzbj2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3ml3t543gvm2uGut bacteria form #spores, but our lab models rarely match the real thing. A new review in @cp-trendsmicrobiol.bsky.social argues for developing model organisms from human gut spore‑formers. Current models miss key genetics & biology of Bacillota species common in people. 📰 buff.ly/ZWLKobR05 May 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3t543gvm2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mksdqqvq2q2tApril, in 45 seconds. New research, talks, and moments from across the institute, all in one short recap. If you missed anything this month, start here. #AprilRecap #Research #Science #Microbiome #GutBrainAxis #FoodMicrobiology #FoodScience #Excercise #Phages01 May 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksdqqvq2q2thttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mkrz3yr72w2ePhages can help us spot harmful bacteria faster. In a new @researchireland.ie blog, Dr Luiza Wasiewska explains how bacteriophage-derived molecules power rapid biosensors for bacterial detection, including C. diff. 💻️ Read: buff.ly/KacmEw3 #Microbiology #Biosensors #AMR #Microbiome https://www.researchireland.ie/news/bacteriophages-biosensing-luiza-wasiewska/01 May 2026 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrz3yr72w2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mkrwrk444i2hCongratulations to Dr Aimone Ferri & Dr Sarah Stiegler on the successful defense of their respective viva's. Well done to their supervisors @jfcryan.bsky.social, Ger Clarke & Sinéad Corr. Thank you to all of the examiners involved Louise Dye, @drlouisecollins.bsky.social, Beth Brint & Carol Aherne.01 May 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrwrk444i2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mkpm4rbyra2tWe were delighted to celebrate 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 with our staff and students based in Teagasc Moorepark, and what a success it was! Colleagues came together to take a break, connect, and share appreciation through small gestures that made a big impact. #WorkplaceWellbeing #EDI #Gratitude30 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpm4rbyra2thttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mkp5f2emcp2uFibre strategies are not interchangeable. New paper in 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 shows how #fibre structure shapes gut #microbiome responses in human studies. 📰 buff.ly/20WGBdh #DietaryFibre #Nutrition @annualreviews.bsky.social @jenswalter15.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social30 Apr 2026 07:58 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkp5f2emcp2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mkmzsmzguq2hA huge thank you to everyone who joined our 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 at APC. So much positivity and appreciation shared, from gratitude notes to small treats that brightened someone’s day ✨ Shoutout to our Peerlink supporters, who are always here to support. #WorkplaceWellbeing #Gratitude29 Apr 2026 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmzsmzguq2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mkmk6qdzkh27Join us at Pint of Science Cork. APC researchers Francesco Vacca, John Kenny, Cristine Ohki, @mulayketki.bsky.social, Parul Sharma, @fuhlig.bsky.social, Marie Josse, Carola Romani and Jennifer Morael share their research on microbes and health. Short talks. Plain language. #pint26 #Cork2026 #SciComm29 Apr 2026 07:10 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmk6qdzkh27https://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mkk6sbbp3j2gCan upcycled plant protein work in acidic drinks? A new 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 paper tests barley and rice protein from brewers spent grain across juices, teas and fizzy drinks, showing improved stability at higher levels. 📰 buff.ly/nkAIQkv #FoodScience #PlantProtein #BeverageResearch28 Apr 2026 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkk6sbbp3j2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mkhiziigfx2eHow do you update gut–brain science without oversimplifying it? 3 Rome V reviews in 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 synthesise advances in neurogastroenterology & gut–brain biology underpinning #RomeV gut–brain disorders. Read: 1️⃣ buff.ly/iVn52sx 2️⃣ buff.ly/5FjyryD 3️⃣ buff.ly/mByyPc1 @jfcryan.bsky.social #DGBI27 Apr 2026 07:05 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhiziigfx2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mkcol2wj7a2bThis week, here’s what you might have missed. New papers, fresh data, and clear explanations of what the research shows and why it matters. If you want the details, they’re all linked on our channels. #microbiome #gutbrainaxis #phage #dairy #coffee #kefir #fmt #cancerresearch25 Apr 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkcol2wj7a2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mkal46v22y2yIf you missed it earlier this week check out the video on new research led by APC's @jfcryan.bsky.social & @moloneyger.bsky.social where they reveal for the first time how #coffee influences communication between the gut and the brain. buff.ly/x884r4f #GutBrainAxis #Microbiome #CoffeeScience https://buff.ly/x884r4f24 Apr 2026 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkal46v22y2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mkabekibor2hNew blog by APC Project Leader Des Field on engineering #nisin to resist bacterial defences. A clear look at how small, precise peptide changes can improve antimicrobial performance without overclaiming. 💻️ buff.ly/AdsmGtD #Microbiology #Antimicrobials #PeptideEngineering #AntibioticResistance #AMR24 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkabekibor2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mka44dygx42qRaw #milk bacteria can reduce chlorate already present in the #dairy chain. A new paper in Access Microbiology uses shotgun #metagenomics to track how raw milk microbial communities & genes respond to chlorate at 4 °C and 25 °C, with clear reductions over time. 📰 buff.ly/lCHA8yy #Microbiome24 Apr 2026 08:26 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka44dygx42qhttps://bsky.app/profile/apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social/post/3mk636smw4z2tToday we’re celebrating the people behind the #science 🧪✨ From early starts to careful steps, every breakthrough begins in the lab. Happy World Laboratory Day to all who explore, test, discover, and keep science moving forward. #WorldLaboratoryDay #LabLife #Research #STEM #WomenInSTEM #Microbiome23 Apr 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:cgo3rbf6dnov2dn6caizcnec/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk636smw4z2t