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🚨 New Publication Alert!   "Pollutant Profile Complexity Governs Wastewater Removal of Recalcitrant Pharmaceuticals" – a scientific publication from NYMPHE project partners, a collaboration between the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW and blomitec, exploring the intricacies of pollutant biodegradation in wastewater systems.🌍💧   Organic pollutants, especially pharmaceuticals like ibuprofen and enalapril, are notoriously difficult to degrade. However, scientists discovered that the interaction of multiple pollutants can significantly drive biodegradation.   What does this mean? The presence of more easily degradable pollutants like paracetamol or caffeine can actually help break down these stubborn substances! In particular, paracetamol played a key role in facilitating the removal of persistent pollutants like ibuprofen. Microbial communities were central to this process, with bacteria such as Achromobacter, Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter thriving in these mixed-pollutant environments to aid in degradation.   🔍 Why is this important? Understanding these interactions is crucial as wastewater treatment facilities worldwide struggle to remove harmful pharmaceuticals. This research highlights that addressing pollutants collectively can open new pathways for more efficient bioremediation strategies.   Check out the full publication! https://lnkd.in/dnWWxC5M Marcel Suleiman, Natalie Le Lay, Francesca Demaria, Boris A Kolvenbach, Mariana S Cretoiu, Owen L Petchey, Alexandre Jousset, Philippe Corvini, Pollutant profile complexity governs wastewater removal of recalcitrant pharmaceuticals, The ISME Journal, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2024, wrae033, https://lnkd.in/djuriY9W #bioremediation #bacterialpollutant #wastewater #pharmaceuticals #contamination

I think by now you all already know that microorganisms play a crucial role in our daily lives. Yesterday, we celebrated International Microorganism Day, an annual event aimed at raising awareness of these tiny but mighty organisms! 😍 💡 Fun fact: In 1674, the Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek made an incredible discovery - microorganisms! He was the first to observe and describe them using a microscope, opening up an entire invisible world. He is known as the father of microbiology 🔬 You should definitely explore the world of bacteria! Check out Nymphe educational lessons, where we explain how these small organisms can contribute to healing the environment and creating a more sustainable future. 🌱 More information: https://lnkd.in/gsBshrFu And remember: If you don’t like bacteria, you’re on the wrong planet! 🌍 💚 #InternationalMicroorganismDay #microorganisms #sustainability #microbiology #bacteria #environment #science

🔔 New School Year, New Discoveries and New Knowledge! As the new school year begins, why not start with a lessons that opens students' eyes to the unseen world around us? 💡 📖 The Nymphe Educational Project presents "The Invisible, Rich and Colorful World of Bacteria" an engaging lesson plan that highlights the essential role bacteria play in our environment and sustainability 👩🏫✨ Discover how bacteria, the most ancient and abundant life forms on Earth, are key players in maintaining environmental balance and promoting sustainability. Through bioremediation, they can even clean up our messes! Encourage your students to explore the incredible potential of these tiny titans! 📣 Check out our educational materials on our website: https://lnkd.in/gsBshrFu Welcome back to school! 🤩 #school #lesson #bioremediation #bacteria #education #project #EU -- University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna), METfilter S.L., Giulio Zanaroli, Elena Biagi, Instytut Innowacji i Odpowiedzialnego Rozwoju INNOWO, Agnieszka Sznyk PhD, Karolina Niedziółka, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Joana Pereira, Universidade de Aveiro, Hochschule für Life Sciences FHNW, Silvia Cretoiu, Hana Horváthová, CENVIS - Centrum environmentálnych služieb, s.r.o., Robin Kyclt, ABITEC sro, Perseus, Patrick Rüdelsheim, blomitec, Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Eni Rewind, Università degli Studi di Milano, Universitat de Girona, Katerina Karkanorachaki, Alessandra Fiorucci, Sebastià Puig, Marcel Suleiman, MIBIREM, SYMBIOREM Project, BIOSYSMO Project, EDAPHOS, ISLANDR Horizon EU.

Have you ever imagined creating art in a petri dish? That’s the magic of Agar Art! 🎨🔬 This unique form of art uses living, growing microorganisms as the "paint," with various types, shapes, and sizes of agar serving as the "canvas". Whether it’s the vibrant red of Serratia marcescens bacteria or genetically modified yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) expressing colorful pigments, agar artists blend science and creativity in the most fascinating way. The result? Stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork that’s alive and ever-changing! Agar Art isn't just beautiful – it's a celebration of the intersection between science, art, creativity, and innovation. Curious to see more? Check out more agar art on the website! https://lnkd.in/d9fBbufQ #agarart #science #innovation #microbiology #microbialart

🌊 Breakthrough in the fight for a clean marine realm? Conventional plastics are man-made, often petroleum-derived polymers that are highly durable, chemically inert, and designed to resist degradation. This results in a significant environmental issue, as global plastic production exceeds 400 million tons per year, with a substantial fraction entering the marine environment. Alarmingly, plastic production and littering are expected to increase in the future, possibly tripling by 2060 – terrifying information for marine life. Plastic pollution is a serious environmental problem. However, there is a promising development: plastic can also serve as a potential carbon and energy source for microbes, including marine fungi. 💡 In a groundbreaking study, scientists isolated the fungus Parengyodontium album from floating plastic debris in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre. They measured the fungal-mediated mineralization rates (conversion to CO2) of polyethylene (PE) by applying stable isotope probing assays with 13C-PE over 9 days of incubation. The results revealed the potential of P. album to degrade PE in the marine environment and to mineralize it to CO2. Could this discovery revolutionize plastic waste treatment? 🤔 The research is still in its early stages, but it shines a bright light on the potential of nature-based solutions. There is much work to be done, but investing in these solutions could help clean up and heal our marine environment. Let’s support nature in its incredible ability to restore balance and health to our planet! Journal Reference: A. Vaksmaa, H. Vielfaure, L. Polerecky, M.V.M. Kienhuis, M.T.J. van der Meer, T. Pflüger, M. Egger, H. Niemann. Biodegradation of polyethylene by the marine fungus Parengyodontium album. Science of The Total Environment, 2024; 934: 172819 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172819 https://lnkd.in/ed4X4Sbz #biodegradation #plastic #polyethylene #marine #fungi #marinefungus #nature #research

As of yesterday, we are living "on credit"! 🚨 August 1, 2024, marked Earth Overshoot Day – a crucial date reminding us of humanity's impact on the natural environment. From this day until the end of the year, we consume more resources than the Earth can generate. This means we are depleting natural capital 1.7 times faster than ecosystems can regenerate and achieve balance. What can we do to push this annual date further and reduce resource consumption? 👀 Actions aimed at protecting and preserving wild spaces, restoring ecosystems, maintaining soil productivity, groundwater levels, and genetic diversity, while avoiding contamination, are essential. The goal of the Nymphe project is to eliminate pollutants present in water and soil by developing innovative and effective bioremediation/revitalization strategies "inspired by nature." Let's help our planet regenerate and restore so that future generations can live on Earth 🌍 💣 Project website: https://lnkd.in/dn8xyE2K More information: https://lnkd.in/d-7xEg-t Giulio Zanaroli, University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna), METfilter S.L., Instytut Innowacji i Odpowiedzialnego Rozwoju INNOWO, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Universidade de Aveiro, Centro Nacional de Biotecnología (CNB-CSIC), Hochschule für Life Sciences FHNW, CENVIS - Centrum environmentálnych služieb, s.r.o., ABITEC sro, Perseus, blomitec, Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Eni Rewind, Universitat de Girona. #EarthOvershootDay #sustainability #environmentalimpact #resourceconservation #bioremediation #natureinspired #ecosystem

✨ New Research: NYMPHE's latest article is now available 📄 We are thrilled to announce the release of a study by our NYMPHE partner, the University of Milan, titled "Polychlorinated biphenyls modify Arabidopsis root exudation pattern to accommodate degrading bacteria, showing strain and functional trait specificity."   This research explores plant rhizodeposition and its pivotal role in sustaining microbial growth and enhancing xenobiotic degradation in polluted environments. Discover how Arabidopsis plants and PCB-degrading bacteria work together to address one of the most challenging pollutants - polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).   📘 Read the full publication on our website: https://lnkd.in/dQvSDGnu 💡 Authors of the study: Università degli Studi di Milano, Elisa Ghitti, Eleonora Rolli, Francesca Mapelli, Sara Borin 💪 #research #environment #bioremediation #biotechnology #pollution #project #EU Giulio Zanaroli, University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna), METfilter S.L., Instytut Innowacji i Odpowiedzialnego Rozwoju INNOWO, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Universidade de Aveiro, Centro Nacional de Biotecnología (CNB-CSIC), Hochschule für Life Sciences FHNW, CENVIS - Centrum environmentálnych služieb, s.r.o., ABITEC sro, Perseus, blomitec, Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Eni Rewind, Universitat de Girona.

📢 Uniting for a Greener Future: Joint Policy Paper of the EU Bioremediation Cluster 📃 "We Cannot Stop Now: A Call for Urgent Action in Environmental Biotechnology Research in Europe" The EU Bioremediation Cluster - Nymphe, BIOSYSMO Project, MIBIREM, EDAPHOS, SYMBIOREM Project - has issued a policy paper directed at all EU decision-makers and stakeholders involved in Environmental Research. Key Highlights: ✅ Recurrent environmental crises are not only severe pollution problems but also have serious political consequences. ✅ The European Commission should prioritize this research due to the social and economic costs associated with environmental issues. ✅ Environmental biotechnology is crucial for human health and green technologies and can significantly improve the quality of life for future generations. ✅ We need a major European-funded environmental biotechnology research initiative now. Previous Framework Programmes of the European Union planted the seeds for this booming field. Unfortunately, the new Programs of the European Union assign a minor role to environmental biotechnology and bioremediation ❗We need to change this together❗ 📣 Share this document widely to increase the chance of engaging with stakeholders and making a difference for future generations. For a greener future. For a future! 💣🌍 The document is available here: https://lnkd.in/dU3WiTKT #environment #research #biotechnology #bioremediation #sustainability #future #EU #policypaper Victor de Lorenzo, Giulio Zanaroli, Agnieszka Sznyk PhD, philippe corvini, ISLANDR Horizon EU, Ana Babic, Piero Valmassoi, Karolina Niedziółka, David Donnerer, Leire Ruiz Rubio, University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna), METfilter S.L., Instytut Innowacji i Odpowiedzialnego Rozwoju INNOWO, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Universidade de Aveiro, Centro Nacional de Biotecnología (CNB-CSIC), Hochschule für Life Sciences FHNW, CENVIS - Centrum environmentálnych služieb, s.r.o., ABITEC sro, Perseus, blomitec, Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Eni Rewind, Università degli Studi di Milano, Universitat de Girona.

🌍 Microbiome: What is it? The microbiome is a fascinating microbial community that thrives in specific habitats, playing a crucial role in our environment and health. Did you know that soil harbors the most diverse and complex microbiome on Earth? 💥 This incredible microbial diversity is essential for maintaining health across various ecosystems. Healthy soils are vital for a #sustainable planet. They boast good structure, optimal nutrient levels, and rich organic matter. Microbiomes in the soil actively contribute to a cleaner environment, sustainable food systems, climate change mitigation, and overall human health. Soil microorganisms mediate numerous environmental processes and ecosystem services, including purification of drinking water, stabilization of soil aggregates and carbon storage 💚 🤩 On #WorldMicrobiomeDay, we celebrate these tiny heroes that play such a big role in our lives. Let's remember how intricately connected environmental health is with human health and recognize the essential role of microbiomes in sustaining our world 🌱🔬 If you're interested in learning more about microbes, check out the NYMPHE website! https://lnkd.in/dr2tJ2id

It was an inspiring time in Prague! 💡 We had an amazing meeting in Prague, connecting with incredible scientists in the #bioremediation field. The EU Bioremediation Cluster workshop was truly inspiring and filled with insightful discussions. We've prepared a quick sneak peek of the cluster workshop. Take a look! 👇 #BioBio2024 #environment #science #innovation #project MIBIREM, BIOSYSMO Project, SYMBIOREM Project, EDAPHOS, ISLANDR Horizon EU, Agnieszka Sznyk PhD, Ioanna Katsavou, Thomas Reichenauer, Patrick Rüdelsheim, Ana Babic, Piero Valmassoi, Karolina Niedziółka, Victor de Lorenzo, David Donnerer, Leire Ruiz Rubio, Juha Kaija, Abraham Esteve Núñez, Katerina Karkanorachaki, Joana Pereira, Elena Biagi, Nicolas KALOGERAKIS, Fátima Jesus, Rocío Barros, Giulio Zanaroli