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Isa Palstek

@ipalstek.eurosky.social

Biologist, PhD, loves microscopy, microbiome research & microbiome support. Manages an autoimmune disease. Focus since 2013: wild fermented food and microbiome. https://www.wildefermente.de/

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My dog used to eat hamburger only. Now that I migrated to #eurosky, he eats croissant, wears a black beret and insists to be called "Monsieur".

06.03.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 88 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
In the standard SEM image, aggregates of bacterial cells with no visible matrix sit on top of a network of collagen fibrils. In the cryo image, interconnected aggregates are covered with a smooth coat of matrix, and no collagen is visible - it is under the aggregates, and the only tissue structures visible are patches of elastin fibres.

In the standard SEM image, aggregates of bacterial cells with no visible matrix sit on top of a network of collagen fibrils. In the cryo image, interconnected aggregates are covered with a smooth coat of matrix, and no collagen is visible - it is under the aggregates, and the only tissue structures visible are patches of elastin fibres.

If you check out my lab's recent work, you'll notice how much biofilm structure is destroyed by dehydration & vacuum during standard scanning electron microscopy. These are both images of P. aeruginosa PA14 #biofilm on pig lung tissue at 48h p.i: using cryoSEM retains the biofilm matrix. #MicroSky

05.03.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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#OnThisDay in 1938, American evolutionary biologist Lynn Margulis was born. Margulis is most known for developing and popularising the endosymbiotic theory, which explains how eukaryotic cells evolved organelles from simpler prokaryotic organisms that resided within another and became incorporated.

05.03.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

Wow, I thought only fresh sprouts do the trick.

04.03.2026 07:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Frontiers | Microbiome-inspired solutions to save human and planetary health Microbial communities are dynamic networks that regulate nutrient cycling, energy flow, and ecosystem stability, making microbial diversity essential to the ...

www.frontiersin.org/journals/mic...

01.03.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

26.02.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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26.02.2026 09:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In meinem Wolkenkuckucksheim funktioniert das schon prima! πŸ™πŸ˜†

25.02.2026 12:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Deine Unterschrift ist bereits dabei. πŸ’ͺ

24.02.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Client Challenge

This? de.scribd.com/document/763...

23.02.2026 19:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Auf arte gab es mal eine tolle Doku.

22.02.2026 19:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Schulden, mit der Mafia angelegt, Scheidung zu teuer, ArbeitsΓΌberlastung, RΓΌckzug ohne das Gesicht zu verlieren, gewalttΓ€tiger Ehemann, etc.

22.02.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Die schΓΆne Wesermarsch ist fΓΌr mich nur noch Kindheitserinnerung. Hauptsache man kann schnell mit dem Auto/LKW von A nach B. πŸš™πŸš›πŸš›πŸ΅πŸ’¨πŸ’¨πŸ’¨

22.02.2026 11:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mit dem Omaauto in die Zukunft. 🧨πŸ₯΄ Technologieoffenheit = Verbrenner πŸ˜‚

22.02.2026 08:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Could targeting viruses be a new hope against neurodegenerative diseases? Current therapies for neurodegenerative diseases largely manage symptoms and only modestly slow progression. This Perspective highlights emerging evidence that vaccines and antivirals may lower dement...

'Viral infections thus may appear to add fuel to the multifactorial fire of neurodegeneration, whether by direct damage or via the immune sys. To us, this insight may also give hope for future preventive strategies, as targeting infections could reduce the risk of getting neurodegenerative diseases'

21.02.2026 19:53 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯΄πŸ˜³πŸ˜¬

21.02.2026 19:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How do you store such a huge amount of sprouts?

21.02.2026 09:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Gut Microbes Actively Support Immunity in People Living with HIV - Weizmann Wonder Wander - News, Features and Discoveries A study conducted in Israel and Ethiopia, led by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science and Hadassah, reveals that the microbiome partly compensates for the immune damage caused by the viral infection

And here's the press release from the Weizmann Institute: wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/life-science... πŸ§ͺ

20.02.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a well written and easy to understand text. Thanks. Fantastic result. The microbiome rocks!

20.02.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"biologische Reparatur des Zwerchfells" - Immer wichtig, nachdem wir uns kaputt gelacht haben. πŸ˜‚
Oder wie Prof. Steven Perry gerne gesagt hat: Der liebe Gott hat das Zwerchfell erschaffen, damit wir ΓΌber alles ordentlich lachen kΓΆnnen.

20.02.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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an illustration of ruth bader ginsburg with the words fight for the things you care about below her Alt: an illustration of ruth bader ginsburg with the words fight for the things you care about below her
20.02.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Waminoa - Wikipedia

Service: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waminoa

19.02.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bier, Wein, Sekt, Kaffee, Tee, Vanille, Salami, KΓ€se, Brot, Sauerkraut, Joghurt, Buttermilch, Kimchi, Essig, Salzgurken, Kakao und vieles mehr. πŸ˜‹

19.02.2026 19:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A pilot in a submersible vehicle collecting sediments samples in 30 meters of water looking for Asgards (microbial relatives of eukaryotes)

A pilot in a submersible vehicle collecting sediments samples in 30 meters of water looking for Asgards (microbial relatives of eukaryotes)

One of the biggest questions in biology is how complex cells evolved about 2 billion years ago. Here's my new story on how scientists are solving the mystery of eukaryotes like us. Gift link: nyti.ms/4qMbo22

18.02.2026 19:17 πŸ‘ 341 πŸ” 104 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 8
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Scientists have seen Asgard archaea crawling for the first time. When it comes to the origin of eukaryotes, this is like seeing a feathered dinosaur in the wild. (Video courtesy of Philipp Ralder)

18.02.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 470 πŸ” 137 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 19
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Beyond Mendel: a new genetics agenda
Most traits aren’t β€œone gene–one trait”. A Genetics perspective calls for new experimental paradigms to capture polygenic effects in real environmental contextβ€”backed by large-scale automated phenotyping and new infrastructure.
www.evolbio.mpg.de/3866699/news...

18.02.2026 07:38 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Absolutely inspirational - work by Pamela Lyon ! 😎πŸ”₯

17.02.2026 07:31 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
Finally, climate worries may be out of fashion across the Atlantic, but in Europe they still have sway. Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe's best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around.

Finally, climate worries may be out of fashion across the Atlantic, but in Europe they still have sway. Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe's best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around.

Hell freezes over. This is Rupert Murdoch’s β€œWall Street Journal”. Recommending more renewable energy to reduce dependence and lower electricity prices. Could someone please show this to Katherina Reiche?

15.02.2026 11:12 πŸ‘ 341 πŸ” 119 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 4
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Happy birthday to one of my favourite haters, Charles Darwin

12.02.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 10354 πŸ” 3080 πŸ’¬ 162 πŸ“Œ 419
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'Hidden' group of gut bacteria may be essential to good health Scientists have pinpointed a group of bacteria that consistently appear in high numbers in healthy people, suggesting that these could one day be targeted through diet or probiotics

πŸ”¬ New insights from gut-immune-brain research 🌟

A study with our network's @alexmsalmeida.bsky.social uncovers a "hidden” gut bacterial group found in higher levels in healthy people.

Could this be key to microbiome health and future probiotic innovation? 🌍🦠
www.newscientist.com/article/2514...

12.02.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0