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Between 3 and 5 June 2026, I participated in the 3rd Annual Conference on “Plant Microbiomes”, held as part of the MiCropBiomes COST Action, in Belgrade, Serbia. The conference brought together researchers from several European countries around an increasingly relevant topic: the role of plant microbiomes in agricultural sustainability, soil health, ecosystem resilience and responses to contemporary environmental challenges. Over the three days, I had the opportunity to learn

Last week, EduBiota was represented at the SciCom 26 Congress, which took place in the beautiful city of Évora, in a setting marked by historical heritage, an academic atmosphere and its magnificent colleges. EduBiota’s participation focused on the communication “EduBiota: microbiome literacy and One Health to communicate sustainability”, presented as a contribution to reflecting on the role of microbiology and microbiomes in the communication of contemporary scientific and s

The new article published in Microbial Biotechnology presents a frugal-circular framework to support experimental microbiology activities in primary and secondary education. Entitled “Eco-Microbiology: A Frugal-Circular Framework for Biosafe, Low-Cost Practical Microbiology in Secondary Education”, the article was developed within EduBiota’s lines of work on microbiology, science education, biosafety and sustainability. Why rethink experimental microbiology in schools? Micro

EduBiota took part in the 12th edition of BioBlitz Serralves, the largest biodiversity awareness event held in Portugal, promoted by the Serralves Foundation. Aimed at the educational community, families, and the general public, BioBlitz stands out as a leading scientific and educational initiative, bringing together science, environmental education, biodiversity, and sustainability. Over the course of a spring week, the event transforms Serralves Park into a space for discov

For many people, Easter is synonymous with chocolate, sugared almonds, and irresistible desserts. It is a time of celebration, sharing, and enjoyment, and sweets are naturally part of that experience. But beyond the taste, it is worth asking a simple question: what happens in our body — and in our microorganisms — when we consume sugar? This topic is particularly interesting because it shows how microbiology is present in everyday life. Sugar is a quick source of energy, but

There is a curious paradox in our time: never have we had so much access to information, and yet it seems increasingly difficult to make good decisions. Between news, short videos, viral “truths”, and opinions that sound like facts, the mind spends a great deal of time reacting and very little time thinking. This is precisely where the central idea of the article Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: The Need to Begin Teaching Critical and Systems Thinking Early in Life comes in:

There are training sessions that end when the room is closed… and there are those that stay with us, continuing the journey long after that moment. The course “ Supporting teaching and learning in biological sciences: practical training on host–microorganism interactions ” was a clear example of the latter: a formative experience with impact beyond the scheduled timeframe, as it translated into resources, strategies, and pedagogical intentions that continue into school prac

EduBiotaLab has now reached schools — bringing with it a clear invitation: to look at the world through a new lens, where the invisible takes centre stage. In recent weeks, the programme has been implemented in different educational contexts, engaging secondary school teachers and students in hands-on microbiology activities. Sessions have taken place at Colégio Ribadouro, Centro de Estudos de Fátima, Escola Básica e Secundária de São Romão do Coronado, and Escola Secundária