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Welcome to the Undergraduate Microbiology program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Follow UNLMicro for the latest microbiology info, news, and events.

 Lincoln, NE USA
microbiology.unl.edu/
Joined April 2013
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A UNL research team has received a three-year, $496,722 National Science Foundation grant to investigate an understudied reservoir of organic nitrogen that may shape groundwater quality long after nitrogen management strategies are in place. news.unl.edu/article/husker-…
Arindam Malakar (left), assistant research professor in the Nebraska Water Center and Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, is leading the research team.

ALT Arindam Malakar (left), assistant research professor in the Nebraska Water Center and Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, is leading the research team.

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This Friday, October 30th, we have Professor Kerry Mcphail from the University of Utah joining us as our colloquium speaker. Seminar begins at 3:30pm in room 112 Hamilton Hall.
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Check out this story on Nebraska Today ianrnews.unl.edu/article/bua… @nicolebuan

Buan, Ramer-Tait and Wardlow named acting associate deans of Agricultural Research Division

Nicole Buan, Amanda Ramer-Tait and Brian Wardlow have been named acting associate deans of the Agricultural Research Division at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and...

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TONIGHT! UNL Microbiology Club Meeting! Tuesday, September 1, 6:30pm N263 Beadle Center @MicrobioUnl @UNL_CASNR @unlcas
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Check out this story on Nebraska Today news.unl.edu/article/nebrask…

Nebraska researchers link gut microbe to cancer-fighting immune response

“When I think about the role of the microbiome in cancer therapy, I see an opportunity to better understand why some patients respond well to treatments such as immune checkpoint inhibitors while...

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"For kids dealing with a parent’s cancer diagnosis, having a place to go where they feel understood can make all the difference," says Alexis Montecuollo, UNL MBIO student. news.unl.edu/article/husker-…

Husker-led camp helps Montecuollo impact families battling cancer

Once a camper herself, senior Alexis Montecuollo is now the outreach coordinator for Camp Kesem, a student-run summer camp for kids dealing with a parent’s cancer diagnosis.

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‼️Paper alert! New paper in @ACSPublications, Chemical Biology. Fresh insights into molecular mechanisms shaping biological function with Mike Naldrett, assistant director of our @PMF_UNLBiotech Core, as a co-author 👏 Check it out: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4201…
Diagram showing a protein structure with highlighted regions and labeled amino acids, illustrating a specific cysteine residue site and its role in enzyme activity or inhibitor binding; includes structural elements, color-coded domains, and annotations indicating molecular interactions.

ALT Diagram showing a protein structure with highlighted regions and labeled amino acids, illustrating a specific cysteine residue site and its role in enzyme activity or inhibitor binding; includes structural elements, color-coded domains, and annotations indicating molecular interactions.

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Marybeth Helmink, 62, of Hickman, died May 22, from cancer. She served most recently as an academic and career adviser in UNL’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. news.unl.edu/article/obituar…
Marybeth Helmink talks with a student. She most recently served the university as an academic and career adviser in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

ALT Marybeth Helmink talks with a student. She most recently served the university as an academic and career adviser in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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UNLMicro retweeted
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Replying to @UNL_CASNR
@UNL_CASNR is proud to advance the land‑grant mission-preparing grads who engage broad perspectives, solve real‑world challenges, and lead in their communities. #experientiallearning #careerpathways #changemakers #ThisIsCASNR Take a look:
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources@UNL_IANRMay 27
The land-grant university system helped shape America, and Nebraska is helping lead its future. Since 1869, @UNLincoln has connected research, teaching and @UNLExtension to serve Nebraskans across all 93 counties.
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Edgar Cahoon, director of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Plant Science Innovation, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the nation’s highest honors for scientists and engineers. news.unl.edu/article/cahoon-…
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Congrats Henry, Ashton & Kate! #UNLMicro
UNL Biotech Center@BiotechUNLMay 12
2026-2027 Milton E. Mohr Award Recipients 🎉 Join us in congratulating these students! @UNLincoln @unlagrohort @UNL_AniSci @UNL_Biochem @unlchemistry @ComplexBiosyst1 @UNLEntomology @UNLFoodScience @UNLMicro @NhsUnl @UNL_PlantPath @UNLsbs @UNLSNR @UNL_IANR @UNLresearch
Green chalkboard-style graphic announcing “Milton E. Mohr 2026–2027 Award Recipients” from the Nebraska Center for Biotechnology, with chalk drawings of science and education symbols along the top. Below, departments are listed in columns with recipient names, including Agronomy & Horticulture, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Entomology, Food Science, Plant Pathology, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School of Natural Resource Sciences, School of Vet Med & Biomedical Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Complex Biosystems PhD Program, and Microbiology UG Program. A handwritten-style “Congratulations!” appears on the right, alongside a description of the Milton E. Mohr Scholarship and Fellowship Awards Program, established in 1989 for students in engineering or biotechnology-related programs. A note indicates an asterisk denotes graduate students.

ALT Green chalkboard-style graphic announcing “Milton E. Mohr 2026–2027 Award Recipients” from the Nebraska Center for Biotechnology, with chalk drawings of science and education symbols along the top. Below, departments are listed in columns with recipient names, including Agronomy & Horticulture, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Entomology, Food Science, Plant Pathology, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School of Natural Resource Sciences, School of Vet Med & Biomedical Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Complex Biosystems PhD Program, and Microbiology UG Program. A handwritten-style “Congratulations!” appears on the right, alongside a description of the Milton E. Mohr Scholarship and Fellowship Awards Program, established in 1989 for students in engineering or biotechnology-related programs. A note indicates an asterisk denotes graduate students.

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Check out this story on Nebraska Today news.unl.edu/article/husker-…

Husker scientists name novel microorganism after Nebraska

A Husker research team has named a novel microbe — a methanogen collected from a salty, higher-pH wetland in Lincoln — after the Cornhusker State. Methanobacterium nebraskense is the first organism...

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UNLMicro@UNLMicroApr 23
From Nebraska Today: news.unl.edu/article/husker-… M. nebraskense - the first organism in the domain Archaea named after Nebraska. A microscopic strategy that reflects a way of life in Nebraska: strength through connection. @rockNmicrobe @unlcas @UNL_CASNR @UNLincoln

Husker scientists name novel microorganism after Nebraska

A Husker research team has named a novel microbe — a methanogen collected from a salty, higher-pH wetland in Lincoln — after the Cornhusker State. Methanobacterium nebraskense is the first organism...

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From Nebraska Today: news.unl.edu/article/husker-… M. nebraskense - the first organism in the domain Archaea named after Nebraska. A microscopic strategy that reflects a way of life in Nebraska: strength through connection. @rockNmicrobe @unlcas @UNL_CASNR @UNLincoln

Husker scientists name novel microorganism after Nebraska

A Husker research team has named a novel microbe — a methanogen collected from a salty, higher-pH wetland in Lincoln — after the Cornhusker State. Methanobacterium nebraskense is the first organism...

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@unlcasApr 9
Congratulations to our faculty and staff being recognized for their achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year! 👏 Details: go.unl.edu/nb7c @unl_math @unlchemistry @unlphysics @unlsbs @anth_unl @unlhistory @unlpsych
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The 8th annual #GlowBigRed 24 Hours of Husker Giving was a huge success, and we couldn’t be more grateful! @UNLMicro fuels professional development, hands-on research, experiential learning, & mentorship that launch students into meaningful MBIO careers. @UNL_CASNR @unlcas
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We're only 1 gift away from unlocking our #GlowBigRed $5,000 challenge donor! Your generosity directly supports undergrad microbiology majors in @unlcas & @UNL_CASNR . glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns…
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Your gift matters! #GlowBigRed - Supported 248 MARVEL workshop participants over 5 years - Engaged 679 Research Symposium participants over 5 years - Funded student registration for the regional American Society for Microbiology mtg glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns…
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Your gift, no matter the size, makes a difference for #GlowBigRed! We need only 6 more donations to unlock the generous donation from Ken Nickerson of $5000!!! glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns… @UNL_CASNR @unlcas
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Ready. Set. GO! #GlowBigRed starts right now and today we’re supporting @unlincoln because your gift powers MBIO experiential learning opportunities! Join us! glowbigred.unl.edu/campaigns…
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