Paul Cotter
@pauldcotter
Microbl PhD. HoD Food Bioscience @teagasc. PI @pharmabiotic @Vistamilk @fhi_tweets. Adj Prof @ucc, CTO @seqbiome, FCE @FrontMicrobiol. @[email protected].
What's the optimal number of steps of physical activity that is associated with multiple (9) favorable outcomes? The largest, systematic review of 57 studies, 35 cohorts. 7,000 steps is clinically meaningful; some benefit also seen for 4,000 steps cf 2,000 steps @TheLancet…
A gut sense for a microbial pattern regulates feeding | Nature share.google/sQfb1wcNkd0iYQ…
Exciting new research which our team (@pauldcotter, Dr Ciara O' Donovan & @ShriramHPatel) contributed to on #gutmicrobiota & metabolism in Connemara ponies with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). seqbiome.com/faecal-microbi…
Exciting opportunity-DM me if you’d like to be apply with a view to coming to @teagasc
Research Ireland, on behalf of @DeptofFHed, have today launched Global Talent Ireland - a new initiative to attract exceptional mid-career and established researchers from across the globe to Ireland. For more information visit: researchireland.ie/funding/global…
Research Ireland, on behalf of @DeptofFHed, have today launched Global Talent Ireland - a new initiative to attract exceptional mid-career and established researchers from across the globe to Ireland. For more information visit: researchireland.ie/funding/global…
📢A recruitment drive has been started by @lawlessj to attract outstanding international research leaders to Ireland. 💻 Interested applicants are encouraged to begin their application without delay. Apply now: researchireland.ie/funding/global… @Researchirel
Milk kefir & gut health? At @teagasc Moorepark, PhD student Joseph Ancla (with @OrlaOS, @pauldcotter & @jgskenny) is exploring how kefir shapes the gut microbiome & virome. Read more: teagasc.ie/news--events/d… #GutHealth #MilkKefir #EUResearch #DOMINOEU @SciFoodHealth
Congratulations @FrontMicrobiol
It's our big day! Frontiers in Microbiology is 15 years old 🎉 Huge thank you to @pauldcotter, all our Chief Editors and the #microbiology community for their support to get us where we are now as the most cited journal in the field 🦠 Here's to another 15 years - see how you…
Thanks to @CorkBhaa and @GasNetIrl for a great 5k during the week. A nice bonus to finish second in the ‘old fellas’ category 😀

Bugged before birth? How maternal microbes reprogram offspring immunity Preview of @CellCellPress paper showing maternal antibiotic treatment induces dysbiosis & impairs offspring immunity to influenza. CD8 Tcell dysfunction reversed w/Bifido metabolite cell.com/cell-host-micr…
🌎At @SeqBiome, we provide high-quality #microbiomeanalysis & sequencing for academia & industry—worldwide. From Study Design to Biostatistical and Bioinformatic Analysis, we deliver insights that matter. 📩 [email protected] 🌐 seqbiome.com/solutions/ #microbiomesequencing
Come explore your gut and microbiome with us today at @fotawildlife !! 🦠🦒✨️ #APCMicrobiomeIreland @Pharmabiotic
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"Hang that one in the Louvre!" 🖼 Ben Healy launched his solo attack from 42km and reaps the rewards as he claims his first-ever Tour de France stage victory 🙌
13 days left to our 15th anniversary and today we celebrate our incredible network of editors and reviewers from 100+ countries! 🌍 Curious about who’s on our Editorial Board—or interested in joining? 👉 fro.ntiers.in/FMICB_EB #FrontiersInMicrobiology15 #GlobalImpact
New online! Intestinal pH: a major driver of human gut microbiota composition and metabolism bit.ly/4ldiQRL
Functional amyloid proteins confer defence against predatory bacteria @Nature nature.com/articles/s4158…
Just a sample of the scenes at the @teagasc #MooreparkOpenDay today @TeagascFood @VistaMilk @Pharmabiotic @CoDietEU
🦠 #Microbiomes impact our lives more than we realise! Our bodies host around 40 trillion bacteria, mostly in the gut. Approximately as much as human cells! Check the image to discover their key functions 👇
Thanks to @CourtmacRC for a great 10k on Friday night. Continuing to regain fitness and nice to have the bonus of first in the old man category 😀

APC have put together a Microbiome 101 factsheet for @WMicrobiomeDay Some information for everyone who would like to dip their toe into the world of #microbiome @ucc @uccresearch @teagasc @TeagascFood @Researchirel Check it out!: bit.ly/4kgk90Z