Microb Biotechnol June 2023 PMID 36880421

Weaponising microbes for peace.

Shailly Anand, John E Hallsworth, James Timmis, Willy Verstraete, Arturo Casadevall, Juan Luis Ramos, Utkarsh Sood, Roshan Kumar, Princy Hira, Charu Dogra Rawat, Abhilash Kumar, Sukanya Lal, Rup Lal, Kenneth Timmis

Mentions

61
Peak: 40 in Mar 2023
across 4 sources since Mar 2023

Extended reach

163,191
potential audience

Total likes

89

Video views

24

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Mar 2023 – Jan 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The digital discussions predominantly praise the article as a 'fabulous' and 'important' piece, with many emphasizing how microbial technologies can help combat resource scarcity and prevent conflicts. The tone is optimistic and forward-looking, with phrases like 'weaponising microbes for peace' and calls for stakeholders to act, indicating strong support and belief in the topic's potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that microbial technologies can promote peace by addressing resource disparities, with many expressing enthusiasm for their potential benefits.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, as many highlight the importance of microbial solutions in shaping future policies and humanitarian efforts.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several discussions reference specific applications, such as microbes improving nutrition and reducing conflict, showing deep engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

Posts suggest the concept could significantly influence policies and global efforts towards resource equity, though some see it as a promising approach rather than a current reality.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses how global disparities in basic resources like water, healthcare, and sanitation can lead to conflicts and instability, emphasizing the moral and self-interested need for reducing these inequalities.
  • It suggests that microorganisms and related technologies have the potential to help supply essential resources and improve health in resource-limited areas, which could prevent conflicts caused by resource scarcity.
  • The author calls for increased investment and collaboration among scientists, governments, and organizations to better develop and deploy microbial technologies as a tool for peace and resource equity worldwide.]

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Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources and services that can constitute causes of conflicts between peoples: https://t.co/uJc8mRw0IP

Mar 7, 2023 · 36 likes · 21 shares · 1,234 followers View post →
Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

Nice comment from a foremost synthetic biologist: Fantastic piece! I will use some of its contents for the Course I am currently running. Weaponising microbes for peace https://t.co/dMd7nHxw1M

Mar 8, 2023 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 1,234 followers View post →
Arturo Casadevall
@ACasadevall1 · X

An essay on the many ways microbes can be used to help humanity. @KennethTimmis https://t.co/s1d1iBwHlE https://t.co/CEKaUvvdm8

Mar 7, 2023 · 12 likes · 1 share · 10,044 followers View post →
A2Z
@AlhakimAZ · X

And fungi too Weaponising microbes for peace https://t.co/hORaUYVWyR

Mar 11, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 3,135 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

Weaponising microbes

Mar 9, 2023 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 2,509 followers View post →
Rachel
@livingarchitect · X

Fabulous article on Weaponising microbes for peace: https://t.co/XGEQKnf8HP

Apr 19, 2023 · 3 likes · 13,332 followers View post →

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Akinori Ito
@akinori_ito · X

微生物研究の平和利用について。平和利用って言ってるのに weaponize というのは「平和には武力が必要」ということなのか https://t.co/wI92ZqG3bD

Jan 25, 2025 · 2,022 followers View post →
Víctor de Lorenzo
@vdlorenzo_CNB · X

RT @KennethTimmis: The current focus on stopping the boats needs to change to creating better humanitarian conditions in migrant homelands.…

Jul 15, 2023 · 1 share · 13,352 followers View post →
Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

The current focus on stopping the boats needs to change to creating better humanitarian conditions in migrant homelands. Here microbial technologies can play a central role: https://t.co/3jzqeta5ee. https://t.co/QL5EmBAlDh

Jul 15, 2023 · 1 share · 1,234 followers View post →
Carter Bon Trip
@Fondamental · X

Le microbe est mon ami. Toi aussi, tu es mon ami. Tout le monde est ton ami Le monde est sûr. https://t.co/yiOHZIo2bQ

Jun 7, 2023 · 1,051 followers View post →
Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

Absolutely! And current migrations due to persecution, poverty, etc., will be a drop in the ocean compared with new migrations resulting from global warming and other developing crises: https://t.co/slcLRSsbgu https://t.co/3fUjKoGu1h

Apr 24, 2023 · 1 like · 1,234 followers View post →
Rachel
@livingarchitect · X

Fabulous article on Weaponising microbes for peace: https://t.co/XGEQKnf8HP

Apr 19, 2023 · 3 likes · 13,332 followers View post →
Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

And protein- and vitamin-rich microbes are an inexpensive means of increasing nutritiousness of staple foods and combatting poor nutrition: https://t.co/3jzqeta5ee https://t.co/iiMU0VSVOB

Mar 30, 2023 · 1,234 followers View post →
Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

More info on the link between basic resources/services and human conflicts (https://t.co/3jzqeta5ee): Water, Peace and Security: Tackling water and conflict risks https://t.co/nzcyX0UwQN

Mar 24, 2023 · 1 like · 1,234 followers View post →
Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

Absolutely! Also discussed from another angle here: https://t.co/3qsBgWniaA https://t.co/uEGnnlFXun

Mar 20, 2023 · 1,234 followers View post →
Twist Bioscience
@TwistBioscience · X

Catchy title and important message from @ramoslabgranada, @KennethTimmis, @ACasadevall1 and team. Microbial technologies can reduce conflict by leveling the playing field of basic resources and services. @AMIposts https://t.co/YdS9cQJg3e

Mar 14, 2023 · 2 likes · 25,335 followers View post →
samim
@samim · X

RT @adamatzky: And fungi too Weaponising microbes for peace https://t.co/hORaUYVWyR

Mar 12, 2023 · 1 share · 20,171 followers View post →
A2Z
@AlhakimAZ · X

And fungi too Weaponising microbes for peace https://t.co/hORaUYVWyR

Mar 11, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 3,135 followers View post →
Phys.org Biology
@physorg_biology · X

Microbes can create a more peaceful world: Scientists issue call to action https://t.co/a2tOb38sM2 https://t.co/FdQb3S5jxh

Mar 10, 2023 · 1 like · 8,210 followers View post →
Van der Henst Lab
@CVanderHenst1 · X

RT @ACasadevall1: An essay on the many ways microbes can be used to help humanity. @KennethTimmis https://t.co/s1d1iBwHlE https://t.co/CEK…

Mar 9, 2023 · 1 share · 781 followers View post →
Maria Jose Huertas
@mjhuertasr · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: Weaponising microbes

Mar 9, 2023 · 5 shares · 200 followers View post →
Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

RT @b_sabater: A pledge for stakeholders in food security & safety, Opinion letter from John E. Hallsworth, @ramoslabgranada, @KennethTim…

Mar 9, 2023 · 1 share · 1,234 followers View post →
Vivek Mutalik
@vivek_mutalik · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 9, 2023 · 21 shares · 5,171 followers View post →
juan luis ramos
@ramoslabgranada · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: Weaponising microbes

Mar 9, 2023 · 5 shares · 403 followers View post →
Patricia Bernal
@pbernal209 · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: Weaponising microbes

Mar 9, 2023 · 5 shares · 1,175 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

Weaponising microbes

Mar 9, 2023 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 2,509 followers View post →
Andrés Yarzábal @microbiotecBM
@MicrobiotecBM · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Nice comment from a foremost synthetic biologist: Fantastic piece! I will use some of its contents for the Course I am c…

Mar 9, 2023 · 4 shares · 121 followers View post →
B. Sabater-Muñoz
@b_sabater · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 9, 2023 · 21 shares · 401 followers View post →
B. Sabater-Muñoz
@b_sabater · X

A pledge for stakeholders in food security & safety, Opinion letter from John E. Hallsworth, @ramoslabgranada, @KennethTimmis and colleagues, that state the need of turning biotech on to reduce next gen food conflicts. Weaponising microbes for peace https://t.co/htZWLQcJ8q

Mar 9, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 401 followers View post →
V@§v¡ वासवी
@VasviChaudhry · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Nice comment from a foremost synthetic biologist: Fantastic piece! I will use some of its contents for the Course I am c…

Mar 8, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,418 followers View post →
juan luis ramos
@ramoslabgranada · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 8, 2023 · 21 shares · 403 followers View post →
Juan Höfer
@Juan_Hoefer · X

A very interesting piece calling for the use of microorganisms to enhance human well-being Weaponising microbes for peace https://t.co/NZWCruAdpM

Mar 8, 2023 · 589 followers View post →
Sahal Sabilil Muttaqin
@SahalSabilil · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Nice comment from a foremost synthetic biologist: Fantastic piece! I will use some of its contents for the Course I am c…

Mar 8, 2023 · 4 shares · 750 followers View post →
Mark O. Martin
@markowenmartin · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Nice comment from a foremost synthetic biologist: Fantastic piece! I will use some of its contents for the Course I am c…

Mar 8, 2023 · 4 shares · 10,419 followers View post →
Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

Nice comment from a foremost synthetic biologist: Fantastic piece! I will use some of its contents for the Course I am currently running. Weaponising microbes for peace https://t.co/dMd7nHxw1M

Mar 8, 2023 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 1,234 followers View post →
Andrea McBeth
@DreMcBeth · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 8, 2023 · 21 shares · 259 followers View post →
Eduardo Armienta
@eduardoarmienta · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 1,208 followers View post →
Arturo Casadevall
@ACasadevall1 · X

An essay on the many ways microbes can be used to help humanity. @KennethTimmis https://t.co/s1d1iBwHlE https://t.co/CEKaUvvdm8

Mar 7, 2023 · 12 likes · 1 share · 10,044 followers View post →
Andrés Yarzábal @microbiotecBM
@MicrobiotecBM · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 121 followers View post →
Kathryn Spiller
@kattypill · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 325 followers View post →
Marie Simonin
@MicrobialMarie · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 1,473 followers View post →
Roshan kumar
@roshanzhc · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 15 followers View post →
Bin Lai (@binlai.bsky.social)
@binlai89 · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 586 followers View post →
Víctor de Lorenzo
@vdlorenzo_CNB · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 13,352 followers View post →
Alejandro Arce R.
@aleyo_arce · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 182 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 2,509 followers View post →
Eduardo Villalobo
@ptu_us_es · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 1,112 followers View post →
Pablo Iván Nikel @pabnik.bsky.social
@PabloINik · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 6,313 followers View post →
Patricia Bernal
@pbernal209 · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 1,175 followers View post →
Mingsheng Jia
@Mingsheng_Jia · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 501 followers View post →
Avinash Sharma
@SharmaAavi · X

RT @KennethTimmis: Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources a…

Mar 7, 2023 · 21 shares · 1,878 followers View post →
Kenneth Timmis
@KennethTimmis · X

Weaponising microbes for peace: the urgent need to deploy microbial technologies to reduce deficits in basic resources and services that can constitute causes of conflicts between peoples: https://t.co/uJc8mRw0IP

Mar 7, 2023 · 36 likes · 21 shares · 1,234 followers View post →