My science writing articles
I am publishing regular articles on environmental, biological and health-related topics on the following platforms:
And published several science communication articles in
My science communication projects
BacterialWorld as a blogging platform to excite about the fascinating world of bacteria.
Bacterialworld
- How bacteria create the smells in our worldBacteria create various smells in our world, from pleasant aromas like freshly baked bread to the less appealing ones like body odour. As bacteria produce volatile organic compounds as part of their metabolism, these contribute to the scents we encounter in our environment, food and even on our bodies. Learn about smelly examples such as […]
- How your immune system battles harmful bacteria every dayYour immune system is constantly patrolling your body, ensuring that it stays clean and free of disease. Every single day, every hour, every minute, pathogens are pouring in, attempting to call your body their home and cause disease. But your immune system has specialised drones who bring the fight directly to the intruders. These drones […]
- Microbial fermentation impacts our food, industry and healthMicrobial fermentation is a metabolic process that impacts our food, health and many industries. Microbes degrade substrates and convert them into fermentation products, with different species producing unique products. This process is essential in food preservation, creating diverse and complex flavours in fermented foods. Additionally, the microbes involved in fermentation can have health benefits when […]
Writer and publisher of “Coloured Bacteria from A to Z“
A colouring book for kids and adults to explore the bacterial world.
Available in German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Dutch.
Co-founder, blogger and science communication coach of SciComm Society, a platform to train scientists in effective science communication.
SciComm Society
- How Emotions Make Science Stories Engaging and MemorableEmotions play a crucial role in how we understand and remember scientific information. By understanding how the brain processes information by leveraging emotions, science communicators can create content that not only educates but also inspires their audience to care about and share scientific knowledge. Learn here how to trigger the four key "epistemic emotions" - […]
- Why you need a consistent SciComm Strategy to make an impactUnlock the secrets of impactful science communication! Discover how a thoughtful SciComm Strategy helps you transform your scientific knowledge into engaging content consistently. Here, we will discuss the seven essential pillars for a successful SciComm project, from leveraging your unique superpower to building a dream team. Ready to make an impact with your research? Dive […]
- Why a Science Blog is a Great Way to Share Your Research WidelyWant to share your scientific research with the world but not sure how? A science blog might be exactly what you're looking for! Here, we explore why blogging is a powerful tool for scientists to communicate their work, reaching audiences globally while maintaining creative freedom and flexibility. A science blog both educates your audience and […]
- Reflecting on my journey: From curiosity to an aspiration in science communicationIsn't the feeling you get when you understand the simplicity of the world around you through science indescribable? Wanting to experience that joy and share it with a broader community inspired me to enter into science communication. As I get started on this new and exciting project, I believe it is important to reflect on […]
Author of the LinkedIn Newsletter “Science, Travel & Communication“
Social media editor for FEMS Microbiology Letters.
Blog post commissioner for #FEMSmicroBlog
Science Communication Manager for the Scientific Panel on Responsible Plant Nutrition.
Editor of the LinkedIn Newsletter “Plant Nutrition for a Healthy Planet“.
Science Communication Manager for the International Plant Nutrition Council.
Peer-reviewed publications
Sarah Wettstadt, Marcos-Torres FJ, Otero-Asman JR, García-Puente A, Ortega Á, Llamas MA. 2024. Bacterial TonB-dependent transducers interact with the anti-σ factor in absence of the inducing signal protecting it from proteolysis. PLoS Biol.
Joaquín R. Otero-Asman, Ana Sánchez-Jiménez, Karlijn C. Bastiaansen, Sarah Wettstadt, Cristina Civantos, Alicia García-Puente, Wilbert Bitter, María A. Llamas. 2023. The Prc and CtpA proteases modulate cell-surface signaling activity and virulence in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. iScience.
Sarah Wettstadt, María Llamas. 2020. Role of Regulated Proteolysis in the Communication of Bacteria With the Environment. Front. Mol. Biosci.
Sarah Wettstadt, Erh-Min Lai, Alain Filloux. 2020. Solving the puzzle: connecting a heterologous Agrobacterium tumefaciens T6SS effector to a Pseudomonas aeruginosa spike complex. Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol.
Sarah Wettstadt, Alain Filloux. 2020. Manipulating the type VI secretion system spike to shuttle passenger proteins. PLoS ONE.
Thomas E. Wood, Sophie A. Howard, Sarah Wettstadt, Alain Filloux. 2019. PAAR proteins act as the “sorting hat” of the type VI secretion system. Microbiology.
Sarah Wettstadt, Thomas E. Wood, Selina Fecht, Alain Filloux. 2019. Delivery of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa phospholipase effectors PldA and PldB in a VgrG- and H2-T6SS-dependent manner. Front Microbiol.
Sarah Wettstadt (joint first author), Joaquín R. Otero‐Asman (joint first author), Patricia Bernal, María A. Llamas. 2019. Diversity of extracytoplasmic function sigma (σECF) factor‐dependent signaling in Pseudomonas. Molec Microbiol MicroReview.
Panayiota Pissaridou, Luke P. Allsopp, Sarah Wettstadt, Despoina A.I. Mavridou and Alain Filloux. 2018. Pseudomonas aeruginosa tops the T6SS-VgrG1b spike with an evolved PAAR eliciting DNA damage in bacterial competitors. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A.
Luke P. Allsopp, Thomas E. Wood, Sophie A. Howard, Federica Maggiorelli, Laura M. Nolan, Sarah Wettstadt, Alain Filloux. 2017. RsmA and AmrZ orchestrate the assembly of all three type VI secretion systems in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A.
