Doctoral researcher at the @University of East Anglia| Environmental Extreme Microbiologist 🌋 | Geobiology, #Astrobiology ☄️ | lnkd: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/vito-latorre
Vito Latorre, PhD
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Just wrapped up a very busy week where I gave a talk at the @pintofscience.uk titled: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Life in the Universe.
Thanks to everyone who came along and to the organisers for putting up the event.
#PintOfScience #pint26 #Astrobiology #ScienceCommunication #Geomicrobiology
Excited to share our new paper on CODH in astrobiological analogues is finally out! Grateful to my supervisor at @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and co-authors @unsw.edu.au and to @royalsociety.org for their support.
#Research #Astrobiology #FEMSmicrobiology
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Really nice discussions at the @norwichmicro.bsky.social last week where I presented a poster on extremophiles in volcanic soils as analogues for early planetary biospheres and I had the chance to co-chair a session.
Poster below for anyone interested 👇
#Astrobiology #Geomicrobiology #CMINorwich26
Looking forward to speaking at the LAMECS taking place in Manchester.
My talk will explore how microbial communities in volcanic environments can help us understand the limits of life and its potential emergence on early Earth and beyond.
#Geomicrobiology #Astrobiology #Research #Science
Last day at @egu.eu 2026 in Vienna.
This gets me to know more about planetary atmospheres but also listening to topics very close to mine like geochemistry and geomicrobiology and the exchange of energy and elements between microbial communitie and rocks.
#EGU26 #Geoscience #Astrobiology
Excited to see our work now live!
In this study on the role of CODH-utilising microbes in volcanic astrobiological analogues.
Huge thanks to Marcela Hernández and all collaborators!
Happy to hear thoughts!
#Astrobiology #Geomicrobiology #Extremophiles #Volcanology
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The answer might be 42, but what’s the question?
I’ll be giving a talk at @pintofscience.uk in Norwich on May 20:
“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Life in the Universe”.
Come along if you’re around!
#PintOfScience #Astrobiology
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The call for abstracts for IOoL 2026 — the Interdisciplinary Origin of Life Meeting — is coming soon! 🧬 This year we're heading to Japan for a week of deep, interdisciplinary discussion on how life began. Stay tuned for details 🇯🇵
Venus has lava tubes! That's so cool!
Or hot. Venus is a sucky place to live, but is super amazing for science.
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PhD Opportunity: Habitability of Enceladus & Planetary Protection
Join the us to explore the habitability of Saturn’s moon Enceladus and help shape international planetary protection standards.
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Volcanic ecosystems reveal how ancient CO-oxidizing microbes evolved CODH genes, enabling energy generation and adaptive versatility across diverse extreme
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Join us on a whistle stop tour through space and time! Our planet hosts some crazy creatures living in some of the most extreme places, let's dive in and d…
Join us in Manchester next month for #LAMECS2026
You'll have the opportunity to:
🔵 Discover new research
🔵 Build your network
🔵 Get inspired by expert talks
🔵 Boost your CV with CPD points and certificates
Register now: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-calendar/lamecs-2026.html
