Abigail A. Salyers (1942 – 2013) was a pioneering microbiologist known for her research on the human microbiome, particularly the Bacteroidetes phylum. She contributed to understanding antibiotic resistance and mobile genetic elements, advocating for the study of microbial diversity beyond E. coli. Salyers was among the first to view the human body as a microbial ecosystem, shaping the field significantly. Her 40-year career garnered her multiple accolades, and she also served as president of the American Society for Microbiology, showcasing her leadership in the field.
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Meaning of the name - Abigail
my father is joyful
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Abigail A. Salyers belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Louisville
Occupation: microbiologist | university teacher
Awards Received: numerous awards for teaching and research | honorary degree from ETH Zurich | president of the American Society for Microbiology
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 24, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 24, 2025 |
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| Sun | 2 Capricorn 16 | 3 Capricorn 8 | 26 Pisces 14 |
| Moon | 24 Cancer 48 | 25 Aquarius 42 | 8 Leo 31 |
| Mercury | 15 Capricorn 26 | 17 Sagittarius 42 | 10 Pisces 35 |
| Venus | 11 Capricorn 32 | 0 Capricorn 2 | 24 Aries 51 |
| Mars | 6 Sagittarius 20 | 7 Capricorn 7 | 6 Aquarius 52 |
| Jupiter | 22 Cancer 16 | 22 Cancer 17 | 15 Cancer 2 |
| Saturn | 7 Gemini 33 | 25 Pisces 41 | 7 Gemini 16 |
| Uranus | 1 Gemini 25 | 28 Taurus 10 | 1 Gemini 11 |
| Neptune | 2 Libra 3 | 29 Pisces 25 | 0 Libra 50 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 48 | 2 Aquarius 30 | 5 Leo 8 |
| Rahu | 27 Leo 54 | 12 Pisces 33 | 23 Leo 30 |
| Ketu | 27 Aquarius 54 | 12 Virgo 33 | 23 Aquarius 30 |
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