Summer studentship: Eoin probes medicine-microbiome interactions using in vitro gut model
Eoin McKernan reports back on his AMI-sponsored summer studentship which focused on the relationships between the gut microbiome and the metabolism of variable response drugs.
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Breathing alien air: the search for biosignatures on exoplanets
Among the most promising indicators of biogenic elements are volatile organic compounds produced by life forms. The detection of specific metabolites such as dimethyl sulphide (DMS) and related compounds may hint at extraterrestrial biology.
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Enhancing Nigerian fermented foods for nutrition, health and sustainability
Fermented foods are integral to Nigerian cuisine and culture, providing sustenance, health benefits, and cultural heritage. These foods owe their unique flavours, textures, and health benefits to fermentation, a process driven by a diverse community of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, and moulds.
Under the Microscope: Increasing lab sustainability
Green Impact, an award-winning initiative, aims to support anyone trying to make their lab more environmentally friendly, currently working with over 2000 organisations (within 7 countries), including various hospitals and universities, to increase and support sustainable practices.
Harnessing soil microbes to weather rock and fight climate change
Discover how Bacillus subtilis strain MP1 accelerates silicate weathering in agricultural soils, locking away 7.3 tonnes of CO2 per hectare annually through standard agricultural practices.
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Key lessons from the saMBA studies on human gut microbiome diversity
A recent study published in Nature Communications introduced the South American MicroBiome Archive (saMBA). The study offers several critical insights that deserve careful consideration.
Sustainability starts at the bench: microbiologists leading by example
The scale of the environmental crisis demands that sustainability move from the margins to the centre of every discipline.
Understanding the gut microbiome: are we missing essential information?
Undoubtedly, the gut microbiome is key to understanding the impact of diets and lifestyles on health. However, despite decades of scientific advancements, the connection between gut microbiome shifts and perceived health benefits remains unclear.
Summer studentship: Amelia investigates how Streptococci aggregate with other oral bacteria
Amelia Rohim reports back on her AMI-sponsored summer studentship which focused on the investigation of inter-species aggregation between oral bacteria at the University of Michigan with Dr. Alexander Rickard.
Meet the Advisory Groups: Our Q&A with Sharad Kamble
The Microbiologist chats with AMI’s Food Security Advisory Group member Sharad Kamble.
Finding my way to Parasitology
Read about Sadiya’s journey from Uppsala to Uganda, and into One Health research in Parasitology.
Could a fungus provide a blueprint for next-gen hydrogels?
New research finds one fungal species, Marquandomyces marquandii, shows promise as a potential building block for new biomedical materials. It can grow into hydrogels, materials that hold lots of water and mimic the softness and flexibility of human tissues.
Genetic ‘Trojan horse’ selectively kills cancer cells linked to Kaposi’s sarcoma
A highly targeted gene therapy that could revolutionize treatment for cancers linked to a common herpesvirus harnesses an adeno-associated virus (AAV) to deliver a genetic “Trojan horse” into infected cells.
New herpes virus–based vaccine could cure cancer in the future without side effects
The Herpes simplex virus is a widespread virus that often causes cold sores, and most people carry it. By removing a virulence gene, i.e. a gene that makes the virus harmful to humans, the herpes virus can be repurposed as a cancer vaccine.
Food security
Plant microbiota: War and peace under the surface
Scientists unveil the subtle alliances and rivalries that unfold between bacteria and roots, hidden beneath the soil. A new study probed how and when root exudates are released at the microscale relevant to microorganisms.
Clean Water
Do stranded dolphins have Alzheimer’s disease - and how are cyanobacteria involved?
Scientists have come up with an unusual hypothesis: perhaps dolphins become disoriented by suffering from a form of Alzheimer’s disease. It appears that Alzheimer’s-type neuropathology and disorientation may result from chronic exposure to toxic molecules produced by cyanobacteria.
Ancient plankton hint at steadier future for ocean life
A team of scientists has uncovered a rare isotope in microscopic fossils, offering fresh evidence that ocean ecosystems may be more resilient than once feared. They analyzed nitrogen isotopes preserved in the shells of tiny plankton called foraminifera.
