All Asia & Oceania articles
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NewsScientists develop breakthrough culture system to unlock secrets of skin microbiome
The co-culture system for skin microbiome can help understand interactions between bacterial species, aiding the development of specialized skin treatments.
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NewsBuilding roots in glass, a bio-inspired approach to creating 3D microvascular networks using plants and fungi
Researchers have developed a new and convenient technique for building complex 3D microfluidic networks, using plants and fungi which grew their roots into a ‘soil’ medium of nanoparticles of glass (silica) and a cellulose based binding agent.
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NewsDoes microbiome contribute to longevity?
Researchers compared the gut microbiota of Chinese individuals in two different age groups, long-living adults (aged over 90 years) and elderly adults (aged 65–74 years) who were free of major diseases.
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NewsNew clinical study confirms the anti-obesity effects of kimchi
A clinical trial on the body fat-reducing effects of kimchi indicates that a steady consumption of kimchi is effective in alleviating obesity symptoms through the modulation of the gut microbiota.
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NewsScientists recreate mouse from gene older than animal life
New research sheds light on evolutionary origins of stem cells with groundbreaking experiment to create mouse using ancient genetic tools.
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NewsUnderstanding neonatal infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries
Researchers have conducted an in-depth study on the epidemic status, secular trends, and risk factors of 15 common neonatal infectious diseases across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) from 1990 to 2019.
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NewsProtein in soy may reduce the risk of heart failure by affecting gut bacteria
A research team has discovered a promising way to slow the progression of heart failure in mice. They fed mice a diet rich in the soybean protein, β-conglycinin (β-CG), which can support heart health by influencing gut bacteria.
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NewsStudy links high-risk Epstein-Barr virus lineage to nasopharyngeal cancer in southern China
Researchers have discovered a significant association between specific Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) variants and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a cancer prevalent in southern China, where it is 20 times more common than in non-endemic regions of the world.
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NewsOne new genus and 11 new species of fungi proposed
Scientists have proposed new taxa, combinations, and reports under the Didymiaceae and Physaraceae in China, mainly including 1 new genus and 11 new species.
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NewsClimate change threatens key ocean plankton groups
Planktonic foraminifera species may face unprecedented environmental conditions by the end of this century, potentially surpassing their survival thresholds, with extinctions impacting marine ecosystems and the ocean’s carbon storage capacity.
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NewsStudy identifies ‘Achilles heel’ of drug-resistant pathogens
A study has found a highly vulnerable weakness in drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis, using a genetic platform to identify biological pathways in a drug-resistant strain of the bacterium that are highly sensitive to inhibition.
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NewsScientists reveal significant burden of liver cancer attributable to hepatitis B and alcohol globally
A new study analyzes and compares the epidemiological trends of liver cancer attributed to hepatitis B (LCHB) and alcohol use (LCAL) over the past 32 years.
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NewsWorld’s first regular flight-based red tide ocean observation to launch in summer 2025
Hokkaido Air System Co., Ltd. will equip one of its aircraft with an external camera to commence the world’s first regular flight-based red tide monitoring starting in the summer of 2025.
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NewsGlobal researchers unite their expertise to boost infectious diseases research across the Asia-Pacific region
Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research Infectious Diseases Labs and France’s Institut Pasteur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address the urgent health threats posed by the rise of tropical infectious diseases in the Asia-Pacific region.
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NewsBioengineered yeast mass produces herbal medicine
Herbal medicine is difficult to produce on an industrial scale. A team of bioengineers have combatted this by manipulated the cellular machinery in a species of yeast so that one such molecule can now be produced in a fermenter at unprecedented concentrations.
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NewsLow-frequency magnetic field (LFMF) boosts carotenoid production by Rhodotorula glutinis
Extracting carotenoids from Rhodotorula mucilaginosa offers advantages over plant and animal sources. Researchers reported a low-frequency magnetic field (LFMF) intensity that could improve yield without adversely affecting growth.
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NewsBreaking down bacterial barriers using bovine gut enzyme
A team of scientists has devised a way to break down biofilms which limit the entry of drugs and help bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, using an enzyme from the cow’s digestive tract.
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NewsGreener and cleaner: Yeast-green algae mix improves water treatment
Researchers have discovered that yeast and green algae form the best combination in terms of boosting wastewater treatment efficiency.
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NewsThe secret of healthy aging may lie in our gut
A new study has revealed that gut bacteria may play a key role in aging, and that specific microbes could be targeted to promote healthy aging.
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NewsScientists develop new SARS-CoV-2 variant detection method
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19 with the development of Intelli-OVI, a cutting-edge diagnostic tool capable of rapidly identifying emerging variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
