All Asia & Oceania articles – Page 16
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NewsScientists probe spermidine production to combat emerging drug resistance in Salmonella
Scientists have pinpointed how Salmonella Typhimurium uses a key molecule called spermidine to shield itself from the onslaught of the host’s defence machinery - and an existing FDA-approved drug can reduce spermidine production.
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NewsInternational Vaccine Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, and Regional Center for Innovation in Vaccines and Biopharmaceuticals AIP exchange an MOU
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), an international organization with a mission to discover, develop, and deliver safe, effective, and affordable vaccines for global health, Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor), health science university and a Texas nonprofit corporation, and the Regional Center for Innovation in Vaccines and Biopharmaceuticals (CRIVB) AIP, a ...
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NewsAstragalus polysaccharide enhances voriconazole metabolism under inflammatory conditions through the gut microbiota
Astragalus polysaccharide alleviates the reduction of VRC metabolism induced by LPS by inhibiting lipid accumulation and inflammatory cytokine levels in the serum and liver and improving the metabolic function of the liver, a new study shows.
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NewsDecoding the complex genetic network of antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter jejuni
A study focused on tetracycline resistance genes tetO and tetM - using phylogenetic tree analysis, it provided valuable insights into the genetic landscape and variants associated with C. jejuni.
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NewsGut bacteria metabolite shows promise for fighting inflammatory bowel disease
A new study highlights the molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-inflammatory effects of KetoC, a gut bacteria-generated linoleic acid metabolite, using mouse models.
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NewsTenofovir alafenamide treatment achieves positive results in Chinese chronic hepatitis B patients
A five-year treatment regime with tenofovir alafenamide achieves high rates of viral suppression, alanine aminotransferase normalization, and favorable bone and renal safety in Chinese chronic hepatitis B patients.
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NewsStudy identifies immunity threshold for protection against COVID-19 in children
Researchers have found rather than antibodies, other arms of the immune system – T cells and memory B cells – provide durable protection against symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in children.
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NewsOrangutan treats wound with antimicrobial, pain-relieving plant
A Sumatran orangutan with a facial wound ate and repeatedly applied sap from a plant with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties commonly used in traditional medicine. He also covered the entire wound with the green plant mesh.
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NewsStudy reveals worrying links between bacteremia and probiotic use
Researchers using whole-genome sequencing found that all identified Clostridium butyricum bacteremia strains were probiotic derivatives.
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NewsResearchers discover key functions of therapeutically promising jumbo viruses
Identifying core replication processes has moved scientists closer to tapping phage as a treatment in the growing antibiotic resistance crisis.
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NewsMarriage of synthetic biology and 3D printing produces programmable living materials
Researchers have 3D printed a bioink containing plant cells that were then genetically modified, producing programmable materials. Applications could someday include biomanufacturing and sustainable construction.
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NewsScientists uncover how Parkinson’s disease symptoms may be exarcerbated by COVID-19 infection
A new study provides insights into specific genes that may serve as biomarkers for Parkinson’s Disease and highlights the potential interaction between PD and COVID-19.
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NewsScientists reveal interaction mechanism between intestinal microbial environment and tumor immune microenvironment
Scientists have unveiled the mechanism of tumor immune evasion mediated by the microorganism C. scindens in colorectal cancer. Additionally, they developed a phage-based intervention method.
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NewsRapid nanoplasmonic-enhanced detection of SARS-CoV-2 and variants on DNA aptamer metasurfaces
The rapid nanoplasmonic-enhanced detection enabled by DNA aptamer metasurfaces holds promise for efficient screening of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in clinical settings, airports, and other high-traffic areas.
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NewsPhytopathology Research Forum highlights advances in plant pathology research in China
The event aims to facilitate discussions about cutting-edge developments in plant pathology research, phytopathology research innovations, and domestic and foreign academic exchanges.
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NewsScientists ID transcripts involved in antibiotic resistance mechanism of two critical superbugs
A new study uncovers a drug resistance gene’s divergent evolution, which could open new vistas for MDR prognosis and can be informative in antimicrobial therapeutics research.
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NewsNew study on immune cells interaction unlocks novel treatment targets for Chikungunya virus
Insights from this study open doors for the development of new drugs targeting immune cells to combat CHIKV and similar viruses.
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NewsFlorida dolphin found with highly pathogenic avian flu
The case of a Florida bottlenose dolphin found with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, or HPAIV — a discovery made by University of Florida researchers in collaboration with multiple other agencies and one of the first reports of a constantly growing list of mammals affected by this virus — has ...
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NewsCervical cancer vaccine very effective in reducing HPV-related disease, but huge variations between countries in coverage
Although evidence is clear that HPV vaccination is reducing cervical cancer incidence and mortality and HPV-related disease, there are high variations in coverage globally, including among high-income countries.
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NewsNonalcoholic fatty liver disease: changes in gut microbiota and blood lipids
This study aimed to explore differences in the gut microbial community and blood lipids between normal livers and those affected by NAFLD using 16S ribosomal deoxyribonucleic acid sequencing.
