All Editorial articles – Page 18
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NewsHigh-throughput modular click chemistry synthesis of catechol derivatives to target Covid protease
Researchers performed high-throughput synthesis of catechol derivatives from the bioactive catechol-terminal alkyne scaffold A4, by using modular click chemistry, in a bid to target the Covid virus’s 3C-like protease (3CLpro).
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NewsCentre for Microbial Interactions at Norwich Research Park is launched
The Centre for Microbial Interactions at Norwich Research Park is launched to promote and support ground-breaking research by one of world’s largest communities of microbiologists, with more than 100 microbiology research groups on one site.
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NewsFirst-ever imaging of pathogens on lettuce leaves in real-time
Researchers have developed a method that allows for imaging common plant infections. For the first time, this can be done without killing the plant and significantly faster than conventional microscopy.
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NewsStudy shows how emissions from Brazilian Pantanal’s soda lakes contribute to climate change
Characterized by high pH and salinity, these soda lakes have practically dried up because of rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and wildfires. The study shows how the local microbial community influences greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsCould a bout of COVID protect you from a severe case of flu?
More than 200 viruses can infect and cause disease in humans; most of us will be infected by several over the course of a lifetime. Does an encounter with one virus influence how your immune system responds to a different one?
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NewsSewage secrets: economic factors shaping our microbiome exposed
A study examining examined 243 sewage samples from 60 countries across seven continents reveals the climatic and socioeconomic factors that drive microbial diversity and composition in sewage.
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NewsResearchers discover mechanism driving immune perturbations after severe TB infections
Rsearchers have discovered a mechanism that drives the long-term decline in immune response that is observed after tuberculosis (TB) has been successfully treated.
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NewsGetting the flu and then your shot may benefit immunity
In a new study, researchers have found that natural immunity from previous flu infections has a significant impact on how well future influenza vaccinations work.
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NewsFast and accurate virus detection method uses 3D printed setup
A new method for quickly and accurately detecting nanoparticles and viruses marks a major advancement in virus detection technology, merging confocal fluorescence microscopy with microfluidic laminar flow.
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NewsPromising TB therapy safe for patients with HIV
A therapy showing promise to help control tuberculosis (TB) does not interfere with combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), according to new research.
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NewsImmunotherapy for gum disease? Study in mice shows promise
Delivering microparticles containing the immune-modulating compound CCL2 directly to the gums inhibited bone loss and sped up bone repair in a mouse model of periodontal disease, new research has found.
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NewsCircadian disruption and gut microbiome changes linked to colorectal cancer progression
Research has revealed how disruption of the circadian clock, the body’s internal, 24-hour biological pacemaker, may accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer by affecting the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function.
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NewsGrazing zooplankton severely impacted by nanoplastic particles - but cyanobacteria unaffected
Researchers who studied how nanoplastic affects aquatic organisms in lakes and rivers found that some species are being wiped out, while others – such as cyanobacteria that contribute to algal blooms – are completely unaffected.
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NewsIncreased antioxidants produced in salted red perilla leaves during Japanese apricot pickling
Scientists found that antioxidant content and activity are increased during the processing and digestion of Japanese apricots pickled with salted red perilla leaves.
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NewsClimate change accelerates vulnerability and loss of resilience of key coral species in the Med
Red gorgonians exposed to marine heatwaves decrease the ability to resist and recover from other disturbances.
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News$12 million grant to research how vaccines induce lasting immunity
Researchers have received a $12 million grant to study how vaccines trigger long-lasting immune responses. The work may inform the design of new, more protective vaccines for respiratory viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 and influenza.
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NewsLess tea, vicar - fruit juice offers a fresh take on kombucha
Researchers studying kombucha brews made from apple and passion fruit juices found that the apple beverage contained high levels of bioactive compounds called flavonoids and ranked highly among taste testers, signaling its promise as a kombucha alternative.
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NewsResearchers identify antibodies against Klebsiella pneumoniae
Researchers have identified 29 novel antibodies against the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae, an important cause of drug-resistant infections.
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NewsResearchers to develop a new method for preserving microbial samples
The project aims to develop a new method for preserving microbial samples without refrigeration/cooling requirements through integrating innovations in microfluidics, biomaterials, protein engineering, and synthetic biology.
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NewsScientists boost denitrification of wastewater with biochar-based substrate
An innovative study has unveiled a substantial development in wastewater treatment technology. The innovative approach to improving denitrification in constructed wetlands uses a novel biochar-based substrate.
