All Editorial articles – Page 53
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NewsHepatitis E virus scoops up human derived RNA fragments
In cell culture experiments, it was shown that incorporating host RNA provided a replication advantage for the Hepatitis E virus, with the altered viruses replicating better than others.
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NewsWater-soluble version of bacterial enzyme may help researchers develop new antibiotics
Researchers created a water-soluble version of an important bacterial enzyme, which can now be used in drug screens to identify new antibiotics.
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CareersScientists put Mars DNA sampling protocols to the test with help from AMI grant
Thanks to support from Applied MIcrobiology International, scientists testing sampling collection protocols in Mars analogue conditions have shown that non-scientists will be able to replicate the tests as long as they follow the methods.
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NewsFeeling rough after your COVID shot? That means it’s working!
Side effects of the Covid vaccine may include tiredness, muscle and joint pain, chills, headache, fever or nausea, but a new study finds that the symptoms indicate a robust immune response that is likely to lessen the chances of infection.
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NewsLung organoids unveil secret of how pathogens infect human lung tissue
Using human lung microtissues, researchers have uncovered the strategy used by a dangerous pathogen to invade the lungs. Pseudomonas aeruginosa targets specific lung cells and has developed a sophisticated strategy to break through the lungs’ line of defense.
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NewsNovel lipopeptide produced by bacterium proves lethal against Staphylococcus aureus
A novel antibacterial lipopeptide produced by the bacterium Serratia marcescens has been shown to be highly effective in killing Staphylococcus aureus – one of the most important pathogens occurring in humans.
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NewsEpstein-Barr virus can trigger quicker growth of nasopharyngeal cancer
Scientists have shown how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) alters how specific genes are regulated, making nasopharyngeal cancer tumours (NPC) grow faster.
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NewsNew study reveals that marine cyanobacteria can communicate using membrane nanotubes
Transfer of substances via membrane nanotubes not only occurs in cyanobacteria of the same lineage, but also between those of different genders, something that has been verified not only at the laboratory level, but also in natural ocean samples.
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NewsStudy finds no association between COVID-19 vaccines and stillbirths
In a new study funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers found “no association between COVID-19 vaccination and stillbirth”.
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NewsItaly pertussis outbreak hospitalises 108 and claims 3 lives
A significant pertussis outbreak, predominantly affecting neonates and young infants, saw 108 hospitalisations and three deaths. Its resurgence may be attributed to limited maternal immunisation during pregnancy and increased circulation post-COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsResearchers turn to AI to help combat malaria in Africa
The project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.
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NewsScientists discover genetic defense against Huanglongbing disease
A recent study has pinpointed two key enzymes in Citrus sinensis that play a crucial role in the plant’s defense mechanism against the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), a vector for the lethal huanglongbing (HLB) disease.
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NewsNewly IDed cordycipitoid fungus infects caterpillars and nematodes, offering pest control hope
Researchers have described a new species of cordycipitoid fungi collected in Peru, whose sexual stage parasitizes Lepidoptera insects, while its asexual stage can infect nematodes and produce a large number of falciform conidia.
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NewsEpstein-Barr Virus and brain cross-reactivity: possible mechanism for multiple sclerosis unveiled
The role that Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) plays in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) may be caused by a higher level of cross-reactivity, where the body’s immune system binds to the wrong target, than previously thought.
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NewsTiny predator owes its shape-shifting ability to origami-like cellular architecture
For a tiny hunter of the microbial world that relies on extending its neck up to 30 times its body length to release its deadly attack, intricate origami-like cellular geometry is key.
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NewsStudy finds antimicrobial resistance in soils across Scotland
Resistance to antibiotics has been found in the environment across Scotland, according to a new study.
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NewsUK government issues advice on E coli amid rise in cases
AMI expert Professor Nicola Holden comments on news that the UK health authorities are investigating an increase in the number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in the UK in recent weeks.
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CareersThe Rahlff lab
The Aero-Aquatic Virus Research Group led by Dr. Janina Rahlff conducts basic research on microbial viruses from the surface microlayer, which is the 1-mm thick ‘skin’ of a water body’s surface, and in atmospheric ecosystems.
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CareersUnmasking the hidden threat of non-O157 STEC
Ashley Ward of SRUC and Sony Malhotra of STFC explain how an innovative collaboration explores how computational approaches could be used to detect non-O157 STEC that are likely to cause disease.
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CareersCan you use a dishwasher instead of a steriliser?
Wondering whether you can sterilise baby bottles in a dishwasher — or use a dishwasher to safely clean bowls, spoons and other baby weaning equipment? AMI microbiologists provide expert advice to Helen Brown of Made for Mums on what you can and can’t do, depending on your baby’s age.
