All Editorial articles – Page 90
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NewsUnique tumor-related bacteria tied to young-onset colorectal cancer, study reveals
New research has mapped changes in tumor-related bacteria to uncover potential new strategies to combat the rise of young-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in people under the age of 50.
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NewsStudy highlights the abundance and importance of the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants
Researchers recommend that tiny plankton groups should be used to inform biodiversity indicators that meet policy obligations under the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), OSPAR strategies, and the UK Marine Strategy.
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NewsGrant facilitates production of valuable fuels and chemicals using microbial cell factories
A new project will pioneer a novel method for creating a large number of genetically engineered strains of gas-consuming bacteria and compile a knowledge base that will accelerate engineering of cell factories.
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NewsHigh production of polyols using crude glycerol by wild-type safe yeasts
Researchers have utilized crude glycerol as a substrate for natural yeasts of the species Yarrowia lipolytica, resulting in the production of valuable compounds such as sugar-alcohols (mannitol, arabitol, and erythritol) and other metabolites.
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NewsVirus ancestry could aid bid to predict next pandemic, study finds
Virus family history could help scientists identify which strains have potential to become the so-called Disease X that causes the next global pandemic.
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NewsNew technology unscrambles the chatter of microbes
Using a database of over 60,000 microorganisms curated by researchers from across the globe, the new search tool instantly matches microbes to the metabolites they produce.
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NewsMicrobial research unravels a global nitrogen mystery
Novel research significantly changes the understanding of ammonia oxidation, a critical component of the global nitrogen cycle.
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NewsMussel-inspired antimicrobial coating protects sanitary fabrics from infections
Researchers have developed a material to fight against the spread of pathogens, infections and antimicrobial resistance. Inspired by the substances secreted by mussels to adhere to rocks, it can be used as a coating to protect healthcare fabrics.
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NewsDengue vaccine protects 79.6% of those vaccinated, study shows
The single-dose Butantan-DV dengue vaccine prevents development of the disease in 79.6% of those vaccinated, according to a new study.
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NewsMachine learning to battle COVID-19 bacterial co-infection
Researchers have used machine learning to help predict the risk of secondary bacterial infections in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
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NewsGut bacteria can process dietary fiber into an anti-allergy weapon, new study finds
Researchers investigate how short-chain fatty acids modulate the immune response, paving the way for potential allergy treatments.
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NewsFungal disease endangers wheat production as climate change bites
Researchers have shown that further spread of the fungal disease wheat blast could reduce global wheat production by 13% until 2050. The result is dramatic for global food security.
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NewsCommon food preservative has unexpected effects on the gut microbiome
Analysis of a common preservative used to kill pathogens in food shows that it affects beneficial bacteria as well, threatening the healthy balance of the gut microbiome.
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NewsSurgeon-scientist studying sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis patients
A surgeon-scientist is leading a multi-institutional grant investigating the role of the sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis, an inflammatory disease that causes the lining of the sinuses to swell.
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NewsResistant bacteria can remain in the body for years
People with pre-existing conditions in particular can carry resistant germs and suffer from repeated infections for years, according to a new study.
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NewsResearchers document microbial wonders in earth’s saltiest waters
A new study explores the largely unknown metabolic capabilities of unclassified microbial species in extreme environments, particularly hypersaline lakes, and their potential applications in biotechnology, medicine, and environmental remediation.
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NewsScientists shine a new light on the tug-of-war between virus and host
Researchers have recently developed a new method that, for the first time, enables the discovery of interactions for specific regions within a target RNA molecule.
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NewsResearchers expose the core of poxviruses
A team of researchers has uncovered the mysteries of poxviral core architecture by combining various cryo-electron microscopy techniques with molecular modeling.
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NewsViolin resin effective against deadly pathogens - even in dirty conditions
A form of resin used to treat violin strings could double as an effective disinfectant against some of the world’s most deadly diseases, a new study shows.
