All Editorial articles – Page 91
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NewsScientists spot an ultra-fast movement on surface of HIV virus
Investigators catch ultra-fast HIV docking mechanism in the act, giving them a new handle on the surface of the virus that could lead to broadly neutralizing antibodies for an AIDS vaccine.
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NewsChemical signals spur soil bacteria to slam on the brakes
Scientists have lifted the lid on the miniature world of soil microbes, revealing how they sense and move in response to a variety of chemical and nutrient signals at various stages of symbiosis with legume plants.
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NewsArrangement of bacteria in biofilms affects their sensitivity to antibiotics
New research shows that bacteria that form biofilms actually have a highly structured arrangement within those slimy matrices.
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CareersA day in the life of a multidisciplinary PhD researcher
Marie Andrea Laetitia Huët’s journey transcends typical PhD narratives. From National Geographic enthusiast to nanomedicine warrior, Laetitia reveals how her scientific odyssey combats a neglected tropical disease.
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NewsNew study reports that Greenland is a methane sink rather than a source
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have concluded that the methane uptake in dry landscapes exceeds methane emissions from wet areas across the ice-free part of Greenland.
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NewsNew and highly infectious E. coli strain resistant to powerful antibiotics
A more infectious version of the bacterium is found to have caused two outbreaks in a children’s hospital in China.
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NewsSynthetic communities slash herbicide use for weed control
Synthetic microbial communities have been found to not only suppress the growth and yield of agricultural weeds, but also substantially strengthen infested wheat production.
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NewsResearch to advance understanding of deadly disease that affects premature babies
Three researchers have earned more than $5 million in grant money to study causes and potential treatments for necrotizing enterocolitis, a deadly intestinal disease that primarily affects infants born prematurely.
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NewsResearchers detect hepatitis viruses in wastewater
High-throughput sequencing of river water samples showed that it is possible to identify different genetic variants of the hepatitis E virus in wastewater.
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NewsTiny tornadoes around leaves spread deadly plant pathogens
A new study is the first to analyze plant spore dispersion at its source, where rain droplets shake flexible leaves to initially disperse pathogens.
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NewsModified phage DNA can kill deadly pathogens
DNA modified from a bacteriophage and put inside Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found to bypass the pathogen’s defense mechanisms to assemble into virions, which sliced through the bacterium’s cell to kill it.
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NewsFungal-rich soil may improve green roofs
Active management of green roof mycorrhizal fungi accelerates soil development faster than if mycorrhizal fungal communities are left to passively reestablish on their own, a new study shows.
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NewsNew purpose-built insectary will tackle spread of deadly diseases
Keele University is to create a new purpose-built insect research laboratory on its campus – where scientists will carry out vital research to tackle the spread of deadly diseases and reduce crop losses to pests.
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NewsFluvo-aquic soil treated with pig manure present higher risk of AMR bacteria than black and red soils
A new study demonstrates that CTC-manure induced more resistance of soil indigenous microbes in fluvo-aquic soil. Manure control is an effective way to reduce the risk of soil AMR.
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NewsInfection ability of viruses reduced by 96% using mechanical methods
An international research project in which the URV has taken part has designed and manufactured a surface that has virucidal properties but does not use any chemicals.
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NewsSwitching to vegan or ketogenic diet rapidly impacts immune system - and gut microbiome
A study found that switching to a vegan diet prompted responses linked to innate immunity, while the keto diet elicited responses associated with adaptive immunity, along with metabolic changes and shifts in the gut microbiomes.
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NewsResin destroys coronavirus from plastic surfaces
A recent study found that a resin ingredient is effective against coronaviruses and strongly decreases their infectivity on plastic surfaces.
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NewsLifetime of ‘biodegradable’ straws in the ocean is 8-20 months, study finds
Researchers found that some commercial bioplastic or paper straws might disintegrate within eight to 20 months in coastal ocean systems and switching to foam makes a major difference.
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NewsAntiviral color nanocoating technology that actually works
Scientists have developed a nanocoating technology that not only maximizes the antiviral activity of the surface, but also enables the realization of various colors.
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NewsBIPOC individuals bear greater post-COVID burdens
In a study, black and multiracial participants reported more days of lost work and health aftereffects when compared with white participants.
