All Innovation News articles – Page 4
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NewsTiny heroes and innovative technology can fight back against antibiotic-resistant biofilms
Researchers show that antibiotic-infused silver nanoparticles can effectively break down biofilms and also unveil a new sensing method to assess antimicrobial activity.
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NewsInfrared light can pick out biomolecules in living cells
To accelerate biotechnology innovations, such as the development of lifesaving drug therapies, scientists strive to develop faster, more quantitative and more widely available ways to observe biomolecules in living cells. Source: Y. Lee/NIST An image of biomolecules, such as nucleic acids, lipids and proteins, in live cells ...
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NewsScientists deploy sound waves as acoustic tweezers to separate viruses from saliva
Researchers have described a platform that uses sound waves as acoustic tweezers to sort viruses from other compounds in a liquid. In demonstrations, the method quickly and accurately separates viruses from large and small particles in human saliva samples.
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NewsDiagnostic tool identifies puzzling inflammatory diseases in kids
A new diagnostic tool can accurately determine if a patient has Kawasaki disease (KD), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a viral infection or a bacterial infection, while simultaneously monitoring the patient’s organ health.
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NewsInnovative implant material combines osteogenic and antibacterial properties for superior bone repair
A new study introduces a novel polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-based implant material that not only promotes bone growth but also possesses potent antibacterial capabilities.
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NewsResearchers discover an effective and environment-friendly disinfectant
Researchers have discovered a promising alternative to chloroxylenol that works more effectively in combating certain common bacteria, fungi and viruses, and can be rapidly degraded and detoxified in receiving waters.
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NewsNew phage editing technology could lead to alternative treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Scientists have developed a technology that lets them edit the genomes of phages in a streamlined and highly effective way, giving them the ability to engineer new phages and study how the viruses can be used to target specific bacteria.
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NewsSaline nasal drops reduce the duration of the common cold in young children by two days
Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children by two days, according to a study that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress.
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NewsResearcher helps develop new technique to explore oceanic microbes
A new method makes it possible to collect microbial natural products where they are produced in the wild, without the need for lab culture. It uses an absorbent resin called HP-20, which acts like a sponge to capture the chemicals released by microbes.
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NewsFirst narrow-spectrum antibiotic successfully eliminates Fusobacterium nucleatum in breakthrough study
Scientists found that FP 100 (Hygromycin A), a first-in-class, small molecule, narrow-spectrum antibiotic, successfully eradicates Fusobacterium nucleatum without harming the oral or gut microbiomes.
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NewsTechnique boosts biofilm growth for efficient wastewater treatment
A biological method to treat sewage using moving, biofilm-covered plastic items known as carriers has been gaining prominence, and researchers have found ways to make the process more efficient.
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NewsResearchers develop tool that measures health of a person’s gut microbiome
A team of researchers has developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms within the digestive system, to provide insights into overall well-being.
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NewsNewly discovered antibody protects against all COVID-19 variants
Researchers have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as distantly related SARS-like coronaviruses that infect other animals.
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NewsSmart mask monitors breath for signs of disease and infection
Researchers have developed a prototype for a smart mask that can be used to monitor a range of medical conditions, including respiratory ailments, such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and post-COVID-19 infections.
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NewsResearchers take inspiration from viruses to improve delivery of nucleic acid-based therapies to cancer cells
A researcher is developing a patent-pending platform technology that mimics the dual-layer structure of viruses to deliver nucleic acid (NA)-based therapies to targeted cancer cells.
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NewsFungus-controlled robots tap into the unique power of nature
By harnessing the innate electrical signals of fungal mycelia, researchers have discovered a new way of controlling ‘biohybrid’ robots that can potentially react to their environment better than their purely synthetic counterparts.
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NewsTIny microbe rewired to upcycle excess carbon dioxide
Researchers have rewired a microbe to help tackle greenhouse gases in the atmosphere: It takes in carbon dioxide (CO2) gas and produces mevalonate, a useful building block for pharmaceuticals.
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NewsInnovations in cancer treatment through targeted bacterial vaccines
Scientists outline efforts to create an antibacterial vaccine capable of eliciting robust immune responses to selectively eradicate Fusobacterium nucleatum while preserving other microbiota.
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NewsNew vaccine protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease
Scientists have created the first effective vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, benefiting both cattle health and the agricultural economy.
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NewsResearchers develop probiotic to ameliorate ulcerative colitis
Researchers have developed a probiotic-based therapeutic that synergistically restores intestinal redox and microbiota homeostasis. It relieved inflammation and reduced colonic damage in mouse and non-human primate (NHP) models of colitis.
