All articles by Linda Stewart – Page 149
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NewsFermentation may have driven human brain evolution
While some have theorized that the use of fire and the invention of cooking gave our ancestors enough nourishment for our larger-brained ancestors to become dominant, a new theory points to a different spark - fermentation.
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NewsT cells tackle new ‘Pirola’ SARS-CoV-2 variant
Scientists harness bioinformatics to predict how T cells may adapt to fighting the highly mutated Pirola variant.
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NewsCovid persistence in lungs linked to failure of innate immunity
A new study shows that SARS-CoV-2 is found in the lungs of certain individuals for up to 18 months after infection, and that its persistence appears to be linked to a failure of innate immunity (the first line of defense against pathogens).
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News Study reveals Zika’s shape-shifting machinery—and a possible vulnerability
Zika’s crucial enzyme performs multiple tasks, but a wrench in the system could bring it to a screeching halt.
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NewsFirst results in using new tools to tackle respiratory syncytial virus
Vaccines for pregnant women and use of monoclonal antibodies have been approved for use in the European Union to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children. Are those tools working?
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News40 years after the discovery of HIV, research raises hopes of remission
The conference ’40 years of HIV science’ was an opportunity to look back at the major advances that are raising hopes of remission and a cure for HIV.
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NewsNIH clinical trial of tuberculous meningitis drug regimen begins
A trial of a new drug regimen to treat tuberculous meningitis (TBM) has started enrolling adults and adolescents in several countries where tuberculosis (TB) is prevalent.
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NewsNew study considers risks of colistin and carbapenem resistance posed by aquatic farms
Aquatic farms could serve as a potential reservoir of colistin and carbapenem resistance, a new study warns. The review, by researchers at the University of Manchester, ‘An Update on the Prevalence of Colistin and Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria in Aquaculture: an Emerging Threat to Public Health’, has been accepted by the ...
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NewsManipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk
Flaxseed components called lignans have been shown to influence the relationship between gut microorganisms and the expression of mammary gland microRNAs.
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NewsUK funds £15.6 million boost for low-emission food production systems
Innovate UK and BBSRC are set to invest £15.6 million as part of the novel low-emission food production systems competition, backing 32 innovative projects that produce foods in a more environmentally friendly way.
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NewsGreenhouse gases in oceans are altered by climate change impact on microbes
Researchers have investigated how climate change drivers reshape the ocean methane and nitrous oxide cycles.
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NewsProfessor Brajesh Kumar Singh named as winner of the Dorothy Jones Prize 2023
Distinguished Professor Brajesh Singh of Western Sydney University has been named as this year’s winner of the Dorothy Jones Prize for microbiology.
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NewsZinc shows promise as surprising emerging treatment for vaginal yeast infections
New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on how microbes in the body absorb zinc.
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NewsFungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer
A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the severity of certain autoimmune diseases such as irritable bowel disease (IBS) and type 1 diabetes.
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NewsResearchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses
Researchers have discovered that misreading of therapeutic mRNAs by the cell’s decoding machinery can cause an unintended immune response in the body, and have found a way to prevent ‘off-target’ immune responses.
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NewsStudy reveals how bacteria use snot to swarm and spread infection
New research shows how thicker mucus supercharges bacteria’s ability to self-organize into swarms to spread infection.
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NewsStudy of sourdough starter microbiomes to boost bread quality and safety
Researchers are studying whether bacteria in the yeast starter needed to make sourdough bread might help reduce gluten in other bread products.
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NewsResearchers predict climate change-driven reduction in beneficial plant microbes
Bacteria that benefit plants are thought to be a critical contributor to crops and other ecosystems, but climate change may reduce their numbers, according to a new study by an international team of researchers.
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NewsBacterial hijack mechanisms as advanced genetic tools
Researchers have uncovered the intricate molecular mechanism used by parasitic phytoplasma bacteria, known for inducing ‘zombie-like’ effects in plants.
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NewsHIV drug could prevent coronaviruses, study finds
New research has shown how an HIV drug could stop many coronavirus diseases, including the SARS-CoV-2 variants, when given to infected cells at the right concentration.