All articles by Linda Stewart – Page 44
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News$1.5M state grant kickstarts efforts to use fungal molecules in batteries, photovoltaics and electronic circuitry
A unique research effort is exploring how complex molecules found in living organisms, such as fungi, could be used to engineer more environmentally friendly energy systems.
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NewsPeptide cocktails could be key to fighting antibiotic resistance
A new study highlights the potential of random antimicrobial peptide mixtures to significantly reduce the risk of resistance evolution compared to single peptides, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to outpace bacterial resistance and safeguard health.
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NewsScientists identify possible new transmission factor in hospital-acquired Klebsiella infections
The dangerous multidrug resistant (MDR) pathogen, Klebsiella, thrives under nutrient-deprived polymicrobial community conditions found in hospital environments, a new study reveals.
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NewsSurgical Infection Society issues new guidelines on the management of intra-abdominal infection
The Surgical Infection Society (SIS) has presented new evidence-based guidelines for the management of intra-abdominal infection (IAI) in the peer-reviewed journal Surgical Infections. “These guidelines are critical in the ongoing work by the Surgical Infection Society to decrease the number of deaths from the most common ...
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NewsIt’s not just humans — bacteria have memory too
Beneficial bacteria — used in probiotics and biological pest control to fight harmful bacteria — possess memory, and even pass information on to future generations.
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NewsExpiring medications could pose challenge on long space missions
Medications commonly used by astronauts aboard the International Space Station might be ineffective or harmful on a multi-year mission to Mars, a new study suggests.
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NewsNirmatrelvir/ritonavir antiviral combination shows potential in reducing COVID-19 hospitalizations
A systematic review aimed to summarize published evidence on the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for COVID-19. The review also intended to assess the robustness of the evidence from randomized controlled trials.
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NewsNew drug target identified for diseases associated with leukemia-causing virus
Researchers have found a new target for treating diseases associated with human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1). Blocking kinases, which regulate cellular functions, leads to cell death caused by the degradation of the protein Tax.
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NewsFirst locally transmitted dengue cases reported in Iran
On June 14 the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) of Iran reported the first two locally acquired cases of dengue recorded in the country. As of 17 July, the total number of locally acquired dengue cases in the country has risen to 12.
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NewsPrenatal Zika infection has long-term immune consequences in children, even without microcephaly
New findings challenge the current diagnostic criteria for congenital Zika syndrome, expanding the definition beyond skull or brain abnormalities.
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NewsStudies explore converting wastewater to fertilizer with fungal treatment
Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) converts biomass into biocrude oil through a high-temperature, high-pressure process. Two new studies explore the use of a fungal treatment to convert the leftover wastewater into fertilizer for agricultural crops.
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NewsResearchers expose the rules behind dengue’s invasion strategies
Scientists uncover fundamental rules for how dengue virus infects its mosquito and human hosts, providing hope for identifying therapeutic approaches.
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NewsMutations of the spike gene do not predict the severity of variants of SARS-CoV-2
The two recent and prevalent strains of the virus that cause COVID-19 are not significantly better than their predecessor Omicron at evading immune responses and causing infections despite having a higher number of mutations.
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NewsStudy sheds light on patterns of Leptospirosis infection
Part of a multi-year project, the study seeks to identify demographic, socioeconomic and environmental factors in a high transmission setting in Brazil.
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NewsScientists uncover the microbial connection between urinary bladder and vagina
A new study highlights the association between urinary and vaginal pathogenic Escherichia coli in recurrent cystitis in postmenopausal women.
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NewsScientists investigate effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions against pathogens
Scientists have investigated the success of non-pharmaceutical interventions, analysing almost two million SARS-CoV-2 genomes that occurred in the German population during the years of the pandemic.
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NewsRising antimicrobial resistance in some Salmonella serovars isolated from retail chicken meat
Salmonella infections are a major public health issue in the United States, causing over 1.3 million illnesses annually. These infections are a leading cause of foodborne illness, often traced back to raw or undercooked poultry meat and eggs. Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Scanning electron ...
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NewsRhythm led by plants is crucial for symbiosis with nutrient-providing bacteria
Recent research on Lotus japonicus has unveiled that the interaction between legume roots and rhizobia is characterized by periodic gene expression with a six-hour rhythm, maintained with the help of the plant hormone cytokinin.
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NewsScientists pinpoint new drug target for RSV
Scientists have discovered how the dangerous Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) defuses our immune response and, in doing so, they have pinpointed an exciting new target for drug developers.
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NewsResearchers unveil secrets behind phages’ flawless timing
New research is shedding light on how viruses ensure their survival by precisely timing the release of new viruses. The discovery offers a new theoretical framework for understanding these dynamic biological phenomena.
