All articles by Linda Stewart – Page 53
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NewsNovel 3D hydrogel culture to study TB infection and treatment
Researchers have designed a novel 3D hydrogel culture system that mimics the mammalian lung environment, providing a platform to track and study how tuberculosis bacteria infect lung cells and test the efficacy of therapeutics used to treat TB.
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NewsThink you might have COVID? Wait two days before you test, study suggests
researchers unveil a new mathematical model to quickly answer such questions, not only for COVID but also for emerging rapid tests for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the flu and other infectious diseases.
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NewsResearchers describe a new hybrid antibody that fights streptococcus and Covid-19
Scientists who developed antibodies targeting both SARS-CoV-2 and streptococcal bacteria, from patients infected with these diseases, have described a new hybrid antibody created by combining parts from two IgG subgroups.
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NewsProbiotic spray method improves hatchability and health of chicks
Scientists have found that using a probiotic spray on eggs improves the number and quality of chicks that successfully hatch. The patented method improves chick health for broiler production without relying on antibiotics.
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NewsScientists weigh up microbial control techniques for prepared dishes
Researchers have evaluated microbial control techniques commonly used in prepared dishes, which are in high demand in Europe, North America, and Asia due to their convenience.
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NewsUnearthing the plant’s arsenal against pathogenic fungi
A new study has shed light on the intricate mechanisms of nonhost resistance (NHR) in plants, a critical defense against a broad spectrum of pathogens.
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NewsEdited BCG offers potential vaccine to prevent tuberculosis in people of all ages
TB remains the leading cause of death by infectious disease globally, with South Africa having one of the highest incidence rates in the world. Source: Y tambe Apparatus for BCG vaccination - Kuchiki’s needle While the BCG vaccine used to prevent TB is widely available for infants, ...
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NewsOncolytic virus inhibits liver cancer growth by inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis
Researchers have found that administration of an oncolytic virus, Senecavirus A, effectively suppressed hepatocellular carcinoma proliferation and growth in a mouse model placed beneath the skin by triggering apoptosis.
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News3D-printed chip sensor detects foodborne pathogens for safer products
Researchers have developed a new method for detecting foodborne pathogens that is faster, cheaper, and more effective than existing methods.
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NewsStudy links gut microbiome changes to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Researchers have found that specific species and strains of bacteria are linked to changes in the functioning of the gut microbiome and a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes.
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NewsOlympics: how many days does it take for mosquitoes in Greater Paris to transmit arboviruses?
In the run-up to the Olympic Games, scientists have demonstrated that the tiger mosquito, now present in Greater Paris, is capable of transmitting five viruses - West Nile, chikungunya, Usutu, Zika and dengue - within different time frames.
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NewsDietary fibers make our gut bacteria behave healthily
Researchers have discovered that dietary fibres play a crucial role in determining the balance between the production of healthy and harmful substances by influencing the behaviour of bacteria in the colon.
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NewsMashed up purple marine bacteria make an excellent eco-friendly fertilizer
New research published in npj Sustainable Agriculture reports that biomass made from the purple photosynthetic marine bacterium Rhodovulum sulfidophilum is an excellent nitrogen fertilizer. Source: RIKEN Japanese mustard spinach grown in two inorganic nitrogen fertilizers (C1 and C2), and the biomass fertilizer at 1, 2, and 4 times ...
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NewsModel shows how plankton survive in a turbulent world
A researcher studying how particles move in turbulent fluids has created a model including various hydrodynamic factors to study how these particles handle and even utilise turbulence.
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NewsScientists identify molecules associated with recurrence in blood samples from malaria patients
Researchers have described for the first time possible biomarkers associated with recurrence of vivax malaria. The study involved analysis of blood samples from volunteers infected by Plasmodium vivax.
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CareersMike Goodfellow: a passion for Actinobacteria and an outstanding mentor
Applied Microbiology International has paid tribute to Professor Mike Goodfellow, who died on March 8 2024 at the age of 83 following a short illness.
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NewsSocial media use is associated with more frequent vaccination
Researchers have found that more social media use correlates with more vaccination – though the reason for this relationship is different for Democrats and Republicans.
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NewsSongling virus detected in ticks near the China-North Korea Border
Songling virus (SGLV) is a spherical, enveloped, fragmented, negative-stranded RNA virus which is transmitted by ticks and can cause disease in humans. It has been identified ticks collected in 2023 in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture.
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NewsScientists can now detect antibiotics in your fingerprints – aiding the fight against drug-resistant TB
A fingerprint may soon be all a doctor needs to check whether tuberculosis patients are taking their antibiotics – thanks to a new study. Scientists successfully detected the drugs in finger sweat – and with almost the same accuracy as a blood test.
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NewsMicrobe and prebiotic team up to work against food allergies
New research reveals a mutually beneficial relationship between an unassuming microbial species and the prebiotic lactulose – together, they encourage the production of an important metabolite known for its positive influence on gut health.
