All articles by Linda Stewart – Page 78
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NewsCryptic genetic element in the human gut could double as sensitive biomarker
A study shows that a mysterious plasmid that is highly prevalent in the human gastrointestinal tract could be used to identify faecal contamination and offer insights into the severity of intestinal diseases.
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NewsNew study uncovers why boys born to mothers with HIV are at greater risk of health problems and death in infancy
Researchers have found that children of women with HIV infection have an increased risk of immune abnormalities following exposure to maternal HIV viraemia, immune dysfunction, and co-infections during pregnancy.
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NewsResearch reveals probiotic potential of Nigerian fermented foods
Nigerian fermented foods contain a rich array of Lactobacillus species, offering the possibility of harnessing their health benefits as probiotics, a study being presented at the Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium this May reveals.
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NewsHIV epidemic cannot be ended without stopping former prisoners and other patients from being lost to care
A field implementation programme reveals challenges of locating and re-engaging former prisoners and other individuals living with HIV who drop out of care.
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NewsMillions of gamers accelerate knowledge of human microbiome via mini-game
Leveraging gamers and video game technology can dramatically boost scientific research according to a new study published in Nature Biotechnology. Source: Gearbox By playing Borderlands Science, a mini-game within the looter-shooter video game Borderlands 3, 4.5 million gamers have helped trace the evolutionary relationships of more than a ...
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NewsCyanobacteria gene regulates growth of microbes that promote photosynthesis
Scientists have discovered a gene that plays a key role in the coordination of the nitrogen and carbohydrate metabolism: with it, cyanobacteria indirectly regulate the growth of microorganisms that promote photosynthesis.
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NewsGreen-to-red transformation of Euglena gracilis using bonito stock and intense red light
Scientists investigate a simple and sustainable method to increase the growth and carotenoid content ratio of an edible microalga.
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NewsLink revealed between the gut microbiome and aortic aneurysm
This study used Mendelian randomization (MR) to gain new insights into the relationship between the gut microbiota and aortic aneurysm.
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NewsNanoparticle enhances antibacterial sonodynamic therapy for eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm
A novel ultrasound-launched targeted nanoparticle was developed to universally destroy biofilm, target bacteria, deliver antibiotics, and efficiently kill bacteria via ultrasonic cavitation and antibacterial sonodynamic therapy.
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NewsScientists develop innovative maleic acid-treated bacterial cellulose gel enhancing bone repair
Due to its unique 3D network structure, impressive mechanical properties, and excellent biocompatibility, bacterial cellulose has emerged as a captivating area of research in the realm of scaffold fabrication.
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NewsResearchers resolve old mystery of how phages disarm pathogenic bacteria
Scientists observed how a phage called PP7 infects Pseudomonas aeruginosa by attaching to the pilus, which then retracts and pulls the phage to the cell surface.
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NewsCanada likely to miss WHO’s Hepatitis C elimination target, research shows
Canada will not reach the original World Health Organization’s (WHO) target of eliminating the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2030 and lags in comparison to other developed countries, a new study has found.
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NewsVaccine breakthrough means no more chasing strains
Scientists have demonstrated a new, RNA-based vaccine strategy that is effective against any strain of a virus and can be used safely even by babies or the immunocompromised.
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NewsAntibiotics aren’t effective for most lower tract respiratory infections
Use of antibiotics provided no measurable impact on the severity or duration of coughs even if a bacterial infection was present, finds a large, prospective study of people who sought treatment for lower-respiratory tract infections.
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NewsCarbon beads help restore healthy gut microbiome and reduce liver disease progression
Innovative carbon beads, invented by researchers at UCL, reduce bad bacteria and inflammation in animal models, which are linked to liver cirrhosis and other serious health issues. The study, published in Gut, found that the carbon beads, licensed to UCL-spinout Yaqrit, were effective in restoring gut health and had a ...
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NewsResearchers deploy fungus to extract useful proteins from beer-brewing leftovers
Researchers have created a method that extracts over 80 per cent of the available protein in grain leftovers from brewing beer, commonly known as brewers’ spent grain.
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NewsResearchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections
A new finding suggests that certain women may have a genetic susceptibility for persistent or frequent HPV infections, potentially raising their risk of getting cervical cancer from a high-risk HPV infection.
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NewsTracking ticks in Georgia to help monitor emerging diseases
Researchers combined field data with spatial-analysis techniques to map the distribution of the lone star tick across the state, helping to keep track of vector-born disease risk.
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NewsSpecific nasal cells protect against COVID-19 in children
Important differences in how the nasal cells of young and elderly people respond to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, could explain why children typically experience milder COVID-19 symptoms, a new study finds.
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NewsNew study uncovers the role of soil microbes in forest ecosystems
Assessing the function of forest ecosystems requires a deep understanding of the mechanisms of soil nitrogen mineralization. A recent study conducted by a team of researchers has shed light on how soil N-cycling genes drive soil nitrogen mineralization during afforestation. Source: 黄河山曲 Loess Plateau The findings, published ...
