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NewsMicrobiome changes in body linked to kidney stone formation
A new study has found changes in the microbiome in multiple locations in the body are linked to the formation of kidney stones.
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News“Honey, I shrunk the cookbook” – new approach to vaccine development
Bioinformaticians have presented a method for identifying epitopes that promise safe immunisation across the broadest possible population group.
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NewsNovel intranasal mask protects respiratory tract from viral aerosols
Researchers have developed a novel intranasal mask to protect the respiratory tract from viral aerosols. It showed satisfactory protection in mouse model, digital human nasal model and human respiratory tract model.
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NewsNew study explores malaria invasion to help develop life-saving vaccine
An innovative project investigates the progression of malaria infection and the role of the parasite to better aid the development of an effective malaria vaccine and significantly reduce rates of deaths from the disease.
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NewsResearchers use AI to identify a new class of antibiotic candidates
Using deep learning, researchers have discovered a class of compounds that can kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) grown in a lab dish and in two mouse models of MRSA infection.
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NewsAntibiotic substance isolated from bacteria in the human nose
Researchers have discovered a novel antibiotic substance from the human nose that can be used against pathogenic bacteria. Epifadin is produced from specific strains of the bacterial species Staphylococcus epidermidis.
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NewsGenetic sequencing uncovers unexpected source of pathogens in floodwaters
Local rivers and streams were the source of the Salmonella enterica contamination along coastal North Carolina after Hurricane Florence in 2018 – not the previously suspected high number of pig farms in the region.
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NewsViral enhancement of nanomaterial cancer sensor improves early detection
Researchers have developed an advanced system of breast cancer cell detection with improved speed and sensitivity, using a viral mechanism to enhance the tool’s sensing accuracy.
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NewsNovel study reveals how fungal metabolites activate grapevine defense mechanisms
Researchers aimed to understand the impact of secondary metabolites from E. lata, specifically acetylenic phenols like eutypine, eutypinol, siccayne, and eulatinol, on plant defense.
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NewsMicrobes harnessed to remove and degrade indoor pollutants
Researchers have designed an indoor air purification prototype which uses microorganisms to capture and degrade pollutants, with efficiencies above 90%.
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NewsResearch addresses mystery of why diversity in plant species causes higher farming yield
A new study shows how a boost in agricultural yield comes from planting diverse crops rather than just one plant species - soil pathogens harmful to plants have a harder time thriving.
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NewsResearchers report detailed analysis of heart injury caused by yellow fever virus
The study is the first-ever demonstration of the anatomical substrate for the cardiac arrhythmias that occur in human yellow fever.
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NewsGenetics of host plants determine what microorganisms they attract
Plants often develop communities with microorganisms in their roots, which influences plant health and development. It is unclear whether genetic variation in the host plants plays a role in recruitment of these microbes.
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NewsNanoparticles with antibacterial action shorten duration of tuberculosis treatment
A low-cost technology involving nanoparticles loaded with antibiotics and other antimicrobial compounds that can be used in multiple attacks on infections by the bacterium responsible for most cases of tuberculosis has been developed.
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NewsResearchers reveal breakthrough in the development of drug for sleeping sickness
A novel way to attack the trypanosome parasite through its ribosome prevents the parasite from producing essential proteins, thus impairing its ability to survive.
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NewsAMR leads to more deaths and illnesses in the WHO African region than anywhere else
More than 1.05 million deaths were associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and 250,000 deaths were attributable to AMR in the WHO African region, posing an unprecedented health threat.
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NewsNew weapon against the super tough C diff bacteria shows promise
A researcher has demonstrated that a newer generation tetracycline antibiotic, Omadacycline, may be a promising tool in combating the resilient bacteria Clostridioides difficile (C diff), which causes an infection often picked up in hospitals.
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NewsScientists devise bacterial toolkit for colonizing plants
Researchers have discovered a core set of genes required by commensal bacteria to colonize their plant hosts. The findings may have broad relevance for understanding how bacteria establish successful host–commensal relationships.
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NewsSoil microbiome yields revolutionary new biofungicide
The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI), a leader in plant science research, has announced that Ascribe Bioscience has partnered with Nutrien Ag Solutions to commercialize two crop protection products containing biofungicide Phytalix®.
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NewsMedicinal plants offer hope for drug discovery and development against COVID-19
A new book offers insights into treating SARS-CoV-2 infections and respiratory problems, highlighting prospective drug discovery opportunities based on bioactive components from medicinal plants and herbal remedies.
