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NewsCRISPR/Cas9 modifies euglena to create potential biofuel source
Using CRISPR/Cas9 to edit the genome of Euglena gracilis, researchers have produced stable mutants that created wax esters two carbons shorter than the wild-type species. This makes them more applicable as feedstock for biofuels.
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NewsPlant prebiotics offer new ally in the fight against pathogens
Disruptions to the community of microbes that live inside the leaves of a spindly plant called <i>Arabidopsis</i> can compromise a plant’s ability to tell harmless invaders from harmful ones – effectively turning the plant’s defensive arsenal against itself.
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NewsRamie rhizosphere study unveils secrets of the volcano
Volcanic soil plays a key role in the formation of microbial community diversity and subsequently influences the diversity of microorganisms residing in the rhizosphere of Boehmeria nivea L.
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NewsSoil pH is driver of microbial community composition - and need to address toxicity shapes the community
Researchers have determined through both statistical analysis and in experiments that soil pH is a driver of microbial community composition – but the need to address toxicity released during nitrogen cycling ultimately shapes the final microbial community.
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NewsIgnore antifungal resistance in fungal disease at your peril, warn top scientists
Without immediate action, humanity will potentially face further escalation in resistance to fungal disease, a renowned group of scientists from the across world has warned.
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NewsMicrobe dietary preferences influence the effectiveness of carbon sequestration in the deep ocean
The movement of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the surface of the ocean to the deep ocean depends on a number of seemingly small processes - including the dietary preferences of bacteria that feed on organic molecules called lipids.
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NewsComputer-aided biology can be deployed to develop tailored microbe communities
Researchers inspired by natural lichens want to develop the microbial networking manifested here as an example for future applications, as a contribution toward establishing interdisciplinary methods and technologies for CO2-negative processes.
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NewsResearchers develop promising Lassa fever vaccine
Researchers have developed a promising new vaccine candidate that protects against Lassa fever. The vaccine effectively prevents severe cases of the disease and death in preclinical animal models and paves the way for research in people.
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NewsGut microbiome influences location and type of immune cells
Researchers have found that different anatomical sections of the gastrointestinal tracts of mice carry different compositions of microbial communities, and the specific makeup of the microbiota can influence the type and abundance of immune cells in any particular region.
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NewsSome guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis E virus infection need a revamp, evaluation finds
A systematic evaluation of HEV infection guidelines revealed significant variability in their quality and recommendations. While some demonstrated strengths, others were found lacking in stakeholder involvement, rigor of development, and applicability.
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NewsCatalogue of fungi in China reveals new taxa of macrofungi from southern Xizang
During a field trip in July 2023 in the Himalayas, 882 specimens in six counties from the border area of Xizang, China were collected, among which 15 new macrofungal species were revealed and are described in the study.
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NewsAntibiotic usage can damage the protective mucus layer in the gut
Researchers have found that a history of repeated antibiotic use causes defects in the normally protective mucus barrier of the gut, due to antibiotic-driven alterations in the microbiota.
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NewsTriple antibody therapy shows promise for long-lasting HIV control
A cocktail of three broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAb) successfully suppressed virus in people living with HIV, a new study shows. Some participants showed long-term control of the virus months after antibody levels declined to low or undetectable.
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NewsCalls for more action to support vaccine uptake as new data shows two in three older people prioritise vaccine safety
A new report shows that overall trust in vaccines remains high among 50–70-year-olds but stresses more must be done to reach underserved communities and raise awareness about the risks posed by infectious respiratory illnesses.
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NewsMachine learning could help reduce hospitalizations by nearly 30% during a pandemic, study finds
New research shows machine learning can be more effective than current methods to distribute scarce treatments to patients most vulnerable during a public health crisis.
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NewsPowered by renewable energy, microbes turn CO2 into protein and vitamins
Researchers can harvest protein and vitamin B9 from microbes by feeding them nothing much more than hydrogen, oxygen, and CO2, a new study reveals.
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NewsApplied Microbiology International teams up with SelectScience®
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has announced a new partnership with laboratory science publisher SelectScience®. The two organisations will be working together on SelectScience’s upcoming CLINICAL24 campaign and beyond.
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NewsKiller yeasts may help remedy a craft beer brewing bother
Brewing researchers have found that proteins called killer toxins, which are produced naturally by many strains of S. cerevisiae, suppress diastatic strains which can spoil craft beer through hyperattenuation, which can cause bottles to explode.
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NewsAvian flu found in wastewater of 10 Texas cities through virome sequencing
Avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, which spread to cattle and infected 14 people this year, has been detected using virome sequencing in the wastewater of 10 Texas cities.
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NewsStudy suggests how to curb spread of mold in future space stations
Researchers have created a predictive approach for modeling unintended microbial growth in critical spaces and applied it to life on the International Space Station. The study provides insight into how healthy environments might be maintained during future missions.
