Scientists describe a new species of amoeba that can eat and reproduce in hot spring water as warm as 63°C (145°F) in California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park. The amoeba can protect itself at temperatures up to 70°C (158°F) by changing shape and forming a protective outer layer.
A new clinical trial is recruiting people diagnosed with anorexia nervosa as researchers hope to discover if fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) capsules could help better manage this eating disorder.
To boost the resilience of corals in the face of increasing sea temperatures and the spread of disease, researchers have found that controlled, low-level exposure to dead pathogenic cells can help corals resist future infection.
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Scientists are investigating how fungi can be harnessed to transform demolished concrete into reliable, high-value materials for future infrastructure.
This technology enables the direct rescue of segmented negative-sense RNA viruses from complementary DNA in monkey kidney Vero cells, facilitating safer and more efficient live-attenuated vaccine production.
Three simple cleaning methods reduced bacterial levels on used single-use medical devices, according to a study. The findings could prove useful as a last-resort measure during severe shortages of medical supplies in a crisis or war.
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