All Research News articles – Page 12
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NewsEngineered macrophages gain enhanced bacteria-targeting ability
A novel membrane interface engineering strategy enables immune cells to specifically recognize, capture and eliminate pathogenic bacteria without genetic modification.
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NewsMicrobes drastically change behavior outside the lab
New research shows that corn root bacteria behave completely differently when grown on a plant rather than in a lab, underscoring the importance of studying microbes in their natural setting, rather than relying solely on laboratory research.
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NewsResearchers identify rapidly spreading genetic variants that make parasites resistant to malaria treatment
New genetics study helps explain declining malaria drug susceptibility and highlights the urgent need to track mutations and improve current therapies.
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NewsAlbumin is prevented from crossing the placenta – opening opportunities for design of long-acting biologic medicines
Researchers have uncovered that the placenta distinguishes between antibodies and albumin, a finding that may reshape the future design of biologic medicines with reduced fetal exposure.
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NewsUC San Diego receives $12.3 million grant to study the intersection of HIV and methamphetamine use
A newly funded programme aims to use a multidisciplinary approach focused on improving the clinical care and brain health of people with HIV who also have an active methamphetamine use disorder.
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NewsStable RNA elements open new possibilities for mRNA therapeutics
New research has discovered compact viral RNA elements that can make mRNA more stable, and could provide a simple way to develop longer-lasting and more efficient mRNA technologies for vaccines and other RNA-based therapeutics.
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NewsCells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload
New research shows that cells rely on an unexpected protector against elevated iron levels: small molecules called polyamines. These small molecules act like storage lockers for iron, safely holding the metal in a non-reactive state until cells need it.
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NewsNovel AI model accurately detects key gene mutations and predicts biomarkers across 32 cancer types
Researchers have developed a novel AI model capable of predicting cancer subtypes, specific genetic mutations, and survival outcomes across 32 different cancers.
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NewsImmune molecules play a limited role in ALS progression
New research indicates that immune-related molecules change in motor neurons affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but they do not appear to be major drivers of disease progression.
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NewsAdding iron to the ocean can remove CO2 – but at what cost to nature?
Adding iron to the ocean can cause plankton to absorb more CO2 from the atmosphere. However, the effect depends on where in the world the method is used, and it can have far-reaching consequences for marine ecosystems and food chains.
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NewsPregnancy increases immune burden on women with arthritis and lupus
New research finds that the immune system of women with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus react very differently to pregnancy: rheumatoid arthritis patients often experience an improvement in symptoms, while lupus patients have an elevated risk of deterioration.
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NewsImmune ‘reprogramming’ could protect poultry from deadly diseases without antibiotics
A naturally occurring gut molecule could strengthen chickens’ immune response against a wide range of bacterial infections.
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NewsDolphin blow may reveal the health status of these marine mammals
An international team of researchers has developed a new methodology to identify potential pathogens in dolphin blow.
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NewsBarley discovery reveals nitrogen cycling pathway that could offer a nature-based solution to fertilizer loss
A new study reveals the presence of a nitrogen cycling pathway in barley that could prove valuable in cutting fertilizer requirements as the cost to farmers rises.
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NewsVanderbilt health evaluating vaccine for C. difficile for people 65 and older
Investigators are enrolling participants in a Phase 3 clinical trial testing an investigational vaccine against Clostridioides difficile, a contagious bacterial infection of the colon.
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NewsCould preventing shingles also help prevent dementia?
A new study finds that older adults who received a shingles vaccine had a 24% lower risk of developing dementia over four years. The findings add to growing evidence that preventing shingles may also protect against neurological disease.
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NewsDrought is reshaping the spread of infectious diseases
A review study reveals how drier conditions could make humans and wildlife more vulnerable to certain infectious diseases, even though many parasites and disease-carrying organisms depend heavily on water to survive.
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NewsMen more likely to be infected with TB than women
Men are more likely than women to catch tuberculosis, finds a new study. Researchers found that men were more likely than women to already have a TB infection when the study began, but men were not significantly more likely to develop active TB disease than women.
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NewsReddit reveals what pregnant women really want to know about the Tdap vaccine
An analysis of Reddit posts about the maternal Tdap vaccine made by pregnant women reveals expectant mothers turning to Reddit to seek advice and reassurance—with fewer outright instances of vaccine hesitation/refusal than has generally been observed for other types of vaccines, according to a study published on August 12, 2026 ...
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NewsWorld’s first oral microbiome-based nanomedicine to supercharge anti-cancer immunity
Researchers have successfully developed the world’s first oral, microbiome-based nanomedicine which enhances the ability of immune cells to attack cancer cells.