All Research News articles – Page 4
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NewsYoung coral use metabolic tricks to resist bleaching
Reduced metabolism and increased nitrogen storage allow coral larvae to keep algae around at high temperatures.
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NewsScientists team up with Michelin-starred chefs to unveil innovative fermentation product
Scientists working with chefs at a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Copenhagen have found that diners are open to eating an innovative new product made by growing fungi.
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NewsStudy reveals best timing for getting the RSV vaccine during pregnancy to protect newborns
Researchers found that getting vaccinated on the early side of the recommended window was best for transferring maternal antibodies to the fetus.
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NewsBioengineered yeast mass produces herbal medicine
Herbal medicine is difficult to produce on an industrial scale. A team of bioengineers have combatted this by manipulated the cellular machinery in a species of yeast so that one such molecule can now be produced in a fermenter at unprecedented concentrations.
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NewsHIV-to-HIV kidney transplants 'as safe and effective' as organs from donors without HIV
An HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant study finds that HIV-to-HIV kidney transplants is as safe and just as effective as those using organs from donors without HIV.
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NewsLow-frequency magnetic field (LFMF) boosts carotenoid production by Rhodotorula glutinis
Extracting carotenoids from Rhodotorula mucilaginosa offers advantages over plant and animal sources. Researchers reported a low-frequency magnetic field (LFMF) intensity that could improve yield without adversely affecting growth.
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NewsBreaking down bacterial barriers using bovine gut enzyme
A team of scientists has devised a way to break down biofilms which limit the entry of drugs and help bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, using an enzyme from the cow’s digestive tract.
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NewsNew study links historical redlining to delays in HIV treatment
A new study finds that historical race-based lending practices are still impacting health in the US today, linking these discriminatory policies to delays in effective HIV treatment within affected neighborhoods.
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NewsScientists issue call to action underlining importance of microbial solutions to tackle climate crisis
Ahead of COP29, Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has partnered with leading global scientific organisations to issue a unified call to action, spotlighting microbial solutions as pivotal in combating climate change.
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NewsGreener and cleaner: Yeast-green algae mix improves water treatment
Researchers have discovered that yeast and green algae form the best combination in terms of boosting wastewater treatment efficiency.
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NewsStudies point to correlation between preeclampsia and COVID-19 in pregnant women
A review article by researchers discusses relationships between these two conditions, identifying biomarkers that can help clinicians make a differential diagnosis.
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NewsThe secret of healthy aging may lie in our gut
A new study has revealed that gut bacteria may play a key role in aging, and that specific microbes could be targeted to promote healthy aging.
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NewsNew GPS system for microorganisms could revolutionise police forensics work
A research team led by Lund University in Sweden has developed an AI tool that traces back the most recent places you have been to. The tool acts like a satellite navigation system, but instead of guiding you to your hotel, it identifies the geographical source of microorganisms. ...
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NewsInsect-killing fungi find unexpected harmony in war
Entomologists uncovered a unique relationship between two species of fungi known for their ability to invade, parasitize and kill insects efficiently. The two fungi peacefully cooperate and share their victims.
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NewsInnovative culture method aerates microbes in static liquid medium without shaking
Culturing is a basic yet indispensable method in microbiology research. Microorganisms are often cultured in a liquid medium that provides essential nutrients, and this process is both simple and highly effective. Source: Prof. Motomu Akita from Kindai University Kindai university researchers devise a new method of culturing microorganisms ...
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NewsEpidemiologic features and evidence of new subtypes of Cryptosporidium parvum in diarrheic calves in Egypt
A new study examines the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. infections in diarrheic calves reared in different localities in Egypt under different management systems.
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NewsScientists develop new SARS-CoV-2 variant detection method
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19 with the development of Intelli-OVI, a cutting-edge diagnostic tool capable of rapidly identifying emerging variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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NewsSARS-CoV-2 ‘steals’ our proteins to protect itself from the immune system
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Innsbruck discovered that SARS-CoV-2 hijacks three important host proteins that dampen the activity of the complement system, a key component of early antiviral immunity. This significantly impairs viral clearance which may affect the course of ...
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NewsFaster measurement of response to antibiotic treatment in sepsis patients using Dimeric HNL
The biomarker human neutrophil lipocalin HNL, which was previously shown to be a useful indicator of bacterial infections, may also in the form of Dimeric HNL be used to effectively monitor the success of antibiotic treatment in sepsis.
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NewsAcquired immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) associated with inactivated COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac
A new study presents two cases of immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura occurring after the administration of the inactivated vaccine CoronaVac from Sinovac Biotech, highlighting the potential association between this type of vaccine and TTP.
