All Research News articles – Page 57
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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.
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NewsScientists to explore role soil microbes play in helping hemlocks survive woolly adelgid
Scientists are investigating why some stands of Eastern hemlock are able to resist a non-native, hemlock-loving invasive species known as the hemlock woolly adelgid which is wiping out the trees throughout the East Coast of the U.S.
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NewsResearchers uncover new infection-fighting molecules through ‘molecular de-extinction’
A new study has uncovered sequences for ancient antimicrobial agents in the genomic data of extinct species, offering new hope for the development of antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral treatments.
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NewsNewly discovered antimicrobial could prevent or treat cholera
Natural antimicrobials called microcins are produced by bacteria in the gut and show promise in fighting infection. A study identifies the first known microcin that targets the strains of bacteria that cause cholera.
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NewsFungal foe fended off: DNA demethylation boosts tomato resistance
A recent study discovered that applying 5-Azacytidine, a DNA methylation inhibitor, significantly reduces tomato susceptibility to gray mold, a common postharvest fungal disease.
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NewsLandmark study reveals how antibiotics contribute to inflammatory bowel disease risk
Researchers have uncovered crucial insights into how antibiotic use increases the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), demonstrating that antibiotics interfere with the protective mucus layer in the intestine.
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NewsScientists unveil how the oceans’ most abundant bacteria impact global nutrient flows
A new paper has revealed how key bacterial proteins contribute to global carbon, sulfur and other nutrient cycles.
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NewsMicroorganisms can travel long distances in the troposphere
Air samples taken at altitudes up to 3,000 metres over Japan unveil the presence of a wide array of microbes, some of which are potentially pathogenic to humans, transported thousands of kilometers by aerosols originating in northeast China.
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NewsScientists unveil tactics of how viruses move through insects for transmission of diseases
Researchers have uncovered the clever tactics viruses use to spread through their insect hosts and potentially infect other animals. This knowledge is particularly crucial for combating viruses that spread from insects to humans or livestock.
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NewsWhat’s really ‘fueling’ harmful algae in Florida’s lake Okeechobee?
Lake Okeechobee is the largest lake in Florida and the second largest in the Southeastern United States. Over the past two decades, blooms of blue-green algae (Microcystis) have emerged in the lake and have been flushed into nearby urban estuaries, causing serious environmental and public health issues. Source: ...
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NewsAttenuated viruses could be used to enhance crop performance
Researchers propose using viruses as vehicles for crop improvement, an approach established in human therapies but little explored in agriculture.
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NewsAn antidiabetic helps the immune system recognize reservoirs of HIV
Metformin, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, could help deplete the viral reservoir and eliminate it entirely in people living with HIV who receive antiretroviral therapy, a new study reveals.
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NewsEmergency department screening more than doubles detection of syphilis cases
Providing optional syphilis tests to most people seeking care at a large emergency department led to a dramatic increase in syphilis screening and diagnosis, according to a study of nearly 300,000 emergency department encounters in Chicago.
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NewsScientists discover dual roles of antibodies in COVID-19 infections
A new study has discovered an antibody that can both assist and block a virus. This particular antibody helps pre-Omicron variants of the virus infect cells while preventing the Omicron variant from doing the same.
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NewsStudy reveals how pathogen breaches plant defences by hijacking plant protein
A recent study has uncovered how the pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum disrupts plant defenses through its type III effector RipAF1.
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NewsStudy identifies areas of Europe at risk from dengue fever
As Europe grapples with the growing threat of tropical diseases brought by the Asian tiger mosquito, a research breakthrough is enabling scientists to accurately predict towns across the continent where there is a high risk of dengue fever.
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NewsIt’s the unchanging parts of the Covid virus we also need to pay attention to, study suggests
A new study demonstrates the value of surveillance for public health initiatives, while identifying stable parts of the virus as potential candidates for small molecule drugs and other drug development.
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NewsExtreme microbe reveals how life’s building blocks adapt to high pressure
An AI tool has helped scientists discover how the proteins of a heat-loving microbe respond to the crushing conditions of the planet’s deepest ocean trenches, offering new insights into how building blocks of life might have evolved under early Earth conditions.
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NewsNew research illuminates the impact of surface properties on bacteria movement
A new study reveals the key role surface properties play in either enabling or preventing twitching motility, the process by which bacteria move across surfaces, allowing them to rapidly colonize new surfaces including those of tissues and medical implants.
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NewsScientists close in on mystery of deadly Hep C virus
A new study by a cross-disciplinary research team has identified the protein complex at the surface of the hepatitis C virus that enables it to bind to human cells, opening a pathway to vaccine candidates that can prevent the virus from infecting the cells.