All UK & Rest of Europe articles – Page 7
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NewsFarmer ants’ wearable bacteria
A study investigates the evolution of beneficial bacteria that live inside and on the surface of farming ants.
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NewsNovel app tracks travel-related illnesses
Travelers fall ill surprisingly often during their travels, with health issues occurring on more than one-third of trips, reveals data collected by a novel travel app developed by researchers in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO).
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NewsFermented black garlic extract shows promise against prostate cancer
Researchers test the protective effect of a fermented black garlic extract against inflammation and the progression of prostate cancer in a study conducted on human prostate cancer cell models in the laboratory.
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NewsBacterium becomes a permanent resident in a fungus
Researchers developed an innovative method for the precise implantation of bacteria into fungal cells and used evolutionary experiments to show how the symbiosis can be stabilised.
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NewsSymbiosis between bacteria and toxic bird yields discovery of new antimicrobials
A research team has identified two new classes of active substances with antimicrobial properties from bacteria that live in symbiosis with a toxic bird.
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NewsResearch sheds light on complex evolution of RL11 genes in cytomegalovirus
Using bioinformatics and phylogenetic tools, scientists have discovered RL11 genes are exclusive to cytomegaloviruses in Old World monkeys and great apes, providing insights into virus-host coevolution and immune evasion.
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NewsResearch on calcium transport can fight bacteria and provide safer food
Researchers have revealed details on how bacteria use calcium to regulate vital processes, in a way that differs from human cells. This breakthrough is significant in the fight against antibiotic resistance and for increasing safety in food production.
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NewsStudy shows how bacterium tweaks its lipopolysaccharides to survive chill of Antarctic lake
Scientists have uncovered some of the unique biochemical survival tactics employed by a species of Pseudomonas found living in an ice-covered lake in Antarctica.
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NewsSmall RNA plays a crucial role in gut microbiome colonization
Scientists studying the transcriptome of gut bacterium Segatella copri came across a tiny snippet of RNA that plays an essential role in the reproduction and spread of the bacterium.
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NewsHalf of all patients with sepsis die within two years
Half of all patients with sepsis admitted to an emergency medical department died within two years, according to researchers investigating factors that could predict outcomes for these patients.
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NewsMosquitoes carrying Plasmodium and imported through parcels and luggage causing Odyssean malaria in Europe
Malaria cases resulting from bites of mosquitoes transported into Europe by aircraft from areas where it is common have increased, according to a number of studies.
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NewsScientists have successfully bred corals to improve their heat tolerance
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance. The study documents the world’s first effort to selectively breed adult corals for the ability to survive intense marine heatwaves.
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NewsScientists discover how innate immunity envelops bacteria
The human protein GBP1 fights against bacteria and parasites by enveloping them in a protein coat, but how the substance manages to do this has remained unknown until now. Researchers have unravelled how this protein operates.
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NewsPossible trigger of Crohn’s disease discovered: Dysfunctional mitochondria disrupt gut microbiome
Disruptions of mitochondrial functions have an influence on Crohn’s disease, a connection now revealed by researchers who showed that defective mitochondria in mice trigger symptoms of chronic intestinal inflammation and influence the microbiome.
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NewsStudy identifies potential targets for treatment of visceral leishmaniasis
Discovery of a novel class of proteins that help regulate the parasite’s essential cellular functions could lead to the development of more effective drugs against the disease. More than 3,500 new cases are notified each year in Brazil.
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NewsNew risks raise pandemic threat on a global scale: GPMB warning
A plethora of risks increase the likelihood of new pandemics according to a new report from the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB).
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NewsScientists discover viral trapdoor blocking HIV and herpes
A group of researchers led by Xavier Saelens and Sven Eyckerman at the VIB-UGent Center for Medical Biotechnology discovered how a protein linked to the human immune system wards off HIV-1 and herpes simplex virus-1 by assembling structures in the cell that lure in these viruses and then trap them ...
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NewsResearchers uncover unique photosynthetic mechanisms of purple bacteria
Using cutting-edge techniques, investigators have unveiled intricate detailed images of the key photosynthetic protein complexes of purple bacteria. These images shed new light on how these microorganisms harness solar energy.
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NewsWood-degrading fungal enzymes reprogrammed to biorecycle plastic
Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases secreted by filamentous fungi break down the surface of cellulose to weaken it and make complete degradation easier, making them perfect candidates for engineering into chimera enzymes for plastic degradation.
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NewsScientists uncover Chlamydia’s sneak attack strategies
Researchers have described the structural and functional methods Chlamydia pneumoniae uses to penetrate the human cell: It mimics molecular structures of the human cell (so-called “molecular mimicry”) and uses them for its attack.
