All University of Calgary articles
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NewsStudy reveals next steps to uncover early life on Earth
Despite decades of research, there’s still much scholars don’t understand about life’s beginnings and early evolution. A UC Riverside paper has opened the door to understanding more and to framing future studies that could help predict climate change and search for life beyond Earth. Source: Tim ...
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NewsInfants exposed to certain biologics during pregnancy can safely receive rotavirus vaccine
New research in Canada may prompt a change to vaccination guidelines for infants. Researchers investigated how the immune systems of babies exposed to biologic agent medications during pregnancy are affected.
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NewsMicrobes thriving in groundwater and producing oxygen in the dark
Aancient groundwaters harbour not only diverse and active microbial communities, but also unexpectedly large numbers of microbial cells.
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NewsA healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people
A study finds that gut microbiota and systemic immunity work together as a dynamic “metasystem,” in which problems with gut microbes and immune system dysfunction are associated with significantly increased rates of hospital-acquired infections.
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NewsStudy finds link between fungal microbes in infant gut and body weight
Researchers have found a link between the diversity of fungal species in the infant gut and the body-mass index (BMI) of infants.
