All One Health Content – Page 30
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NewsSelf-destructing vaccine offers enhanced protection against tuberculosis in monkeys
A self-destructing vaccine administered intravenously provides additional safety and protection against tuberculosis (TB) in macaque monkeys, suggests new research.
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NewsNew research reveals reasons for antibiotic usage in Indian chicken farming
New research exploring antibiotic use in chicken farming in eastern India reveals how poultry companies play a significant role in influencing the way antibiotics are used during food production compared to chicken farmers.
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NewsCARB-X funds Peptilogics to develop a novel, broad-spectrum therapeutic to treat fracture-related infections
CARB-X will award Peptilogics US$3.3 million to develop and execute a workplan for its slow-release formulation of a novel, broad-spectrum therapeutic, zaloganan-CR, an engineered peptide intended for use in preventing infection after high-energy-traumatic bone injuries.
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NewsStudy finds diversity of deadly bacteria different in Saudi Arabia compared with rest of world
The largest epidemiology study ever of multidrug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in Saudi hospitals reveals a unique health strategy is required for Saudi Arabia.
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NewsElderberry juice shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health
Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent study.
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NewsFecal transplantation offers new hope for diabetes patients with severe gastrointestinal issues
A newly published study shows that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) – a method where gut bacteria from healthy donors are transferred to patients – can be a safe and effective treatment for patients with type 1 diabetes and gastroenteropathy.
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NewsBacteria produce molecules that help viruses infect competing bacteria
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new way that bacteria can kill their competitors in complex microbial communities, revealing novel approaches to leverage viruses to kill harmful bacteria.
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NewsClimate change linked with worse HIV prevention and care
Researchers find that climate change and extreme weather events impact HIV prevention and care through numerous pathways, including increased HIV exposure, reduced testing, and worse health outcomes for people living with HIV.
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NewsWhat we eat affects our health — and can alter how our genes function
New research identifies the direct epigenetic effects of two common byproducts of fiber digestion and finds that some of the alterations in gene expression have anti-cancer actions.
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NewsCarrots may help regulate blood sugar and improve gut flora
Current research reveals that carrots may help regulate blood sugar and improve gut flora – a combination that could potentially benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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NewsUC San Diego to lead data hub of CDC-funded pandemic preparedness network
The CHARM Network will leverage expertise from across the country to help the nation better prepare for respiratory virus outbreaks.
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NewsResearchers probe parvovirus B19-induced myocarditis cases in preschoolers
Recent reports have linked parvovirus B19 to cases of myocarditis in children. A group of researchers decided to report some cases of myocarditis caused by a regional outbreak of parvovirus B19 in preschoolers.
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NewsResearchers undercover how macronucleophagy ensures survival in nitrogen-starved yeast
Scientists sought to shed light on how macronucleophagy ensures the survival of nitrogen-starved S. cerevisiae and revealed that uncontrolled micronucleophagy due to the lack of normal macronucleophagy causes cell death.
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NewsScientists advance nanobody technology to combat deadly Ebola virus
Researchers have developed the first nanobody-based inhibitors targeting the Ebola virus. Their small size allows them to access areas of the virus and human tissues that larger antibodies cannot.
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NewsCompound derived from Brazilian plant acts against parasite that causes visceral leishmaniasis
A compound derived from Nectandra leucantha, a tree native to southern Brazil (local names canela-seca or canela-branca), has the potential to be used to treat visceral leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease.
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NewsHarnessing AI to respond to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance
An international team of researchers has created an AI tool to bridge critical gaps in knowledge needed for informal policy development in AMR and to assist in the preparation of National Action Plans.
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NewsDecoding the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2024: A critical analysis of global and Chinese key data
A new paper provides an in-depth interpretation of the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2024, analyzes global TB trends, updates the status of drug-resistant TB, discusses the intersection between TB and HIV, and summarizes the implications of the pandemic on TB control efforts.
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NewsExeter launches second round of global funding to tackle antifungal drug resistance
A University of Exeter funding scheme designed to combat the global challenge of fungal antimicrobial resistance (fAMR) has announced a new call for applications.
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CareersLetters in Applied Microbiology: Racheal reflects on a year in the junior editor programme
One year into our first junior editor training programme with Letters in Applied Microbiology, Racheal Oluwayemisi Fashogbon reveals how signing up has helped to transform her career.
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NewsScientistis develop photonic nanojet-regulated soft microalga-robot
Scientists used the microalga, Euglena gracilis, with deformation and motion capabilities in nature as the main body to construct a soft microalgae robot (saBOT) using a photonic nanojet (PNJ) generated by a TiO₂ microsphere lens.