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NewsWild bird's gut microbiome linked with its sexual ornamentation and body condition
A new study provides the first description of how a wild bird’s microbiome relates to its ornamentation and body condition. A Northern cardinal’s gut microbiome diversity can be predicted by its body condition, and the quality of its ornamentation – red plumage and beak.
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NewsFirst full characterization of kidney microbiome unlocks potential to prevent kidney stones
Low levels of bacteria like E. coli and Lactobacillus in our urine come from communities in our kidneys, where they promote or prevent kidney stone formation.
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NewsStudy shows how genetic defects in Toxoplasma are rescued by co-infection
Toxoplasma gondii parasites can use secreted factors to compensate for genetic defects in neighbouring parasites, highlighting a limitation of pooled CRISPR screens.
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NewsUpdated Hep B vaccine more effective for people with HIV
A newer vaccine against hepatitis B virus was clearly superior to an older vaccine type in inducing a protective antibody response among people living with HIV who didn’t respond to prior vaccination, according to an international study.
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NewsEl Niño increases infestations of mosquito that transmits dengue in São Paulo state, Brazil
A study by a group of scientists shows that larval infestations of Aedes aegypti in open-air disused containers increased in response to the effects of the weather phenomenon.
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NewsNew study reveals how COVID-19 variants hijack human cells
A research team has successfully mapped what they call the “hijackome”, detailing how SARS-CoV-2 variants exploit specific cellular pathways.
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NewsNew review highlights variant-specific differences in long COVID
Alpha and Delta variants have been linked to a higher prevalence of cardiopulmonary symptoms, such as breathlessness and chest pain, while Omicron infections show fewer severe cardiopulmonary effects but relatively higher incidences of fatigue and brain fog.
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CareersVan Hung Vuong Le: my year as a Junior Editor with Letters in Applied Microbiology
One year into our Junior Editor training programme with Letters in Applied Microbiology, Van Hung Vuong Le from the University of Exeter reflects on the experience.
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NewsAround 1 in 5 of the world’s under 50s living with genital herpes (HSV)
Around 1 in 5 of the world’s under 50s—846 million people—are living with genital herpes infection, and more than 200 million 15-49 year olds probably had at least one symptomatic outbreak of the infection in 2020, suggest the latest global estimates.
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NewsBiomarker test could significantly reduce antibiotic use in sepsis
A major UK patient trial of a new biomarker testing protocol for sepsis, has shown it is possible to safely stop antibiotic treatment earlier than current care.
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NewsStudy reveals early immune protection in the womb
Researchers have discovered that fetuses can manage their own immune responses to combat diseases and infections like Zika.
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NewsToxoplasma gondii parasite uses unconventional method to make proteins for evasion of drug treatment
A new study sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the proteins they need to enter a dormant stage that allows them to escape drug treatment.
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NewsPossible colon cancer vaccine target uncovered in bacteria
Higher rates of certain cancers may be linked to two particular strains of bacteria. Targeting these with treatments or vaccines could help reduce the risk of colorectal, bladder, and prostate cancers.
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NewsControlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland
New research looks at the nexus of wildlife and livestock for solutions to zoonotic disease. It examines the ongoing threat of emerging pathogens that can necessitate prompt deployment of medical countermeasures for life-saving interventions.
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NewsA team of scientists join forces for the fight against deadly childhood disease
A global consortium of scientists has been tasked with better understanding the scale of Shigella infections and the role of antibiotic resistance in seven countries.
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NewsStudy reveals how ‘Conan the Bacterium’ withstands extreme radiation
Deinococcus radiodurans can withstand radiation doses thousands of times higher than what would kill a human - and scientists have uncovered the secrets of the antioxidant that confers this protection.
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NewsClimate change could bring more severe bacterial infections, including in corals
A new study shows that climate warming can potentially make bacterial and fungal infections deadlier for cold-blooded animals like corals, insects, and fish, raising questions about the broader risks warming temperatures pose to ecosystems and biodiversity—and potentially humans.
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NewsCommon food poison toxin speeds colon cancer spread
A toxin in the bacteria that’s one of the most common causes of foodborne illness accelerates the spread of colorectal tumors to other parts of the body, a study has found.
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NewsGut microbiota: A consensus paper to regulate the Wild West of diagnostic tests
An international panel of experts, coordinated by Dr Gianluca Ianiro, has drawn up ‘instructions for use’ for best practice in microbiota testing and recommendations for its indications, methods of analysis, presentation of results and potential clinical applications.
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NewsNew study highlights rise in severe Shigella infections among homeless patients in Vancouver
A recent study has uncovered an increase in severe multidrug-resistant (MDR) Shigella sonnei infections, particularly among people experiencing homelessness (PEH) in Vancouver, Canada.