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NewsCOVID-19 vaccinations are metabolically safe, research finds
New research confirms that multiple doses of COVID-19 vaccines do not cause significant metabolic changes, offering reassurance for those concerned about potential long-term side effects of vaccination.
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NewsBirds hold remarkable clues to fighting human and animal infections
Researchers have uncovered a remarkable evolutionary adaptation in birds that could hold vital clues for combating avian flu and respiratory infections in humans, including pneumonia and COVID-19.
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NewsGlobal study finds single-dose baloxavir reduces household influenza transmission
A landmark study reveals that a single oral dose of baloxavir marboxil (baloxavir) significantly reduces the transmission of influenza within households, marking a major advancement in influenza management.
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NewsNo more copy-pasting: DNA base editing for better Lactobacillus strains
Scientists were able to edit the DNA of Lactobacillus strains directly without a template from other organisms. This technique is indistinguishable from natural variation and enabled them to create a strain that doesn’t produce diabetes-aggravating chemicals.
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NewsOpen benchmarking of CycloneSeq™ for complete bacterial genomes
Benchmark data and analysis of new CycloneSEQ using novel nanopore sequencing technology demonstrates the ability to sequence complete bacterial genomes.
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NewsMicroorganisms employ a secret weapon during metabolism
Microorganisms have evolved a variety of methods for fixing carbon. Researchers investigated the methods that are utilized at extremely hot, acidic and sulfur-rich hydrothermal vents in shallow waters off the island of Kueishantao, Taiwan.
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NewsAntibiotic-resistant Escherichia albertii on the rise in Bangladeshi chicken shops
Researchers have detected alarming rates of Escherichia albertii in retail chicken meat in Bangladesh. Their findings show extensive contamination and significant antimicrobial resistance, underscoring the potential risks to public health.
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NewsResearchers develop innovative solution for tracking antibiotic resistance genes
Scientists have developed a computational tool, Argo, designed to accurately track ARGs in environmental samples, providing insights into their dissemination and associated risks.
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NewsResearchers develop UV and machine learning-aided method to detect microbial contamination in cell cultures
This is the first novel technology that utilises machine learning to analyse unique ultraviolet light “fingerprints” on cell cultures to quickly identify the presence of contamination.
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NewsBacterium promotes liver regeneration by increasing β-hydroxybutyric acid (BHB) production and BHB-driven STAT3 signals
Parabacteroides distasonis promotes liver regeneration by increasing BHB production and BHB-driven STAT3 signals, providing an argument for using P. distasonis or BHB as a potential strategy for promoting hepatic regeneration after PHx or transplantation.
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NewsStudy of oral azvudine versus nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in elderly hospitalized COVID-19 patients
A study used five analytical methods to show that oral azvudine has a therapeutic effect in elderly COVID-19 patients aged over 60 years.
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NewsMicrobial vanadate reduction: unveiling electron transfer and isotope fractionation
A recent study has shed light on the microbial reduction of vanadate (V(V)), a crucial process in environmental geochemistry and vanadium detoxification. It investigated electron transfer pathways and vanadium isotope fractionation during this process.
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NewsNew platform leverages AI and quantum computing to predict salmonella antimicrobial resistance
A recent study presents a novel approach to predict Salmonella antimicrobial resistance, a growing concern for public health. The research combines large language models (LLMs) and quantum computing to develop a predictive platform.
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NewsResearchers reach poo-romising frontier in fecal microbiota transplantation
Recent research suggests that fecal microbiota transplantation could play a pivotal role in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori, either as a monotherapy or an adjunct to conventional treatments.
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NewsScientists develop special agar for isolation of Escherichia albertii and its evaluation with food samples
Scientists have developed a novel E. albertii selective differential medium, XRM-MacConkey medium containing cefixime, tellurite, phosphate, and soy peptone, which differentiates E. albertii (colorless) from E. coli (red) by colony color.
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NewsScientists decode citrus greening resistance and develop AI-assisted treatment
Researchers have identified the first mechanism of citrus resistance to citrus greening disease, or huanglongbing (HLB), and also used AI to develop antimicrobial peptides that offer a promising therapeutic approach to combat the disease.
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NewsBad breath, bad news: how gum disease could worsen liver conditions
A review discusses the close association of oral health and liver diseases, since oral pathogens and their factors can translocate to liver through the gastrointestinal tract and exacerbate chronic liver conditions in multiple ways, as supported by animal and clinical studies.
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NewsBreaking the mold: a rare case of Exophiala jeanselmei pneumonia in a patient with interstitial lung disease
Scientists report the first case of Exophiala pneumonia in Pakistan, occurring in an immunocompetent, middle-aged female with interstitial lung disease.
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NewsPoor oral health linked with body pain and migraines in women
A study showed that oral health, affected by the oral microbiome, has a direct link to musculoskeletal pain, including chronic migraines and headaches, as experienced by women with fibromyalgia.
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NewsOral microbiota offer promise as screening tool for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Scientists have found promising connections between oral microbiota and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Their study introduces a prediction model with an 81% accuracy rate for identifying children with autism through simple oral sampling.