All Asia & Oceania articles – Page 15
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NewsGreat Barrier Reef more volatile with sharp declines in coral cover
Hard coral cover across the Great Barrier Reef has declined substantially from the high levels of recent years back to near long-term average levels, underscoring a new level of volatility.
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NewsSmall protein, big impact: Insights into how bacteria stabilize a key outer membrane complex
Researchers reveal that a remarkably small protein is essential for the maturation of a component of the lipopolysaccharide transport system.
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NewsAUN bacteria herald an immune-independent breakthrough
A joint research team has developed a groundbreaking immune-independent bacterial cancer therapy using a novel microbial consortium called AUN (阿吽), composed of two naturally occurring bacteria: a tumor-resident microbe and photosynthetic bacterium.
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NewsSmart wound monitor poised to improve chronic infection care
Researchers have developed a wearable wound monitoring device with integrated sensors that could reduce infection risks by minimising the need for frequent physical contact.
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NewsScientists discover how leukemia virus stays hidden in the body
A research team has discovered how the human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) silently persists in the body. Their findings identify a previously unknown genetic “silencer” element that keeps the virus in a dormant, undetectable state.
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NewsHelping me, inhibiting you: Analysis of interactions between intestinal microbiota
Researchers have analyzed the interactions between two bacteria that make up intestinal microbiota. While Faecalibacterium prausnitzii inhibits the growth of Fusobacterium varium, F. varium promotes the growth of F. prausnitzii.
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NewsSkin test reagent proves effective and safe for TB diagnosis in children
A new class of skin test reagents based on Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)-specific antigens has been developed. A phase III clinical trial suggests that C-TST is an effective and safe option for diagnosing pediatric TBI.
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NewsResearchers develop bacterial cellulose-based dressing for advanced burn wound care
Scientists have developed an innovative bacterial cellulose (BC)-based hemostatic dressing that enables rapid and sustained bleeding control.
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NewsScientists pinpoint optimal dose of methylprednisolone for treating severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
Investigators have compared the efficacy of low- versus high-dose of methylprednisolone in preventing pulmonary lesions in children with severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia.
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CareersMeet the Global Ambassadors: our Q&A with Durgesh Kumar Jaiswal
The Microbiologist gets to know our Global Ambassador for India, Dr. Durgesh Kumar Jaiswal, who is Assistant Professor at the Department of Biosciences, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, specializing in microbial biotechnology and sustainable agriculture.
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NewsImmunoglobulin replacement therapy shows no reduction in serious infections for patients with CLL
In patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), regular treatment with immunoglobulin replacement therapy was not associated with a reduced risk of serious infections requiring hospitalization, according to a study published in Blood Advances.
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NewsGut microbiome transplants show promise for boosting cancer immunotherapy
A comprehensive new review examines the effects of transferring healthy gut bacteria to cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs).
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NewsEvaluating the effect of liquid-handling speed on yeast growth using robots
A new experiment indicated that the fastest pipetting speed on cells can be set without relying on thumb rules or guesswork, which is an important guideline for increasing the efficiency and reproducibility of robot-based experiments.
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NewsEconomic evaluation of wastewater surveillance for COVID-19 testing in long-term care settings
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous pressure on healthcare systems and economies around the world, with particularly severe impacts on vulnerable groups like residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs). One key lesson from the pandemic is that early detection and treatment can lower hospitalization and death rates while also cutting ...
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NewsWhy some strep infections turn deadly: A genetic clue
Researchers have identified a novel genetic mutation in Streptococcus pyogenes, a common bacterium which causes strep throat. A single mutation in the bacterial ferric ion transporter weakens bacterial growth in human blood.
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NewsMucosal vaccine shows transient action against Covid-19 variant
Mucosal adenovirus vaccine Ad5-XBB.1.5 boosting elicits nasal IgA and transiently prevents JN.1 wave infection for less than 6 months in real-world settings, a new study reveals.
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NewsRisk of deadly diarrheal diseases in children set to worsen as climate changes
Diarrhoea remains one of the most serious health threats to young children in the Global South, and new research shows that climate change is set to worsen the risk substantially.
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NewsNew research reveals diverse survival strategies of reef-building corals in response to ocean acidification
A research paper has revealed diverse survival strategies of reef-building corals in response to ocean acidification, providing a new perspective for understanding and protecting this fragile marine ecosystem.
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NewsSmart bandage with ‘plant power’ heals chronic wounds faster than market leaders
A multidisciplinary team has unveiled a next-generation wound dressing that behaves like a living leaf yet fights like a miniature pharmacy. It combines neomycin-grafted cellulose nonwovens with a polyvinyl alcohol/cellulose-nanofiber aerogel dyed with blueberry anthocyanins.
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NewsFungal-bacterial crosstalk between Shiraia fungus and its fruiting body-associated bacterium via their metabolites
Scientists have uncovered a molecular interplay between the bambusicolous fungus Shiraia and its bacterial partners. When co-cultured without physical contact, bacterial volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of Rhodococcus sp. No. 3 boosted fungal production of HA by 3.86-fold.