All Asia & Oceania articles – Page 26
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NewsGenome research reveals the global march of malaria
Researchers have reconstructed ancient Plasmodium genome-wide data from 36 malaria-infected individuals spanning 5,500 years of human history on five continents, reconstructing the worldwide spread of malaria and its historical impact.
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NewsNasal microbiota is potential diagnostic biomarker for sepsis
The nasal microbiota of intensive care unit (ICU) patients effectively distinguishes sepsis from non-septic cases and outperforms analyzing the gut microbiota to predict sepsis, according to a new study.
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NewsUncovering the potential of ‘golden flower’ and its fermentation application in tea
A new review examines the biological characteristics and fermentation applications of Eurotium cristatum, commonly known as the ’golden flower’, a dominant microbial strain in the fermentation process of Fu brick tea.
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NewsVirus-like nanoparticles control multicellular organization and reproduction of host bacteria
Researchers examining Streptomyces davawensis, an actinomycete species, discovered that it produces virus-like particles that facilitate host reproduction.
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NewsScientists unlock secrets of how the third form of life makes energy
An international scientific team has redefined our understanding of archaea, a microbial ancestor to humans from two billion years ago, by showing how they use hydrogen gas.
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NewsNew discovery reveals unexpected ocean algae help cool the Earth
A common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in producing a massively abundant compound that helps cool the Earth’s climate, new research has discovered.
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NewsWater-soluble version of bacterial enzyme may help researchers develop new antibiotics
Researchers created a water-soluble version of an important bacterial enzyme, which can now be used in drug screens to identify new antibiotics.
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CareersScientists put Mars DNA sampling protocols to the test with help from AMI grant
Thanks to support from Applied MIcrobiology International, scientists testing sampling collection protocols in Mars analogue conditions have shown that non-scientists will be able to replicate the tests as long as they follow the methods.
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NewsEpstein-Barr virus can trigger quicker growth of nasopharyngeal cancer
Scientists have shown how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) alters how specific genes are regulated, making nasopharyngeal cancer tumours (NPC) grow faster.
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NewsScientists discover genetic defense against Huanglongbing disease
A recent study has pinpointed two key enzymes in Citrus sinensis that play a crucial role in the plant’s defense mechanism against the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), a vector for the lethal huanglongbing (HLB) disease.
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NewsNewly IDed cordycipitoid fungus infects caterpillars and nematodes, offering pest control hope
Researchers have described a new species of cordycipitoid fungi collected in Peru, whose sexual stage parasitizes Lepidoptera insects, while its asexual stage can infect nematodes and produce a large number of falciform conidia.
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NewsScientists discover gene for immunity against a disease that ravages rice and wheat crops
Researchers have discovered a gene in rice for resistance to the devastating pathogenic fungus Magnaporthe oryzae , challenging the findings of a study that remained the reference for 25 years.
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NewsScientists unveil hepatitis B virus core protein as a Rab-GAP suppressor driving liver disease progression
In liver cells under oxidative stress, HBV core protein (HBc) perturbs mitochondrial dynamics and prevents cellular recycling of damaged mitochondria, thereby driving liver disease progression, a new study finds.
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NewsRemarkable new plant species steals nutrients from underground fungi
A plant that steals nutrients from underground fungi, has been published as a new species. Thismia malayana is a mycoheterotroph, a plant that does not perform photosynthesis but acts as a parasite, stealing carbon resources from fungi on its roots.
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NewsBone loss drugs can help azoles fight fungal infections
A new study suggests that adding common bone loss drugs to azoles can improve efficacy. In lab tests, combinations of these drugs worked against dermatophyte species and prevented resistance.
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NewsScientists pinpoint dominant pathogens in parasitic ticks in grazing areas
A new study maps the bacterium flora and identifies the main pathogens in ticks in grazing areas of Yunnan province in China.
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NewsVaccine approach offers promise to induce longer-lasting protective immunity against COVID-19
A scientific team has engineered a COVID-19 vaccine that induced – in pre-clinical models – very long-lasting, protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2 virus with a single-shot immunisation.
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NewsScientists develop new coral disease forecasting system
Research has led to a new tool for forecasting coral disease that could help conservationists step in at the right times with key interventions. It can help end users detect early changes in the environment and better protect coral reef ecosystems.
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NewsEarly surveillance of rice bakanae disease using deep learning and hyperspectral imaging
Scientists have developed a fast and non-destructive early diagnosis method for rice bakanae diseases based on hyperspectral data.
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NewsIndian Ocean surface temperature could help anticipate dengue outbreaks
An international research team has recently identified a global climate indicator that may help improve predictions about the magnitude of dengue outbreaks several months in advance.