All Asia & Oceania articles – Page 4
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NewsThe ocean’s pharmacy: scientists chart a new path for marine peptide drug discovery
A review surveys how new extraction, chromatography, and bioinformatics tools are accelerating the discovery of bioactive peptides from the sea. Researchers provide an integrated overview of how marine bioactive peptides are produced, purified, and evaluated, and how bioinformatics is reshaping the discovery pipeline.
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NewsSpraying leaves with carbon dots boosts rice yield and blocks toxic cadmium
In a full-season field test, a nanoscale spray activated a two-part defense system in rice, slashing grain cadmium content by nearly 50% while improving the harvest.
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NewsPegylated interferon-based treatment improves response rates in immune-tolerant patients with chronic hepatitis B
A new study aimed to investigate the efficacy and predictive factors of a pegylated interferon (Peg-IFN)-based treatment strategy in IT patients with chronic HBV infection.
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NewsGenes without borders: coral babies can travel vast distances across the Pacific Ocean
The offspring of a common coral branching species set up a new home up to 100 kilometres or more from their parents in one of the longest dispersal distances ever measured.
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NewsA hypovirulent mycovirus alters stress response and virulence in Talaromyces marneffei
A new study identifies the mycovirus TmNV1 as the first narnavirus discovered in T. maneffei, functioning as a potent virulence attenuator. Coinfection with TmPV1 further amplifies these hypovirulent phenotypes.
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NewsThe novel effector CREP1 of endophytic Fusarium lateritium regulates host plant immunity through interaction with receptor protein NbEIX2
This study employed plant apoplastic proteomics and transcriptomics to identify effector proteins secreted by the endophytic fungus Fusarium lateritium, and elucidated at the molecular level a novel mechanism by which the pectinase-like effector CREP1 activates plant immunity.
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NewsHost-based antifouling gold nanotube sensor for the selective detection of mechanically sensitive serotonin release in intestinal mucosa
A new study report a stretchable electrochemical sensing platform with high deformation insensitivity and strong antibiofouling capability. The platform enables in situ capture of dynamic small-molecule chemical signals in the gut, and revealed a new mechanism underlying enhanced intestinal mechanosensation under microbe-related stimulation.
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NewsAsteroid impact site reveals possible traces of early life
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that could help explain how Earth’s atmosphere became rich in oxygen, one of the most transformative events in the planet’s history. Researchers report finding stromatolites, layered structures formed by microbial communities, within the only confirmed impact crater on the Korean Peninsula.
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News‘Invasional mutualism’ between honey bees and myrtle rust pathogen
Newresearch has found that the Western honey bee - an introduced species to Australia - and the devastating, invasive plant fungus known as myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii) may have formed a mutually beneficial relationship known as an ’invasional mutualism’.
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NewsTibet’s thawing lakes accelerate greenhouse gas release
Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau are undergoing a dramatic transformation; once stable carbon sinks, they are rapidly becoming significant sources of greenhouse gases due to climate warming. Rising temperatures are accelerating permafrost thaw and glacier retreat, feeding feeds the expansion of ’thermokarst’ lakes.
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NewsCOVID racism driven by more than fear of infection
Anti-Asian discrimination and violence increased during COVID, and new research has revealed one key psychological driver. Rather than being driven by a fear of infection, aggressive forms of discrimination appeared to be more strongly associated with anger.
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NewsScientists establish ‘eco-friendly bio-platform’ to replace petroleum-derived naphtha
KAIST announced on May 19th that the KAIST-Hanwha Solutions Future Technology Research Institute has secured bio-technology capable of mass-producing eco-friendly raw materials for plastics and textiles using waste resources, offering an alternative to petroleum-derived naphtha. Source: KAIST From Left: Hyun Bae Bang, Cheon Woo Moon, Cindy Pricilia Surya ...
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NewsOral spray neutralizes smelly dog breath with plant extracts
An oral spray derived from molasses, a by-product of sugar cane refining, reduced bad smells, odor-producing compounds and harmful bacteria from 10 dogs’ mouths.
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NewsOptical method concentrates microscopic targets for faster, more sensitive detection
Researchers have developed a light-driven technique that quickly amasses thousands of bacteria into a single spot, boosting detection speed and sensitivity. Their approach paves the way for earlier diagnosis of disease.
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NewsAgricultural azoles drive clinical azole resistance in Candida tropicalis via inducing aneuploidy
To define the causal role of agricultural azole fungicides in driving clinical azole resistance in the major human opportunistic fungal pathogen Candida tropicalis, researchers conducted a systematic study integrating experimental evolution, genomic characterization, and transcriptomic profiling.
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NewsEstablishing a regulatory framework for phage therapy in China
A new study summarizes the current regulatory frameworks for phage therapy in Western countries and China, and proposes a pathway for establishing a regulatory framework that enables safe and effective clinical application of phage therapy in China.
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NewsParaprobiotic counteracts damage to male fertility from BPA in plastic
BPA has been shown to impair sperm function, in part through increased generation of reactive oxygen species. Researchers investigated whether a paraprobiotic material derived from the lactic acid bacterium Enterococcus faecalis (known as FK‑23) protects against the sperm toxicity caused by BPA.
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NewsTargeted therapeutics show promise in fighting off drug-resistant bacteria
A new study shows that when under attack, the body’s immune cells activate a cellular process called ‘mitochondrial fission’ to kill invading bacteria. Researchers found an experimental treatment called an HDAC6 inhibitor can re-activate the mitochondrial fission process in immune cells to fight invading bacteria.
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NewsImmune system overreaction linked to deadly flu in pregnancy
Researchers have discovered why influenza can lead to life-threatening complications during pregnancy. In most people, influenza stays in the upper respiratory tract and clears without spreading further. But during pregnancy, the virus can extend into the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of severe complications for mothers and babies.
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NewsFarming with fish: A natural boost for soil phosphorus
Researchers have uncovered new evidence that rice fish coculture can improve soil nutrient cycling—particularly P—without relying on fertilizers. This reveals that introducing fish into rice paddies enhances the composition and function of phoD-harboring bacteria, which are known to facilitate P mineralization.