All Asia & Oceania articles – Page 4
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NewsGut fungi breakthrough: Novel fungus offers hope for metabolic diseases
Scientists have unveiled a gut fungus that could transform treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The fungus produces a compound that blocks CerS6, an enzyme responsible for producing ceramides, fat molecules linked to metabolic disorders.
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NewsYeast-driven and bioimpedance-sensitive biohybrid soft robots
By synergizing bioinspired chemical modifications with microstructural topology, scientists developed a self-healing bioadhesive interface that eliminates reliance on external stimuli, overcoming the physiological incompatibility of traditional rigid encapsulation materials.
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NewsMicrobial proteins reveal chemical signatures of body sites and inflammation
A new study shows that protein sequences associated with microbial communities in the human gut have uniquely low stoichiometric water content and undergo counterintuitive chemical shifts toward chemically reduced states during inflammation.
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NewsClaudin-11 plays a pivotal role in the clathrin-mediated endocytosis of influenza A virus
In a new study, researchers investigated a key host factor that promotes influenza virus infection. They found that claudin-11, a four-transmembrane protein encoded by claudin-11, plays an integral part in influenza virus clathrin-mediated endocytosis.
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NewsFirmicutes gut bacteria boost metabolism and bone health, study found
A recent study has uncovered a significant connection between gut microbiota, aging, and bone health, particularly in relation to osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures.
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NewsOral microbiota transmission partially mediates depression and anxiety in newlywed couples
Given that bacterial transmission can occur between spouses, a new study aimed to investigate whether the transmission of oral microbiota between newlywed couples mediates symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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NewsZika virus uses cells’ ‘self-care’ system to turn against host
A new study reveals the biological secret to the Zika virus’s infectious success: Zika uses host cells’ own ‘self-care’ system of clearing away useless molecules to suppress the host proteins that the virus has employed to get into those cells in the first place.
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NewsCoral fusion teams with microbiology to advance coral reef restoration
A recent study suggests a novel framework that pairs fundamental biology with applied biology to innovate in coral restoration ecology.
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NewsPortable HIV monitoring device shows promise for remote settings
A newly developed microfluidic biosensor promises to reshape how CD4+ T cells — key indicators of immune function in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients — are detected.
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NewsDisrupting the residual triggers of COVID-19 in patients with long COVID
Spatial transcriptomics reveals activation of SARS-CoV-2-related signaling pathways in the epipharynx of patients with long COVID.
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NewsKIST develops multifunctional peptide that fights viruses and promotes wound healing
Researchers announced that they have developed a therapeutic substance with both antiviral and tissue regenerative properties, based on a peptide derived from natural sources.
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NewsUncovering the shield: gene duplication behind antifungal resistance in Madurella fahalii
Researchers used advanced genetic and biomolecular chemistry tools to uncover why itraconazole treatment fails against Madurella fahalii but not other Madurella species.
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NewsHow gut microbiota and isoflavones may alleviate geniposide hepatotoxicity
A study has shed light on the relationship between gut microbiota, isoflavones, and geniposide hepatotoxicity. Geniposide, used in many traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, has shown potential hepatotoxic effects due to its metabolite genipin.
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NewsDNA test detects three times more lung pathogens than traditional methods
A study on the application of Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) found it can achieve early detection of pathogens and accelerate development of targeted anti-infection treatment plans, improving treatment outcomes and patient prognosis.
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NewsTuberculous meningitis: study shows that metabolism drives mortality
A new study suggests that dysregulated β-oxidation may be an important and potentially modifiable contributor to mortality in tuberculous meningitis.
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NewsResearchers reveal remarkable antimicrobial activity in hydrogen boride nanosheets
Hydrogen boride (HB) nanosheets represent an exciting new frontier in the search for technologies that can combat microbes in everyday settings. Researchers discovered that they exhibit excellent antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.
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NewsAI-powered framework predicts the evolutionary fitness of SARS-CoV-2 variants
CoVFit is a novel framework designed to predict the fitness of SARS-CoV-2 variants. It integrates molecular data with large-scale epidemiological data to provide a predictive model that helps us understand why some variants succeed while others do not.
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NewsStudy reveals shift to mycorrhizal fungi for nutrient acquisition under carbon limitation
Scientists investigated the responses of roots and mycorrhiza to C limitation in mature ectomycorrhizas trees, Pinus taeda, offering new insights into mycorrhizal association with host roots.
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NewsSelenium exposure during pregnancy may reduce childhood streptococcal infections
Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, a new study shows, suggesting a potential protective effect.
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NewsSegregation fuels faster spread of infectious diseases, study finds
Structural inequalities, including wealth inequality and social segregation, not only make certain groups more vulnerable during public health crises but also accelerate the spread of infectious diseases through society, according to a team of international researchers.