All Asia & Oceania articles – Page 43
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NewsWastewater reveals signs of antimicrobial resistance in aged care
A new study analysing wastewater samples from several aged care and retirement homes in Adelaide, has uncovered worrying signs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in at least one facility.
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NewsGut inflammation caused by substance secreted by microbe
A rare subtype of the world’s most common parasite, Blastocystis, has been found to produce a unique by-product of its metabolism, which can cause gut inflammation under normal gut conditions.
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NewsBiological particles play crucial role in Arctic cloud ice formation
A new study reveals a crucial role of biological particles, including pollen, spores, and bacteria, in the formation of ice within Arctic clouds.
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NewsPGPR strain from farmland in India boosts crops in chilly conditions
A bacterial strain isolated from agricultural soil in India can help crops to thrive in chilly conditions by promoting seed germination and growth, a new study shows.
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NewsOne Health surveillance tool proved vital in rapid response to rabies outbreak
Scientists have revealed that the use of an animal rescue system – Hawk Data Pro – proved to be a vital ‘One Health’ surveillance tool as part of a rapid response to a potentially deadly rabies outbreak in Pune city, India.
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NewsMineral nanoparticles can help fungi break down organic pollutants in soils
Mineral nanoparticles could potentially act as nanozyme mimics, assisting fungi in breaking down organic pollutants in soils, a new study has found.
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NewsTwo new species of oil-forming yeast discovered
A research group has discovered two new species of oil-forming yeast in the soil of Shiga Prefecture in Japan. Their study also examines the relationship between the prefecture’s diverse climate and microbial ecology.
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NewsScientists uncover new pathway of diatom-mediated calcification
Researchers have found that the photosynthesis of a common diatom can induce substantial aragonite precipitation from artificial/natural seawater under significantly lower supersaturation levels required for the precipitation of inorganic CaCO3.
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NewsAssays for rapid and visual detection of monkey B virus
Two recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) assays have been developed for Monkey B virus that target two conserved genes combined with a one-off, closed visualization strip device
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NewsNanoparticle vaccine candidate shows promise against emerging tick-borne virus
Researchers have used nanoparticles to develop a potential vaccine candidate against Dabie Bandavirus, formerly known as Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus (SFTSV), a tick-borne virus that has no prevention, treatment or cure.
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NewsResearch on bee virus origins uncovers buzz-worthy breakthrough
A study of deformed wing virus, a key driver in declines among European honey bee populations, show that one of the most common strains, DWV-A, originated in Asia and not Europe, as previously suggested.
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NewsNew NTU Singapore research centre on lung health
To better tackle respiratory diseases in Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has set up a new research centre designed to address lung diseases in an Asian context.
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NewsUnderstanding bacterial motors may lead to more efficient nanomachine motors
Scientists have identified the FliG molecule in the flagellar layer, the ‘motor’ of bacteria, and revealed its role in the organism, potentially suggesting ways in which future engineers could build nanomachines with full control over their movements.
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NewsTiny nanocarriers could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers
A new antibacterial compound was encased in tiny, soft nanoparticles 1000 times smaller than a single strand of human hair and applied in a gel form to targeted acne sites.
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NewsScientists pioneer dual trojan horse approach to combat superbugs
In the relentless battle against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, science continues to unveil ingenious strategies to address their vulnerability. Like other bacteria, superbugs have a unique weakness – their dependence on iron for growth and survival. Iron serves as an essential nutrient that bacteria utilise for various cellular processes, including DNA replication, ...
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NewsNICER than CRISPR: new gene editor reduces unintended mutations
Researchers led by Osaka University develop a new gene modification technique known as NICER that significantly reduces off-target mutations in DNA.
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NewsNew enzyme reduces the carbon footprint of methane by converting it into methanol
A team led by Professor Osami Shoji at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to convert methane, the principal component of natural gas, into methanol at room temperature in water. They used an enzyme that can be easily mass-produced, offering the possibility of a cheap and effective ...
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News’Dormant’ HIV produces RNA and proteins during anti-retroviral therapy
Two independent groups of researchers report that a subset of ‘dormant’ HIV-infected cells spontaneously produce HIV RNA and proteins that may impact patients’ HIV-specific immune responses.
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NewsProteins in breast milk found to be essential for a baby’s healthy gut
A new study shows variation in the protein composition of breast milk between mothers explains much of the variation in the abundance of key beneficial microbes in the gut of their babies.
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NewsUltrathin nanotech promises to help tackle antibiotic resistance
Researchers have invented a nano-thin superbug-slaying material that could one day be integrated into wound dressings and implants to prevent or heal bacterial infections.