All Asia & Oceania articles – Page 6
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NewsFungal genome secrets unlocked in breakthrough for crop disease research
Scientists have developed a new method to improve the accuracy of gene mapping in complex organisms. Using an advanced bioinformatics tool, they re-annotated the genome of Zymoseptoria tritici, a major fungal pathogen responsible for septoria leaf blotch.
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NewsTea plant defense: new insights into anthracnose resistance mechanisms
In a recent study, researchers identified key genetic factors that enhance tea plant resistance to Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, the pathogen responsible for anthracnose, a devastating disease in tea cultivation.
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NewsNext-gen anti-bacterial and anti-viral surface modification technology inspired by Korean mussels
Researchers have successfully developed a next-generation surface modification technology with anti-bacterial and anti-viral contamination properties.While maximizing the bactericidal effect, a polydopamine layer, combined with an antibiotic, inhibits the adsorption of coronavirus.
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NewsBiohybrids: Pioneering sustainable chemical synthesis at the energy-environment frontier
A review highlights ‘biohybrid’ synthesis systems—an innovative technology integrating living cells with advanced materials—to unlock clean production of chemicals for a greener future.
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NewsEngineered gut bacteria improves survival outcomes in colorectal cancer tumors
A genetically modified Salmonella typhimurium strain can colonise tumours and release a therapeutic protein, LIGHT, to induce the formation of mature tertiary lymphoid structures (mTLSs) in laboratory models.
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NewsNanoparticles supercharge vinegar’s old-fashioned wound healing power
New research has resulted in the ability to boost the natural bacterial killing qualities of vinegar by adding antimicrobial nanoparticles made from carbon and cobalt.
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NewsKoala stress linked to virus infection risk
Researchers have revealed a clear relationship between stress and increased disease risk in koalas in South East Queensland and on the New South Wales North Coast.The study tracked the level of koala retrovirus (KoRV) in groups of captive and wild koalas.
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NewsOral bacteria linked to Parkinson’s via the gut-brain axis
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which metabolites produced by oral bacteria in the gut may trigger the development of Parkinson’s disease.
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NewsMolecular roadmap links stomach infection to cancer risk
A new study has identified protein signatures that trace the trajectory from Helicobacter pylori infection to the progression of gastric lesions and eventual cancer. Researchers pinpointed 28 proteins that change consistently during this process.
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NewsSteel sludge transformed into powerful water cleaner for antibiotic pollution
Researchers have developed an innovative way to turn steel industry waste into a low-cost material that can clean antibiotics out of water, offering a promising solution to one of today’s growing environmental challenges.
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NewsNew study shows biochar’s electrical properties can influence rice field methane emissions
A team of scientists has discovered that the ability of biochar to conduct electricity can significantly affect methane emissions from rice paddies, one of the largest sources of agricultural greenhouse gases worldwide.
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NewsResearch breakthrough offers hope for new colorectal cancer treatments
Researchers have identified the key mechanism by which Fusobacterium nucleatum binds to the human cell receptors CEACAM1 and CEACAM5, which are frequently overexpressed on many types of cancer cells.
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NewsA triad of metabolites, targeted microbial delivery, and AI-assisted profiling for precision medicine-food intervention
A new perspective delineates a novel paradigm for precision medicine-food intervention, built upon three interconnected directions: (1) targeting key microbial metabolites, (2) advancing targeted delivery technologies for beneficial microbes, and (3) implementing AI-assisted personalized microbiome functional profiling.
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NewsAI accelerates design of next-generation antimicrobial peptides with precision targeting
A new opinion article highlights how artificial intelligence (AI), nanotechnology, and interdisciplinary research are revolutionizing AMP design and application, outlining recent breakthroughs in designing, optimizing, and delivering AMPs with enhanced efficacy and safety.
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NewsBiochar boosts black soil health and crop yields, study finds
A long-term field study conducted in Northeast China’s fertile black soil region has demonstrated that biochar can significantly improve soil health, stabilize microbial communities, and increase crop yields—but only when applied at the right rate.
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NewsGuangdong faces largest chikungunya outbreak on record
Guangdong Province is experiencing the largest outbreak of chikungunya fever ever recorded in China, with more than 4,000 confirmed cases since late July. Shunde District of Foshan alone has reported over 3,600 infections, a new paper reports.
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NewsNew review unveils breakthroughs in soil nitrogen cycle research from microbial pathways to global sustainability
A comprehensive review highlights significant advances in understanding the soil nitrogen cycle, emphasizing the critical role of microbial processes and innovative technologies in achieving global nitrogen sustainability.
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NewsHotspots of mosquito-borne disease risk predicted in Brazil in coming decades
A new study suggests that the risk of mosquito-borne illness in Brazil will rise significantly by the year 2080, but that climate action could help. In the highest emissions scenario, density is predicted to increase 30 percent nationwide by 2080, but with hotspots in the South and Southeast where density will nearly double.
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NewsMagnetic fields improve Monascus pigments and inhibit citrinin yield via interfering with the iron metabolism
A research team has reported magnetic fields intensities that could improve the yield of Monascus purpureus fermented products while inhibiting citrinin production without adversely affecting M. purpureus growth.
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NewsBlood microbial DNA distinguishes liver cancer from metastatic lesions
A simple blood test analyzing microbial DNA could help doctors tell apart primary liver cancer from colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, according to a new study.