All Asia & Oceania articles – Page 8
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NewsWestern superbugs do not dominate in Pakistan, study reveals
Certain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria endemic to the UK, Norway and the USA have not taken hold in Pakistan despite the widespread use of antibiotics in this region.
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NewsNew species of insect-parasitising fungus discovered in lower Himalayas
Researchers have discovered a new species of fungi, Ophiocordyceps, in the lower Indian Himalayas. These fungi - fictionalised as the deadly fungi in The Last of Us - are well known as parasites of insects and are often prized for their medicinal qualities.
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NewsScientists uncover molecular basis of how potential anti-Covid drug binds to viral N-glycan
Researchers evaluating the potential of naturally occurring pradimicin A (PRM-A) as a new anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug that suppresses SARS-CoV-2 transmission investigated how exactly PRM-A binds to the viral N-glycans.
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NewsResearchers reveals why recombinant BCG induces a stronger and longer-lasting response
Researchers are working on a more potent version of the BCG vaccine that protects against TB. While the conventional immunizer reduced infection by 90% in experiments with mice, the recombinant BCG increased protection rates to 99%.
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NewsDengue linked to heightened short- and long-term risk of depression in Taiwan
Analysis of the medical records of nearly 50,000 people who experienced dengue fever in Taiwan suggests that this disease is associated with elevated short- and long-term risk of depression.
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NewsGiant clams - and their algae - may hold the answers to making solar energy more efficient
Researchers present an analytical model for determining the maximum efficiency of photosynthetic systems based on the geometry, movement, and light-scattering characteristics of giant clams.
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NewsSRI is developing a new malaria treatment that aims to protect from the disease
The injectable formulation is affordable, easily administered, and could potentially provide months of protection from the potentially fatal disease.
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NewsCOVID-19 pandemic tied to low birth weight for infants in India
The incidence of low birth weight rose sharply in India amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
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NewsScientists ID novel host factors that facilitates SARS-CoV-2 entry
Researchers have identified new host factors that interact with the receptor binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to promote viral entry.
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NewsFunctional predictability of universal gene circuits in diverse microbial hosts
By developing a quantitative framework to explore the universality and reliability of biological parts in non-model organisms, the team characterized universal genetic parts in four microbial hosts that can be used to build biological circuits in living cells.
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NewsCoumarin glycosides reverse enterococci-facilitated enteric infections
Researchers have developed a dietary therapeutic for enterococci-mediated infections.
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NewsResearchers harness intratumoral microbiome against colorectal cancer
Scientists have established a microbiota-targeted drug delivery system that exhibits high efficiency in colorectal cancer targeting and colon retention.
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NewsResearchers deploy E coli to selectively target tumor cells
Scientists explore how an engineered bacterium limits tumor growth and maximizes targeted anticancer drug delivery.
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NewsWe should help coral microbial symbionts evolve heat tolerance in the lab, researchers say
Researchers discuss the potential of improving corals’ chances by inducing the evolution of heat tolerance in their symbionts—the mutualistic microbes that provide corals with nutrients in exchange for shelter and that are expelled during coral bleaching.
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NewsNovel method for synthesis of coral-derived compound offers hope for non-toxic fouling agents
Researchers have developed a novel total synthesis method for scabrolide F, a natural compound derived from corals, and revealed its antifouling properties.
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NewsMarine natural product derivative offers new therapeutic strategy to inhibit enterovirus A71 replication
Researchers revealed that the inhibition of enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) replication can be achieved by targeting the human coatomer subunit zeta-1 (COPZ1) using a marine natural product derivative known as MPA-CF3.
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NewsScientists discover genetic ‘off switch’ in legume plants that limits biological ability to source nutrients
The discovery of a new genetic regulator in legumes could be key to understanding how to increase the crop’s capacity to convert nitrogen from the air and improve soil quality.
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NewsNovel 3D hydrogel culture to study TB infection and treatment
Researchers have designed a novel 3D hydrogel culture system that mimics the mammalian lung environment, providing a platform to track and study how tuberculosis bacteria infect lung cells and test the efficacy of therapeutics used to treat TB.
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NewsScientists weigh up microbial control techniques for prepared dishes
Researchers have evaluated microbial control techniques commonly used in prepared dishes, which are in high demand in Europe, North America, and Asia due to their convenience.
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NewsUnearthing the plant’s arsenal against pathogenic fungi
A new study has shed light on the intricate mechanisms of nonhost resistance (NHR) in plants, a critical defense against a broad spectrum of pathogens.
