All Asia & Oceania articles – Page 9
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NewsNew phage platform pinpoints viruses that can deliver a knockout blow for killer bacteria
An international group of microbial experts has launched a powerful and flexible free online genomic toolkit for more rapid development of phage therapy. They say it is capable of assessing if a phage is suitable for a targeted therapy in under 10 minutes.
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NewsVirus that causes COVID-19 increases risk of cardiac events
A new study found severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was associated with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and an increased risk of cardiovascular events.
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NewsStudy uncovers how dengue virus hijacks human plasmin for infection
Scientists characterized and revealed the correct structural bindings between dengue virus and human plasmin from mosquito blood meal to allow better understanding in dengue virus pathogenesis.
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NewsBioink for personalized tissue repair developed using kombucha SCOBY nanocellulose
Researchers have developed a bioink using nanocellulose derived from Kombucha SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) as the scaffold material.
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NewsInfant gut bacteria and food allergies: the good, the bad, and the ugly
A research study delves into the associations between neonatal gut microbiota compositions and food allergies, in order to find a way to improve infants’ immunities.
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NewsStudy investigates ozonated water’s effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 in saliva
A research group examined the human salivary organic components, amylase, mucin, and urea, and ozonated water’s effect on SARS-CoV-2 in the presence of these components.
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NewsStudy reveals how microbes help detoxify our atmosphere
A new study from the Greening Lab reveals at an atomic level how microbes consume carbon monoxide present in the atmosphere. They use a special enzyme, called the CO dehydrogenase, to extract energy from this universally present but highly toxic gas.
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News New tool can detect fast-spreading SARS-COV-2 variants before they take off
By analysing millions of viral genome sequences from around the world, a team of scientists has uncovered the specific mutations that give SARS-CoV-2 a ‘turbo boost’ in its ability to spread.
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NewsPapers outline 4 advances for inactivating infectious viruses and bacteria
Four papers provide insights into novel antiviral compounds and methods to inactivate infectious viral particles and bacteria.
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NewsA common mouth and gut bacterium may be linked with increased stroke risk
A common bacterium usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus anginosis, may be abundant in the guts of people with stroke and is associated with a worse prognosis and increased risk of death, according to a preliminary study.
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NewsStudy yields new insights into the immunomodulatory properties of russula polysaccharides
A new study investigates the structural characteristics and immunomodulatory activities of polysaccharides extracted from Russula vinosa Lindblad using KOH, highlighting the potential of these polysaccharides for applications in pharmaceuticals and functional foods.
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NewsJapan’s ‘soft’ but not ineffective approach to public health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers found that risk perception and infection prevention behaviors rose during Japan’s COVID-19 state of emergency. After it was lifted, hygienic behaviors persisted, but dread risk perception declined.
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NewsNew microscopy technique reveals dynamic E coli membrane stiffness
Researchers have created a new technique, high-speed in-line force mapping (HS-iFM), to acquire dynamic, mechanical force measurements at the speed and resolution required for living biological samples.
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NewsA novel approach to mapping and engineering enzymes for enhanced plastic recycling
Researchers have successfully engineered PETases, enzymes that are capable to depolymerize commercial plastic - polyethylene terephthalate (PET), through the innovative landscape profiling of enzymes’ genetic sequences and subsequently engineered them.
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NewsScientists find relative of deadly Hendra virus in the US
Researchers have identified the first henipavirus in North America. Camp Hill virus was confirmed in shrews in the US state of Alabama.
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NewsScientists reveals how tiny algae shaped the evolution of giant clams
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the most widespread species of giant clam, Tridacna maxima, to reveal how these creatures adapted their genome to coexist with algae living inside them.
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NewsStudy explores how preservatives in cosmetics oppose microbes
A study of preservatives added to cosmetics found that they kill the microorganisms rather than inhibiting their growth. The substances investigated affect various substructures of microbial cells, including the cell wall, cell membrane, enzymes involved in metabolism, protein synthesis systems, and genetic material.
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NewsNovel nanoreactor CU@G - AMPs: A promising solution for antibacterial therapy
A novel sustainable antibacterial therapy - an antibiotic-free complex, Cu@G-AMPs, has been developed by a team of Chinese scientists to combat drug-resistant bacteria such as MRSA.
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NewsMorpho-phylogenetic evidence reveals novel hyphomycetous fungi on medicinal plants in Southwestern China
A survey of saprobic fungi on medicinal plants in Southwestern China identified 39 hyphomycetous collections belonging to Dictyosporiaceae, Melanommataceae, and Stachybotryaceae, representing 19 distinct species.
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NewsMicrobial solutions for boosting seaweed farming and carbon capture
A new study reveals how manipulating the microscopic life living on seaweed can contribute to developing industrial-scale seaweed farming and boost its potential for fighting climate change.