All Bacteria articles – Page 47
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NewsTwo ways that members of the microbiome fight salmonella infections
Researchers have identified two mechanisms through which Klebsiella bacteria combat the spread of salmonella in the gut.
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NewsSoil bacteria respire more CO2 after sugar-free meals
Researchers have tracked the pathways of a mixture of plant waste as it moves through bacteria’s metabolism to contribute to atmospheric CO2. Microbes respire three times as much CO2 from lignin carbons compared to cellulose carbons, they say.
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NewsBartonella DNA found in blood of patients with psychosis
A new study has found that patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder are three times more likely to have Bartonella DNA in their blood than adults without these disorders.
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NewsNew 3D printed imaging device combines education and microbial research
Researchers have developed a 3D-printed imaging device for schools and research centres to study microbes. It enables schools to observe natural phenomena, while researchers will gain useful knowledge about the light-activated bacteria.
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NewsWater-soluble version of bacterial enzyme may help researchers develop new antibiotics
Researchers created a water-soluble version of an important bacterial enzyme, which can now be used in drug screens to identify new antibiotics.
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CareersScientists put Mars DNA sampling protocols to the test with help from AMI grant
Thanks to support from Applied MIcrobiology International, scientists testing sampling collection protocols in Mars analogue conditions have shown that non-scientists will be able to replicate the tests as long as they follow the methods.
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NewsLung organoids unveil secret of how pathogens infect human lung tissue
Using human lung microtissues, researchers have uncovered the strategy used by a dangerous pathogen to invade the lungs. Pseudomonas aeruginosa targets specific lung cells and has developed a sophisticated strategy to break through the lungs’ line of defense.
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NewsNovel lipopeptide produced by bacterium proves lethal against Staphylococcus aureus
A novel antibacterial lipopeptide produced by the bacterium Serratia marcescens has been shown to be highly effective in killing Staphylococcus aureus – one of the most important pathogens occurring in humans.
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NewsItaly pertussis outbreak hospitalises 108 and claims 3 lives
A significant pertussis outbreak, predominantly affecting neonates and young infants, saw 108 hospitalisations and three deaths. Its resurgence may be attributed to limited maternal immunisation during pregnancy and increased circulation post-COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsScientists discover genetic defense against Huanglongbing disease
A recent study has pinpointed two key enzymes in Citrus sinensis that play a crucial role in the plant’s defense mechanism against the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), a vector for the lethal huanglongbing (HLB) disease.
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NewsUK government issues advice on E coli amid rise in cases
AMI expert Professor Nicola Holden comments on news that the UK health authorities are investigating an increase in the number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in the UK in recent weeks.
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CareersUnmasking the hidden threat of non-O157 STEC
Ashley Ward of SRUC and Sony Malhotra of STFC explain how an innovative collaboration explores how computational approaches could be used to detect non-O157 STEC that are likely to cause disease.
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News2,000-year-old shipworm mystery solved - its destructive skills are down to bacterial symbionts
Scientists have discovered that a population of symbiotic microbes, living in an overlooked sub-organ of the shipworm gut called the ’typhlosole’, have the ability to secrete the enzymes needed to digest lignin—the toughest part of wood.
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NewsLargest-ever antibiotic discovery effort uses AI to uncover potential cures in microbial dark matter
Researchers used machine learning to search for antibiotics in a vast dataset containing the recorded genomes of tens of thousands of bacteria and other primitive organisms, yielding nearly one million potential antibiotic compounds.
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NewsClimate change boosts olive tree-devouring bacteria in the Mediterranean
Scientists evaluate the different scenarios in which the global epidemic of Xylella fastidiosa transmitted by insects known as leafhoppers develops.
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NewsResearchers reveal how symbiotic bacteria adapt to big environmental changes
Faced with a drastically changing environment following the closure of the Isthmus of Panama, symbiotic bacteria in lucinid clams acquired new metabolic skills to enable their own survival, new research has revealed.
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NewsNovel triple antibiotic combination offers breakthrough in combatting antibiotic resistance
A new study unveils a promising triple combination of antibiotics that significantly expands our arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria.
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NewsCaffeine-degrading microbes could tackle coffee pollution - and produce valuable pharmaceutical compounds
Caffeine-degrading microbes could offer vital bioremediation services as well as upcycling coffee waste into valuable pharmaceutical compounds, a new review suggests.
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NewsWorld famous Roman Baths could help scientists counter antibiotic resistance
The world-famous Roman Baths are home to a diverse range of microorganisms which could be critical in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests.
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NewsScientists invent ‘living bioelectronics’ that can sense and heal skin
Scientists have created a prototype for ’living bioelectronics’: a combination of living cells, gel, and electronics that can integrate with living tissue. The patches are made of sensors, bacterial cells, and a gel made from starch and gelatin.