All Bacteroidales articles
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NewsResearchers reveal lipid-based communication between body and gut microbes
A new study shows how a host protein can specifically recognize bacterial lipids, thus triggering beneficial immune responses. It also highlights a new way the body actively shapes the gut microbiome by communicating with microbes to maintain balance.
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NewsNew high-throughput method reveals the mysteries within microbial genomes
A new technique developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) will make it much easier for researchers to discover the traits or activities encoded by genes of unknown function in microbes, a key step toward understanding the roles and impact of individual species. Source: CDC/ Dr. V. ...
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NewsPaper-based biosensor offers fast, easy detection of fecal contamination on produce farms
Researchers are introducing a new biosensor technology to farms inspired by advances during the pandemic. The system delivered 100% accurate results within an hour of in-field sample collection on a commercial fresh produce farm.
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NewsGut bacteria can change their ‘software’ in reaction to inflammation
New research reveals an ingenious adaptation strategy used by gut microbes, allowing them to dynamically reprogram gene expression based on local conditions like inflammation or viral attacks.
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NewsBacteria treatment reduces insulin resistance and protects against diabetes
Researchers have discovered a type of gut bacteria that might help improve insulin resistance, and thus protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes.