All Colorado State University articles
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NewsAI uncovers hidden rules of some of nature’s toughest protein bonds
Scientists have shown how artificial intelligence can reveal the hidden rules of one of biology’s strangest phenomena: catch-bonds – molecular interactions that get stronger when pulled. Their findings shed light on how bacteria cling to surfaces, how tissues resist tearing, and how new biomaterials might be designed to harness force.
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NewsScientists introduce new engineered drug candidate for Mycobacterium abscessus to save lives
Scientists have introduced a promising drug candidate engineered to target a deadly and emerging infection. They took a hyper-detailed look into the problem of Mycobacterium abscessus, and chemically re-engineered a widely-used rifamycin antibiotic.
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NewsWith new database, researchers may be able to predict rare milky seas bioluminescent, glowing event
Researchers have compiled a database of sightings of bioluminescent ‘milky seas’, showing that sightings usually happen around the Arabian Sea and Southeast Asian waters and are statistically related to the Indian Ocean Dipole and El Niño Southern Oscillation.
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NewsBacterial cellulose promotes plant tissue regeneration
Researchers have successfully uncovered the molecular mechanisms by which bacterial cellulose patches stimulate the regeneration of plant wounds, offering potential applications in grafting, pruning, and ornamental flower cutting for enhanced plant healing.
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NewsResearchers catalog the microbiome of US rivers
River microbes found near wastewater treatment plants expressed high levels of antibiotic resistance genes, reveals a study of the presence and function of microbes in rivers covering 90% of the watersheds in the continental U.S.
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NewsNewly discovered cyanobacteria could help sequester carbon from oceans and factories
Strains specialized to live in high-CO2 oceanic environments have evolved traits that are useful for decarbonization and bioproduction.
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NewsSoil microorganisms could produce additional greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost
New research demonstrates that soil microbes embedded in the permafrost will go after a class of compounds previously thought to be untouchable under certain conditions: polyphenols.
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NewsNew enzymatic cocktail can kill tuberculosis-causing mycobacteria
A new study shows that an enzymatic cocktail can kill a variety of mycobacterial species of bacteria, including those that cause tuberculosis.
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NewsNew vaccine against a highly fatal tropical disease – and potential bioterror weapon – demonstrates efficacy in animal studies
In a mouse study, researchers tested a vaccine against the bacterium that causes melioidosis and found it was highly protective against the disease, which is endemic in many tropical areas.
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NewsNew soil model integrates microbes and large perennial grasses
A new soil model integrates soil microbes and the distinct physiological traits of large perennial grasses into DayCent.
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NewsNovel compound protects against infection by virus that causes COVID-19
Compounds that obstruct the “landing gear” of a range of harmful viruses can successfully protect against infection by the virus that causes COVID-19.
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NewsStudy of sourdough starter microbiomes to boost bread quality and safety
Researchers are studying whether bacteria in the yeast starter needed to make sourdough bread might help reduce gluten in other bread products.
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NewsAntibacterial material developed for use with internal medical devices
Researchers have developed an effective and flexible antimicrobial material that could be used to coat medical devices placed inside the body, such as hip replacements or pacemakers.
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NewsMetal-organic frameworks could someday deliver antibacterial nitric oxide
Because metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) — highly porous metal complexes — are so structurally and chemically diverse, they could be used for many applications, such as drug delivery and environmental clean-up. But researchers still need to get a better understanding of how they function, especially when embedded in polymers. ...