All Editorial articles – Page 102
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NewsPromising new research shows potential to cure recurrent urinary tract infectionsed
Researchers examine the effectiveness of nanogel as a drug delivery system to direct antibiotics into targeted infected cells to improve UTI treatment.
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NewsUltra-low dose CT aids pneumonia diagnosis in immunocompromised patients
Denoised ultra-low dose CT can effectively diagnose pneumonia in immunocompromised patients using only 2% of the radiation dose of standard CT, according to a study.
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NewsBacteria key to solar-powered method to convert sewage sludge into green hydrogen and animal feed
Scientists have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge — a by-product of wastewater treatment — into green hydrogen for clean energy and single-cell protein for animal feed.
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NewsScientists explain energy transfer mechanism in chloroplasts and its evolution
A recent study by Chinese scientists has revealed the intricate molecular machinery driving energy exchange within chloroplasts, shedding light on a key event in the evolution of plant life.
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NewsProfessor investigates how symbiotic groups - like corals and biofilms - can behave like single organisms
UNCG philosopher of biology Dr. Derek Skillings is the lead investigator on a new, three-year, $600,000 grant from the John Templeton Foundation for a study of the emergence and evolution of goal-directed behavior in collective entities.
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NewsFood systems, climate change, and air pollution: Unveiling the interactions and solutions
A recent review delves into the complex relationships among food systems, climate change, and air pollution, highlighting the need for sustainable strategies to address these interconnected global challenges.
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News‘Overlooked’ scrub typhus may affect 1 in 10 in rural India
A study of over 32,000 people living in Tamil Nadu, India, suggests scrub typhus infection may affect up to 10% of rural populations annually and is a leading yet under-recognised cause of hospitalisations for fever across India.
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NewsCause of post-COVID inflammatory shock in children identified
MIS-C is a serious inflammatory shock that affects children and can occur several weeks after a COVID infection. Researchers have found that reactivation of a pre-existing, dormant infection with the Epstein-Barr virus triggers an excessive inflammatory response.
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NewsClimate affects microbial life around Antarctica
Bacteria and other microbes in the seas around Antarctica are strongly influenced by water temperature and the amount of sea ice. This is shown by coordinated measurements taken off the coast of the west Antarctic Peninsula, scientists say.
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NewsResearchers announce breakthrough in next-generation polio vaccines
Researchers have taken a major step towards producing a more affordable and lower-risk polio vaccine using virus-like particles (VLPs). These particles mimic the outer protein shell of poliovirus, but are empty inside.
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NewsPresence of potentially toxic microalgae confirmed in La Concha Bay
The proliferation of the Ostreopsis ovata algae is no cause for alarm, but it is advisable to continue taking measurements, according to researchers.
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NewsNew study highlights gaps in HPV-related cancer prevention for people living with HIV
A new study reveals gaps in knowledge surrounding the prevention of HPV-related cancers in people living with HIV and outlines future research priorities. It highlights existing disparities in healthcare for this vulnerable population.
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NewsNew immune mechanism revealed in the cellular trash
The enzyme, proteasomes known for its protein degradation and recycling system, has found to serve another useful purpose that provides promising alternatives for strengthening immune defenses against deadly diseases.
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NewsMicroplastics could be fueling antibiotic resistance, study finds
Researchers have found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became resistant to multiple types of antibiotics commonly used to treat infections. They say this is especially concerning for people in high-density, impoverished areas like refugee settlements.
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NewsClove oil yields new Pickering emulsion formulation with enhanced antibacterial properties
Researchers developed a sustainable Pickering emulsion using carbon quantum dots (CQDs), promising solid particles for food applications, derived from clove essential oil residue. They found that CQDs with 40% ethanol demonstrated the highest emulsifying efficacy.
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NewsMulti-dose vaccines administered in the same site boost immune response
New research suggests that receiving multiple doses of a vaccine in the same limb leads to faster antibody development, an important strategy for providing immunity as quickly as possible during a pandemic or disease outbreak.
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NewsGut bacterium IDed as key player in healing the colon
Researchers have identified Clostridium scindens, a bacterium that converts primary bile acids into 7α-dehydroxylated bile acids, as a key player in gut healing. Supplementing the gut with this bacterium could improve recovery from colonic injury.
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NewsIntranasal herpes infection may produce neurobehavioral symptoms, study finds
A new study finds that herpes infection through the nose can lead to anxiety, motor impairment and cognitive issues. The research is the first to show that, by exploiting a cellular enzyme, the virus can produce behavioral symptoms.
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NewsCircadian rhythms in tea plant microbiomes shed light on nutrient cycling
A groundbreaking study has uncovered a fascinating connection between the circadian rhythms of tea plants and the microbial communities in their rhizosphere, providing new insights into nutrient cycling.
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NewsStudy discovers tuberculosis genes necessary for airborne transmission
Tuberculosis bacteria rely on a family of genes that help them survive the challenging journey from one person’s lungs to another person’s during coughing, sneezing or talking, according to a study that offers new targets for tuberculosis therapies.