All Editorial articles – Page 114
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NewsEnterococcus helps E. coli ‘armor up’ in dog, poultry co-infections
A new study finds that two subtypes of pathogenic E. coli produce 5 to 16 times more protective capsular “slime” when Enterococcus faecalis is present.
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CareersSilvani Verruck: my year as a Junior Editor with Letters in Applied Microbiology
One year after we launched our Junior Editor programme with Letters in Applied Microbiology, Professor Silvani Verruck of Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil tells us how she is getting on.
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NewsNew antimicrobial hydrogel could preserve waterlogged wood from shipwrecks
To better care for delicate marine artifacts, researchers have developed a new hydrogel that quickly neutralizes harmful acids and stabilized waterlogged wood from an 800-year-old shipwreck.
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NewsBacterial ‘biopesticide’ against malaria mosquitoes successful in early field tests
An experimental bacteria-derived biopesticide is highly effective in killing malaria-carrying mosquitoes, including those that have developed resistance to chemical pesticides, according to initial field tests.
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NewsDo soil microbes affect flowers’ ability to attract bees?
New research reveals that certain soil microbes can help plants grow bigger flowers, therefore attracting more bees.
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NewsOcean density identified as a key driver of carbon capture by marine plankton
Changes in ocean density have a significant impact on the rate at which marine plankton incorporate carbon into their shells, with profound implications for carbon cycling and the ocean’s ability to absorb atmospheric CO2 in response to climate change.
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NewsTiny dancers: Scientists synchronise bacterial motion
Researchers have discovered that E. coli bacteria can synchronise their movements, creating order in seemingly random biological systems.
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NewsHow a middle schooler found a new compound in goose feces
Middle schoolers through a partnership with a local univeristy, collected and analyzed environmental samples to find new antibiotic candidates. One unique sample, goose feces collected at a local park, had a bacterium that showed antibiotic activity.
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NewsCovid-19 virus can damage the retina - even without severe respiratory disease
An experimental study in mice shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection can damage the retinas, with long-term implications for vision.
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NewsThe viral puzzle of why humans are susceptible to hepatitis B - but monkeys are not
Scientists collaborated to reveal the structural features of hepatitis B viral receptor homologue in macaques that restrict viral entry into their cells.
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NewsStudy untangles how COVID-19 wreaks widespread damage in the body
A new study sheds light on the pathways that drive organ damage and death in severe COVID-19 and helps explain why survivors of the disease can experience long-term complications.
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NewsPeat-bog fungi produce substances that kill tuberculosis-causing bacteria
An analysis of fungi collected from peat bogs has identified several species that produce substances toxic to the bacterium that causes the human disease tuberculosis.
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NewsBiohybrid of fungus and wood produces bioluminescent hardwood
Researchers are currently pursuing an idea for a new type of composite material based on hardwood: luminous wood.
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NewsPregnancy enhances natural immunity to block severe flu
Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy.
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NewsHow did human brains get so big? The answer could be in our gut
Microbes supporting the production of more metabolic energy could be key to the evolution of large brains, according to a study that shows gut microbes from different animal species shape variations in their biology.
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NewsGlobal review charts lethal impact of fungal infection after lung disease
An international study of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis revealed that around 32% of people who have had prior damage from lung diseases will die after five years if they also get a common fungal infection.
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NewsSatellite evidence bolsters case that climate change caused mass elephant die-off
New analysis showing carcass distribution and algae in watering holes points to climate-induced poisoning of over 300 African elephants.
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NewsCold plasma isn’t just for sterilisation - it could become a vital green tool in water purification
Cold plasma isn’t just for sterilisation, but offers potential as a sustainable water treatment that can target stubborn contaminants like biofilms and pharmaceuticals, according to a new review.
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NewsBacteria ditch tags to dodge antibiotics
Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, according to new research. The subtle changes might be enough to alter the binding site of drug targets and constitute a possible new mechanism of antibiotic resistance.
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NewsA new approach to predicting malaria drug resistance
Researchers analyzed the genomes of hundreds of malaria parasites to determine which genetic variants are most likely to confer drug resistance.