All Editorial articles – Page 19
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NewsMagnetic fields improve Monascus pigments and inhibit citrinin yield via interfering with the iron metabolism
A research team has reported magnetic fields intensities that could improve the yield of Monascus purpureus fermented products while inhibiting citrinin production without adversely affecting M. purpureus growth.
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NewsMajor report tackles Covid’s cardiovascular crisis head-on
Regular Covid vaccinations should continue worldwide to reduce cardiac risks associated with the virus - according to new research.
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NewsBlood microbial DNA distinguishes liver cancer from metastatic lesions
A simple blood test analyzing microbial DNA could help doctors tell apart primary liver cancer from colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, according to a new study.
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NewsStudy recommends integrated risk assessment for zoonotic and vector-borne diseases
A summary of published studies on the risk of emerging diseases shows that only 7.4% simultaneously consider hazard, exposure, and vulnerability to infection.
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NewsAdverse event profiles following HPV vaccination in males
The safety profile among male recipients of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination remains a critical evidence gap. A new study presents the first systematic safety evaluation of Gardasil 9 and Gardasil in male recipients.
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NewsNew phenolic bisabolane sesquiterpenoids discovered from the marine-derived fungus Aspergillus sydowii
Three new phenolic bisabolane sesquiterpenoids (PBS) derivatives (±)-aspersydonol A (1a/1b) and aspersydonol B (2), along with 12 known analogues, have been isolated from the marine-derived fungus Aspergillus sydowii LF51.
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NewsStudy finds ticks carrying Lyme disease moving into western NC
A new surveillance study reveals that the primary vector of the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, the blacklegged tick, has been spreading into areas previously considered low risk.
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NewsHPV integration: Moving from carcinogenesis mechanisms to clinical applications
The clinical significance of HPV integration into the host genome is substantial, particularly in cervical cancer screening programs. Integration testing has emerged as a valuable triage tool for detecting high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN III+).
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NewsIn the wild, chimpanzees likely ingest the equivalent of several alcoholic drinks every day
The first-ever measurements of the ethanol content of fruits available to chimpanzees in their native African habitat show that the animals could easily consume the equivalent of more than two standard alcoholic drinks each day.
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NewsScientists identify four ways our bodies respond to COVID-19 vaccines
Researchers tracked individuals’ antibody levels after vaccinations and identified four distinct patterns of immune response after the first booster, suggesting that monitoring how antibody levels change over time could assist in identifying individuals at greater risk of infection.
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NewsResearchers find a more precise way to edit the genome
A genome-editing technique known as prime editing holds potential for treating many diseases. However, the process carries a small chance of inserting errors that could be harmful - but researchers have now found a way to dramatically lower the error rate.
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NewsCoral reefs set to stop growing as climate warms, scientists warn
Most coral reefs will soon stop growing and may begin to erode – and almost all will do so if global warming hits 2°C, according to a new study in the western Atlantic.
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NewsDisease experts upgrade sentinel chicken system to create forecast for West Nile virus
An interdisciplinary team of experts have created a statistical model that accurately predicts the activity of West Nile virus in an area up to six months in advance. The model was trained using two decades of sentinel chicken data.
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NewsHow HIV enters the genome – researchers identify previously unknown mechanism
Researchers have decoded a previously unknown mechanism by which HIV-1 selects its integration targets in the human genome. A research team identified RNA:DNA hybrids (R-loops) as molecular signposts for the virus.
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NewsResearch reveals tropical rainforest soils may fuel climate change as the Earth warms
A new study suggests the Earth’s own tropical soils may contribute to climate change as global warming continues, releasing vast amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) as they warm and potentially accelerating a dangerous feedback loop.
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NewsWarming temps alone fail to trigger increased CO2 levels from soil
A study examining the effects of higher temperatures on soil shows that warming alone does not increase levels of carbon dioxide emitted from the soil. Instead, higher temperatures combined with more added carbon led to higher carbon dioxide levels released from the soil.
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NewsTargeted delivery of microRNA sponge short-hairpin RNA via VIR-inspired biotechnical vector
The Vir-inspired Biotechnical Vector (VIBV) is a novel hybrid platform that combines viral and non-viral elements with nanotechnology to enable personalized, tumor-specific gene therapy.
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NewsAI-powered CRISPR could lead to faster gene therapies, study finds
A new AI tool can help scientists better plan gene-editing experiments. CRISPR-GPT acts as a gene-editing “copilot” supported by AI to help researchers — even those unfamiliar with gene editing — generate designs, analyze data and troubleshoot design flaws.
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NewsNew CRISPR test could make tuberculosis screening as simple as a mouth swab
Researchers have developed an enhanced CRISPR-based tuberculosis test that works with a simple tongue swab, a potential breakthrough that could allow easier, community-based screenings for the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
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NewsClass of 25: Letters in Applied Microbiology’s first Junior Editors pass with flying colours
Applied Microbiology International’s first ever cohort of Junior Editors completed their two-year training programme on August 31 - and have passed with flying colours.