All Editorial articles – Page 20
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NewsMicrobiotica announces completion of recruitment in its international phase 1b trial of microbiome co-therapy
Microbiotica, a clinical-stage biopharma company developing a pipeline of oral precision microbiome medicines called live biotherapeutic products (LBPs), announces that patient recruitment is complete in its advanced melanoma (MELODY-1) trial.
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NewsBout of cystitis may signal presence of urogenital cancers in middle-aged adults
A bout of the common bladder infection, cystitis, may signal the presence of urogenital cancers—which affect parts of the body involved in reproduction and excretion—in middle aged adults, suggests research. The risks seem to be especially high within 3 months of infection.
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NewsCan microbes be the good guys? New study reveals Hollywood’s blind spot
A new review shows how films — from French Kiss to The Martian — highlight microbes as allies in food, medicine, and even space exploration.
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NewsBlueberries can improve infants’ immunity and gut health, study finds
Feeding blueberries to infants as one of their first solid foods may help strengthen their immune systems, reduce allergy symptoms and support healthy gut development, according to new research.
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NewsScientists can decode wildlife movement to predict the next pandemic
By equipping wildlife with biologging devices that track movement and behavior in near-real-time, researchers can detect early signs of illness, monitor disease spread, and inform public health interventions before outbreaks reach crisis levels.
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NewsHerbs hit the sweet spot to extend shelf life of popular global drink
A team of food scientists has discovered a natural way to significantly extend the shelf life of sugarcane juice. By adding microwave-dried extracts of mint and coriander to the juice in the production process, its shelf life can be extended from three days up to 14 days.
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NewsNew Center of Excellence to respond to the challenge of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Boston Children’s Hospital and Tulane University have received $25 million in funding from NIAID/NIH to establish a Center of Excellence for Translational Research (CETR) called IMPACT (Immunization against Multidrug-resistant Pathogens: Activating T Cell Immunity).
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NewsTraditional herb boosts fish health and immunity, study reveals
A groundbreaking study reveals how the traditional herb Picria fel-terrae (PFL) can significantly improve fish health. When added to fish feed at just 0.1% concentration for six weeks, the herb maintained healthy gut structure while reducing inflammation.
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NewsU.S. Public Health Service releases new guidelines on occupational HIV exposure and postexposure prophylaxis
The CDC, on behalf of the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS), has released the 2025 Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP).
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NewsMediterranean diet could reduce gum disease, study shows
People living in the UK and following a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to have better gum health, with potentially lower amounts of gum disease and inflammation. A new study suggests that people not following a Mediterranean-style diet tended to have more severe gum disease, especially if they consumed red meat frequently.
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NewsType 2 diabetes may double risk of sepsis, large community-based study suggests
Living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may double the risk of developing sepsis—with those aged younger than 60 years and men particularly susceptible, according to a long-term community-based study in Australia.
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NewsCheese fungi color changes help unlock secrets of evolution
Color changes in fungi on cheese rinds point to specific molecular mechanisms of genetic adaptation—and sometimes a tastier cheese.
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NewsScientists link waning Japanese encephalitis immunity to higher dengue severity
Scientists have found that waning immunity to Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) may increase the risk of more severe dengue disease in humans. The study highlights how fading vaccine protection from one virus can unintentionally affect the body’s response to another.
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NewsSigns of life on Mars? Not so fast, say geologists
Geologists have urged caution in claiming signs of life on Mars from speckled rock found by Perseverance Rover. The researchers believe that a non-biological origin of the speckled rock found on Mars by NASA’s Perseverance rover is just as compelling as a biological one.
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NewsResearch identifies immune response that controls Oropouche infection and prevents neurological damage
Research conducted on mice has identified that the rapid response of a specific type of defense cell is essential for controlling Oropouche virus infections and preventing serious neurological damage.
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NewsMost Americans favor MMR vaccine requirement for public school, survey finds
Research in April 2025 finds that 70% of the US public supports vaccine requirements for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) for children to attend public school, more than in 2023.
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NewsResearchers find a way to use antibodies to direct T cells to kill Cytomegalovirus-infected cells
Researchers have found a new way to prompt the immune system to kill cells infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV). They did this by engineering antibodies that direct the immune system’s T-cells to kill cells infected with the virus.
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NewsCholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment available
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its global cholera statistics for 2024, showing an increase in both the number of people who fell sick and died from the disease. Reported cholera cases rose by 5% and deaths by 50% in 2024 compared to 2023.
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NewsEurope’s only conference for minoritised life scientists heads to Edinburgh in 2026
Europe’s only conference for minoritised life scientists is heading to Scotland for spring 2026. The Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum (MLSFF) will be held at Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) from March 23 to 26.
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NewsMedications leave lasting mark on the gut microbiome, even years after use
Analysing stool samples and prescription records from over 2,500 Estonian Biobank participants, researchers found that the majority of drugs studied were linked to microbiome changes, with a substantial number of them also showing long-term effects detectable years after patients stopped taking them.