All Editorial articles – Page 248
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NewsMeet Ginger: the gene-edited calf resistant to BVDV
Scientists introduce Ginger, the first gene-edited calf with reduced susceptibility to a major viral pathogen.
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NewsProtein may pave way to eliminating HIV latency
Researchers have identified and characterized Schlafen 12 (SLFN 12) as a novel HIV restriction factor that shuts down viral protein production and helps virus-infected cells to escape from anti-HIV therapy and immune responses.
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NewsSleep supplement impairs action of gut microbiota
Despite its antioxidant effects and role in regulating sleep cycles, tests show melatonin can worsen inflammation of the intestine and impair the action of gut microbiota.
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NewsCRISPR-based drug candidate targets the microbiome
Scientists have engineered the first published CRISPR-based candidate for a drug - a combination of phages - that targets E. coli directly and leaves the microbiome intact.
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NewsPattern-forming bacteria used with AI as sensors
Synthetic biologists have engineered bacterial swarm patterns to visibly record environment and use deep learning to decode patterns - applications could range from monitoring environmental pollution to building living materials.
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NewsFaecal beads target serious intestinal infections
Researchers have developed small beads to be taken orally, which could radically improve the administration of faecal microbiota transplantation to treat Clostridioides difficile infection.
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NewsBenchtop model lays bare secrets of gut microbiome
A benchtop model of the human gut (MiGut) has been developed to allow the interaction of drugs, nutrition, prebiotics, and live biotherapeutics with the gut microbiome to be studied in greater depth than ever before.
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NewsIcy microbes digest plastic at low temperatures
Scientists have found microbes that can digest plastics at low temperatures, potentially saving money and energy.
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NewsRampant fungus threatens banana trade in Africa
Researchers have warned that Fusarium wilt TR4 appears to be spreading uncontrollably in Mozambique and immediate action is needed.
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NewsDesulfovibrio implicated in Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have demonstrated that certain strains of Desulfovibrio bacteria are the likely cause of Parkinson’s disease in most cases.
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NewsTumour bacteria can trigger anticancer response
A novel approach to treating cancer uses bacteria that naturally reside within tumours to trigger a powerful anticancer immune response.
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NewsWarning as entire ICU contaminated with superbug
Researchers have called for urgent measures to protect hospitals after an entire ICU was contaminated with an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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NewsConcerns raised over popular Covid disinfectants
The Covid-19 pandemic has boosted the unnecessary use of antimicrobial chemicals linked to health problems, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental harm, scientists warn.
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NewsBeneficial bacteria lured by siren call of plant hormones
Scientists have discovered a bacterium carrying a receptor protein that allows it to migrate towards auxins in its plant host, which act as bacterial signalling molecules.
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NewsChild IBD risk linked to antibiotics and diet
Children and adolescents face greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when exposed to antibiotics or a Western diet at early ages, or when their family has higher socioeconomic status, according to a study being presented today at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2023. “Pediatric IBD cases are ...
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NewsRed light aids growth of Haematococcus pluvialis
Researchers have proved that red light can promote photoautotrophic growth of Haematococcus pluvialis and investigated the related carbon fixation mechanism.
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NewsBlack eyes in seabirds indicates bird flu survival
A new study has discovered evidence that Northern Gannets can recover from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, with black irises indicating a previous infection.
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NewsAntibacterial treatment solves radiotherapy skin problem
A new study shows that a low-cost antibacterial regimen can prevent acute radiation dermatitis.
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NewsAntibiotics should be halted upon incision closure
New guidelines: antibiotics administered before and during surgery should be discontinued immediately after a patient’s incision is closed, according to updated recommendations for preventing surgical site infections.
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NewsSloth fur may carry antibiotic-producing bacteria
The fur of Costa Rican sloths appears to harbour antibiotic-producing bacteria that may hold a solution to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance.