All Editorial articles – Page 260
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NewsGut inflammation caused by substance secreted by microbe
A rare subtype of the world’s most common parasite, Blastocystis, has been found to produce a unique by-product of its metabolism, which can cause gut inflammation under normal gut conditions.
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NewsSoil bacteria prevail despite drought conditions
Recent research has uncovered the resilience of certain soil microorganisms in the face of increasing drought conditions. While many bacteria become inactive during dry spells, specific groups persist and even thrive.
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NewsGenes fuelling antibiotic resistance in Yemen cholera outbreak uncovered
Widespread antibiotic resistance among cholera-causing bacteria causing the outbreak in Yemen since 2018 explained by gene mixing.
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NewsSkin behind the ears and between the toes can host unhealthy microbes
A new study has shown that the composition of the skin microbiome varies across dry, moist and oily regions of the skin.
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NewsBarnacle-like sticky protein suggests ocean origin for Candida auris
Candida auris is unlike any other known fungus in that it employs a type of protein, called an adhesin, that acts very similar to those used by oceanic organisms, such as barnacles and mollusks.
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NewsMicrobial enzyme captures CO2 with electricity
Scientists isolate a microbial enzyme and branch it on an electrode to efficiently and unidirectionally convert CO2 to formate.
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NewsResearchers to benefit from £18 million investment in world-class frontier bioscience
Researchers at The University of Warwick are among four world-class teams receiving a share of £18 million to pursue transformational bioscience research programmes.
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NewsRecombinant hydrophobic protein acts as toxin-free fire retardant on textiles
Researchers have discovered that recombinant hydrophobic protein can act as a fire retardant when applied to textiles, eliminating the need for toxic chemicals.
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NewsCovid-linked sepsis more common and deadly than previously thought
New research suggests that the virus responsible for COVID-19 was a more common and deadly cause of sepsis during the initial period of the pandemic than previously assumed.
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NewsSource of sticking power for emerging fungal pathogen is uncovered
A previously uncharacterized adhesin protein specific to a human fungal pathogen plays a crucial role in the fungus’s ability to colonize a variety of living and non-living surfaces, and in its virulence, according to a new study.
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CareersToxins, E. coli and soil nematodes - Megan reports on her AMI Summer Placement
Megan Cameron (27) undertook an Applied Microbiology International-sponsored Summer Placement examining the effects of feeding different strains of E. coli to the free living wild type nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans.
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NewsMSU funded $1.2m to make drinking water safer by fighting contaminants
Michigan State University has been awarded a $2.1 million grant by the EPA to better understand the amount of pathogens and disinfection byproducts in drinking water distribution systems and to assess associated health risks.
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NewsBiological particles play crucial role in Arctic cloud ice formation
A new study reveals a crucial role of biological particles, including pollen, spores, and bacteria, in the formation of ice within Arctic clouds.
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NewsMild processing of sushi ineffective in preventing bacterial growth
A study investigating different varieties of Aeromonas bacteria in seafood products found that without heat treatment or the use of other antibacterial methods, the risk of bacteria levels becoming high increases sharply.
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NewsPGPR strain from farmland in India boosts crops in chilly conditions
A bacterial strain isolated from agricultural soil in India can help crops to thrive in chilly conditions by promoting seed germination and growth, a new study shows.
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NewsBactiVac funded to develop bacterial vaccines in global fight against AMR
The UK government has awarded the University of Birmingham-hosted Bacterial Vaccines Network (BactiVac) £1.4 million in funding to accelerate the development of bacterial vaccines as part of the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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NewsOne Health surveillance tool proved vital in rapid response to rabies outbreak
Scientists have revealed that the use of an animal rescue system – Hawk Data Pro – proved to be a vital ‘One Health’ surveillance tool as part of a rapid response to a potentially deadly rabies outbreak in Pune city, India.
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NewsInfamous ‘eagle killer’ cyanobacterium produces not one, but two toxins
Two years ago, researchers established that a toxin from the cyanobacterium Aetokthonos hydrillicola is the cause of a mysterious disease among bald eagles in the USA - now they have described an elusive second toxin.
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NewsFungal aroma can be used for behavioural pest control
Scientists exploring how blueberries infected with fungus Colletotrichum fioriniae emit odours which repel spotted-wing drosophila are able to trick the flies into perceiving healthy fruit as infected.
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NewsResearchers combat Zika-associated foetal abnormalities using microRNA
Researchers have studied how the Zika virus persists in the placenta for long periods of time and how to mitigate it.