All Editorial articles – Page 4
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NewsAn enzyme with potential: New type of plastic-degrading enzyme discovered in bacteria
Researchers have identified a new enzyme that can not only degrade certain polyesters and bioplastics, but also might provide bacteria with resistance to antibiotics. The discovery raises hopes that microorganisms can adapt to plastic degradation more rapidly than previously thought.
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NewsWhere do dissimilatory iodate-reducing microorganisms live in the ocean?
Scientists have discovered that dissimilatory iodate-producing microorganisms do not live above marine oxygen minimum zones (OMZs) as long predicted - instead thriving within the OMZs, converting iodate into iodide and promoting the release of marine iodine into the atmosphere.
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NewsAnti-fouling materials protect against slimy incursions
Researchershave received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop materials that incorporate soft robotics and nontoxic polymers to fight biofouling, or the buildup of aquatic organisms in wet environments.
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NewsImmune drug anifrolumab linked to lower risk of infection and hospitalization for skin lupus
Preliminary results from an investigator-initiated single-site clinical study show that some people with chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus are less likely to acquire life-threatening infections when taking the drug anifrolumab.
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NewsScientists uncover shared biology behind profound fatigue in five major illnesses
New research identifies a shared biological secret that helps explain chronic exhaustion in conditions including long Covid and PTSD.
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NewsWhy does severe illness during pregnancy sometimes harm neurodevelopment?
Scientists find maternal immune activation alters gene activity in developing mouse brains, increasing risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum
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NewsBeneficial bacteria support tomato growth & suppress disease
A new study has identified bacterial strains that both treat tomato bacterial canker—some by delaying the onset of infection up to a week—and promote the growth of the plant.
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NewsSARS-CoV-2 uses a “scissor” protein to chop influenza virus’s guts up
A new in silico scan of human respiratory viruses demonstrates that a SARS-CoV-2 protein, 3CLpro, cleaves motifs within influenza NP and PA leading to rapid protein degradation and cytoplasmic mislocalization.
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NewsAMI to lead workshop at the World One Health Congress this weekend
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) will be taking part in the 9th World One Health Congress, which will be held in Lisbon from 4-7 September, bringing together more than 1.200 participants, featuring almost 600 scientific posters and hosting over 80 sessions.
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NewsThe SETI Institute and ETH Zurich join forces to search for the origin of life
ETH Zurich and the SETI Institute have announced a strategic scientific partnership investigating the origins of life on planet Earth.
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NewsNew design strategy expands nanoparticle vaccine approach to influenza viruses
Research scientists have developed a blueprint for stabilizing key influenza proteins and using them to make next-generation vaccine candidates.
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NewsProtecting the peanut: Sensors help fend off fungus
Early detection could be the difference between a healthy peanut crop and a devastating outbreak of Sclerotinia blight — a fungal disease capable of causing significant yield loss.
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NewsAntifungal therapy shows potential for IBD patients with candida overgrowth
A commonly used systemic antifungal medication may help reduce symptoms in a subset of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by restoring a healthier gut microbiome, according to a preliminary study.
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NewsFirst results published from major algal gene sequencing project
A new study reveals that different species of microscopic algae can behave in strikingly different ways because of their genetics.
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NewsAnti-influenza therapies that target the host
Researchers suggest that nucleolin-binding drugs are a promising avenue of research in the quest to overcome drug resistance and improve influenza management worldwide.
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NewsGut bacteria linked to key brain chemicals in first-of-its-kind human study
New research provides human evidence for a biological link between the gut microbiome and brain function.
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NewsGoniothalamin as a dual-target medicinal chemistry candidate against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A new computational study has found that goniothalamin — a natural plant compound — binds tightly to two critical bacterial proteins in drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, suggesting it could form the basis of a new class of antibacterial agents.
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NewsPediatric investigation review emphasizes the evolving landscape of pediatric enterovirus infections
A review article highlights how rapid viral evolution of enteroviruses combined with shifting dominant strains and antigenic variation present a major obstacle to EV prevention and control in children.
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OpinionWhen do human-driven changes to wildlife microbiomes become a One Health concern?
Animals live in close partnership with communities of microbes that support digestion, immune development, and defence against pathogens, but human activities are changing those partnerships, says Katherine M. Lagerstrom.
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NewsSmoky off-flavors in cocoa aren’t caused solely by smoke - overfermentation can be the cause
Researchers have shown that overfermentation of cocoa beans can cause smoky, leathery, and cheesy off-flavors. Smoky flavors, therefore, are not necessarily attributable to smoke contamination.