All Editorial articles – Page 42
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NewsGenetically engineered Bifidobacterium shows potential for oral delivery of cancer vaccines
A novel oral vaccine platform using genetically engineered Bifidobacterium could enhance anti-tumor immunity. In an exploratory phase I clinical study, the vaccine was well tolerated and generated immunologic and clinical findings that warrant further investigation.
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NewsPlant-based wound dressing fights infection before it takes hold
A new dressing made from plant-based materials can deliver antibiotics directly to wounds during critical early stages of infection, according to researchers. The study is the first to use this family of sustainable furan-based polymers for infection-fighting wound dressings.
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NewsPhytoplankton apply the onion skin principle
The phycosphere, which surrounds ocean microalgae, is one of the most important marketplaces for organic carbon in the oceans. A new study of chemical signals in this region suggests that the phycosphere consists of multiple layers.
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NewsThe family tree of viruses just grew – and it paves the way for a new approach to agricultural research
Researchers have discovered that a group of viruses known to infect an agriculturally important plant pathogen has remained genetically stable for an astonishing four decades. The work also led to the classification and naming of the group of phages.
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NewsSix years of drought reshape soil microbiomes in tallgrass prairie, study finds
A new study tracking soil microbial communities across six years of experimental drought in a tallgrass prairie finds that prolonged water stress diminishes biodiversity, pushing communities toward less predictable, harder-to-reverse configurations.
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NewsHepatitis E viruses mutate early during infection
In order to better understand which changes occur during the initial weeks of Hepatitis E infection, researchers specifically focused on this early phase.
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NewsNew study reveals how birth method and antibiotics may shape babies’ gut bacteria
A new systematic review has found that both the way a baby is born and exposure to antibiotics around the time of birth could be linked to differences in the development of the infant gut microbiome. Exclusively breastfeeding babies may reduce these differences.
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NewsAMI named as finalist in 2026 Memcom Excellence Awards
Applied Microbiology International is celebrating after being shortlisted in the 2026 Memcom Excellence Awards. The Letters in Applied Microbiology Early Career Academic Editor Training Programme made the finalists in the “Best Education Initiative” category.
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NewsAnother tick-borne disease to avoid: anaplasmosis in Canada
Move over, Lyme disease — there’s another tick-borne disease to worry about in Canada. Anaplasmosis, the second most common tick-borne disease in the country, can cause a range of health issues, including myocarditis, as a practice article shows.
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NewsResearch team brings the era of microbial cell factories one step closer
A research team analyzed the key bottlenecks limiting the commercialization of biomanufacturing, and proposed an AI-based roadmap for industrialization.
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NewsWhen a lip ulcer isn’t what it seems: Rare case of syphilis mistaken for mouth injury
Any lip ulcer that is painless, firm, and persists beyond two to three weeks should prompt syphilis testing, even if the presentation does not fit the typical genital picture, warn scientists presenting an unusual case study.
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NewsNew clues raise hopes for better treatment of RSV in babies
Future therapies for respiratory syncytial virus must target both the virus and its immune response to ensure babies get the best possible outcomes, finds a new study that developed a lab model of baby lungs to show why RSV makes infants so much sicker than adults.
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NewsHelpful microbes could battle pathogens in our hospitals and schools - with the help of AI to make it work
Helpful microbes that combat harmful pathogens could be the answer to rising antimicrobial resistance, particularly within built environments such as hospitals, homes and schools, says a new review.
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NewsGut bacteria linked to malnutrition may pass to younger generations
A new study suggests that an intestinal disorder linked to malnutrition and stunted growth may be transmitted from one generation to the next via the small intestinal microbiome.
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NewsSouth African fynbos soil delivers a new species of soil bacterium
A new species - and previously unknown genus - of soil bacterium was isolated from soil collected in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, a biodiversity hot spot in the Cape Floristic Region.
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NewsGut bacteria linked to frailty in older women
Researchers have identified clear links between the composition of gut bacteria and frailty in older women. In cases of high frailty, with an increased risk of illness and death, gut bacterial diversity is lower and function is impaired.
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NewsGut bacteria boost immune system and help send Vitamin A to T cells
Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria help regulate the development of the body’s immune system by directing the movement of vitamin A through a previously unrecognized cellular network.
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NewsResearchers use friendly viruses to tackle inflammatory bowel disease
A research team has developed a targeted approach to treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) using bacteriophages, viruses that infect specific bacteria, to disarm harmful microbes without disrupting the broader gut ecosystem.
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NewsNew antiseptic capable of eliminating 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells
A 0.5% alcohol-based chlorhexidine antiseptic, combined with the natural organic compounds eugenol and menthol, can eliminate 99.9% of Candida parapsilosis cells. This fungus is one of the leading causes of infections in hospital settings.
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NewsTwo companion papers explain immune ‘exhaustion’ - and how we might prevent it
Chronic and viral infections can literally exhaust certain key cells in the immune system from a constant barrage of attacks. But a new pair of papers has now pointed a way to understand how this exhaustion happens at a molecular level.