All Editorial articles – Page 8
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NewsWhy immune responses to vaccines vary from person to person
A new study finds that past immune encounters may predict future vaccine response.
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NewsMouth and gut microbes could help detect gastrointestinal cancers
Researchers report that by analyzing the make-up of oral microbes it may be possible to detect signals associated with stomach and colorectal cancer. These findings could lead to the development of new, less-invasive screening tests for gastrointestinal cancers.
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NewsSoil bacteria protect wheat from pathogenic fungus
New research shows that, when inoculated into the soil, bacterial species can alter the soil microbiome and protected plants from a fungus that causes root rot.
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NewsEarthly microbes could survive on the moon
Microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in shady spots in the moon’s south pole region.
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NewsAntibiotic resistance is an environmental problem, not just a medical one
New research shows that wild farm mice carry around 50% of the antibiotic resistance genes found in livestock.
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NewsAn oil-accumulating yeast could help make next-generation aviation fuels
New research suggests that bio-based advanced aviation fuels produced by yeast could help meet the demand for domestically produced aviation fuels.
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NewsInfluenza A infection under-reported during 2021 UK pandemic, researchers reveal
Influenza A infections were under-reported during the 2021 UK pandemic, according to research presented earlier this year at MLSFF 2026.
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NewsGut bacteria convert dietary nitrate and iron into protective molecules
Researchers have discovered that gut bacteria can convert dietary nitrate and iron into protective molecules that may reduce the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
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NewsBacteria found in lung tumors may boost immune response to cancer
New preclinical study shows bacteria in lung tumors may boost the activation of innate immune cells in the presence of a common vitamin metabolite.
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NewsCommon virus rewires energy metabolism in human neurons
Advanced optical imaging techniques reveal viral infection reshapes neuron metabolism long before major cell damage appears.
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NewsA viral ‘loose cannon’ enzyme helps phages shut down bacterial defenses
Scientists have found how phages, viruses that infect bacteria, orchestrate an explosion of protein modifications inside host cells that helps them evade the bacteria’s immune systems.
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NewsBladder infection after brain injury worsens cognitive problems
New research shows urinary tract infections following a moderate brain injury can worsen cognitive problems caused by the injury.
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NewsFirst 24 hours after viral infection are critical
New research suggests that the first 24 hours after viral infection is critical in determining infection severity.
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NewsNew discovery could help scientists fight deadly fungal infections
Researchers have discovered that the bacterial antibiotic ‘gladiolin’ can disarm Candida albicans, one of the leading causes of life-threatening fungal infections, opening new avenues for developing life-saving treatments.
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NewsToo much RNA can starve cells of energy
Researchers uncover a link between excess RNA and mitochondrial damage — revealing new insights into viral infections, aging and RNA-based therapeutics.
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NewsBiochar as an “electron bridge” unlocks hidden power of energy‑saving wastewater treatment
New research reveals how a charcoal‑like material triples electron transfer capacity in ammonia‑removing microbes, cutting wastewater treatment costs by up to 90%.
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NewsNext-gen mRNA therapeutics get a new delivery vehicle
Researchers have developed a novel way of delivering circular RNA into cells, paving way for long-lasting mRNA-based therapeutics including cancer vaccines and obesity treatments.
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NewsSimple diet changes help microbes produce higher-quality biomaterials
Feeding bacteria a cheap agricultural by-product enables the production of high-value biomaterials with promising biomedical and industrial applications.
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NewsModeling social inequality in epidemics
New study introduces a metric into disease-transmission models which quantifies the degree to which social determinants of health — like neighborhood, access to healthcare, or economic status — cause outbreaks.
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NewsClimate change predicted to drive changes in diarrheal disease prevalence in several countries in Africa
Researchers have identified key social and environmental factors that influence how climate change affects childhood diarrheal diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.