All Editorial articles – Page 9
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News1 in 3 US adults unaware of connection between HPV and cancers
The human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause six types of cancer, yet new analysis shows that most people are unaware of the connection between HPV and all of these cancers.
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NewsTiny creatures, big insights: The microbial signature of the sea uncovered by copepods
A new study has revealed that tiny planktonic crustaceans carry a unique microbial signature that better reflects ocean currents and environmental gradients than microbes found freely in seawater.
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NewsA microbial DNA signature differentiates two types of cancer in the liver
Researchers have identified a microbial DNA signature in blood plasma that reliably differentiates primary liver cancer from colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver (metastatic colorectal cancer).
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NewsStudy finds tiny microbes shape brain development
New research finds that microbes play an important role in shaping early brain development, specifically in a key brain region that controls stress, social behavior, and vital body functions.
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News‘Essentiality’ scan reveals microbe’s ‘must-have’ list
Researchers have spent years taking apart one of the world’s simplest microbes, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, piece by piece, and created a detailed list of what molecular parts the living cell can and cannot do without.
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NewsFermentation method transforms unripe fruits into specialty coffees
Normally discarded, green beans from the Arara cultivar were subjected to airless fermentation and produced high-quality beverages in blind tests. Researchers see potential for the product to be valued in domestic and foreign markets.
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NewsOne universal antiviral to rule them all?
Taking inspiration from a rare mutation that makes people impervious to viral diseases, a researcher is developing a therapy that could bestow this superpower on the rest of us. The mutation causes a deficiency in an immune regulator called ISG15.
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News CRISPR-based therapeutics hold potential to combat AMR and cure chronic viral infections, says GlobalData
CRISPR-based therapeutics show potential to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and deliver functional cures for chronic viral infections, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
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News‘Controlled evolution’ dramatically boosts pDNA production for biomedical manufacturing
Researchers have controlled the evolution of E. coli bacteria in the lab in order to dramatically increase the amount of plasmid DNA (pDNA) these modified bacteria produce. pDNA is an essential – and expensive – ingredient in many gene therapies.
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NewsFlu fighters: researchers take a closer look at immune response to influenza
Researchers sought to identify which immune cells in pigs have receptors that are most reactive to influenza. They accomplished this by customizing a technology called single-cell RNA sequencing for pigs to learn more about how a body’s cells operate at a highly detailed level.
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NewsBroad COVID-19 vaccination makes economic sense, especially for older adults, study finds
Vaccinating every person over 65 would actually save the U.S. money, while vaccinating all younger adults would be a reasonable investment, according to a new study.
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NewsTwo-dose therapy for S. aureus bloodstream infections on par with standard treatment
A clinical trial has found that the outcome of treating complicated Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections with two intravenous (IV) doses of the antibiotic dalbavancin seven days apart is just as good as daily IV doses of conventional antibiotics over four to six weeks.
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NewsBacterial protein therapy shows promise as first-ever antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning
Researchers have engineered a new molecule that appears promising as an effective antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning with fewer side effects than other molecules currently being tested.
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NewsScientists find a microbial molecule that restores liver and gut health
Researchers have discovered that a natural molecule made by gut bacteria can reverse liver damage and repair the gut lining after aflatoxin exposure. The treatment may offer a new, non-toxic way to prevent and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
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NewsLaser therapy enhances treatment of fungus resistant to conventional medication
Researchers have managed to reduce Candida albicans’ resistance to fungicides by incorporating photodynamic inactivation techniques into the treatment. The technology can be used in both human healthcare and the prevention of food contamination.
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NewsStudy looks for markers that predict risk of severe chlamydia infection
A new study has identified markers that may predict whether a chlamydia infection is likely to ascend into the uterus and endometrium. The work could lead to new diagnostics that can predict a woman’s risk of severe infection.
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NewsLignin is effective against viruses and bacteria
Lignin, a polyphenol, has antimicrobial activity against viruses and bacteria. An by-product from wood industry, lignin has potential as promising green alternative to synthetic antimicrobial agents for coating agents, packaging material, or surface disinfectants.
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NewsAs school returns, so do infections & asthma emergencies. Where kids live can make it worse
A new study highlights how neighborhood conditions shape the seasonal surge of virus-triggered asthma emergencies. It found that children in under-resourced communities face sharply higher rates of asthma flare-ups tied to viral infections during the first weeks of school.
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NewsPortable spectroscopy enables detection of vaginal microbes
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy can rapidly and noninvasively detect specific bacterial species in vaginal fluid, enabling early identification of microbiome imbalances.
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NewsBee and frog proteins: nature’s double defense against farm superbugs
A new study reveals that combining natural antimicrobial peptides can significantly slow the development of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria. Using two peptides together prevents harmful bacteria from mutating as quickly, offering a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics.