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Study shows how emissions from Brazilian Pantanal’s soda lakes contribute to climate change
Characterized by high pH and salinity, these soda lakes have practically dried up because of rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and wildfires. The study shows how the local microbial community influences greenhouse gas emissions.
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Study describes strategy for inactivation of multidrug-resistant bacteria
Zinc oxide nanoparticles with varying morphologies were tested against microorganisms isolated from patients.
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Test detects co-infection by novel parasite in severe cases of visceral leishmaniasis
The test developed by Brazilian researchers accurately identifies the causative agent in less than two hours, so that treatment can be properly targeted.
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Co-infection by novel species of parasite found in visceral leishmaniasis patient
Genome sequencing of clinical samples from a child has revealed the simultaneous presence of the protozoan Leishmania infantum and an as-yet unnamed parasite that was identified earlier in a fatal case of visceral leishmaniasis.