All Innovation News articles – Page 5
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NewsA smarter way to build vaccines: scientists harness AI to target emerging alphaviruses
Scientists have developed a new computational pipeline that could dramatically accelerate the development of vaccines against a group of mosquito-borne viruses known as alphavirus.
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NewsRapid and visual on-site detection system for Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), a vector-borne disease affecting both wild and domestic ruminants, is transmitted by biting midges of the genus Culicoides. Researchers developed a rapid and visual test strip for EHDV RNA detection based on RT-ERA and CRISPR-Cas12a.
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NewsResearchers develop new solar-powered water disinfection system
Researchers have developed a new solar-powered water disinfection system that combines several existing methods. The compact device effectively utilizes a combination of techniques that all use solar energy.
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NewsEngineered bacteria unlock seaweed potential: dual enzyme system enables complete alginate depolymerization
A research team has heterologously expressed alyB and alyD genes from the marine bacterium Vibrio algivorus in C. glutamicum, an industrial workhorse traditionally used for amino acid production.
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NewsDrones, DNA, and weather: A phase-oriented hybrid engine to predict sugar beet disease
A fungus that can wipe out up to 50% of a sugar beet crop may soon meet its match in a new generation of smart disease forecasting. Combining drone imagery, weather data, and qPCR-based airborne spore monitoring can reveal where disease is present and what the pathogen is likely to do next.
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NewsBlood test using artificial intelligence paves the way for early diagnosis of leprosy
A new blood test combined with a standardized questionnaire and artificial intelligence may transform the way leprosy is diagnosed in Brazil. The method showed potential for identifying the disease in its initial stages, when symptoms are subtle and traditional laboratory tests often fail.
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NewsVirus-inspired DNA needle could pave the way for better medicines
Researchers have developed a microscopic DNA needle that delivers molecules directly into cells and helps keep them active. It may solve a major problem in modern medicine: many therapies are trapped inside cells and lose their effect.
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NewsScientists develop therapeutic, nasally delivered DNA vaccine for tuberculosis
Research shows the vaccine — in combination with drug therapy — accelerated a relapse-free TB cure in mice, improved activity of a drug-resistant TB regimen and stimulated immune responses in nonhuman primates.
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NewsTurning algae waste into powerful filters: New biochar membranes clean wastewater more efficiently
A new study has developed a sustainable filtration technology that transforms microalgae waste into high-performance membranes capable of removing pollutants and bacteria from wastewater. The innovation could offer a greener and more efficient solution for municipal water treatment.
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NewsRapid urine test could select UTI antibiotics within hours
Patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that produces results within hours rather than days.
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NewsInto the fungal unknown: New tool maps fungal gene functions without reference genomes
Researchers have created a fungal-specific workflow that supports downstream functional analysis regardless of whether a reference genome is available.
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NewsStopping algae blooms with bacteria-busting buoys
Algae blooms make a pond’s surface shine in mesmerizing green hues. But if the microorganisms responsible are cyanobacteria, they can also release toxins that harm humans and wildlife alike. So, a team reporting in ACS ES&T Water has designed a “set it and forget it” system for distributing algaecide using ...
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NewsResearchers move closer to preventing pandemics
Researchers have developed an AI tool that can help determine whether unfamiliar bacteria carry genetic features linked to disease. By enabling the detection of harmful bacteria before they infect humans, this could transform pandemic preparedness.
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NewsScientists combine algae and oyster shells for biodiesel born in the bayou
Researchers have developed an inexpensive way to make biodiesel from materials found along the banks of their Louisiana bayou: algae and oyster shells.
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NewsSmart wound dressing delivers antibiotics on-demand, accelerating healing and reducing resistance
Biomedical engineers have developed a new wound dressing material that releases antibiotic drugs only when harmful bacteria are present in a wound. The material could help rapidly clear wound infections to accelerate healing while reducing the unnecessary use of antibiotics.
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NewsFood scientists develop new antimicrobial for cleaning and sanitizing dry-food processing equipment
New research describes a novel chemical mixture for sanitation in low-moisture environments. Scientists found that a formulation containing cyclomethicone combined with vinegar-based acetic acid was the most effective against Salmonella and Cronobacter bacteria.
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NewsStudy shows breath test can confirm bacterial infection
A study shows how molecules that are only broken down by infecting bacteria, and not by gut bacteria, can be used to confirm infection. By enriching these molecules with a naturally occurring carbon isotope, the researchers found that carbon dioxide produced when they break down is easily detected in a breath test.
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NewsBird flu risk to Danish cattle – new tool can warn farmers before infection spreads
Researchers have developed a tool that can predict where and when the risk of infection is highest. The tool is based on infection data from the U.S. outbreaks and adapted to a Danish context.
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NewsNovel biosensing platform enables fingertip blood-based micro-volume t-cell immune monitoring
A new platform, known as Tip Optofluidic Immunoassay Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (TOI-IGRA), could revolutionize how people monitor their immune health. The platform allows for the precise quantification of pathogen-specific T-cell responses using a mere 15-25 μL of fingertip blood.
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NewsPrototype breath tests spot bacterial infections in minutes
Researchers have adapted the long-used breath test for Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that causes a common stomach infection, expanding the technology’s capabilities to detect a broader range of bacterial infections.