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NewsNovel compound inhibits the growth of tumor-associated Fusobacteria
Researchers seeking ways to eliminate fusobacteria in carcinomas have made an unexpected discovery: their control compound, FUS79, which did not target a specific transcript, exhibited strong activity against five fusobacterial strains without affecting other tested bacterial species.
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NewsScientists unveil novel anti-CRISPR protein mechanism
Apart from their counter-defensive function, anti-CRISPR proteins hold great promise for enabling more precise control over CRISPR technologies. Researchers have now further elucidated the function of an important yet so far uncharacterized anti-CRISPR protein.
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NewsDecoding HIV genomic tactics in viral replication
Research on HIV-1 unravels the viral and host translational regulations during viral replications through the identification of RNA structures and previously unrecognized genetic elements - this could bring potential therapeutic interventions to counter the viral manipulations.
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NewsResearchers uncover control mechanisms of polysaccharide utilization in gut bacterium
Polysaccharide utilization loci (PULs) complexes enable bacteria to bind, break down, and import specific polysaccharides, contributing to successful gut colonization. A new study explores how PULs are regulated post-transcriptionally to adapt to environmental changes.
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NewsResearchers unlock gateway to open up more bacterial species for research
Researchers have introduced a novel approach that can make many more bacteria amenable to genetic engineering. Their method, called IMPRINT, uses cell-free systems to enhance DNA transformation across various bacterial strains.
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NewsCovid-19 protein primes RNA synthesis in human cells
Researchers have shown for the first time that it is the human protein SND1 which works together with the viral protein NSP9 to stimulate the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s genetic replication program in infected cells.
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NewsResistant Candida auris on rise in Germany, setting off alarm signals
The number of cases of Candida auris has increased in Germany in recent years, adding to outbreaks worldwide, a new study has revealed.