All King’s College London articles
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News‘Transient’ gut bacteria may affect health and guide diet choices
‘Transient’ populations of gut bacteria may contribute to the development of chronic liver disease and diabetes, but a personalised diet plan could lessen the risk, new research suggests.
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NewsAncient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders
New research led by King’s College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Published in Nature Communications, the study was part-funded ...
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NewsInsights into release of fungal toxin promise progress in treating infections
The toxin Candidalysin of the yeast Candida albicans is incorporated into an unusual protein structure during an infection, and researchers have now succeeded in deciphering the function of this unusual arrangement.
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NewsScientists discover links between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiota
Researchers have discovered the link between the gut microbiota and Alzheimer’s disease. For the first time, researchers have found that Alzheimer’s symptoms can be transferred to a healthy young organism via the gut microbiota, confirming its role in the disease. Source: UCC Scientists discover links between Alzheimer’s disease ...
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CareersI was transformed into a cartoon scientist honey bee!
Professor Les Baillie of Cardiff University has had a few unique experiences as a microbiologist, but becoming one of the stars of Betsy and Bertie Save The Bees is one that earned particular kudos from his granddaughter.
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NewsIrregular sleep patterns associated with harmful gut bacteria
A new study has found multiple associations between social jet lag and diet quality, diet habits, inflammation and gut microbiome composition in a single cohort.
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News Researchers discover method to overcome antimicrobial resistance
Scientists have found a new class of molecules that inhibit the efflux pump of a bacterial cell.
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NewsNanopore technology achieves breakthrough in protein variant detection
Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to detect structural variations on proteins based on nanopore technologies.
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News‘Poo transplant’ trial offers hope for liver disease patients
The UK is to launch a clinical trial of a ‘poo transplant’ that researchers believe could treat advanced liver disease and fight antimicrobial resistance.
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NewsProbiotic supplementation can help adults with Major Depressive Disorder
A study shows improvements in depression and anxiety scores among individuals supplementing with probiotics alongside standard antidepressant medication.
