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NewsCyanobacterial circadian clock uses an AM radio-like mechanism to control cellular processes
Cyanobacteria, an ancient lineage of bacteria that perform photosynthesis, have been found to regulate their genes using the same physics principle used in AM radio transmission.
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NewsA new tool to predict the most effective phage cocktail
Researchers have developed a simple and effective new tool that recommends the best possible phage cocktail for a given patient. Paving the way for personalized phage therapies to treat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
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NewsPandrug-resistant bacteria from the war in Ukraine are extremely pathogenic
Using samples from 141 war-wounded it was shown that several bacteria types were resistant to broad-spectrum antibiotics and that six per cent of samples were resistant to all antibiotics that the researchers tested.
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NewsHot water best for sanitizing in-shell pecans, sanitizers prevent cross-contamination
To identify best practices for microbial safety in the pecan market, scientists conducted a study to evaluate methods of sanitizing pecans against Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, also known as STEC.
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NewsMost U.S. adults surveyed trust store-bought turkey is free of contaminants, despite fecal bacteria being found in ground turkey
More than six out of 10 U.S. adults say they wouldn’t eat turkey contaminated with feces, yet consumer research has shown more than half of store-bought packages of ground turkey tested positive for it.
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NewsAntibiotics initiated for suspected community-acquired pneumonia even when chest radiography results are negative
A new study shows that many general practitioners prescribe antibiotics for suspected community-acquired pneumonia even when chest X-ray results are negative, highlighting a gap between guidelines and actual practice.
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NewsUniversity awarded $1.5 million to study vaginal bacterial disorder linked to serious health risks
With a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine will study the dynamics of bacterial vaginosis in hopes of identifying a more effective approach.
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NewsSub-Saharan Africa leads global HIV decline: Progress made but UNAIDS 2030 goals hang in balance
A new study reveals significant progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, alongside a stark warning that current trends indicate the world is not on track to meet the ambitious UNAIDS 2030 targets.
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NewsScientists uncover new mechanism in bacterial DNA enzyme opening pathways for antibiotic development
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in understanding DNA gyrase, a vital bacterial enzyme and key antibiotic target. This enzyme, present in bacteria but absent in humans, plays a crucial role in supercoiling DNA, a necessary process for bacterial survival.
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NewsNatural saclipins in cyanobacteria offer hope of combating skin aging
A new study reveals that saclipins, derived from edible cyanobacterium, enhance collagen and support skin whitening and anti-aging.
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NewsProbiotic may counteract fire-retardant chemical damage
A mouse study reports that probiotic supplementation can reduce the negative impacts of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs - fire-retardant chemicals - on neurodevelopment, behavior, and metabolism.
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NewsParkinson’s drug changes the gut microbiome for the worse due to iron deficiency
Scientists have revealed that the widely prescribed Parkinson’s disease drug entacapone significantly disrupts the human gut microbiome by inducing iron deficiency.
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NewsFinding a preventative solution to a billion-dollar poultry problem
A poultry science researcher is evaluating a new possible solution to losses due to necrotic enteritis, using a novel vaccine combined with a bile acid regimen.
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NewsGlobal research team develops advanced H5N1 detection kit to tackle avian flu
Researchers have developed an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus (AIV). This development marks a significant breakthrough in avian influenza monitoring, reinforcing global efforts in pandemic preparedness.
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NewsScientists implicate a novel cellular protein in hepatitis A infection
Viruses have thrived in humans for tens of thousands of years, evolving to take advantage of the machinery of cells to replicate and survive inside us. Some can slip past our defenses and invade without even causing symptoms. Source: Shirasaki et al. (2024) (Left) Liver cells infected with ...
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NewsSoil ecosystem more resilient when land managed sustainably
Compared to intensive land use, sustainable land use allows better control of underground herbivores and soil microbes, a new study shows. The soil ecosystem is thus more resilient and better protected from disturbance under sustainable management.
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NewsArtificial intelligence can be used to treat infections more accurately
New research has shown that using artificial intelligence (AI) can improve how we treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), and help to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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NewsNew mechanism to fund clinical studies addressing the impact of diet, nutrition, and microbiome on lupus
The unique IDEAL (Investigate Dietary Approaches for Lupus) Initiative will provide multi-disciplinary research teams the opportunity to conduct innovative and much-needed research of diet in lupus.
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NewsGenomic surveillance studies reveal circulation of multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales in Europe
Two studies indicate warning signs about spread of bacteria resistant to the same group of antibiotics (carbapenems) in both healthcare and community settings across Europe.
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NewsStudy probes effects of livestock-keeping on transmission of mosquito-borne diseases
A new study examines the effects of livestock husbandry on mosquito population density and the spread of mosquito-borne diseases (MBDs), to raise public awareness of how to protect against MBDs.