All articles by Linda Stewart – Page 128
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NewsA new fungal discovery: Hypoxylon luteogranulatum from Thailand
A recent study identified Hypoxylon luteogranulatum, a newly and intriguing described fungal species within the family Hypoxylaceae.
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NewsMeet the Global Ambassadors: Our Q&A with Petr Heděnec
The Microbiologist chats with our new Global Ambassador for Malaysia, Petr Heděnec, who is an Assistant Professor/University Lecturer at the Institute of Tropical Biodiversity and Sustainable Development at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
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CareersSummer placement: Fleur uncovers the world of Cutibacterium acnes and biofilms
Fleur Thorogood (20), from Cheltenham, reveals what happened during her Applied Microbiology International-sponsored Summer Placement at Cardiff University investigating Cutibacterium acnes host adaptation with respect to biofilms.
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NewsScientists discover molecular ‘fingerprint’ of Long Covid in children’s blood
A new study has highlighted the molecular signature of Long Covid in plasma in paediatric age and used an AI tool capable of making the diagnosis based on the results of the blood sample with 93% accuracy.
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NewsNew study reveals how a ‘non-industrialized’ style diet can reduce risk of chronic disease
Researchers have found that a newly developed diet inspired by the eating habits of non-industrialised societies can significantly reduce the risk of a number of chronic diseases – and are to share recipes with the public. Source: UCC Jens Walter, a University College Cork Professor and a PI ...
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NewsCuriosity-driven experiment helps unravel antibiotic-resistance mystery
An international collaboration has achieved an important breakthrough in understanding the genetic mechanisms that allow bacteria to build resistance to drugs.
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NewsHepatitis B is a problem for a growing number of patients on immunosuppressive medications
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has unveiled an updated clinical practice guideline addressing the prevention and management of hepatitis B virus reactivation (HBVr) in patients on immunosuppressive drugs.
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NewsCamel milk udderly good alterative to traditional dairy
In addition to being hypoallergenic, camel milk could potentially protect the gut from harmful enzymes and create healthier digestion. Research has found that camel milk contains more naturally occurring bioactive peptides compared to its bovine counterpart.
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NewsAntiviral protein causes genetic changes implicated in Huntington’s disease progression
A new study shows APOBEC enzymes, which normally help fight viral infections by mutating viral DNA, are unusually active in the brains of Huntington’s patients.
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NewsUnderestimated risk: Germs in the kitchen
In the most recent BfR consumer monitor, only 17 per cent of respondents said they were concerned about kitchen hygiene. The level of concern about microplastics (68 per cent) and residues of plant protection products in food (52 per cent) is significantly higher.
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NewsNew study finds social programs could reduce the spread of HIV by 29%
Researchers have found that addressing barriers to HIV care from depression, homelessness, individual and neighborhood poverty, education disparities, lack of insurance and unemployment could reduce the national HIV incidence by 29% over 10 years.
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NewsFloat like a jellyfish: New coral mobility mechanisms uncovered
A new study has investigated how the free-living mushroom coral Cycloseris cyclolites moves, navigates and responds to light in its natural environments.
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NewsNew research reveals how location influences how our immune system fights disease
Researchers have revealed how cells known as tissue-resident memory CD8 T cells play unique and specialized roles based on where they are located within the small intestine, providing a local first line of defense against re-infection.
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NewsScientists discover how the gut modulates the development of inflammatory conditions
Scientists have discovered how gut bacteria that cross a weakened intestinal barrier induce changes in bone marrow that strengthen the immune response.
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NewsWhat microbes tell us about Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Using medical data from more than 1,200 people, specific microbiome signatures have been identified that allow precise prediction of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).
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NewsScientists culture previously uncultivable human rhinovirus C with innovative respiratory organoids
Scientists have successfully utilised human respiratory organoids (mini-organs) established by their team to propagate human rhinovirus C (HRV-C), which had previously been refractory to conventional virus cultivation.
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NewsNew paper creates roadmap for the next generation of bioelectronic medicine
A new paper offers a roadmap to the future of bioelectronic medicine — which makes use of electrical signals instead of drugs to diagnose and treat disease.
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NewsTowards improved pandemic preparedness: Launch of new EU project COMBINE
A project for the targeted development of antiviral therapies for newly emerging viruses, COMBINE focuses on the critical virus-cell binding step, aiming to identify key factors and potential therapeutic targets involved early in viral infections.
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NewsScientists synthesize a promising mushroom-derived compound
Researchers have successfully developed the first method to synthesize inaoside A, a compound derived from the edible mushroom Laetiporus cremeiporus.
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NewsDihydroartemisinin inhibits T cell activation in people living with HIV with incomplete immune reconstitution in vitro
A new study provides insights into the biological mechanisms underlying incomplete immune reconstitution in people with HIV and supports dihydroartemisinin’s potential as a therapeutic agent.