All articles by Linda Stewart – Page 155
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NewsNew rapid detection of bacteria in pediatric blood samples
Researchers have demonstrated that a new technology called u-dHRM (Universal Digital High-Resolution Melt) could quickly and accurately diagnose bloodstream infections.
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NewsProtein-rich diets may influence gut microbiome and body composition
New research has shed light on the effects of protein-rich diets on the gut microbiome and overall health.
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NewsAI enables faster, more effective antibiotic treatment of sepsis
Sepsis is a life-threatening infection complication and accounts for 1.7 million hospitalizations and 350,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Fast and accurate diagnosis is critical, as mortality risk increases up to 8% every hour without effective treatment. Source: Ilanaer42 However, the current diagnostic standard is reliant on ...
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NewsUpper surface of coastal waters can accumulate bacteria and antibiotics
Antibiotics in the uppermost water surface, known as the sea surface microlayer, can significantly affect the number of bacteria present and contribute to the adaptation of marine bacteria against widely used antibiotics. In new research presented at ASM Microbe, scientists directly assessed the potential effects of antibiotics ...
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NewsScientists unravel drivers of the global zinc cycle in our oceans
The important role of the Southern Ocean in global biological processes and the carbon cycle has been confirmed by a study that, for the first time based on field evidence, reveals the underappreciated role of inorganic zinc particles in these cycles.
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NewsPlant bacteria deploy phage elements to wipe out the competition
A new study has found that plant bacterial pathogens are able to repurpose elements of their own phages to wipe out competing microbes, suggesting such elements could someday be harnessed as an alternative to antibiotics.
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NewsDiscovery of ancient microfossil sheds light on adaptive evolution of sulfate-reducing bacteria
A 518-million-year-old microbial fossil from China identified as an ancient sulfate-reducing bacterium sheds light on the adaptive evolution of sulfate-reducing bacteria in response to Earth’s oxygenation events.
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NewsLiving bioelectronics combine sensors and bacteria to heal skin
Researchers have created a unique prototype of a ‘living bioelectronic’ designed to treat psoriasis. The patch – a combination of advanced electronics, living cells and hydrogel – is showing efficacy in experiments in mice.
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NewsScientists adapt astronomy method to unblur microscopy images
To make adaptive optics more widely available to biologists, researchers have turned their attention to a class of techniques called phase diversity that’s been widely used in astronomy but is new to the life sciences.
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NewsScientists identify key pathogen targets to tackle black rot in sweetpotato
A new study identifies 31 Ceratocystis fimbriata effector genes and suggests a biotrophic phase, in which the fungus lives off living sweetpotato storage roots before killing it, providing a new perspective on how the disease progresses.
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NewsNew HIV reporter model: Visualizing HIV viral dynamics in cells with dual fluorescence
Researchers have developed a novel viral reporter system that allows for real-time visualization of HIV dynamics post-viral infection. HIV-Tocky features dual fluorescence to illuminate the process of provirus silencing and reactivation.
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NewsMalta hosts groundbreaking 7th World Conference on Targeting Phage Therapy 2024
The historic Corinthia Palace in Malta is set to host the 7th World Conference on Targeting Phage Therapy on June 20-21, 2024. This event will bring together the world’s foremost leaders and researchers in bacteriophage therapy, highlighting the growing importance and global interest in this innovative field. ...
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NewsScientists show the key role of spleen and extracellular vesicles in cryptic malaria infections
A new study has provided new insights into the role of the spleen in malaria, especifically in infections caused by the malaria parasite, Plasmodium vivax.
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NewsNew study explores sun’s effects on the skin microbiome
A new study delves into existing knowledge on solar radiation’s impact on the skin microbiome and proposes innovative sun protection methods that safeguard both skin integrity and microbiome balance.
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NewsGenome research reveals the global march of malaria
Researchers have reconstructed ancient Plasmodium genome-wide data from 36 malaria-infected individuals spanning 5,500 years of human history on five continents, reconstructing the worldwide spread of malaria and its historical impact.
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NewsIngestible microbiome sampling pill technology takes a step forward
Significant progress has been made in the development of a small device, about the size of a vitamin pill, that can be swallowed and passed through the gastrointestinal tract to sample the full inventory of microorganisms.
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NewsStudy reveals role of fathers in seeding the microbiota of newborns
A new paper shows the important contributions that fathers make to the composition of microbes colonizing a baby’s gut, and confirms that maternal fecal microbiota transfer (FMT) in babies born by C-section can help to correct microbiota disturbances.
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NewsNasal microbiota is potential diagnostic biomarker for sepsis
The nasal microbiota of intensive care unit (ICU) patients effectively distinguishes sepsis from non-septic cases and outperforms analyzing the gut microbiota to predict sepsis, according to a new study.
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NewsSafer virus helps eliminate cancer and protect against future tumors
Scientists have discovered that an attenuated (weakened) virus can help eliminate cancer in mice. In addition, mice that were treated with this virus were more resistant to developing tumors later in life.
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NewsAlgae offer real potential as a renewable electricity source
Researchers have described extracting energy from the photosynthesis process of algae suspended in a specialized solution and housed in small power cells that can generate enough energy to power low- and ultra-low power devices.