All articles by Linda Stewart – Page 2
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NewsResearchers develop UV and machine learning-aided method to detect microbial contamination in cell cultures
This is the first novel technology that utilises machine learning to analyse unique ultraviolet light “fingerprints” on cell cultures to quickly identify the presence of contamination.
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NewsNew tool for cutting DNA offers promising prospects for biotechnology
Researchers have developed a new genetic tool based on a family of specific enzymes called Ssn that allows targeted cuts to be induced exclusively in single-stranded DNA. They focused on one of these enzymes in the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis.
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NewsBacterium promotes liver regeneration by increasing β-hydroxybutyric acid (BHB) production and BHB-driven STAT3 signals
Parabacteroides distasonis promotes liver regeneration by increasing BHB production and BHB-driven STAT3 signals, providing an argument for using P. distasonis or BHB as a potential strategy for promoting hepatic regeneration after PHx or transplantation.
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NewsExperts stress importance of vaccination amidst measles outbreaks
Pediatric infectious diseases experts stress the importance of vaccination against measles, one of the most contagious viruses, which is once more spreading in the United States.
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NewsStudy of oral azvudine versus nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in elderly hospitalized COVID-19 patients
A study used five analytical methods to show that oral azvudine has a therapeutic effect in elderly COVID-19 patients aged over 60 years.
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NewsPotential first new antibiotic for gonorrhoea since the 1990s is effective and safe, finds trial
Gepotidacin could be a new treatment to treat gonorrhoea, protecting against the threat of treatment-resistant gonorrhoea and improving patient treatment experiences, suggests the results of a phase 3 randomised control trial.
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NewsOropouche virus infections underestimated in Latin America and likely to increase due to climate factors
Environmental factors, such changing temperatures and rainfall, are the main drivers associated with the spread of Oropouche virus (OROV) in Latin America, according to a modelling study.
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NewsPatients with multi drug-resistant cholera in Europe linked to exposure to contaminated holy water from Ethiopia
Exposure to holy water from Ethiopia has recently been linked to several cases of cholera in the UK and Germany with a multidrug-resistant Vibrio cholerae strain, according to a new study.
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NewsAñana Saltern microorganisms help to clarify the groundwater flow pattern
The MicroIker group of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has explored the diversity and distribution of unicellular organisms in the springs of the Añana Salt Valley.
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NewsDeadly rodent-borne hantavirus is an emerging disease with pandemic potential
Researchers have found three hotspots of hantavirus circulation in wildlife in the US – Virginia, Colorado, and Texas – and identified 15 rodent species as carriers, including six species that had not previously been identified as hosts of the virus.
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NewsDogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans
Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by a fungus that thrives in moist soils and becomes airborne during drought. In a new study, researchers show that dogs, who are also susceptible to the disease, can help us understand its spread.
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NewsScientists find a gut-brain link that may affect behavior in children with autism
A new study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system — ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing behavioral symptoms.
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NewsCoral reefs exude myriad chemicals, fueling dynamic microbial recycling of nutrients
New research reveals the remarkable chemical diversity of substances exuded by coral reefs and demonstrates that thousands of different chemicals derived from tropical corals and seaweeds are available for microbes to decompose and utilize.
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NewsStudies shows new class of antibiotic is effective in tackling MRSA
New research has shown a daily dose of epidermicin NI01 – an antibiotic compound developed by University of Plymouth spinout company Amprologix – is as effective at removing Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as the current standard of care.
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NewsEngineered bacteria emit signals that can be spotted from a distance
Engineers have found a way to read out bacterial signals from as far as 90 meters away. This work could lead to the development of bacterial sensors for agricultural and other applications, which could be monitored by drones or satellites.
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NewsMicrobial vanadate reduction: unveiling electron transfer and isotope fractionation
A recent study has shed light on the microbial reduction of vanadate (V(V)), a crucial process in environmental geochemistry and vanadium detoxification. It investigated electron transfer pathways and vanadium isotope fractionation during this process.
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NewsNew platform leverages AI and quantum computing to predict salmonella antimicrobial resistance
A recent study presents a novel approach to predict Salmonella antimicrobial resistance, a growing concern for public health. The research combines large language models (LLMs) and quantum computing to develop a predictive platform.
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NewsStudy finds immune protein modification blocks viral replication, heart inflammation
New research shows protein modifications to the immune sensor MDA5 reduce viral replication and may lead to broad-spectrum antiviral breakthroughs.
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NewsResearchers reach poo-romising frontier in fecal microbiota transplantation
Recent research suggests that fecal microbiota transplantation could play a pivotal role in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori, either as a monotherapy or an adjunct to conventional treatments.
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NewsA new tool for parsing the ‘metabolic dialogue’ between microorganisms
Scientists have developed an innovative system – called MetaFlowTrain – that allows the study of metabolic exchange and interactions within microbial communities under different environmental conditions.