All articles by Linda Stewart – Page 206
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NewsScientists reveal role of notorious cell subpopulation in antibiotic failure
Scientists provide the best evidence to date for the significance of bacterial persister cells in the failure of antibiotics in the clinic.
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NewsBacillus strains deploy regulative responses to acid stresses
Bacillus strains are able to regulate their antioxidative system differently in response to decreasing environmental pH condition, and therefore have different acid tolerance capacities.
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NewsProfessor Yasmine Belkaid takes office as President of the Institut Pasteur
The Institut Pasteur has announced that Professor Yasmine Belkaid took office as its new President on January 2, 2024.
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NewsScientists uncover ocean’s intricate web of microbial interactions across depths
An international team of scientists has uncovered the ocean’s intricate web of microbial interactions across depths.
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NewsStudy assesses potential health hazards of toxic algae blooms to humans
Researchers find unique patterns of cytotoxicity associated with toxins in Florida’s Indian river lagoon.
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NewsAlgorithm effectively predicts transmission mode of syphilis in patients
A new algorithm designed to simulate and predict syphilis transmission in China has been found to effectively reflect the transmission mode of the disease in patients and could be used in a web app to help prevent and control the disease worldwide.
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NewsStudy uncovers how gum disease aggravates COPD
A new study shows how periodontitis, an oral disease, activates immune cells associated with aggravated progression of COPD.
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NewsAntibiotic use is not the only driver of superbugs
Researchers have analysed the rise of antibiotic resistance over the last 20 years in the UK and Norway, highlighting that antibiotic use is not the only factor in the increase.
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NewsExperiments in infant mice suggest new way to prevent spread of flu in people
A new study in infant mice shows that keeping virus particles from attaching to sialic acids limits more than just the entry of influenza A viral infections, but also hinders their exit (shedding) and transmission from mouse to mouse.
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NewsScientists discover potential microbiome links to skin aging
A new study has isolated microbes associated specifically with signs of skin aging and skin health, rather than chronological age.
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NewsScientists discover how ultraviolet light degrades coronavirus
New research has revealed how light can be used to destroy infectious coronavirus particles that contaminate surfaces.
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NewsResearchers probe coral resilience in the face of climate change
A new paper reveals the complex and varied ways corals are adapting, or struggling to adapt, to the rapidly changing oceanic environment.
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NewsConsortium to tackle the effect of climate change on diarrheal diseases
Thanks to a Horizon Europe grant, Amsterdam UMC together with the Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development, is set to lead a global consortium to improve policies and interventions
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NewsNasal spray with antibodies could prevent COVID-19
Researchers have shown that nasal drops with IgA antibodies can protect mice from SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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NewsAvian influenza detected in mammals in sub-Antarctica for the first time
The presence of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed for the first time in mammals in sub-Antarctica. The disease was detected in elephant and fur seals on the island of South Georgia by experts from the UK’s Animal Plant Health Agency (APHA). An elephant seal in ...
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NewsHospital surfaces can harbor harmful microbes even after routine disinfection
Microbial contamination, including harmful pathogens, was found on bed rails, workstations, and other frequently-touched surfaces. the study found.
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NewsFirst-in-human vaccine trial for deadly Nipah virus launched
The University of Oxford has launched a new clinical trial to test a vaccine to protect people against deadly Nipah virus. The first clinical trial participants received doses of the ChAdOx1 NipahB vaccine over the last week.
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NewsGlow sticks deployed to ID emerging biothreats
Glow sticks are being used by a University of Houston researcher to identify emerging biothreats for the United States Navy.
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NewsResearch lays groundwork for a lifesaving vaccine for bacterium that threatens newborns
Researchers are unraveling the workings of Streptococcus agalactiae infections, which could someday lead to a vaccine.
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NewsPirola variant of Covid rediscovers entry pathway into lung cells
Researchers have discovered that the Pirola variant enters lung cells with high efficiency and uses the cellular enzyme TMPRSS2 for entry, thereby exhibiting parallels to variants Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta.