All articles by Linda Stewart – Page 213
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NewsWhy small organisms can make big impacts on climate and emissions
Mary Ann Bruns served on the steering committee for a colloquium held in June by the American Academy of Microbiology, which has just released its colloquium report, ’The Role of Microbes in Mediating Methane Emissions’.
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NewsResearchers ID opportunities to improve future HIV vaccine candidates
An effective HIV vaccine may need to prompt strong responses from immune cells called CD8+ T cells to protect people from acquiring HIV, according to a new study.
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NewsNovel bacteria identification methods might help speed up disease diagnosis
A new study applied spectroscopic techniques for quick analysis for identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa directly from an object - in this case, turtle skin.
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NewsMultiple sclerosis: Possible basis for vaccine researched
Researchers have shown that the risk of MS is particularly high in people with a combination of certain host factors and variants of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
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NewsNew research lays groundwork for personalized dietary supplements
Researchers used fluorescence-labeled inulin-grafted nanoparticles to track the interaction of inulin with gut bacteria - when incubated with human stool samples, a wider range of gut bacteria thatn previously assumed were found to bind to inulin.
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NewsDenovAI uses artificial intelligence to discover therapeutic antibodies
Kashif Sadiq has founded a start-up – DenovAI – for broader, faster and cheaper antibody discovery using advanced machine learning and computational biophysics.
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NewsNew software makes rapid inroads to find viral weapons for germ warfare
A new bioinformatics software program is paving the way for a rapid expansion of research into bacteriophages, the viruses or phages that play key roles in controlling bacteria.
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NewsResearchers report the high-res structure of a cyanobacterial virus
Researchers have outlined the high-resolution structure of a little-known virus, improving our understanding of viral infection, which could pave the way for more accurate predictions of climate change.
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News$1.3 million fund helps to introduce high school students to virus surveillance
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received more than $1.3 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to expand the New York City Virus Hunters program.
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NewsStudy reveals how the immune system fights to keep herpes at bay
A recent study, conducted using lab-engineered cells, unveils the precise maneuvers used by host and herpes simplex virus (HSV) in the fight for dominance of the cell.
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NewsTeam-up of two new substances paves the way for new antibiotics
A new study shows how a combination of two new substances effectively kills methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
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NewsCOVID-19 infection alters gene transcription of olfactory mucosal cells in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study identifies alterations in the transcriptomic signatures in human olfactory mucosal cells of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease following SARS-CoV-2 infection, potentially contributing to exacerbated COVID-19 outcomes.
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NewsEMA gives positive opinion to first oral treatment of acute form of sleeping sickness
The EMA Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive scientific opinion of Fexinidazole Winthrop as first oral treatment of acute form of sleeping sickness (rhodesiense).
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NewsOmicron induces cellular senescence in human lung, study finds
Researchers investigating the influence of defined altered spike formations have confirmed that the Omicron variant induces cellular senescence in human lungs of COVID-19 patients.
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NewsMicrobiome insights found in faeces help predict infections in liver transplant patients
In a new study, researchers at the University of Chicago were able to predict postoperative infections in liver transplant patients by analyzing molecules in their poop. Their analysis represents a key leap forward in exploring the connection between the gut microbiome — the bacteria that inhabit the human body — ...
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NewsResearchers pave way for next generation COVID-19 immunization strategies
A vaccine booster delivered directly to mucosal site of infection enhances protection against COVID-19 infection in non-human primates, a new study reveals.
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NewsNew pasteurization method wipes out pathogens on buckwheat sprouting seeds, study shows
A new pasteurization technique uses plasma, vacuum packaging and hot water to inactivate food pathogens on buckwheat seeds, cutting the risk of food poisoning outbreaks without preventing the seeds from sprouting. The technique, which reduces the total time for seed pasteurization,was developed by scientists at Kyonggi University ...
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NewsRisk of death reduces after COVID-19 vaccine but protection wanes after six months
The risk of death from COVID-19 decreases significantly after vaccination but this protection diminishes after six months, providing evidence for continued booster doses, a new study has found.
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NewsAncient DNA reveals how a chicken virus evolved to become more deadly
Scientists have used ancient DNA to trace the evolution of Marek’s Disease Virus (MDV), showing how viruses evolve to become more virulent and could lead to the development of better ways to treat viral infections.
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NewsDiverse gut bacteria communities protect against harmful pathogens by nutrient blocking
A new study demonstrates that diverse communities of resident bacteria can protect the human gut from disease-causing microorganisms. However, this protective effect is lost when only single species of gut bacteria are present.