All articles by Linda Stewart – Page 276
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NewsCholera bacteria form aggressive biofilm to kill immune cells
Resarchers have discovered that the bacterial pathogen that causes cholera forms a novel type of bacterial community on immune cells: an aggressive biofilm that is lethal for the cells.
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NewsScientists discover how plants fight clubroot pathogen
Researchers have shown how plants resist clubroot, a major root disease that threatens the productivity of brassica crops such as rape.
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NewsVaccine primes frog microbiome for future exposure to deadly fungal outbreak
A new study has found that a new vaccine against the deadly chytrid fungus in frogs can shift the composition of the microbiome, making frogs more resilient to future exposure to the fungus.
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NewsBCG vaccine found ineffective against COVID-19 in healthcare workers
An international trial investigating the potential immune-boosting effects of the tuberculosis BCG vaccine against COVID-19 found that the risk of developing the disease during the first six months after vaccination was not reduced in participants as originally hoped for.
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NewsNewborns worldwide dying from sepsis as antibiotics lose their bite
A global observational study involving more than 3,200 newborn babies suffering from sepsis in 11 countries has shown that many newborns are dying because the antibiotics used to treat sepsis are losing their effectiveness.
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NewsBacterial species teams with Streptococcus to boost tooth decay
Researchers have discovered that a bacterial species called Selenomonas sputigena can have a major role in causing tooth decay.
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NewsGene deletion toolkit makes pathogen easier to study
Scientists have created a toolkit to delete genes in Achromobacter, making the deadly bacterium tractable for research purposes.
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NewsDisturbance could boost microbe protection of mangroves
Engineering disturbance in mangrove sediments could help to conserve these habitats by boosting their microbiome, a new study suggests.
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CareersCarer’s Week: How the right employer can make a huge difference to unpaid carers
Carer’s Week (June 5-11) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
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NewsSpinout to develop 20-minute test following STI surge in UK
A University of Birmingham spinout has received funding to finesse a point-of-care test for rapid diagnosis of gonorrhoea and chlamydia in men who have sex with men, and women who have sex with women.
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NewsEngland on track to end new HIV transmissions by 2030
New HIV transmissions in England have fallen by almost a third since 2019, according to an update on the HIV Action Plan for England.
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NewsPlant and microbial innovation hub in Norwich gets green light
Funding has been confirmed for the development of a ground-breaking plant and microbial science and innovation hub, providing world-class facilities for the John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL).
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NewsHighly infective Covid virus needs only a single door opener
Researchers have provided evidence that a single virus binds to a single receptor, opening the door for a highly efficient infection.
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NewsRemnants of ancient virus may fuel ALS in people
Researchers have identified a surprising new player in ALS or motor neurone disease - an ancient, virus-like protein best known for its essential role in enabling placental development.
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NewsMicrobiome takes centre stage at keynote lecture
Dr Martin Blaser delivered the Ashford Memorial Lecture 2023, which commemorates the legacy of Dr. Bailey Kelly Ashford, who changed the infectious disease landscape of Puerto Rico in the early 20th century.
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NewsNovel combination therapy counters antibiotic-resistant Mycobacterium infections
Researchers have discovered a novel therapy by combining two antibiotics, rifaximin and clarithromycin, to treat Mycobacterium abscessus, a non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) that causes chronic lung-related infections.
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NewsTectonics matter when it comes to microbial life in hot springs
Microbial community composition is distinctly different in two tectonic settings, scientists report.
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NewsBiological clocks of people and malaria parasites tick in tune
Research could pave the way to new anti-malarials that work by ’jet-lagging’ the parasites that cause the disease.
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NewsScientists closing in on long-lasting swine flu vaccine
A successful long-term experiment with live hogs indicates scientists may be another step closer to achieving a safe, long-lasting and potentially universal vaccine against swine flu.
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NewsFruit fly compound could lead to new antibiotics
Scientists have found that a peptide from fruit flies could lead to new antibiotics.