All articles by Linda Stewart – Page 51
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NewsIn beer yeast, scientists find potential path to starving cancer
The discovery of a surprising way yeast used to brew beer can survive starvation could open the door to new treatments for cancer. The never-before-seen adaptation helps yeast cells go dormant when nutrients are scarce.
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NewsScientists probe link between gut microbiome and spine health
Researchers looked at patients with and without lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis to examine the differences in gut microbiome in the two groups.
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NewsNew study reveals potential of edible coatings to extend shelf life of pointed gourd and green chillies
A research team has identified a promising method for extending the shelf life of perishable produce in response to the growing global concern over food sustainability and the urgent need to reduce waste. Edible coatings made from chitosan and beeswax, combined with clove essential oil, can significantly enhance the preservation ...
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NewsNovel app tracks travel-related illnesses
Travelers fall ill surprisingly often during their travels, with health issues occurring on more than one-third of trips, reveals data collected by a novel travel app developed by researchers in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO).
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NewsFermented black garlic extract shows promise against prostate cancer
Researchers test the protective effect of a fermented black garlic extract against inflammation and the progression of prostate cancer in a study conducted on human prostate cancer cell models in the laboratory.
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NewsMeet the Global Ambassadors: Our Q&A with Ni Luh Putu Harta Wedari
The Microbiologist chats with our new Global Ambassador for Indonesia, Ni Luh Putu Harta Wedari, a Clinical Microbiologist, Publication Consultant, and Editorial Board Member of Scientific Journals at Intisari Sains Medis Incorporation.
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NewsSymbiosis between bacteria and toxic bird yields discovery of new antimicrobials
A research team has identified two new classes of active substances with antimicrobial properties from bacteria that live in symbiosis with a toxic bird.
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NewsWild birds’ health and likely survival is affected by the gut microbiome
Researchers have found that the gut microbiome affects the health of wild birds, which could impact their survival rates and ultimately population sizes.
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NewsResearch sheds light on complex evolution of RL11 genes in cytomegalovirus
Using bioinformatics and phylogenetic tools, scientists have discovered RL11 genes are exclusive to cytomegaloviruses in Old World monkeys and great apes, providing insights into virus-host coevolution and immune evasion.
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NewsResearch on calcium transport can fight bacteria and provide safer food
Researchers have revealed details on how bacteria use calcium to regulate vital processes, in a way that differs from human cells. This breakthrough is significant in the fight against antibiotic resistance and for increasing safety in food production.
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NewsStudy shows how bacterium tweaks its lipopolysaccharides to survive chill of Antarctic lake
Scientists have uncovered some of the unique biochemical survival tactics employed by a species of Pseudomonas found living in an ice-covered lake in Antarctica.
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NewsSmall RNA plays a crucial role in gut microbiome colonization
Scientists studying the transcriptome of gut bacterium Segatella copri came across a tiny snippet of RNA that plays an essential role in the reproduction and spread of the bacterium.
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NewsHalf of all patients with sepsis die within two years
Half of all patients with sepsis admitted to an emergency medical department died within two years, according to researchers investigating factors that could predict outcomes for these patients.
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NewsMosquitoes carrying Plasmodium and imported through parcels and luggage causing Odyssean malaria in Europe
Malaria cases resulting from bites of mosquitoes transported into Europe by aircraft from areas where it is common have increased, according to a number of studies.
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NewsScientists have successfully bred corals to improve their heat tolerance
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance. The study documents the world’s first effort to selectively breed adult corals for the ability to survive intense marine heatwaves.
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NewsSecond round of polio vaccination in the Gaza Strip aims to vaccinate over half a million children
The second round of an emergency polio vaccination campaign is scheduled to start on 14 October 2024 in Gaza, to vaccinate an estimated 591 700 children under ten years of age with a second dose of the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) vaccine.
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NewsCrews sample lichens in ‘dress rehearsal’ for Martian exploration
During simulated extra-vehicular activities, Mars 160 mission specialists wearing simulated spacesuits scouted out various habitats in two Mars analog stations, seeking out lichen species growing in various microhabitats.
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NewsScientists discover how innate immunity envelops bacteria
The human protein GBP1 fights against bacteria and parasites by enveloping them in a protein coat, but how the substance manages to do this has remained unknown until now. Researchers have unravelled how this protein operates.
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NewsPossible trigger of Crohn’s disease discovered: Dysfunctional mitochondria disrupt gut microbiome
Disruptions of mitochondrial functions have an influence on Crohn’s disease, a connection now revealed by researchers who showed that defective mitochondria in mice trigger symptoms of chronic intestinal inflammation and influence the microbiome.
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NewsResearchers identify signs tied to more severe cases of RSV
In a new study, researchers found an increase in NK cells in the airways of children with severe RSV as well as other alterations that suggest these cells may be contributing to disease severity.