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FeaturesBridging the gap: mouse breath research to advance infectious disease diagnostics
The role of VOCs in health and disease is garnering increasing attention, particularly in their use as biomarkers for a wide range of medical conditions.
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Long ReadsFree-living amoebae and emerging public health challenges in a warming world
The year 2023 was the warmest since global temperature records were established in 1850. Discover the role of free-living amoebae in the transmission of waterborne pathogens and human infection, in the context of rising global temperatures.
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FeaturesMars analogues and where to find them
“Are we alone in the universe?” is one of humanity’s oldest questions, with tremendous scientific and social ramifications. In search of answers, a great deal of attention has been focused on our closest neighbour, the red planet, Mars.
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FeaturesNature’s pesticides: unleashing the potential of microbial interactions
Discover how scientists leverage knowledge of the microbial interactions that impact plant and animal health.
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FeaturesCures in crisis: vulnerable fungal species and their role in folk medicine
While the usage of fungi as medicinal solutions has led to important scientific advancements, it has also placed potentially overwhelming pressure on certain fungal species and their natural habitats.
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FeaturesMicrobiome research and a paradigm shift in urban building design
There is increasing evidence that this association between a host and its microbes not only determines health and disease but also influences the behaviour of humans and other animals.
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FeaturesRising tides and microbes: how climate change Is reshaping aquatic life
As global warming raises sea temperatures, the effects have altered aquatic life - especially in microbial communities.
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FeaturesDiscovering the microbial world on Galapagos giant tortoise shells
The Galapagos giant tortoises are not only a marvel of nature but also a symbol of conservation efforts, inspiring scientists around the globe to protect endangered species. They are living relics of a time when these slow-moving giants roamed the continents.
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FeaturesMicrobiological concerns faced in cheese-making environments
Delve into the multi-facteted world of cheese production, discovering some of the major microbes, risks, and strategies for mitigation.
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FeaturesUsing microRNA as a biosensor in aquaculture
Although tiny in structure, microRNA could have a huge impact on understanding life and unlocking the advancement of technologies.
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FeaturesEvolution of the Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus and its potential reemergence
Infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN) virus has long been a persistent threat to aquaculture, particularly the salmonid industry. Could the evolutionary fitness of IPNV, governed by quasi-species theory and high mutation rates, lead to a new outbreak.
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FeaturesTackling Norovirus with an improved disinfection system
Norovirus, also known in popular media as the ‘winter vomiting bug’ or ‘two-bucket winter bug’, is a highly infectious non-enveloped RNA virus that is a major cause of acute and chronic gastroenteritis.
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FeaturesMetabolomics: decoding the chemical language of life
Imagine if we could explore the entire molecular universe in our bodies, interpreting the intricate chemical changes related to health and disease at its most fundamental level.
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FeaturesFlour power: why it’s not a great idea to eat it raw
The UKHSA Food, Water and Environmental (FW&E) microbiology team has published a study on the safety and quality of flour sold in the UK and discovered that eating it raw is not a great idea!
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FeaturesUsing living bioelectronics to treat chronic inflammation
How we can use the skin microbiota and biogenic polymers to treat autoimmune diseases.
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FeaturesMitigating the effects of temperature fluctuations on microbiological research
Temperature fluctuation is one of the most significant drivers of sample degradation. How can laboratories mitigate this issue to protect their irreplaceable specimens from being compromised or destroyed?
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FeaturesWhat a waste: poop and plastic in the study of purple martin microbiomes
Sometimes questions on conservation in research can take multiple forms.
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FeaturesHarnessing Microbial Power to Create Eco-Friendly Fabric Dyes
Discover how microorganisms are birthing the next generation of clothing.
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FeaturesA community approach to clean water
The link between water and disease has been recognised for nearly two centuries. Despite this, the current global water situation remains dire. When a top-down approach will not work, community involvement is essential for effective water and sanitation projects.
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FeaturesPGPR Strategies for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
In the face of environmental degradation and climate change, farmers are increasingly challenged to sustain productivity and ensure food security.