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NewsLichens and drones reveal dinosaur bones
Scientists have found that certain lichen species preferentially colonise exposed dinosaur bones, creating distinctive spectral signatures that can be detected from 30 metres above ground using drones.
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NewsApproach to combat antibiotic resistance turns bacterium’s genes against it
Scientists have found that a structurally modified version of the drug florfenicol exploits drug resistance mechanisms in Mycobacterium abscessus to amplify the effect of the antibiotic perpetually.
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NewsUnprecedented decline in marine viruses in the western Mediterranean linked to climate change revealed
Researchers have described a sustained and unprecedented decrease in the abundance of marine viruses in the northwestern Mediterranean over the last two decades. The findingis based on the longest-known time series data on marine viruses to date.
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NewsAntimicrobial peptides can reduce salmonella in chickens
A new study has found that antimicrobial peptides can combat Salmonella infections in chickens, a major cause of foodborne disease in the U.S. This discovery could help improve food safety and protect public health without relying on antibiotic use.
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NewsNew editorial urges clinicians to address sex-based disparities in sepsis treatment
Standardized antibiotic dosing frequently ignores patient-level variability. A newly published editorial is calling attention to how biological sex and gender inequities contribute to suboptimal sepsis treatment, potentially compromising outcomes for women.
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NewsResearchers pinpoint target for treating virus that causes the stomach bug
Human astroviruses are a leading viral cause of the stomach bug, often leading to vicious cycles of sickness and malnutrition. New research reveals the strategy that the human astrovirus uses to enter the body.
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NewsBacteria reveal how climate-damaging nitrous oxide forms in the ocean
Marine microorganisms produce large amounts of nitrous oxide, a highly potent greenhouse gas. Researchers investigated the exact processes involved during an expedition to the Pacific. The results are important for climate modeling.
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NewsCOVID-19 during pregnancy linked to higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 while pregnant face an elevated risk of developmental disorders by the time they turn 3 years old, including speech delays, autism, motor disorders, and other developmental delays, according to new research.
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NewsFats provide clues to life at its limits in the deep sea
Extreme conditions on the ocean floor include high pressures and salinities, as well as extreme pH values and a limited supply of nutrients. A team of researchers has now been able to detect microbial life in two newly discovered mud volcanoes with very high pH values.
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NewsUnderweight and unbalanced: Gut microbial diversity in underweight Japanese women
A study of underweight Japanese women reveals they showed reduced gut microbiota diversity and enrichment of taxa associated with inflammatory tendencies. The findings suggest that gut health is as important as caloric intake when it comes to addressing low body weight.
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NewsStudent’s unexpected rise as a researcher leads to critical new insights into HPV
In two years, a student went from lab novice to medical diagnostics honors student whose study revealed how mutations in HPV proteins may increase cancer risk.
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NewsResearchers to investigate moisture-driven Antarctic ice sheet growth during past warm climates
Investigating how increased moisture transport to Antarctica, and under what temperatures and sea ice conditions moisture transport occurs, is required to understand the mechanisms that can lead to increased ice accumulation.
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NewsDrones reveal unexpectedly high emissions from wastewater treatment plants
Greenhouse gas emissions from many wastewater treatment plants may be more than twice as large as previously thought. This is shown in a new study in which the researchers used drones with specially manufactured sensors to measure methane and nitrous oxide emissions.
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NewsDiscovery of viral entry routes into cells points to future prevention, treatment strategies
Researchers have identified central routes that two deadly viruses take to invade human cells and have designed decoy molecules that block the infections. The discoveries set the stage for developing new prevention and treatment strategies for yellow fever virus and tick-borne encephalitis viruses.
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NewsResearch spotlight: Mapping how gut neurons respond to bacteria, parasites and food allergy
A new study adds to accumulating evidence showing that the enteric nervous system works closely with the immune system to help the body respond to bacteria, parasites and allergens. The ENS also plays a key role in how the body maintains balance and protects itself from harm.
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NewsGlobal study reveals how bacteria shape the health of lakes and reservoirs
A sweeping new study has uncovered global patterns in how bacteria thrive and interact within lakes and reservoirs, offering new insights into the invisible forces that sustain freshwater ecosystems.
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NewsGlobal Virus Network welcomes new centers of excellence across the Americas
The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading medical virologists representing 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries, has announced the addition of three new Centers of Excellence.
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NewsHorizon Awards 2025: Professor Elaine Cloutman-Green named as winner of Christiana Figueres Policy to Practice Award
Professor Elaine Cloutman-Green, Consultant Clinical Scientist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, has been named as the newest winner of the Christiana Figueres Policy to Practice Award.
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NewsHorizon Awards 2025: Professor Thomas Crowther named as winner of Rachel Carson Award 2025
British ecologist Professor Thomas Crowther has been named as the newest winner of the Rachel Carson Environmental Conservation Excellence Award.
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NewsNew study explores ‘legacy effects’ of soil microbes on plants across Kansas
A new study analyzes soils sampled across the state of Kansas to determine the importance of “legacy effects” — or how soils from a specific location are influenced by microbes that have evolved in response to the specific climate at that site for many years.