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NewsResearchers call for increased screening for parasitic disease linked to HIV and cervical cancer risk
New research has highlighted the need to test millions of women and girls for female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), a neglected disease that can increase the risk of chronic illness, HIV and cervical cancer.
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NewsWild yeast discovery enables non-GM brewing of ornithine-enriched craft beer
Researchers have uncovered a naturally derived yeast mutation that boosts ornithine production while preserving brewing performance for value-added fermentation.
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NewsWith microbial help, sponges use photosynthesis, boosting productivity of tropical coral reefs
In marine environments, sponges tend to eat other organisms to get their nutrients. A new study demonstrates how sponges may also use photosynthesis, with the help of symbiotic microbes, and suggests sponge-rich ecosystems should be added to assessments of carbon sequestration.
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NewsFrom infancy to old age, nationwide China study maps how serious lung infections change across life stages
An analysis of 695,142 hospitalized patients identifies eight life-stage pathogen profiles, three co-detection networks, and marked male predominance in bacterial and fungal infections.
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News ABM strengthens Irish life sciences business with major multi-site life sciences contract
ABM, a leading international provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has secured a major multi-site services agreement with a leading global life sciences company operating manufacturing facilities across Ireland.
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NewsGene-editing tool can unearth new cancer treatments from fungi
Engineers have developed a gene-editing tool built specifically for fungi, unlocking a hidden library of molecules—including some with early anti-cancer promise—from one of biology’s most overlooked kingdoms.
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NewsPrize winner’s research reveals microbiota’s hidden role in in mosquito-borne disease
For his work in revealing the hidden role of the microbiota in mosquito-borne disease, Yibin Zhu is the winner of the 2026 Noster NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize. Microbiota from both the hosts and vectors can either promote or suppress virus transmission, depending on where they act in the transmission cycle.
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NewsScripps Research scientists awarded $2M to advance global disease surveillance
Two Gates Foundation grants will expand wastewater surveillance and AI-driven disease monitoring to support faster public health responses worldwide.
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NewsCOVID’s lingering shadow faded after Omicron — but not for everyone
A long-term study of long Covid has found that whilst lingering symptoms became far less common after the Omicron variant arrived, some people have continued to experience health problems years after infection.
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NewsThe respiratory microbiota in lung cancer: from dysbiosis and immunomodulatory networks to therapeutic opportunities
A comprehensive review reveals that dysbiosis of the respiratory microbiota drives lung cancer through four integrated pathways: oncogenic signaling, epigenetic/metabolic reprogramming, and chronic immune dysregulation.
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NewsWhen parasites stop having sex, they may become less picky about their hosts
A new evolutionary theory suggests that some asexual parasites may temporarily be able to infect a wider range of hosts as harmful genetic mutations build up.
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NewsQuiet emergence of superbug threat revealed in new study
Decades-old hospital samples have helped researchers uncover how a deadly antibiotic-resistant “superbug” quietly tightened its grip across the globe.
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NewsCould ‘Trojan horse’ microbes that exploit symbiotic systems be candidates for new biological pesticides?
Researchers have discovered a new insect pathogen that invades the gut symbiotic organ of stink bugs by mimicking their symbiotic microorganism, and this pathogen ultimately kills the host bugs.
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NewsCommon COVID-19 drugs may pose hidden risks to marine life, study finds
A new study suggests that several drugs widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic can be toxic to marine organisms, even at relatively low concentrations. Five pharmaceuticals were tested on nauplii of the brine shrimp Artemia salina.
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NewsScientists discover how algae colonized corals, jumpstarting the growth of the world’s reefs
A research team questioned why algae are able to thrive inside the cells of coral? The finding could lead to new insights into why algae and coral are failing to thrive symbiotically and suggest ways to reestablish the connection and save the world’s reefs.
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NewsResearchers propose new listeria labelling for smoked salmon and other ready-to-eat foods
Researchers are proposing a new labelling scheme designed to give consumers a better opportunity to choose ready-to-eat foods, such as smoked salmon and spiced pork roll, without risking infection with Listeria bacteria.
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NewsNovel plasmid confers phosphorylation-driven streptomycin resistance in plant pathogen
The genetic basis underlying the unusually high-level streptomycin resistance observed in the field-derived strain TX-0702 of Clavibacter michiganensis has remined unknown until a new study identified a previously uncharacterized plasmid.
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NewsThe case for fewer antibiotics in joint replacement surgery
Infections are a leading cause of joint replacement failures, however a new study suggests prescription of an extended courses of antibiotics after patients leave the hospital may not be needed.
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NewsRice-grown chaga reveals genes behind valuable triterpenoids
New study links triterpenoid accumulation in Inonotus obliquus with rising expression of key biosynthetic genes, providing a genetic foundation for future work to improve sustainable production of Chaga-derived compounds.
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NewsMeet EcoBOT: The autonomous lab standardizing plant-microbe research
Berkeley Lab’s new “self-driving” laboratory, EcoBOT, automates complex plant experiments to eliminate human error, solve biology’s replication crisis, and accelerate bioenergy research.