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NewsTrojan horse: Amoebae as carriers for human Norovirus and Adenovirus
A new study reveals that common waterborne amoebae can ingest and protect human viruses, extending their environmental persistence. Human norovirus and human adenovirus can enter and persist within FLA.
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NewsFatty acids feed cancer-promoting bacteria: How chronic cellular stress alters the gut microbiome
Researchers have identified a cellular mechanism that alters the gut microbiome in a way that promotes cancer. An analysis of patient data shows that the findings also apply to humans.
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NewsStudy reveals how tick-borne encephalitis virus enters cells
The protein on human cells that tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) uses for infection has now been identified—a major step toward understanding how TBEV causes neurological disease and for developing antiviral drugs.
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NewsFungal genome secrets unlocked in breakthrough for crop disease research
Scientists have developed a new method to improve the accuracy of gene mapping in complex organisms. Using an advanced bioinformatics tool, they re-annotated the genome of Zymoseptoria tritici, a major fungal pathogen responsible for septoria leaf blotch.
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NewsMagic mushrooms invent active compound twice
A study shows that fungi have developed the ability to produce psilocybin at least twice independently of each other. While Psilocybe species use a known enzyme toolkit for this purpose, fiber cap mushrooms employ a different biochemical arsenal – and yet arrive at the same molecule.
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NewsNanoparticles supercharge vinegar’s old-fashioned wound healing power
New research has resulted in the ability to boost the natural bacterial killing qualities of vinegar by adding antimicrobial nanoparticles made from carbon and cobalt.
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News‘We need to prepare for a growing number of West Nile virus infections,’ experts warn
Growing numbers of West Nile virus infection cases, fueled by climate change, are sparking fears among healthcare providers in Europe. A clinical insight aims to equip medical professionals with the knowledge needed to recognize and manage this emerging disease.
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NewsMicrobes hold the key to combating climate disaster, say scientists
Global microbiology organisations including Applied Microbiology International (AMI) have called for urgent action to put microbes at the heart of climate change mitigation, in a high-level panel discussion chaired by AMI Chief Executive, Dr Lucy Harper.
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NewsThe role of the microbiome in the successful transplantation of Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows
A study of seagrass restoration shows that transplantation method directly influences the root microbiome, which is essential for the survival of the plants - paving the way for more effective and sustainable restoration techniques.
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NewsCattle vaccine immunity ‘boost’ tested by new research
Scientists at Aberystwyth University are leading research into how a widely used vaccine can boost overall immunity in livestock. The four-year study will investigate the concept of ‘trained immunity’ – a form of immune memory triggered by a vaccine.
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NewsBeer and wine: the latest microbe-related discoveries
To produce haziness, researchers added yeast extracts to two brands of clear lager - and reported what happened. Another team carried out lab tests investigating how sulfites added to wine and an ethanol-containing liquid affect gut bacteria.
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NewsFood additives in pregnancy: effects on offspring microbiota increase susceptibility to inflammatory diseases
A study conducted in mice reveals that maternal consumption of dietary emulsifiers can have a negative impact on the gut microbiota of their offspring and may increase their risk of developing chronic inflammatory gut disorders and obesity in adulthood.
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NewsScientists discover powerful new antibiotic class to tackle deadly superbugs
Scientists have discovered Novltex, a new class of antibiotics with potent activity against some of the world’s most dangerous multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. It targets lipid II — an essential building block of bacterial cell walls that does not mutate.
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NewsNew genome editing method inspired by bacteria’s defense strategies
Researchers have developed a new method for precisely editing DNA. Their aim was to make genetic changes in bacteria, plants, and human cells even more accurate and gentle.
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NewsTuberculosis vulnerability of people with HIV: a viral protein implicated
Tuberculosis accounts for one in three deaths among people living with HIV. A new study highlights the key role played by Tat 2 – a viral protein secreted by HIV-infected cells – in this hyper-vulnerability phenomenon.
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NewsPlant-derived compound has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects against periodontal disease
Morin-based powder, extracted from guava leaves, apple peel, and figs, can be slowly released with the help of polymers and serve as an alternative to antibiotics.
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NewsSpecial lactic acids reduce antibiotic resistance in infants
Researchers document that a special subgroup of naturally occurring bifidobacteria plays a crucial role in reducing antibiotic resistance in infants.
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NewsMajor report tackles Covid’s cardiovascular crisis head-on
Regular Covid vaccinations should continue worldwide to reduce cardiac risks associated with the virus - according to new research.
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NewsStudy recommends integrated risk assessment for zoonotic and vector-borne diseases
A summary of published studies on the risk of emerging diseases shows that only 7.4% simultaneously consider hazard, exposure, and vulnerability to infection.
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NewsCoral reefs set to stop growing as climate warms, scientists warn
Most coral reefs will soon stop growing and may begin to erode – and almost all will do so if global warming hits 2°C, according to a new study in the western Atlantic.