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Researchers uncover unexpected twist in fight against antibiotic resistance

2026-08-06T14:27:00+01:00

A group of Cornell College students and their professor have discovered surprising results in their research on antimicrobial peptides, which are being studied as a method of combating antibiotic resistance.

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Rewetting severely wildfire-affected peatlands could deliver unexpected climate benefits

2026-08-06T14:27:00+01:00

Researchers have found that severely burned peatlands, when rewetted, emit dramatically less methane than unburned or mildly burned ones, suggesting that areas already degraded by wildfire could become prime candidates for accelerated restoration.

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Meningococcal B vaccine linked to lower gonorrhoea risk

2026-08-06T14:27:00+01:00

The meningococcal B vaccine could provide protection against more than one disease, with new research linking it to a significant reduction in the risk of gonorrhoea in young people in Australia.

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Researchers develop new drug to attack an enduring killer

2026-08-06T14:26:00+01:00

Researchers have developed a new antimalarial drug designed to thwart even the most drug-resistant forms of the infection. 

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Long non-coding RNAs offer new hope for earlier detection and improved treatment of liver cancer linked to hepatitis B

2026-08-06T14:26:00+01:00

Long non-coding RNAs may play a pivotal role in shaping the future of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment in HBV-associated liver disease.

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How ‘good’ bacteria from fecal transplants reduce peanut allergy

2026-08-06T13:52:00+01:00

Researchers found that some participants with peanut allergies experienced a higher tolerance to peanuts months after receiving a fecal transplant from a healthy donor without food allergies. 

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Research

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Researchers uncover unexpected twist in fight against antibiotic resistance

2026-08-06T14:27:00+01:00

A group of Cornell College students and their professor have discovered surprising results in their research on antimicrobial peptides, which are being studied as a method of combating antibiotic resistance.

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Rewetting severely wildfire-affected peatlands could deliver unexpected climate benefits

2026-08-06T14:27:00+01:00

Researchers have found that severely burned peatlands, when rewetted, emit dramatically less methane than unburned or mildly burned ones, suggesting that areas already degraded by wildfire could become prime candidates for accelerated restoration.

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Meningococcal B vaccine linked to lower gonorrhoea risk

2026-08-06T14:27:00+01:00

The meningococcal B vaccine could provide protection against more than one disease, with new research linking it to a significant reduction in the risk of gonorrhoea in young people in Australia.

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​ ABM strengthens Irish life sciences business with major multi-site life sciences contract

2026-07-06T11:47:00+01:00

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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​ Bruke showcases expanding Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics portfolio at ASM Microbe 2026

2026-06-11T10:06:00+01:00

At ASM Microbe 2026, Bruker Corporation’s Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics (BMID) division demonstrated its expanding portfolio and innovations across microbial identification, sepsis diagnostics, molecular testing, and NGS workflows, advancing clinical research, and faster, actionable infectious disease diagnostics.

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Innovation

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New vaccine strategy protects against chikungunya and could become a platform for combating other diseases

2026-08-06T11:20:00+01:00

Researchers created a genetically modified version of the Chikungunya virus that replicates only once, yet still trains the immune system to defend itself without causing disease. 

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Researchers visualise underground fungal networks in 3D

2026-08-05T13:29:00+01:00

Researchers have visualized the complex network of plant roots and mycorrhizal fungi in soil in three dimensions for the first time.

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UBC seaweed-derived coating keeps strawberries fresher than a fridge

2026-08-05T13:26:00+01:00

A new agar-based coating could help cut spoilage, food waste and reliance on refrigeration.

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U.S. disease tracker launches to strengthen monitoring of vaccine-preventable diseases

2026-08-06T10:09:00+01:00

A new website will track the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases across the United States to offer the public, the media, healthcare providers, public health officials, and policymakers reliable and visual information about current disease trends.

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Free webinar: The secret world of the vaginal microbiome

2026-08-05T00:01:00+01:00

A fascinating free webinar will shine a light into the secret world of the human microbiome and how it influences gynecological health. It will focus on what the vaginal microbiome can reveal about health, disease, and the gaps in care we still need to address.

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Scientists bring Florida high school students to the front lines of pandemic preparedness

2026-08-03T11:13:00+01:00

Thirty outstanding high school students from 18 communities across Florida arrived in Tampa last week for the Global Virus Network (GVN) Global Guardians for Pandemic Preparedness Program, curious about viruses and considering careers in science.

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