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Data may reveal the hidden communication of pathogenic fungi

2026-07-20T13:53:00+01:00

Researchers creating the first comprehensive fungal EV atlas will investigate vesicles produced by fungi belonging to the Candida, Aspergillus and Cryptococcus genera, while also working to standardise the methods used for their isolation and analysis.

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How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems

2026-07-20T13:46:00+01:00

Scientists find that as sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines.

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WHO Member States continue negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing Annex

2026-07-20T13:24:00+01:00

WHO Member States have advanced negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex, while agreeing that continued discussions are needed to finalize a framework that supports a faster, more effective and equitable response to future pandemics.

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How bacteria sacrifice themselves to render antibiotics ineffective

2026-07-20T13:16:00+01:00

Bacteria can defend themselves against antibiotics with the help of an enzyme released by dying cells, reveals a study that helps scientists understand the survival mechanisms of bacteria and to improve the effectiveness of antibiotics. 

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New approaches against fungal infections discovered

2026-07-20T11:58:00+01:00

Researchers have used state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscopy to decode the structure of a key fungal transporter - the UapA transporter of the model fungus Aspergillus nidulans.

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Cyanobacterial toxins can be inhaled

2026-07-20T11:18:00+01:00

Research on Southwest Florida cyanobacterial blooms shows that the toxins they produce are aerosolized, potentially being inhaled by people far from contaminated water bodies.

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How an influx of salt may affect microbial ecosystems

2026-07-20T13:46:00+01:00

Scientists find that as sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines.

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How bacteria sacrifice themselves to render antibiotics ineffective

2026-07-20T13:16:00+01:00

Bacteria can defend themselves against antibiotics with the help of an enzyme released by dying cells, reveals a study that helps scientists understand the survival mechanisms of bacteria and to improve the effectiveness of antibiotics. 

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New approaches against fungal infections discovered

2026-07-20T11:58:00+01:00

Researchers have used state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscopy to decode the structure of a key fungal transporter - the UapA transporter of the model fungus Aspergillus nidulans.

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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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Partners launch development of a portable rapid diagnostic system for Ebola virus disease

2026-07-20T10:26:00+01:00

Professor Yasutoshi Kido of the Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU), in collaboration with K.K. DNAFORM and the National Institute for Biomedical Research (INRB) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is developing a portable rapid diagnostic system for Ebola virus disease (EVD) caused by Bundibugyo virus (BDBV). ...

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At-home, lab-quality HIV tests awarded $1.3 million for development

2026-07-16T09:14:00+01:00

A new two-year, $1.3 million award will help researchers advance a proof-of-concept work toward commercialization of at-home HIV tests sensitive enough for early diagnosis comparable to—or exceeding—lab standards.

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Researchers use friendly viruses to tackle inflammatory bowel disease

2026-07-09T13:16:00+01:00

A research team has developed a targeted approach to treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) using bacteriophages, viruses that infect specific bacteria, to disarm harmful microbes without disrupting the broader gut ecosystem. 

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Cryptococcus_in_India_Ink

Data may reveal the hidden communication of pathogenic fungi

2026-07-20T13:53:00+01:00

Researchers creating the first comprehensive fungal EV atlas will investigate vesicles produced by fungi belonging to the Candida, Aspergillus and Cryptococcus genera, while also working to standardise the methods used for their isolation and analysis.

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WHO Member States continue negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing Annex

2026-07-20T13:24:00+01:00

WHO Member States have advanced negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex, while agreeing that continued discussions are needed to finalize a framework that supports a faster, more effective and equitable response to future pandemics.

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Obituary: Professor Arthur Gilmour (1944-2026)

2026-07-20T07:26:00+01:00

The applied microbiology community has lost one of its most distinguished leaders with the passing of Arthur Gilmour, who served as President of the Society for Applied Microbiology from 1999 to 2002.

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