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Study detects, for the first time in Brazil, bacteria that cause a serious disease in farmed fish
Columnaris disease pathogens, which were previously only found in Asia and the United States, were identified in samples from São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Paraná. This finding underscores the need for epidemiological surveillance and new vaccines.
In the right place, even a less fit species can win
A study based on mathematical models shows that, when competing populations colonize new territory, greater fitness is not enough: position and expansion speed also matter.
Research funding to improve treatment for invasive fungal infections
The Federal Joint Committee is funding a new Germany-wide research project aimed at improving care for patients with invasive fungal infections.
Researchers investigate case of soft-tick borne relapsing fever in Austin area
Researchers report a likely case of soft tick-borne relapsing fever (STRF) in an Austin-area resident.
Thinking beyond antibiotics in the treatment of urinary tract infections
A promising new study combines phage therapy (PT) with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) to treat recurrent urinary tract infections.
Early surgery for bacterial eye infection offers hope to patients
A new clinical trial shows that early vitrectomy surgery for acute endophthalmitis could be more beneficial to patients’ vision compared with the current antibiotic-first approach.
Study detects, for the first time in Brazil, bacteria that cause a serious disease in farmed fish
Columnaris disease pathogens, which were previously only found in Asia and the United States, were identified in samples from São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Paraná. This finding underscores the need for epidemiological surveillance and new vaccines.
In the right place, even a less fit species can win
A study based on mathematical models shows that, when competing populations colonize new territory, greater fitness is not enough: position and expansion speed also matter.
Research funding to improve treatment for invasive fungal infections
The Federal Joint Committee is funding a new Germany-wide research project aimed at improving care for patients with invasive fungal infections.
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.
Bruke showcases expanding Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics portfolio at ASM Microbe 2026
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.
Two deadly flowers have big medical potential
Two plants that cause neurotoxicity and paralysis in the tiniest doses are also known to counter pain, malaria, cancer and pests. For the first time, researchers have discovered a way to recreate these powerful compounds in the lab - with the help of yeast.
Tuberculosis drug discovery gets smarter with AI
Scientists have built an artificial intelligence tool to help scientists focus their efforts after initial screening of potential tuberculosis drugs. The team is also using AI to organize years of collaborative data into a searchable form.
BloomNet turns lake data into early algal bloom warnings
A research team has developed BloomNet, an interpretable deep-learning framework that forecasts harmful algal blooms at hourly resolution up to 72 hours ahead while also showing how risk changes over time.
Scientists bring Florida high school students to the front lines of pandemic preparedness
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.
Leishmania: When tropical parasites use immune cells as a taxi
Tom Beneke intends to clarify, as part of the new Emmy Noether Research Group ‘LeishMove’, exactly how the Leishmania parasites control their host cells and which variations in the parasites are necessary for this.
Research study investigates how maternal viral infections shape lifelong immune health in offspring
A $2.4 million grant will support research that aims to uncover how viral infections during pregnancy reprogram the developing immune system of the fetus, influencing susceptibility to infectious diseases throughout life.