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Mouth and gut microbes could help detect gastrointestinal cancers

2026-08-24T11:31:00+01:00

Researchers report that by analyzing the make-up of oral microbes it may be possible to detect signals associated with stomach and colorectal cancer. These findings could lead to the development of new, less-invasive screening tests for gastrointestinal cancers. 

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Soil bacteria protect wheat from pathogenic fungus

2026-08-24T11:15:00+01:00

New research shows that, when inoculated into the soil, bacterial species can alter the soil microbiome and protected plants from a fungus that causes root rot.

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Earthly microbes could survive on the moon

2026-08-24T10:57:00+01:00

Microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in shady spots in the moon’s south pole region.

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Antibiotic resistance is an environmental problem, not just a medical one

2026-08-24T10:41:00+01:00

New research shows that wild farm mice carry around 50% of the antibiotic resistance genes found in livestock.

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An oil-accumulating yeast could help make next-generation aviation fuels

2026-08-24T10:19:00+01:00

New research suggests that bio-based advanced aviation fuels produced by yeast could help meet the demand for domestically produced aviation fuels. 

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Influenza A infection under-reported during 2021 UK pandemic, researchers reveal

2026-08-24T00:00:00+01:00

Influenza A infections were under-reported during the 2021 UK pandemic, according to research presented earlier this year at MLSFF 2026.

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Mouth and gut microbes could help detect gastrointestinal cancers

2026-08-24T11:31:00+01:00

Researchers report that by analyzing the make-up of oral microbes it may be possible to detect signals associated with stomach and colorectal cancer. These findings could lead to the development of new, less-invasive screening tests for gastrointestinal cancers. 

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Soil bacteria protect wheat from pathogenic fungus

2026-08-24T11:15:00+01:00

New research shows that, when inoculated into the soil, bacterial species can alter the soil microbiome and protected plants from a fungus that causes root rot.

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Earthly microbes could survive on the moon

2026-08-24T10:57:00+01:00

Microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in shady spots in the moon’s south pole region.

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An oil-accumulating yeast could help make next-generation aviation fuels

2026-08-24T10:19:00+01:00

New research suggests that bio-based advanced aviation fuels produced by yeast could help meet the demand for domestically produced aviation fuels. 

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Too much RNA can starve cells of energy

2026-08-20T11:27:00+01:00

Researchers uncover a link between excess RNA and mitochondrial damage — revealing new insights into viral infections, aging and RNA-based therapeutics.

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Biochar as an “electron bridge” unlocks hidden power of energy‑saving wastewater treatment

2026-08-20T11:09:00+01:00

New research reveals how a charcoal‑like material triples electron transfer capacity in ammonia‑removing microbes, cutting wastewater treatment costs by up to 90%.

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Next-gen mRNA therapeutics get a new delivery vehicle

2026-08-20T10:57:00+01:00

Researchers have developed a novel way of delivering circular RNA into cells, paving way for long-lasting mRNA-based therapeutics including cancer vaccines and obesity treatments.

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MIT engineers connect bacteria to create living transistors

2026-08-19T10:54:00+01:00

Researchers have engineered bacteria in such a way as to build circuits that can perform complicated calculations.

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Development of dual-action compounds to fight cancer and infections

2026-08-19T09:49:00+01:00

Researchers have developed new hybrid compounds that simultaneously reduce the viability of aggressive cancer cells and inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and fungi.

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Doctoral student aims to detect insect-borne viruses sooner

2026-08-18T15:08:00+01:00

A biomedical engineering doctoral student at the University of Nebraska is developing generative foundation models to forecast the emergence of arboviruses before they spill over into humans. 

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Could beneficial bacteria help prevent the body from absorbing lead?

2026-08-17T12:23:00+01:00

New funding supports early-stage research at Worcester Polytechnic Institute that aims to show how pieces of genetic code produced in the gut by healthy bacteria could block lead exposure.

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Plant pathologist selected as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar

2026-08-13T08:44:00+01:00

Heather Kelly, field crops pathologist in the University of Tennessee Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, has received a prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award for two one-month trips to Brazil in 2026 and 2027. 

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