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Association between gene variants and COVID-19 susceptibility and severity in Jordanians

2026-08-25T14:29:00+01:00

A new study identifies single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the TMPRSS2 gene as promising genetic biomarkers to stratify Jordanian individuals at high risk of COVID-19 infection.

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Yeast‑derived universal flu vaccine could someday replace yearly injections

2026-08-25T14:14:00+01:00

Engineered baker’s yeast produces virus-like particles that protect mice against multiple influenza strains.

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New study maps how gut bacteria help and hinder each other’s growth

2026-08-25T13:58:00+01:00

Researchers have now systematically mapped interactions between common gut bacteria, revealing both competitive and cooperative mechanisms and creating one of the most comprehensive datasets of its kind.

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Identification and characterization of anti-chikungunya virus compounds using a biosafe toolkit

2026-08-25T13:39:00+01:00

A new study characterizes several novel anti-chikungunya virus compounds and highlights the potential of combining screening approaches with mechanistic analyses to explore new antiviral strategies against emerging viral pathogens.

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Researchers zap microbe DNA in the name of food safety

2026-08-25T13:28:00+01:00

A new study investigates eBeam (electron beam) technology, demonstrating its ability to control food pathogens without jeopardising meat quality.

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Changes to California’s landscapes may influence Valley fever risk

2026-08-25T11:54:00+01:00

A new study links higher disease rates to certain agricultural and natural landscapes near California communities, raising concerns as drought and water regulations lead to more farmland being left uncultivated across the state.

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Association between gene variants and COVID-19 susceptibility and severity in Jordanians

2026-08-25T14:29:00+01:00

A new study identifies single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the TMPRSS2 gene as promising genetic biomarkers to stratify Jordanian individuals at high risk of COVID-19 infection.

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New study maps how gut bacteria help and hinder each other’s growth

2026-08-25T13:58:00+01:00

Researchers have now systematically mapped interactions between common gut bacteria, revealing both competitive and cooperative mechanisms and creating one of the most comprehensive datasets of its kind.

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Identification and characterization of anti-chikungunya virus compounds using a biosafe toolkit

2026-08-25T13:39:00+01:00

A new study characterizes several novel anti-chikungunya virus compounds and highlights the potential of combining screening approaches with mechanistic analyses to explore new antiviral strategies against emerging viral pathogens.

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Yeast‑derived universal flu vaccine could someday replace yearly injections

2026-08-25T14:14:00+01:00

Engineered baker’s yeast produces virus-like particles that protect mice against multiple influenza strains.

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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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Researchers zap microbe DNA in the name of food safety

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A new study investigates eBeam (electron beam) technology, demonstrating its ability to control food pathogens without jeopardising meat quality.

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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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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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