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Scientists reconstruct past ocean temperatures from red algae

2026-08-12T09:19:00+01:00

Researchers have found a new way to reconstruct daily seawater temperatures over a four-month period. The key lies in rhodoliths: nodule-like calcareous structures formed by red algae that occur in oceans worldwide. 

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Research sheds more light on the antimicrobial properties of mānuka honey

2026-08-12T09:11:00+01:00

New research has shown that a variety of compounds is responsible for the antimicrobial action of mānuka honey, not just the sugar content and methylglyoxal (MGO) alone, as previously thought.

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Researchers look at ‘genetic neighborhoods’ to find pathogenic bacteria

2026-08-12T09:03:00+01:00

Researchers used a machine-learning approach to study not just which genes a bacterium has, but also where those genes sit next to each other, helping to distinguish disease-causing strains of a poultry pathogen from nonpathogenic strains.

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Long-acting therapies continue to gain momentum in HIV, says GlobalData

2026-08-11T12:18:00+01:00

The next phase of competition in the HIV market will be defined not only by achieving viral suppression, but improving treatment adherence, reducing medication burden and delivering more convenient treatment options, says a new analysis.

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Long-lasting and renewable chemical production using photosynthetic microorganisms

2026-08-11T12:08:00+01:00

Researchers have taken an important step toward long-lasting production of renewable chemicals and fuels using photosynthetic microorganisms.

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Oak leaves harbor distinct microbial worlds on their opposite surfaces

2026-08-11T10:34:00+01:00

Researchers have discovered that the upper and lower surfaces of a single oak leaf function as two fundamentally different microbial habitats. 

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Research sheds more light on the antimicrobial properties of mānuka honey

2026-08-12T09:11:00+01:00

New research has shown that a variety of compounds is responsible for the antimicrobial action of mānuka honey, not just the sugar content and methylglyoxal (MGO) alone, as previously thought.

Low-Res_Aranyak Goswami

Researchers look at ‘genetic neighborhoods’ to find pathogenic bacteria

2026-08-12T09:03:00+01:00

Researchers used a machine-learning approach to study not just which genes a bacterium has, but also where those genes sit next to each other, helping to distinguish disease-causing strains of a poultry pathogen from nonpathogenic strains.

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Oak leaves harbor distinct microbial worlds on their opposite surfaces

2026-08-11T10:34:00+01:00

Researchers have discovered that the upper and lower surfaces of a single oak leaf function as two fundamentally different microbial habitats. 

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Long-acting therapies continue to gain momentum in HIV, says GlobalData

2026-08-11T12:18:00+01:00

The next phase of competition in the HIV market will be defined not only by achieving viral suppression, but improving treatment adherence, reducing medication burden and delivering more convenient treatment options, says a new analysis.

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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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Scientists reconstruct past ocean temperatures from red algae

2026-08-12T09:19:00+01:00

Researchers have found a new way to reconstruct daily seawater temperatures over a four-month period. The key lies in rhodoliths: nodule-like calcareous structures formed by red algae that occur in oceans worldwide. 

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Long-lasting and renewable chemical production using photosynthetic microorganisms

2026-08-11T12:08:00+01:00

Researchers have taken an important step toward long-lasting production of renewable chemicals and fuels using photosynthetic microorganisms.

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Corn stalks. It’s what’s for dinner … If you’re a microbe

2026-08-11T09:44:00+01:00

Engineers have developed a strain of a common bacterial species, Pseudomonas putida, that can feed exclusively on the three major sugars present in corn stalks, with broader implications for the future of biomanufacturing.

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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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