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Cyanobacterium found in clean lakes shows little toxic potential

2026-09-22T12:17:00+01:00

Scientists have assembled the first complete genomes of Gloeotrichia echinulata, comparing DNA of samples from both West Coast and Northeast lakes. They found no evidence of the machinery required to produce the toxins commonly associated with cyanobacteria.

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Scientists demonstrate mushroom fermentation method to enhance protein content and flavour of soybean by-product

2026-09-22T12:08:00+01:00

The lab-scale study highlights the potential of solid-state fermentation to upcycle perishable okara into a nutritious food ingredient.

Polioviruses

Efficacy of commercial disinfectants Virkon®S and Microchem Plus against poliovirus

2026-09-22T10:25:00+01:00

The WHO 4th Global Action Plan for Poliovirus Containment (GAPIV) mandates poliovirus-essential facilities (PEFs) to validate on-site decontamination protocols for non-enveloped poliovirus, a pathogen resistant to many routine disinfectants. A study assessed two commercial biosecurity disinfectants.

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Hospital expands newborn screening to identify virus that can lead to hearing loss and developmental delays

2026-09-22T10:17:00+01:00

Researchers have developed a new screening program for congenital cytomegalovirus, the most common infection passed from mothers to babies during pregnancy. While many babies with congenital cytomegalovirus have no obvious symptoms, some can develop hearing loss, developmental delays or other medical complications as they grow.

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Research could lead to better prevention for a common cause of newborn meningitis

2026-09-22T09:48:00+01:00

A new research project will investigate how Strep B bacteria attach to the vaginal tract and the mechanisms they use to stay there. In newborns, Strep B infections can kill and the study will look at how Streptococcus agalactiae comes to colonize the birth canal in the first place, which may lead to improved preventative measures. 

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€8 million Horizon Europe grant to launch next-generation initiative to detect, assess and respond to pandemics

2026-09-22T08:47:00+01:00

Led by the University of Oxford in partnership with the WHO and an international consortium the three-year PANDAI project will develop and deploy advanced AI models to transform the detection, assessment, prediction and response to global disease threats.

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Research

Low-Res_IMG_6659 (1)

Cyanobacterium found in clean lakes shows little toxic potential

2026-09-22T12:17:00+01:00

Scientists have assembled the first complete genomes of Gloeotrichia echinulata, comparing DNA of samples from both West Coast and Northeast lakes. They found no evidence of the machinery required to produce the toxins commonly associated with cyanobacteria.

Polioviruses

Efficacy of commercial disinfectants Virkon®S and Microchem Plus against poliovirus

2026-09-22T10:25:00+01:00

The WHO 4th Global Action Plan for Poliovirus Containment (GAPIV) mandates poliovirus-essential facilities (PEFs) to validate on-site decontamination protocols for non-enveloped poliovirus, a pathogen resistant to many routine disinfectants. A study assessed two commercial biosecurity disinfectants.

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Scientists uncover genetic changes in the bacteria causing severe Kent meningococcal disease outbreak

2026-09-22T08:23:00+01:00

Scientists have used bacterial genome sequencing to understand why the meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent earlier this year was so severe. The outbreak bacteria had picked up genetic material from other, less harmful bacteria found naturally in the throats of many healthy people. 

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Industry

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Sharpening an essential tool for biotechnology

2026-08-27T08:38:00+01:00

Scientists develop a database of validated guide RNAs to improve engineering of microbes for manufacturing applications.

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Green hydrogen production and storage using alcohols, iron, and baker’s yeast

2026-08-26T13:59:00+01:00

A new recyclable system uses baker’s yeast to store H₂ in organic molecules and iron ions to release it when needed - offering a promising route toward more sustainable hydrogen production and storage.

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Creating yeast strains that aren’t picky eaters

2026-08-26T09:56:00+01:00

Scientists have engineered yeasts that can simultaneously use different sugars in biomass crops.

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Innovation

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Scientists demonstrate mushroom fermentation method to enhance protein content and flavour of soybean by-product

2026-09-22T12:08:00+01:00

The lab-scale study highlights the potential of solid-state fermentation to upcycle perishable okara into a nutritious food ingredient.

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Nabsys announces first publication showcasing CRISPR/Cas9 mediated approach to expand the capabilities of electronic genome mapping

2026-09-22T08:33:00+01:00

This study is the first to demonstrate the potential of combining Electronic Genome Mapping (EGM) with CRISPR/Cas9 to both characterize CRISPR/Cas9 activity and enhance the capabilities of genome mapping.

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Scientists develop microbially produced adhesive materials from glucose instead of petroleum

2026-09-17T15:38:00+01:00

Researchers have demonstrated the potential of using microorganisms to produce a bio-based alternative to petroleum-derived materials for hot-melt adhesives.Using Escherichia coli, the team produced a new polymer from glucose and demonstrated performance and properties that support its potential use as a hot-melt adhesive.

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Cytomegalovirus_01

Hospital expands newborn screening to identify virus that can lead to hearing loss and developmental delays

2026-09-22T10:17:00+01:00

Researchers have developed a new screening program for congenital cytomegalovirus, the most common infection passed from mothers to babies during pregnancy. While many babies with congenital cytomegalovirus have no obvious symptoms, some can develop hearing loss, developmental delays or other medical complications as they grow.

Low-Res_20260901_cook10_jwc

Research could lead to better prevention for a common cause of newborn meningitis

2026-09-22T09:48:00+01:00

A new research project will investigate how Strep B bacteria attach to the vaginal tract and the mechanisms they use to stay there. In newborns, Strep B infections can kill and the study will look at how Streptococcus agalactiae comes to colonize the birth canal in the first place, which may lead to improved preventative measures. 

H5N1_Avian_Influenza_A_Virus

€8 million Horizon Europe grant to launch next-generation initiative to detect, assess and respond to pandemics

2026-09-22T08:47:00+01:00

Led by the University of Oxford in partnership with the WHO and an international consortium the three-year PANDAI project will develop and deploy advanced AI models to transform the detection, assessment, prediction and response to global disease threats.

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