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Temporary benefit for immune system in early HIV treatment, but dysregulation returns
A study investigated whether immune dysregulation can be prevented by starting HIV medication immediately after infection. Six months after this early treatment, the immune system did indeed work as in people without HIV, but in the longer term, the immune system was disrupted again.
The fart factor: researchers get wind of hydrogen’s role in the gut
Scientists have revealed how hydrogen is made and used in the human gut. Though infamous for making farts ignite, hydrogen also has a positive role supporting gut health.
New study links gut microbes to common heart disease - suggesting ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ action
Researchers studying gut microbes recently identified 15 bacterial species associated with coronary artery disease. The analysis reveals multiple pathways linked to disease severity, including increased inflammation and metabolic imbalance.
COVID-19 vaccination linked to reduced infections in children with eczema
Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research.
Urban fungi are showing signs of thermal adaptation
A new study finds that common fungal species may be adapting to higher temperatures in warmer sites within cities compared to cooler sites in the same city. The findings could signify that urban fungi could one day evolve into disease-causing pathogens.
New research demonstrates ’living metal’ could bridge the gap between biological and electronic systems
Researchers are pioneering ‘living metal’ composites embedded with bacterial endospores, paving the way for dynamic communication and integration between electronic and biological systems.
Temporary benefit for immune system in early HIV treatment, but dysregulation returns
A study investigated whether immune dysregulation can be prevented by starting HIV medication immediately after infection. Six months after this early treatment, the immune system did indeed work as in people without HIV, but in the longer term, the immune system was disrupted again.
The fart factor: researchers get wind of hydrogen’s role in the gut
Scientists have revealed how hydrogen is made and used in the human gut. Though infamous for making farts ignite, hydrogen also has a positive role supporting gut health.
New study links gut microbes to common heart disease - suggesting ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ action
Researchers studying gut microbes recently identified 15 bacterial species associated with coronary artery disease. The analysis reveals multiple pathways linked to disease severity, including increased inflammation and metabolic imbalance.
CARBIOS and Wankai New Materials to build PET biorecycling plant in China
CARBIOS and Wankai New Materials, a subsidiary of Zhink Group, are committed to the large-scale deployment of CARBIOS’ PET biorecycling technology in Asia, with the first step being the construction of a PET biorecycling plant in China.
UK’s failure to retain and scale science and technology causing economy to bleed out, warns Lords Committee
The UK’s failure to retain and scale its science and technology companies has now reached crisis point and is causing the UK economy to bleed out, warns a damning report.
Bruker announces FDA Clearance of Claims 7 and 8 for the MALDI Biotyper® CA System
Bruker has announced FDA clearance of Claim 7 and Claim 8 for its MALDI Biotyper® CA System, marking a significant advancement in clinical microbial identification capabilities.
New research demonstrates ’living metal’ could bridge the gap between biological and electronic systems
Researchers are pioneering ‘living metal’ composites embedded with bacterial endospores, paving the way for dynamic communication and integration between electronic and biological systems.
CAROSEL offers new ‘spin’ on monitoring water quality in real time - and tracking harmful algal blooms
Researchers can continuously track the exchanges of different forms of nitrogen between bottom sediments and the overlying water. Their novel approach enables measuring how much ammonium (NH₄⁺) is released from sediments in real time, multiple times a day, over an extended period.
Plasma strategy boosts antibacterial efficacy of silica-based materials
Scientists have developed a novel two-step plasma strategy to modify mesoporous silica-supported silver nanoparticles, enabling them to achieve strong antibacterial activity and accelerated wound healing.
How algae help corals bounce back after bleaching
A $1.1 million project will uncover how reefs regain life-giving algae after suffering from heat stress. The three-year project will use advanced imaging and living experimental systems to learn what’s happening on a cellular level when algae return to bleached reefs.
Researchers to investigate moisture-driven Antarctic ice sheet growth during past warm climates
Investigating how increased moisture transport to Antarctica, and under what temperatures and sea ice conditions moisture transport occurs, is required to understand the mechanisms that can lead to increased ice accumulation.
Global Virus Network welcomes new centers of excellence across the Americas
The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading medical virologists representing 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries, has announced the addition of three new Centers of Excellence.