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Dangerous strings of bacteria use flow to spread colonies

2026-09-15T09:15:00+01:00

Researchers have identified how certain dangerous bacteria are spread. They studied chain-like adherence pattern (CLAP) varieties of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), finding that single bacteria attach to a surface and elongate before dividing, producing chains without ever separating. 

Planktonic_protists

Major investment to unlock the potential of protist research

2026-09-15T09:08:00+01:00

A new collaboration will tackle major technical challenges currently limiting protist genomics, helping to unlock the potential of protist research for biomanufacturing, sustainable agriculture and environmental applications.

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Researchers discover first PLP-dependent enzyme that influences bacterial protein production

2026-09-15T08:58:00+01:00

Researchers discovered aminovaleramididine synthetase (AvaS), the first pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzyme involved in tRNA modification, expanding scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information. The discovery reveals a previously unknown mechanism that bacteria use to regulate protein production.

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Fertilizers and extreme heat are damaging coral reefs in the Gulf of Mexico

2026-09-14T10:47:00+01:00

Scientists analyzing nitrogen isotopes in the calcareous skeletons of corals have discovered that the high levels of nitrogen in the northern Gulf originate from the Mississippi River and are attributable to the use of fertilizers.

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Dairy waste to fuel: New process unlocks potential of 95,000 tonnes of salty whey

2026-09-14T10:34:00+01:00

A company that helped design how astronauts grow and recycle food in space is now applying that thinking to the critical problem of dairy waste here on Earth. Scientists turned salty whey, a high-volume by-product from cheese production, into bioethanol.

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What low vaccination rates in the US could mean for flu season 2026

2026-09-14T10:19:00+01:00

Experts reveal what to expect this flu season, when to get the flu shot, how to recognize flu symptoms, how to treat it, and what the newly approved mRNA flu vaccine means for the public.

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Low-Res_Eurekalert用の図

Dangerous strings of bacteria use flow to spread colonies

2026-09-15T09:15:00+01:00

Researchers have identified how certain dangerous bacteria are spread. They studied chain-like adherence pattern (CLAP) varieties of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), finding that single bacteria attach to a surface and elongate before dividing, producing chains without ever separating. 

Low-Res_SMART AMR research team operating the RNA modification profiling platform

Researchers discover first PLP-dependent enzyme that influences bacterial protein production

2026-09-15T08:58:00+01:00

Researchers discovered aminovaleramididine synthetase (AvaS), the first pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzyme involved in tRNA modification, expanding scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information. The discovery reveals a previously unknown mechanism that bacteria use to regulate protein production.

Flower_Garden_Banks_National_Marine_Sanctuary_coral_crest

Fertilizers and extreme heat are damaging coral reefs in the Gulf of Mexico

2026-09-14T10:47:00+01:00

Scientists analyzing nitrogen isotopes in the calcareous skeletons of corals have discovered that the high levels of nitrogen in the northern Gulf originate from the Mississippi River and are attributable to the use of fertilizers.

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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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Intermediate nitrification/denitrification bioreactor closes a gap

2026-09-14T09:44:00+01:00

Researchers present a method for nitrification and denitrification of septic effluent comprising an intermediate nitrification/denitrification bioreactor which builds on concepts currently used in the design of full‑scale wastewater treatment plants.

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Engineering bacterial surfaces with glucan nanofilms creates a potent vaccine platform against invasive fungal infections

2026-09-10T10:47:00+01:00

A research team has developed a synthetic bacterium-based vaccine platform that uses engineered bacterial surfaces to assemble glucan nanofilms for enhanced antifungal immunity against pathogens such as Candida albicans.

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Super-resolution imaging reveals details inside living cells

2026-09-09T08:36:00+01:00

A new fluorescence microscopy technique that generates super-resolution images from a single camera exposure could help researchers study rapid movements within cells that are difficult to capture with existing methods.

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Planktonic_protists

Major investment to unlock the potential of protist research

2026-09-15T09:08:00+01:00

A new collaboration will tackle major technical challenges currently limiting protist genomics, helping to unlock the potential of protist research for biomanufacturing, sustainable agriculture and environmental applications.

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What low vaccination rates in the US could mean for flu season 2026

2026-09-14T10:19:00+01:00

Experts reveal what to expect this flu season, when to get the flu shot, how to recognize flu symptoms, how to treat it, and what the newly approved mRNA flu vaccine means for the public.

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Applied Microbiology International announces new president, Professor Raquel Peixoto

2026-09-10T15:15:00+01:00

Applied Microbiology International is delighted to announce that Professor Raquel Peixoto will be taking over the reins from Professor Jack Gilbert as President.

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