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Sea anemone flips a human antiviral strategy on its head

2026-06-29T13:50:00+01:00

A new study has uncovered a previously unknown antiviral defense mechanism in sea anemones, revealing that animals may have evolved more than one way to fight viral infections. 

(L-R) Siobhonne Breen, Dominika Fuhs, Cornelia Landersdorfer, with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a petri dish

New research makes critical discovery for the global fight against antibiotic resistance

2026-06-29T13:42:00+01:00

A study has found that an unusual pairing of two commonly used antibiotics can kill and stop the spread of resistance in a highly drug-resistant bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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Climate change could reshape flu seasons across the Americas

2026-06-29T12:48:00+01:00

Researchers find that weather and climate patterns can help predict the timing and severity of flu outbreaks across diverse regions.

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Gut microbiome could hold important clues as to how IBD develops and progresses

2026-06-29T11:58:00+01:00

The gut microbiome could hold important clues as to how IBD develops and progresses – and which treatment is best suited to individual patients.

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Global burden of viral skin diseases rises 36% since 1990: Children and elderly bear the brunt

2026-06-29T11:48:00+01:00

Global analysis of viral skin diseases underscores the need for equitable policies: while high-income countries have made progress via vaccination and better healthcare, low-resource regions lag behind. 

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Rings of power – how bacteria use circadian clocks to colonise their world

2026-06-29T11:35:00+01:00

A new study reveals how bacteria rely on circadian clocks to control the spread of their multi-cellular colonies.

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Low-Res_Nematostella vectensis sea anemones in the lab (Credit- Taliya Finkel-Moran)

Sea anemone flips a human antiviral strategy on its head

2026-06-29T13:50:00+01:00

A new study has uncovered a previously unknown antiviral defense mechanism in sea anemones, revealing that animals may have evolved more than one way to fight viral infections. 

(L-R) Siobhonne Breen, Dominika Fuhs, Cornelia Landersdorfer, with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a petri dish

New research makes critical discovery for the global fight against antibiotic resistance

2026-06-29T13:42:00+01:00

A study has found that an unusual pairing of two commonly used antibiotics can kill and stop the spread of resistance in a highly drug-resistant bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Triple_Threat-_RSV,_SARS-CoV-2,_and_Flu (1)

Climate change could reshape flu seasons across the Americas

2026-06-29T12:48:00+01:00

Researchers find that weather and climate patterns can help predict the timing and severity of flu outbreaks across diverse regions.

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​ Bruke showcases expanding Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics portfolio at ASM Microbe 2026

2026-06-11T10:06:00+01:00

At ASM Microbe 2026, Bruker Corporation’s Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics (BMID) division demonstrated its expanding portfolio and innovations across microbial identification, sepsis diagnostics, molecular testing, and NGS workflows, advancing clinical research, and faster, actionable infectious disease diagnostics.

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Andelyn Biosciences launches LVV Curator® Platform

2026-05-13T10:42:00+01:00

Andelyn Biosciences has announced the launch of its LVV Curator® Platform, a standardized lentiviral vector (LVV) manufacturing solution built on the same proven modular approach that supports clinical and commercial adeno-associated virus (AAV) programs.

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Modular Clean Air strengthens position as part of Total Clean AIr

2026-05-06T13:55:00+01:00

Modular Clean Air (MCA) is now wholly owned by Total Clean Air (TCA), marking the next phase in its development following its successful launch as a joint venture in 2025.

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Black box: Using AI to tackle global superbug crisis

2026-06-29T10:16:00+01:00

The development of new antibiotics could be sped up thanks to a new tool that tests the reliability of AI. Researchers designed a framework to address the global threat of antimicrobial resistance, testing whether AI can provide reliable reasoning during antibiotic development.

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Algae microbots take aim at bladder cancer

2026-06-22T15:41:00+01:00

Tiny algae-based robots guided by magnets could improve bladder cancer treatment by boosting delivery of chemotherapy drugs into tumours.  Tracked using real-time imaging, the miniature robots help drugs penetrate deep into tumour tissue while limiting damage to healthy cells. 

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Biochar-coated catalyst turns wet microalgae into cleaner fuel-building chemicals

2026-06-22T10:42:00+01:00

Turning microalgae into usable liquid fuels remains difficult because algae-derived bio-oil often contains high levels of oxygen and nitrogen compounds. A new study reports a promising strategy to address this challenge. 

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Gut microbiome could hold important clues as to how IBD develops and progresses

2026-06-29T11:58:00+01:00

The gut microbiome could hold important clues as to how IBD develops and progresses – and which treatment is best suited to individual patients.

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Free webinar: The mystery of the missing microbes - and the answers that can be found in the Amazon

2026-06-25T14:05:00+01:00

An intriguing free webinar this July will explore what happens when key members of the human gut microbiome are lost, and what we can learn from populations where this loss has not occurred.

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International Photodynamic Association highlights expansion of photodynamic therapy

2026-06-25T09:38:00+01:00

The International Photodynamic Association (IPA) convened global leaders in photodynamic therapy (PDT) at the 8th Photodynamic Day, highlighting the continued development of PDT in Türkiye and its growing clinical relevance internationally.

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