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Lemurs fall prey to human herpes virus

2026-08-05T14:21:00+01:00

A new study marks the first time researchers have been able to confirm human herpesvirus in lemurs via a molecular analysis, outlining the cases of four privately owned animals who died from the illness.

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Biofortified millet benefits toddlers without supplement side effects

2026-08-05T14:11:00+01:00

Toddlers who ate iron- and zinc-biofortified pearl millet for nine months did not experience adverse effects typically associated with increased iron intake and developed gut microbiomes with distinct and potentially beneficial changes.

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First immune pathway discovered that stops a normally harmless fungus spreading through the body and causing deadly disease

2026-08-05T13:58:00+01:00

An immune pathway has been discovered which prevents a normally harmless fungus developing into a fatal infection.

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Researchers visualise underground fungal networks in 3D

2026-08-05T13:29:00+01:00

Researchers have visualized the complex network of plant roots and mycorrhizal fungi in soil in three dimensions for the first time.

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Antibiotic-resistant seafood bacterium found in Vietnam fish farming waters near popular island destination

2026-08-05T13:28:00+01:00

A multi-drug resistant bacterium linked to seafood-related illness has been detected in fish-farming waters near Cat Ba Island, Vietnam.

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UBC seaweed-derived coating keeps strawberries fresher than a fridge

2026-08-05T13:26:00+01:00

A new agar-based coating could help cut spoilage, food waste and reliance on refrigeration.

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Research

Ring-tailed_lemur,_Lemur_catta

Lemurs fall prey to human herpes virus

2026-08-05T14:21:00+01:00

A new study marks the first time researchers have been able to confirm human herpesvirus in lemurs via a molecular analysis, outlining the cases of four privately owned animals who died from the illness.

pexels-helenalopes-4409245

Biofortified millet benefits toddlers without supplement side effects

2026-08-05T14:11:00+01:00

Toddlers who ate iron- and zinc-biofortified pearl millet for nine months did not experience adverse effects typically associated with increased iron intake and developed gut microbiomes with distinct and potentially beneficial changes.

Candida_albicans_(251_12)

First immune pathway discovered that stops a normally harmless fungus spreading through the body and causing deadly disease

2026-08-05T13:58:00+01:00

An immune pathway has been discovered which prevents a normally harmless fungus developing into a fatal infection.

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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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​ 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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Researchers visualise underground fungal networks in 3D

2026-08-05T13:29:00+01:00

Researchers have visualized the complex network of plant roots and mycorrhizal fungi in soil in three dimensions for the first time.

Still_life_with_strawberries_in_a_crystal_bowl

UBC seaweed-derived coating keeps strawberries fresher than a fridge

2026-08-05T13:26:00+01:00

A new agar-based coating could help cut spoilage, food waste and reliance on refrigeration.

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A tiny pore identifies cyanobacteria toxins in lake water

2026-08-04T13:46:00+01:00

Scientists have developed a new nanopore sensor that detects microcystins, toxins released by cyanobacterial blooms, one molecule at a time.

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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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Leishmania: When tropical parasites use immune cells as a taxi

2026-08-03T10:46:00+01:00

Tom Beneke intends to clarify, as part of the new Emmy Noether Research Group ‘LeishMove’, exactly how the Leishmania parasites control their host cells and which variations in the parasites are necessary for this.

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Research study investigates how maternal viral infections shape lifelong immune health in offspring

2026-07-30T10:42:00+01:00

A $2.4 million grant will support research that aims to uncover how viral infections during pregnancy reprogram the developing immune system of the fetus, influencing susceptibility to infectious diseases throughout life.

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