An international research team has discovered the surprising evolutionary origin of fungal effector proteins: molecules that pathogens use today to infect their hosts appear to have evolved from ancient antimicrobial proteins.
A non-toxic coating made of polydimethylsiloxane prevents proteins from sticking to surfaces — potentially offering a new tool in the fight against hospital-acquired infections.
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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A new study suggests that avian influenza (H5N1) is transmitted through multiple, previously unknown sources on dairy farms and that some H5N1 positive cows do not show clinical signs of infection.
New research into plant-based food and drinks has found a prevalence of mycotoxins – naturally occurring poisonous compounds produced by fungi - in hundreds of vegetarian and vegan products.
New research shows that an imbalance of nutrients in seawater can cause coral disease – possibly to a greater extent than that from heat stress of warming oceans. Disruption of the delicate nutrient balance of the sea can destabilise microbial communities that live in harmony with corals.
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