All Research News articles – Page 11
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News New virulence regulator of diarrhea pathogen discovered
While it was already known that RNA molecules enable direct temperature sensing in the model organism Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, a new study reveals that the Fis protein also plays a regulatory role at the DNA level.
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NewsShiitake-derived β-glucan inhibits human cervical cancer progression through DMBT1
A team of researchers investigated the molecular mechanism underlying the anti-cervical cancer activity of Lentinus edodes-derived β-glucan (LNT) and, for the first time, identified DMBT1 as a key target.
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NewsNew strategy to break resistance-yield trade-off in rice by pathogen-inducible gene expression
A research team has developed a genetic strategy to enhance broad-spectrum disease resistance in rice without compromising plant growth and yield, a major challenge in crop breeding.
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NewsHigh‑fat diets linked to rapid decline in protective gut immune cells
In a preclinical study, researchers found that even short-term exposure to high levels of dietary fat results in a quick and selective loss of critical gut immune cells called ILC3s, promoting intestinal permeability and inflammation.
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NewsCharacteristics of CD4+T-cell reduction and pulmonary infections in critically ill immunocompromised patients
A new study investigates the relationship between reduced CD4+T-cell counts and lung infections in immunosuppressed patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs).
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NewsNitrogen addition reshapes forest microbes: A five-year insight into community dynamics
A new study reveals how long-term nitrogen enrichment influences soil bacterial communities and network stability, with surprising insights into ecological processes and dissolved organic matter’s critical role.
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NewsBiochar triggers long-term soil recovery by reshaping microbes and metabolism
A five-year field study reveals that biochar can do far more than improve soil chemistry. It can reorganize entire soil ecosystems, creating lasting benefits for agriculture and environmental sustainability.
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NewsNipah virus hijacks host protein NSUN2 to fuel replication
Researchers have decoded a critical survival strategy of the deadly Nipah virus (NiV), identifying a key host protein hijacked by the pathogen and translating this discovery into a promising new treatment approach.
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NewsInterferon therapy found to be well-tolerated in compensated hepatitis B cirrhosis
A multicenter analysis of 920 patients finds no higher risk of serious complications in compensated cirrhosis compared to standard treatment.
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NewsScientists reveal the potential of a tiny soil bacterium to beat the Haber-Bosch process
A new review finds that biological ammonia production offers strong potential as a cleaner, greener alternative to the costly Haber-Bosch process. Microbes such as Azotobacter can produce ammonia under ambient conditions and atmospheric pressure.
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NewsHow gossiping mushroom networks share your public urination secrets
Researchers showed evidence of electrical information flow across mushrooms by attaching electrodes to 37 mushrooms of ectomycorrhizal fungi, then measured the response to various applications of either water or urine.
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NewsMillions-of-years-old insect symbioses are surprisingly fragile
An introduced bacterium displaces the sawtoothed grain beetle’s symbiotic partner, leading to the complete collapse of a previously stable symbiosis within a few generations.
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NewsOne of cholera’s great enemies is found in the human gut
Cholera-causing bacteria are locked in an evolutionary arms race with a viral nemesis, according to a new genomic study. Researchers found that in the Ganges Delta, cholera bacteria rapidly gain and lose special armour that protects against attacks from the virus, known as bacteriophage ICP1.
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NewsOregano, rosemary and ‘time’: Long-term swine study shows natural-compound benefits
In a rare long-term public study that compared the effects of phytochemicals from rosemary and oregano with antibiotic growth promoters, animal scientists found that the natural agents given to weaned pigs supported favorable gut health and growth performance later in their lives.
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NewsScientists warn antibacterial soaps and wipes can fuel antimicrobial resistance
An international team of scientists is warning that everyday antibacterial soaps, wipes, sprays, and other “germ‑killing” products are quietly contributing to the global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) while providing no added health benefit for most consumer uses.
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NewsRisk of Alzheimer’s dementia significantly reduced after high-dose influenza vaccination compared to the standard dose
The risk of Alzheimer’s disease significantly decreases in older adults who receive a higher dose of the influenza vaccine compared to the standard dose, according to new research.
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NewsBiochar offers climate-smart pathway to healthier soils and safer tea production
A new scientific review highlights how biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from biomass, could transform tea farming by restoring soil health, reducing pollution risks, and improving both yield and quality. Source: AxelBoldt Closeup of leaves of tea plant Camellia sinensis Tea, derived from Camellia sinensis, is one ...
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NewsCommon virus plus mono associated with increased risk of MS
Having the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study.
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NewsClimate change may produce ‘fast-food’ phytoplankton
Scientists report that as sea surface temperatures rise over the next century, phytoplankton in polar regions will adapt to be less rich in proteins, heavier in carbohydrates, and lower in nutrients overall.
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NewsInfluence of antibiotic use on mental health during pregnancy
New research points to an association between antibiotic exposure and maternal psychological distress in early-to mid-pregnancy.