All Research News articles – Page 166
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NewsMicrobes thriving in groundwater and producing oxygen in the dark
Aancient groundwaters harbour not only diverse and active microbial communities, but also unexpectedly large numbers of microbial cells.
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NewsGut microbiota shouldn’t be discounted from climate change studies
A new review suggests climate change doesn’t just impact the distribution and habitats of wild animals - it can affect their internal environment as well, with implications for biodiversity.
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NewsAltered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
People in the earliest stage of Alzheimer’s disease - after brain changes have begun but before cognitive symptoms become apparent - harbour an assortment of bacteria in their intestines that differs from the gut bacteria of healthy people.
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NewsElectromicrobiology conference sparks Sustainable Microbiology themed collection
The new not-for-profit open access journal Sustainable Microbiology is to run a special themed edition on electromicrobiology.
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NewsPenile HIV infection is effectively prevented by antiretroviral treatment
Researchers have developed a new approach for the detailed evaluation of HIV infection throughout the entire male genital tract.
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NewsVirus aids breakthrough in glioblastoma treatment
Scientists have reported a breakthrough in glioblastoma treatment following a recent clinical trial that used a modified cold virus injected directly into the tumor.
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NewsMalaria pathogen found in mummified soft tissue in Medici tomb
The pathogen of the deadliest form of the disease has been identified in mummified soft tissue belonging to members of the Florentine dynasty.
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NewsCholera bacteria form aggressive biofilm to kill immune cells
Resarchers have discovered that the bacterial pathogen that causes cholera forms a novel type of bacterial community on immune cells: an aggressive biofilm that is lethal for the cells.
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NewsScientists discover how plants fight clubroot pathogen
Researchers have shown how plants resist clubroot, a major root disease that threatens the productivity of brassica crops such as rape.
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NewsBCG vaccine found ineffective against COVID-19 in healthcare workers
An international trial investigating the potential immune-boosting effects of the tuberculosis BCG vaccine against COVID-19 found that the risk of developing the disease during the first six months after vaccination was not reduced in participants as originally hoped for.
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NewsBacterial species teams with Streptococcus to boost tooth decay
Researchers have discovered that a bacterial species called Selenomonas sputigena can have a major role in causing tooth decay.
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NewsGene deletion toolkit makes pathogen easier to study
Scientists have created a toolkit to delete genes in Achromobacter, making the deadly bacterium tractable for research purposes.
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NewsDisturbance could boost microbe protection of mangroves
Engineering disturbance in mangrove sediments could help to conserve these habitats by boosting their microbiome, a new study suggests.
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NewsHighly infective Covid virus needs only a single door opener
Researchers have provided evidence that a single virus binds to a single receptor, opening the door for a highly efficient infection.
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NewsRemnants of ancient virus may fuel ALS in people
Researchers have identified a surprising new player in ALS or motor neurone disease - an ancient, virus-like protein best known for its essential role in enabling placental development.
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NewsNovel combination therapy counters antibiotic-resistant Mycobacterium infections
Researchers have discovered a novel therapy by combining two antibiotics, rifaximin and clarithromycin, to treat Mycobacterium abscessus, a non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) that causes chronic lung-related infections.
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NewsTectonics matter when it comes to microbial life in hot springs
Microbial community composition is distinctly different in two tectonic settings, scientists report.
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NewsBiological clocks of people and malaria parasites tick in tune
Research could pave the way to new anti-malarials that work by ’jet-lagging’ the parasites that cause the disease.
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NewsScientists closing in on long-lasting swine flu vaccine
A successful long-term experiment with live hogs indicates scientists may be another step closer to achieving a safe, long-lasting and potentially universal vaccine against swine flu.
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NewsFruit fly compound could lead to new antibiotics
Scientists have found that a peptide from fruit flies could lead to new antibiotics.