All Research News articles – Page 172
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NewsCovid persistence in lungs linked to failure of innate immunity
A new study shows that SARS-CoV-2 is found in the lungs of certain individuals for up to 18 months after infection, and that its persistence appears to be linked to a failure of innate immunity (the first line of defense against pathogens).
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News Study reveals Zika’s shape-shifting machinery—and a possible vulnerability
Zika’s crucial enzyme performs multiple tasks, but a wrench in the system could bring it to a screeching halt.
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NewsFirst results in using new tools to tackle respiratory syncytial virus
Vaccines for pregnant women and use of monoclonal antibodies have been approved for use in the European Union to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children. Are those tools working?
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NewsNIH clinical trial of tuberculous meningitis drug regimen begins
A trial of a new drug regimen to treat tuberculous meningitis (TBM) has started enrolling adults and adolescents in several countries where tuberculosis (TB) is prevalent.
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NewsNew study considers risks of colistin and carbapenem resistance posed by aquatic farms
Aquatic farms could serve as a potential reservoir of colistin and carbapenem resistance, a new study warns. The review, by researchers at the University of Manchester, ‘An Update on the Prevalence of Colistin and Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria in Aquaculture: an Emerging Threat to Public Health’, has been accepted by the ...
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NewsManipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk
Flaxseed components called lignans have been shown to influence the relationship between gut microorganisms and the expression of mammary gland microRNAs.
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NewsGreenhouse gases in oceans are altered by climate change impact on microbes
Researchers have investigated how climate change drivers reshape the ocean methane and nitrous oxide cycles.
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NewsZinc shows promise as surprising emerging treatment for vaginal yeast infections
New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on how microbes in the body absorb zinc.
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NewsFungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer
A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the severity of certain autoimmune diseases such as irritable bowel disease (IBS) and type 1 diabetes.
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NewsResearchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses
Researchers have discovered that misreading of therapeutic mRNAs by the cell’s decoding machinery can cause an unintended immune response in the body, and have found a way to prevent ‘off-target’ immune responses.
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NewsStudy reveals how bacteria use snot to swarm and spread infection
New research shows how thicker mucus supercharges bacteria’s ability to self-organize into swarms to spread infection.
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NewsStudy of sourdough starter microbiomes to boost bread quality and safety
Researchers are studying whether bacteria in the yeast starter needed to make sourdough bread might help reduce gluten in other bread products.
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NewsResearchers predict climate change-driven reduction in beneficial plant microbes
Bacteria that benefit plants are thought to be a critical contributor to crops and other ecosystems, but climate change may reduce their numbers, according to a new study by an international team of researchers.
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NewsBacterial hijack mechanisms as advanced genetic tools
Researchers have uncovered the intricate molecular mechanism used by parasitic phytoplasma bacteria, known for inducing ‘zombie-like’ effects in plants.
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NewsHIV drug could prevent coronaviruses, study finds
New research has shown how an HIV drug could stop many coronavirus diseases, including the SARS-CoV-2 variants, when given to infected cells at the right concentration.
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NewsVery early antiretroviral therapy within hours of birth could suppress HIV in newborns
A study of more than 50 babies through 2 years old supports evidence that giving antiretroviral therapy (ART) to newborns with HIV within the first days of life can safely suppress amounts of HIV in the blood to undetectable levels.
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NewsNew study highlights COVID-19’s adaptive strategy for infection
Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism whereby the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, can vary its mode of infection in human cells.
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NewsReverse metabolomics method finds biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease
Scientists develop a groundbreaking approach to microbiome research, improving its ability to explain and treat disease.
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NewsScientists explore bio-inspired membranes for separating contaminants from water
Scientists are to explore a more sustainable method of separating contaminants from water, using exquisite molecular selectivity, which means that just a single chemical or molecular species will be able to pass through the membrane.
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NewsMale pathology drives avian epidemic dynamics, study shows
A combination of experimental data and transmission modeling demonstrated that male-biased pathology makes male canaries more likely to transmit disease than females.