All Research News articles – Page 28
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NewsMicrobial ‘phosphorus gatekeeping’ found at center of study exploring 700,000 years of iconic coastline
A new study has dug deep into the past of the coastal dunes of an iconic Queensland location in a bid to better understand how microscopic processes in the soil support some of the most biodiverse landscapes on Earth.
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NewsAntibiotics taken during infancy linked to early puberty in girls
Girls given antibiotics during their first year of life, especially in the first three months, are more likely to enter puberty at an earlier age, according to new research.
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NewsProbiotic supplementation may help reduce chemotherapy side effects in breast cancer
A new study shows that probiotics with seven strains have a potential effect in patients with breast cancer, especially in the improvement of common chemotherapy-related side effects such as fatigue and nausea.
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NewsTissue geometry drives bacterial infection: new mechanism uncovered
Researrchers have uncovered a novel mechanism by which tissue geometry regulates bacterial infection dynamics. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach to reveal how host tissue structure, mechanical forces, and cellular signaling shape infection patterns.
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NewsResearchers reveal how fungi ‘manipulate’ the course of tumors
In pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA), the abnormal colonization of fungal communities has become a research hotspot. New research indicates that Malassezia is not only a ’marker’ in the tumor microenvironment but also a potential driver of cancer development.
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NewsScientists uncover secrets of cryo-EM structures of Nipah virus polymerase complex
A new investigation into the cryo-EM structures of Nipah virus polymerase complex reveals highly varied interactions between L and P proteins among paramyxoviruses.
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NewsStudy uncovers how the plastisphere can influence growth of harmful algal blooms
A new study published in Sustainable Microbiology delves into how the age and size of microplastics affects the growth of harmful algal blooms.
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NewsAntibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows
Millions of kilometres of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a new study warns.
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NewsForever chemicals influence cellular immune response to coronavirus
A new study shows that PFAS influence the cellular immune response to coronavirus and also reveals sex-specific differences as to how the immune system reacts to the virus.
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NewsSlow-growing bacteria respond more sensitively to their environment
A new study reveals that the responsiveness of bacterial cells to environmental stimuli is directly linked to their growth rate: the slower cells grow, the more sensitively they respond. This increased sensitivity can give the cells a crucial survival advantage.
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NewsNovel point of attack to combat dangerous tropical diseases
Researchers have compiled a high-precision inventory of the membrane proteins of cell organelles of the African sleeping sickness pathogen, offering hope for new treatment approaches for dangerous tropical diseases.
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NewsNew study shows obesity linked to long COVID
New research has found that people with excess weight are more likely to experience long-term neurological and mental health symptoms after COVID-19, including headache, vertigo, smell and taste disorders, sleep disturbance, and depression.
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NewsResearchers find new defense against hard-to-treat plant diseases
Scientists have developed a new approach to countering citrus greening and potato zebra chip diseases. Their method uses spinach antimicrobial peptides, known as defensins, which naturally defend plants.
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NewsDiscovery opens up for new ways to treat chlamydia
Researchers have discovered a type of molecule that can kill chlamydia bacteria but spare bacteria that are important for health.
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NewsResearchers valuate the safety and efficacy of a smallpox vaccine for preventing mpox
Researchers explored the viability and safety of LC16m8, an attenuated vaccinia virus vaccine, to prevent monkeypox. The study evaluated the immunogenicity and safety of LC16m8 across three animal species.
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NewsGlobal review of bird flu in cats points to risk of another pandemic
Bird flu (H5N1) is rapidly evolving into the possibility of a human pandemic, say researchers who have been documenting research on bird flu in cats and calling for urgent surveillance of cats to help avoid human-to-human transmission.
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NewsScientists discover antibiotic resistance in newly identified bacterium
Staphylococcus borealis has been found to be resistant to several different types of antibiotics, posing a potentially significant problem for the elderly.
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NewsSpiritual healing sites could be linked to antibiotic-producing microorganisms
A study by AMI member Dr Gerry Quinn highlights the potential of spiritual healing sites as fertile ground for novel antibiotics, particularly from Streptomyces bacteria, known for producing the majority of current antibiotics.
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NewsShaken and stirred: why Klebsiella pneumoniae strain 007 poses a deadly threat
A new study has uncovered the secrets of a particular strain of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae, revealing a potentially deadly genetic capacity for both antimicrobial resistance and virulence.
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NewsBat virus evolution suggests wildlife trade sparked COVID-19 virus emergence in humans
The ancestor of the virus that causes COVID-19 left its point of origin in Western China or Northern Laos just several years before the disease first emerged in humans up to 2,700 kilometers away in Central China, suggesting the wildlife trade played a role.