All Research News articles – Page 59
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NewsResearchers team with dogs to discover new truffle species
Researchers have discovered two new species of truffle. Tuber canirevelatum, meaning the ‘dog-found’ truffle, was named in honor of truffle dogs. The other, Tuber cumberlandense, was named for the Cumberland Plateau where it was found.
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NewsGene-edited soil bacteria could provide third source of nitrogen for corn production
If corn was ever jealous of soybean’s relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, advancements in gene editing could one day even the playing field. A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that gene-edited bacteria can supply the equivalent of 35 pounds of nitrogen from the air during early corn ...
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NewsOral cancer and microbiome: new insights into tumor growth mechanisms
A recent study has made significant strides in uncovering how the oral microbiome plays a crucial role in the progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), unveiling metabolic pathways and mechanisms that may serve as potential therapeutic targets.
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NewsStudy takes stock of the known and unknown microbial space
Using publicly available genome sequence data generated over the past three decades, a new study assesses what fraction of the microbial diversity we know about, and proposes a path forward to curate and cultivate what is still unknown.
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NewsReading the genome and understanding evolution: Symbioses and gene transfer in leaf beetles
A new study shows how repeated horizontal gene transfer and the establishment of symbioses with bacteria enabled leaf beetles to rapidly adapt to a plant-based diet, contributing to their remarkable evolutionary success.
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NewsEffectiveness and safety of tenofovir amibufenamide in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B: A real-world, multicenter study
A new study aimed to evaluate the real-world effectiveness and safety of tenofovir amibufenamide (TMF) in a cohort of patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).
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NewsIn the US Northeast, 50% of adult ticks carry Lyme disease carrying bacteria
A new study finds that 50% of adult blacklegged ticks in the US Northeast carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease while 20% to 25% of the younger (nymph) blacklegged ticks carry the bacteria.
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NewsChild undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks
A study of fully vaccinated children finds a link between stunted growth and weakened immunity, suggesting combatting child hunger could help prevent the disease’s spread.
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NewsReview offers guidance to clinicians on animal-borne infections in the Canadian Arctic
A new review on zoonotic infections in the Canadian Arctic provides timely guidance to clinicians as the region experiences heightened global interest as well as climate change, which threatens the region and increases risk of disease transmission.
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NewsChain reaction: HIV vaccines can lead to antibodies against antibodies
Scientists have discovered that repetitive HIV vaccinations can lead the body to produce antibodies targeting the immune complexes already bound to the virus—knowledge that could lead to better vaccines.
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NewsAntibiotic treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis found to be safe and effective in clinical trial
Two clinical trials were conducted to successfully test an oral antibiotic levofloxacin for the preventive treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB).
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NewsThe hunt narrows for Ebola virus hosts
A cholesterol-trafficking receptor, Niemann-Pick C1 (NPC1), was identified for more efficient surveillance of host reservoirs of filoviruses, including Ebolaviruses. It narrows down the host species of the virus and links to the geographic information of pathogen emergence.
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NewsPediatric investigation study examines the diagnostic potential of microbial cell-free DNA testing
A research study has found that plasma-based microbial cell-free DNA testing served as a safer and faster alternative to conventional microbiological diagnostic tests for pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections.
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NewsBacterial small noncoding RNA promotes gut colonization by regulating sialic acid metabolism
A novel 3′ UTR-derived small noncoding RNA was discovered to regulate metabolism of N-acetylneuraminic acid in Salmonella enterica pathogenesis.
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NewsChanges in microbiome predict risk for sexually transmitted disease
Researchers have found that bacterial vaginosis consists of two subtypes—one of which significantly increases the risk of developing chlamydia infections.
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NewsStudy identifies ventilation strategies to prevent super-spreader events aboard cruise ships
New research emphasises the importance of targeted ventilation strategies to reduce disease transmission risk on cruise ships, with crowded dining spaces identified as priority areas for improved air circulation.
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NewsBiorefinery innovation: Transforming waste into high-value products
A new study showcases a cutting-edge biorefinery capable of converting sewage sludge and food waste into valuable volatile fatty acids (VFAs). The research evaluates the environmental impact of this biorefinery, located in Galicia, Spain.
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NewsBird flu is mutating - but antivirals still work
Researchers have identified nine mutations in a bird flu strain from a person in Texas. The bad news: this strain is more capable of causing disease and replicates better in the brain. Good news: approved antivirals are still effective.
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NewsNew research provides insight into reduced COVID-19 vaccine efficacy in lupus patients
A recent study provides new insights into why the mRNA vaccines developed to fight COVID-19 in 2021 are less effective in patients with autoimmune diseases, highlighting that lupus patients may require tailored vaccination strategies.
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NewsScientists lift lid on global threat of Nipah virus
A new review underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach to address the NiV threat, including development of effective therapeutics and vaccines, and implementation of robust infection control measures to prevent outbreaks and protect public health.