Research
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NewsTaking the sting out of ulcerative colitis
Researchers reveal that the intestinal flora works in combination with the mutated OTUD3 gene and STING signaling to aggravate ulcerative colitis.
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NewsControlled human gut colonization by an engineered microbial therapeutic
Engineered gut bacteria designed to treat kidney stones successfully colonized the gut microbiome and reduced oxalate levels in animal models and early clinical trials in humans, researchers report.
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NewsVaccination could mitigate climate-driven disruptions to malaria control
Tropical cyclones in Madagascar lead to sharp spikes in malaria infections – particularly in children – due to interruptions in control efforts, according to a new study. However, newly introduced long-lasting vaccines can help to mitigate these gaps.
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NewsEpidemiology: Key predictors of avian flu outbreaks in Europe identified
Several local factors — including the minimum temperature reached in autumn, the water level in lakes and ponds in winter, and the presence of mute swans — could be key for predicting the potential of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) occurring in Europe.
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NewsBacteria from cows show promising results in treating MRSA infections
Cows carry a bacterium, Staphylococcus simulans, that could become an effective weapon against increased antibiotic resistance. Signaling molecules from this bacterium can treat infections caused by MRSA bacteria as effectively as antibiotics.
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NewsResearchers develop process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic
Researchers have developed a process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic. Their new study offers fundamental findings for any company interested in scaling up the process.
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NewsStudy suggests some maternal HIV infections may be missed during pregnancy
Newborns exposed to HIV during pregnancy or birth should receive antiretroviral medication immediately after delivery - but a study finds more than half of infants diagnosed with HIV in their first year of life had not received this essential postnatal treatment.
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NewsResearchers explore ways to better safeguard romaine supply from E coli outbreaks
E. coli outbreaks in romaine lettuce have long been a public health concern. and now a new paper suggests that a combination of efforts in the field, and even postharvest techniques, can minimize risk to human health.
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NewsHarmful algae blooms have secret to success over other algaes
An alga that threatens freshwater ecosystems and is toxic to vertebrates has a sneaky way of ensuring its success: It suppresses the growth of algal competitors by releasing chemicals that deprive them of a vital vitamin.
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NewsDelicious but damaging invasive golden oyster mushrooms are decreasing fungal community richness
The golden oyster mushroom has spread rapidly throughout the US since escaping from cultivation into the wild. Ecosystems invaded by the golden oyster support less diversity of fungal species and smaller numbers of native fungal species.
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NewsOmicron strain BA.2.86 emergence ‘defies natural explanation’
A researcher investigating the origin of the BA.2.86 lineage found that sporadic cases were identified in multiple, geographically distant locations around the world during its initial appearance in the summer of 2023.
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NewsAvian flu has major economic costs for dairy industry
A new paper shows that the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus causes severe mastitis and decreased milk production in dairy cows, a drop-off that may extend beyond the clinical outbreak period.
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NewsHow do oxo-degradable plastics perform in soil?
A study systematically revealed the effects of oxo-degradable plastics of different sizes and concentrations on soil and corn growth, providing important evidence to address concerns about degradation efficiency and impact on crop growth and soil quality.
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NewsDual lifestyle plant fungus turns ally, protecting cereal crops against harmful Fusarium infections
A plant-friendly fungus that colonises cereal crops can protect the plants against harmful fungal infestations, a new study reveals.
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NewsIn hard-to-treat form of tuberculosis, shorter, gentler therapy shows unequal benefit
A first-ever clinical trial exclusively conducted among people with a hard-to-treat form of tuberculosis known as pre-extensively drug-resistant TB shows many patients benefit from shorter, simpler regimens.
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NewsDisease-causing bacteria can deal with stink as long as they get a meal
Bacteria that cause intestinal infections typically avoid a stinky chemical — one that can kill them at high enough concentrations — inside human intestines, but they may actually swim toward it when a hearty meal is the reward.
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NewsNew study reveals how corals teach their offspring to beat the heat
A new study shows that rice coral, an important reef-building species, passes on thermal resistance to their offspring and avoids coral bleaching. Understanding this is important to building healthier coral reefs and protecting their future.
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NewsA gut microbiota metabolite linked to atherosclerosis could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment
A new study has identified a gut microbiota–derived metabolite, imidazole propionate (ImP), that appears in the blood during the early stages of active atherosclerosis, showing promise as a new diagnostic tool and opening the door to personalized treatment strategies.
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NewsNitrogen may limit natural climate solutions
A global inventory reveals nitrogen is in shorter supply than previously thought in natural areas, which could limit carbon storage in plants and soils.
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NewsSimple rules govern soil microbiome responses to environmental change
New research shows that a deceptively simple mathematical model can describe how the soil responds to environmental change. Using just two variables, the model shows that changes in pH levels consistently result in three distinct metabolic states of the community.