Research – Page 122
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NewsPhotodynamic action weakens resistance to antibiotics in bacteria that attack airways
A study of photodynamic inactivation (PDI) showed it has a novel capacity to modify bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics according to dosage, reducing the resistance and persistence of both standard and clinical strains.
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NewsResearchers discover how to sabotage antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’
Scientists say they have learned how to sabotage a key piece of machinery that pathogens use to infect their host cells, and have developed a test to identify the next-generation drugs to target this vulnerable cellular machinery.
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NewsB cell deficient patients gain protective T cell immunity after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, infection
Researchers found that vaccinated B cell-deficient individuals had significantly reduced risk of moderate and severe disease in comparison to those who were not vaccinated, despite an absence of anti-spike antibody responses.
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NewsScientists construct a synthetic yeast genome
The yeast genome contains redesigned chromosome sequences that can shed light on the impact of genetic variations on individual traits and potentially be used to reveal the causes of genetic diseases
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NewsDeadly chicken disease: ancient DNA reveals evolution of virulence
Using genetic analyses, an international team has revealed the evolutionary history of the pathogen of a fatal disease in chickens.
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NewsProspective study clarifies the role of an innovative metagenomic tool in diagnosing infection
A new study aims to improve use of metagenomics using next-generation sequencing (mNGS) to identify a wide range of pathogens, including rare or novel microorganisms.
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NewsToothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalized patients
Researchers found that hospital-acquired pneumonia rates were lower among patients who received daily toothbrushing compared to those who did not.
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NewsCoevolution and UV spectrum help Santa’s reindeer feast after flight
The eyes of Rudolph and his reindeer brethren may have evolved so that they can spot their favorite food - a lichen called reindeer moss - during dark and snowy Arctic winters.
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NewsResearch reveals how Halopseudomonas devours polyester urethane
Researchers have shown how bacteria of the genus Halopseudomonas break down common plastic coatings made of polyester urethane, underlying the relevance of the newly isolated bacterium for the biodegradation of plastics.
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NewsScientists reveal the molecular structure of a complex bacteriophage
For the first time, the molecular structure of a complete tailed virus with a flexible tail has been solved in unprecedented detail.
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NewsResearchers ID opportunities to improve future HIV vaccine candidates
An effective HIV vaccine may need to prompt strong responses from immune cells called CD8+ T cells to protect people from acquiring HIV, according to a new study.
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NewsNovel bacteria identification methods might help speed up disease diagnosis
A new study applied spectroscopic techniques for quick analysis for identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa directly from an object - in this case, turtle skin.
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NewsMultiple sclerosis: Possible basis for vaccine researched
Researchers have shown that the risk of MS is particularly high in people with a combination of certain host factors and variants of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
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NewsNew research lays groundwork for personalized dietary supplements
Researchers used fluorescence-labeled inulin-grafted nanoparticles to track the interaction of inulin with gut bacteria - when incubated with human stool samples, a wider range of gut bacteria thatn previously assumed were found to bind to inulin.
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NewsResearchers report the high-res structure of a cyanobacterial virus
Researchers have outlined the high-resolution structure of a little-known virus, improving our understanding of viral infection, which could pave the way for more accurate predictions of climate change.
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NewsStudy reveals how the immune system fights to keep herpes at bay
A recent study, conducted using lab-engineered cells, unveils the precise maneuvers used by host and herpes simplex virus (HSV) in the fight for dominance of the cell.
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NewsTeam-up of two new substances paves the way for new antibiotics
A new study shows how a combination of two new substances effectively kills methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
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NewsCOVID-19 infection alters gene transcription of olfactory mucosal cells in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study identifies alterations in the transcriptomic signatures in human olfactory mucosal cells of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease following SARS-CoV-2 infection, potentially contributing to exacerbated COVID-19 outcomes.
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NewsOmicron induces cellular senescence in human lung, study finds
Researchers investigating the influence of defined altered spike formations have confirmed that the Omicron variant induces cellular senescence in human lungs of COVID-19 patients.