Research – Page 77
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NewsResearchers describe a new hybrid antibody that fights streptococcus and Covid-19
Scientists who developed antibodies targeting both SARS-CoV-2 and streptococcal bacteria, from patients infected with these diseases, have described a new hybrid antibody created by combining parts from two IgG subgroups.
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NewsProbiotic spray method improves hatchability and health of chicks
Scientists have found that using a probiotic spray on eggs improves the number and quality of chicks that successfully hatch. The patented method improves chick health for broiler production without relying on antibiotics.
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NewsScientists weigh up microbial control techniques for prepared dishes
Researchers have evaluated microbial control techniques commonly used in prepared dishes, which are in high demand in Europe, North America, and Asia due to their convenience.
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NewsUnearthing the plant’s arsenal against pathogenic fungi
A new study has shed light on the intricate mechanisms of nonhost resistance (NHR) in plants, a critical defense against a broad spectrum of pathogens.
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NewsOncolytic virus inhibits liver cancer growth by inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis
Researchers have found that administration of an oncolytic virus, Senecavirus A, effectively suppressed hepatocellular carcinoma proliferation and growth in a mouse model placed beneath the skin by triggering apoptosis.
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NewsStudy links gut microbiome changes to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Researchers have found that specific species and strains of bacteria are linked to changes in the functioning of the gut microbiome and a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes.
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NewsOlympics: how many days does it take for mosquitoes in Greater Paris to transmit arboviruses?
In the run-up to the Olympic Games, scientists have demonstrated that the tiger mosquito, now present in Greater Paris, is capable of transmitting five viruses - West Nile, chikungunya, Usutu, Zika and dengue - within different time frames.
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NewsDietary fibers make our gut bacteria behave healthily
Researchers have discovered that dietary fibres play a crucial role in determining the balance between the production of healthy and harmful substances by influencing the behaviour of bacteria in the colon.
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NewsModel shows how plankton survive in a turbulent world
A researcher studying how particles move in turbulent fluids has created a model including various hydrodynamic factors to study how these particles handle and even utilise turbulence.
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NewsScientists identify molecules associated with recurrence in blood samples from malaria patients
Researchers have described for the first time possible biomarkers associated with recurrence of vivax malaria. The study involved analysis of blood samples from volunteers infected by Plasmodium vivax.
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NewsSocial media use is associated with more frequent vaccination
Researchers have found that more social media use correlates with more vaccination – though the reason for this relationship is different for Democrats and Republicans.
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NewsSongling virus detected in ticks near the China-North Korea Border
Songling virus (SGLV) is a spherical, enveloped, fragmented, negative-stranded RNA virus which is transmitted by ticks and can cause disease in humans. It has been identified ticks collected in 2023 in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture.
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NewsMicrobe and prebiotic team up to work against food allergies
New research reveals a mutually beneficial relationship between an unassuming microbial species and the prebiotic lactulose – together, they encourage the production of an important metabolite known for its positive influence on gut health.
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NewsCannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19
Researchers have found that people who reported using any form of cannabis at least once in the year before developing COVID-19 were significantly more likely to need hospitalization and intensive care than were people with no such history.
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NewsCold climate wheat varieties could provide answers to blast threat
New research unexpectedly reveals that wheat varieties with resistance to another pathogen, powdery mildew, also confer protection against wheat blast.
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NewsMetformin and AGIs show potential for improved outcomes in COVID-19 patients with type 2 diabetes
A new study has found a significant association between metformin and AGI use and reduced all-cause mortality in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes. Conversely, insulin use was linked to an increased risk of death.
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NewsNew approach to measuring ‘healthy microbiomes’ in nature and the gut
Focusing on four common diseases – diabetes, heart disease, depression and bowel cancer – new research provides insights into the importance of a healthy microbiome balance in the human gut and in the environment.
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NewsLow birth weight linked to placental malaria in first-time mothers
A new study aimed to determine the prevalence of placental malaria infection, risk factors, types of Plasmodium causing malaria during pregnancy, and its relationship with neonatal birth weight among primigravidae.
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NewsOverlooked pathway could be game-changer for ecosystem climate services
The potential for permanent carbon storage in ecosystems that use the oxalate-carbonate pathway (OCP) could be greater than previously estimated, according to a new study.
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NewsResilience shaped by activity in the gut microbiome and brain
Resilient people exhibit neural activity in the brain regions associated with improved cognition and regulating of emotions, and are more mindful and better at describing their feelings - but also exhibit gut microbiome activity linked to a healthy gut.