All UK & Rest of Europe articles – Page 24
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NewsBeetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by changing oral microbiome
The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the largest study of its kind.
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NewsThe Holobiont Revolution: How wheat is becoming more climate-resilient
A new breeding concept, specifically for wheat, could help reduce nitrogen fertilization. This holobiont principle places the complex interactions between plants and soil microbiomes at the center of plant breeding.
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NewsScientists uncover how ticks defend themselves against a deadly virus
Researchers studying ticks’ cellular responses to Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia syndrome virus pinpointed how two RNA helicases, essential proteins found in all forms of life, were critical in reducing SFTSV’s replication within the ticks.
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NewsCandida’s hidden toolbox: Scientists discover a previously unknown infection strategy
A new study shows that the common blood protein albumin can turn otherwise harmless fungal strains of Candida albicans into dangerous pathogens.
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NewsRestricted diet triggers individualized microbiome shifts without community convergence
Scientists who carried out a tightly controlled dietary intervention known as the “Oatmeal Study” found that while participants’ diets became nearly identical, their microbiomes did not follow suit.
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NewsTiny soil microbes turn detective to uncover the timeline of oil spill contamination
Scientists in Belfast and Nigeria have developed a diagnostic tool that deploys microbes to uncover the timeline of crude oil contamination in soils.
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NewsVitamin D deficiency increases risk of COVID-19 hospitalization
Experts say it’s not just booster shots that could offer protection against Covid-19 – healthy levels of vitamin D may also play a role. Researchers found a clear link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of being hospitalised by the virus.
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NewsYour microbiome, your medicine: Scientists gather in Valencia to redefine the future of health
The International Society of Microbiota (ISM) will host the 12th World Congress on Targeting Microbiota, presenting groundbreaking research that positions the human microbiome as a central determinant of health and disease across multiple organ systems.
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NewsStudy tracks Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation using benthic foraminifera
Scientists investigated how the weakening of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is connected to the ventilation of the shallow ocean. Using benthic foraminifera, the team was able to reconstruct changes in the oxygen content of the oxygen-minimum zone over 27,000 years.
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NewsNearly 45% of hospital toilet users fail to wash their hands, study finds
Almost one in two people using a hospital toilet did not wash their hands afterwards, according to new research – raising serious concerns about hygiene compliance in high-risk environments.
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NewsStudy uncovers the hidden emerging pathogen behind Aspergillosis cases in Japan
Scientists have discovered the ancestral evolutionary links of Aspergillus latus strains through in-depth genome sequencing analyses.
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NewsData-driven detection of concerning SARS-CoV-2 variants months in advance
The CoVerage web platform for genomic surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 virus enables a rapid, computational identification and characterization of potential Variants of Interest (pVOIs), with a lead time of almost three months before their WHO designation as a VOC.
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NewsFirst global-to-local study reveals stark health inequalities from COVID-19 in 2020–2021
An international research team has conducted the first comprehensive global-to-local assessment of the direct health burden of COVID-19, spanning 920 locations worldwide and revealing pronounced and widespread disparities in COVID-19 outcomes across and within areas.
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NewsNew jab protects babies from serious lung infection, study shows
Vaccination of pregnant women has been linked to a drop in newborns being admitted to hospital with a serious lung infection, research suggests.
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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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NewsModel can calculate the often hidden costs of fungicide resistance
An international research team has developed a mathematical model that can be used to calculate the economic and often hidden costs of fungicide resistance. They used a model that can be used to calculate the spread of fungal diseases in several fields.
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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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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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NewsPenicillin allergy testing needed to fight antibiotic resistance
Removing incorrect penicillin allergy labels on GP records could combat antibiotic resistance and save lives, an NIHR-funded clinical trial has found.