All UK & Rest of Europe articles – Page 76
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NewsMonkeypox virus remains stable on surfaces for days
Researchers warn that it is extremely important to disinfect surfaces to decrease the risk of monkeypox in the event of an outbreak.
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NewsFilamentous phage structure mapped for the first time
Researchers have mapped out what a commonly-used form of phage looks like, which will help researchers design better uses in future.
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NewsIntestinal bacteria influence the growth of fungi
The bacteria present in the intestine provide information about the quantities of fungi of the potentially disease-causing Candida genus - among them, surprisingly, are lactic acid bacteria that are known for their protective effect against fungal infections.
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NewsResearchers uncover how PETases go about recovering monomers
A new study has revealed the details, at the molecular level, of the PET degradation process by polyester hydrolases - aka PETases.
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NewsResistant Candida auris on rise in Germany, setting off alarm signals
The number of cases of Candida auris has increased in Germany in recent years, adding to outbreaks worldwide, a new study has revealed.
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NewsAI strategies already boosting sepsis cure rate
An artificial intelligence developed at TU Wien (Vienna) can suggest appropriate treatment steps in cases of blood poisoning.
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NewsBacteria can switch from rare earth metals to radioactive elements
Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that bacteria can use certain radioactive elements to sustain their metabolism.
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NewsBacteria evolve antibiotic resistance quickly by rejigging pumps
Bacteria can rapidly evolve resistance to antibiotics by adapting special pumps to flush them out of their cells, according to new research from the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia.
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NewsWine yeast species may be communicating during fermentation - using extracellular vesicles
A new study of what happens when two different wine yeast starter species are combined suggests that they could be communicating - and that extracellular vesicles may play a role in that communication.
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NewsAfrican rhinos have retroviruses not found in their cousins
New research reveals that the genomes of African rhinos contain dozens of gammaretroviruses that are absent from the genomes of Asian rhino species, such as the Sumatran and Javan rhino, and the African black rhino has two related groups, one missing from the white rhinos.
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NewsProtein may pave way to eliminating HIV latency
Researchers have identified and characterized Schlafen 12 (SLFN 12) as a novel HIV restriction factor that shuts down viral protein production and helps virus-infected cells to escape from anti-HIV therapy and immune responses.
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NewsFaecal beads target serious intestinal infections
Researchers have developed small beads to be taken orally, which could radically improve the administration of faecal microbiota transplantation to treat Clostridioides difficile infection.
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NewsBenchtop model lays bare secrets of gut microbiome
A benchtop model of the human gut (MiGut) has been developed to allow the interaction of drugs, nutrition, prebiotics, and live biotherapeutics with the gut microbiome to be studied in greater depth than ever before.
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NewsIcy microbes digest plastic at low temperatures
Scientists have found microbes that can digest plastics at low temperatures, potentially saving money and energy.
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NewsDesulfovibrio implicated in Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have demonstrated that certain strains of Desulfovibrio bacteria are the likely cause of Parkinson’s disease in most cases.
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NewsWarning as entire ICU contaminated with superbug
Researchers have called for urgent measures to protect hospitals after an entire ICU was contaminated with an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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NewsBeneficial bacteria lured by siren call of plant hormones
Scientists have discovered a bacterium carrying a receptor protein that allows it to migrate towards auxins in its plant host, which act as bacterial signalling molecules.
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NewsMeasles surge sparks UK government vaccine call
The UK government has urged parents to make sure their children’s MMR vaccine is up to date following a rise of measles cases.
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NewsBlack eyes in seabirds indicates bird flu survival
A new study has discovered evidence that Northern Gannets can recover from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, with black irises indicating a previous infection.
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NewsFungal diseases threaten global food security
Scientists have warned of the “devastating” impact that fungal disease in crops will have on global food supply unless agencies across the world come together to find new ways to combat infection.