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NewsScientists discover why shingles pain can last after virus is gone
Researchers have discovered that small particles in the blood called exosomes are the likely culprit behind why some people with shingles experience lingering pain long after virus has cleared their body.The study investigated the cause of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) in patients infected with the varicella zoster virus.
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NewsFecal microbiota transplantation may improve immunotherapy-related colitis
Targeting the gut microbiome with fecal microbiota transplantation may help cancer patients with immunotherapy-related colitis avoid the need for steroids and other immune-suppressing treatments, according to researchers.
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NewsFewer infections, more azithromycin use seen among emergency c-section patients following publication of clinical trial results
Researchers investigated if azithromycin use and postpartum infection rates changed after publication of trial evidence in 2016 among US pregnant women who underwent an unscheduled cesarean delivery.
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NewsImmunization to prevent RSV in infants reduced ICU admissions by 97 per cent
A new immunization, offered free to all infants through universal programs in two Canadian provinces, provided strong protection against respiratory syncytial virus, commonly referred to as RSV, sharply reducing hospitalizations and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions in infants.
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NewsMultiplexed saliva-based immunodiagnostics for assessing anti-flavivirus immunity
Researchers have unveiled a saliva-based assay that rapidly, accurately, and noninvasively assesses flavivirus immunity by measuring multiple antibody classes in saliva.
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NewsResearchers discover first PLP-dependent enzyme that influences bacterial protein production
Researchers discovered aminovaleramididine synthetase (AvaS), the first pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzyme involved in tRNA modification, expanding scientific understanding of how RNA shapes the reading of genetic information. The discovery reveals a previously unknown mechanism that bacteria use to regulate protein production.
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NewsFertilizers and extreme heat are damaging coral reefs in the Gulf of Mexico
Scientists analyzing nitrogen isotopes in the calcareous skeletons of corals have discovered that the high levels of nitrogen in the northern Gulf originate from the Mississippi River and are attributable to the use of fertilizers.
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NewsWhat low vaccination rates in the US could mean for flu season 2026
Experts reveal what to expect this flu season, when to get the flu shot, how to recognize flu symptoms, how to treat it, and what the newly approved mRNA flu vaccine means for the public.
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NewsWhen antiviral defense and autoimmunity collide: New insights into lupus genetics
Researchers have found that a common lupus-associated genetic variant may strengthen antiviral immune responses while increasing the risk of autoimmunity.
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NewsIntermediate nitrification/denitrification bioreactor closes a gap
Researchers present a method for nitrification and denitrification of septic effluent comprising an intermediate nitrification/denitrification bioreactor which builds on concepts currently used in the design of full‑scale wastewater treatment plants.
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NewsThe Wistar Institute wins $15M+ NIH investment to advance HIV cure research strategies
The Wistar Institute has announced the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded two major grants totaling more than $15M to Luis J. Montaner, D.V.M., D.Phil., director of Wistar’s HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center.
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NewsPaper reveals huge enthusiasm for Caribbean microbiome hub at inaugural symposium
Turnout at a recent symposium has confirmed the appetite for a new microbiome hub in Puerto Rico, reveals Puerto Rico AMI Global Ambassador Dr. Filipa Godoy-Vitorino.
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NewsProfessor Jack Gilbert leaves a lasting legacy of collaboration and global engagement at AMI
As Professor Jack Gilbert steps down as President of Applied Microbiology International, he leaves a legacy of collaboration, generosity and an unwavering commitment to strengthening our global community.
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NewsThese bacteria can change their diet to survive inside the body
The team have found that Staphylococcus aureus can adjust its diet depending on what sources remain available. The bacterium can adjust its inner workings in response to any one of a number of different sulfur-containing compounds — like cysteine, glutathione or thiosulfate.
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NewsResearchers discover highly potent compound that blocks Ebola virus entry
A research team has discovered a highly potent small molecule that blocks Ebola virus entry by stabilizing the virus’s entry protein and provides strong protection when given orally in a preclinical model. It is more than 100 times more potent than previously reported Ebola entry inhibitors.
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NewsC. diff coordinates threat response to survive in gut
Researchers have discovered a unique system C. diff uses to simultaneously sense and respond to two different threats: host-mediated nutrient deprivation and a microbiota-produced antibiotic compound, suggesting new therapeutic options for preventing and treating C. diff infections.
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NewsA pan-sRNome analysis identifies novel regulatory small RNAs involved in Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence
A characterization of nine newly discovered sRNAs reveals their regulatory networks in quorum sensing, biofilm formation, and interbacterial competition in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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NewsNew study details the finding of the first known live kissing bug in Europe
Students taking a Medical Entomology class donned their detective hats and helped investigate what appears to be the first documented live kissing bug in Europe.
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NewsNew research offers avenue to explore relationship between Alzheimer’s and HIV
Researchers have created an animal model that helps resolve questions about the relationship between HIV and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The virus that drives the root cause of AD initiates a complex chain that, with other disease partners, drives nerve cell injury and cognitive impairments for AD pathology.
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NewsProbiotic use surges - but microbiome-supportive food consumption stagnates
New research finds that probiotic supplement use has surged in the United States, while the consumption of microbiome-supportive foods has remained virtually unchanged. According to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the consumption of probiotic supplements increased 287% among adults from 2009-2023 and 786% among ...