All USA & Canada articles – Page 46
-
NewsMicrobial cell factories may help get to the root of understudied plant molecules
A team of researchers has developed a method to produce a special class of plant hormones, known as strigolactones, at unprecedented levels using microbial cell factories.
-
NewsGut bacteria in a chemical tug-of-war with the body
Researchers have identified a clever trick the body uses to keep gut microbial influence on the metabolism in check. In the intestines, the body modifies the microbial bile acids into a new family of derivatives, called BA-MCYs, using an enzyme named VNN1.
-
NewsWrong place, wrong time: Why Zika virus hijacks a protein needed for brain growth
A new study shows that the Zika virus hijacks a host protein called ANKLE2, which is important for brain development, to assist its own reproduction. Because Zika can cross the placenta, this can have disastrous consequences in pregnancy.
-
NewsPet dogs often overlooked as spreader of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella
Household dogs are an overlooked transmission point for zoonotic pathogens such as nontyphoidal Salmonella, which can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, with some infections potentially having life-threatening complications.
-
![Low-Res_Pictures_fimbriae[100] copy](https://d3rmrttq0bsnxi.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/2/5/9/11259_lowres_pictures_fimbriae100copy_457285_crop.jpg)
NewsDangerous bacterial biofilms have a natural enemy - thanks to stressed plants
Scientists have discovered a chemical that plants produce when they’re stressed prevents biofilm from forming. The breakthrough offers potential advances in healthcare as well as preventing equipment corrosion in industrial settings.
-
NewsStudy uncovers new pathway controlling levels of body fat and cholesterol
Beneficial gut microbes and the body work together to fine-tune fat metabolism and cholesterol levels, according to a new preclinical study.
-
News$1.9M NIH grant will allow researchers to explore how copper kills bacteria
A researcher has received a $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research into uncovering how copper can be harnessed to kill harmful bacteria and other microorganisms.
-
NewsBacterial gene deployed in new trees to combat devastating citrus greening disease
Scientists are testing a new type of citrus tree, deploying a bacterial gene that can fight off the tiny insects responsible for citrus greening.
-
NewsBacteria linked to successful restoration of elkhorn coral colonies
Coral restoration should prioritize shallower depths with faster currents in low-nutrient environments to promote a healthier microbial community, a new study suggests.
-
NewsResearchers launch a pioneering project to study the human virome puzzle
The research, which will explore the universe of viruses living in the human body, is fueled by a $20-million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
-
NewsResearchers uncover control mechanisms of polysaccharide utilization in gut bacterium
Polysaccharide utilization loci (PULs) complexes enable bacteria to bind, break down, and import specific polysaccharides, contributing to successful gut colonization. A new study explores how PULs are regulated post-transcriptionally to adapt to environmental changes.
-
NewsSelf-destructing vaccine offers enhanced protection against tuberculosis in monkeys
A self-destructing vaccine administered intravenously provides additional safety and protection against tuberculosis (TB) in macaque monkeys, suggests new research.
-
NewsA Sustainable Development Goal for space?
Scientists have called for the designation of a new United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) with the aim to conserve and sustainably use Earth’s orbit, and prevent the accumulation of space junk.
-
NewsCARB-X funds Peptilogics to develop a novel, broad-spectrum therapeutic to treat fracture-related infections
CARB-X will award Peptilogics US$3.3 million to develop and execute a workplan for its slow-release formulation of a novel, broad-spectrum therapeutic, zaloganan-CR, an engineered peptide intended for use in preventing infection after high-energy-traumatic bone injuries.
-
NewsBlueberries beware: Powdery mildew spreading across the globe
A new study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew, a disease that reduces blueberry yield and encourages the use of fungicides to combat disease spread.
-
NewsScientists uncover key step in how diazotrophs ‘fix’ nitrogen
There are only two ways of fixing nitrogen, one industrial and one biological. To better understand a key component of the biological process, researchers took a multi-pronged approach.
-
NewsElderberry juice shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health
Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent study.
-
NewsBacteria produce molecules that help viruses infect competing bacteria
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new way that bacteria can kill their competitors in complex microbial communities, revealing novel approaches to leverage viruses to kill harmful bacteria.
-
NewsClimate change linked with worse HIV prevention and care
Researchers find that climate change and extreme weather events impact HIV prevention and care through numerous pathways, including increased HIV exposure, reduced testing, and worse health outcomes for people living with HIV.
-
NewsWhat we eat affects our health — and can alter how our genes function
New research identifies the direct epigenetic effects of two common byproducts of fiber digestion and finds that some of the alterations in gene expression have anti-cancer actions.