All The Microbiologist articles in Web Issue – Page 239
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FeaturesThe scent of infection: how smells can help us spot disease
The smell of freshly mown grass. The sweet aroma of roses. The tang of a rubbish bin on a hot summer’s day. Scents are part of the backdrop of everyday life – but research is hoping they could be used to detect diseases.
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NewsAMI’s sponsorship of Daphne Jackson Fellow supports scientists returning after career break
AMI Chief Executive, Lucy Harper, has spoken about the benefits of sponsoring a Daphne Jackson Fellow.
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NewsProbiotic ‘backpacks’ could treat inflammatory bowel diseases
Researchers have devised specialised nano-particles that can neutralise molecules linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and can be attached to beneficial probiotic bacteria targeting the gut.
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NewsManuel Simões appointed as Deputy Editor for the Journal of Applied Microbiology
Applied Microbiology International is delighted to announce that Manuel Simões of the University of Porto has been appointed as new Deputy Editor for the Journal of Applied Microbiology.
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NewsShortlist announced for Applied Microbiology International Awards 2022
The finalists have now been announced for the Applied Microbiology International Awards 2022, which take place in London on November 29.
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NewsGood friendships may make for a healthier gut microbiome
Researchers have found that sociable monkeys have more beneficial gut bacteria and fewer harmful gut bacteria.
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NewsAMI’s pitch on bacteriophages is winner of My Science Inquiry
Applied Microbiology International’s pitch to explore bacteriophages as an alternative to antimicrobial drugs has been selected by the Commons Science and Technology Committee as the winner of the My Science inquiry.
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NewsRestoring the gut biome after antibiotics could lead to better outcomes for ovarian cancer patients
Antibiotics routinely used in ovarian cancer care indiscriminately kill gut bacteria, leading to faster cancer progression and lower survival rates, according to recent Cleveland Clinic research.
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NewsGut parasites could aid the spread of respiratory bugs in rabbits
Researchers have found that co-infection with one or more gut parasites increases shedding of Bordetella bacterium and could increase onward transmission.
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NewsWinner of Basil Jarvis Prize to be announced at Applied Microbiology International Awards 2022
This year’s winner of the Basil Jarvis Prize is to be announced at the Applied Microbiology International Awards 2022 later this month.
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NewsDorothy Jones Prize winner to be announced at Applied Microbiology International Awards 2022
The winner of the Dorothy Jones Prize will be announced at theApplied Microbiology International Awards 2022 later this month.
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NewsWinner of WH Pierce Prize will be announced at Applied Microbiology International Awards 2022
The winner of the WH Pierce Prize is due to be announced later this month at the Applied Microbiology International Awards 2022.
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NewsViruses deploy CRISPR system to thwart bacterial defences
Researchers have shown that viruses engineered with a CRISPR-Cas system can thwart bacterial defenses and make selective changes to a targeted bacterium – even when other bacteria are in close proximity.
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NewsBird flu ‘could hit food availability in run-up to Christmas’
Kingston University Professor of Medical Microbiology Mark Fielder explains why the current strain of avian influenza is so contagious, how best to control the spread and the effect the outbreak is having on farmers, retailers and the UK economy.
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FeaturesInvestigating chicken gut microbial dynamics in relation to Campylobacter prevalence
Can investigating the chicken gut microbiome provide us with novel intervention and control strategies against Campylobacter?
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NewsCoffee compound could offer protection from catching COVID-19
Researchers have shown that a compound found in coffee could help to protect against infection by Covid-19.
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NewsMonkeypox mutations cause virus to spread rapidly and dodge vaccines
Researchers at the University of Missouri have identified the specific mutations in the monkeypox virus that contribute to its continued infectiousness.
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NewsDrug used against herpes could be latest weapon to tackle Klebsiella
Scientists reveal that a drug used against herpes can fight a bacterium that is resistant to most antibiotics by weakening its defence mechanisms.
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CareersKeeping creativity at the heart of science
Graduate student Emily Davenport sits down with Associate Professor Arpita Bose to discuss funding opportunities, life’s path and what a career in science means to different people.
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NewsCarnivore gut microbes can predict health of wild ecosystems
Gut microbes of wild marten (Martes americana) that live in relatively pristine natural habitat is distinct from the gut microbiome of wild marten that live in areas that are more heavily impacted by human activity, researchers have found. The finding highlights an emerging tool that will allow researchers and ...