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New technique identifies tumor-associated microbes

Researchers from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health investigated the microbiome of pancreatic tumors and discovered certain microbes linked to inflammation and poor survival.

From Rutgers University 12 Oct 2022

Discovery and characterization of a new antifungal compound

Antimicrobial resistance has prompted scientists to search for novel compounds everywhere. A multinational group of European scientists reports the discovery of solanimycin, a novel antifungal antibiotic.

12 Oct 2022

Fungus can be used for biological control of banana borers and Fusarium wilt

The banana borer Cosmopolites sordidus and the disease Fusarium wilt, caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum, are among the most harmful pests that threaten the livelihoods of banana growers, who face major challenges in attempting to control them.

29 Sep 2022

Study reveals strong links between aquatic biodiversity and wetland multifunctionality

A new study analyses human impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in 72 lakes distributed across four large neotropical wetlands of Brazil – Amazon, Araguaia, Pantanal and Paraná.

5 Aug 2022

Using microorganisms from ruderal plants to enhance drought-resilience of crops

Drought can cause issues for grain crops and three Clemson University scientists are working to get to the root of the problem.

18 Jul 2022

Research combines robotics and biology to create biohybrid microrobots using E. coli

A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems’ Physical Intelligence Department merged robotics and biology by outfitting E. coli bacteria with artificial components to create biohybrid microrobots.

From The Max Planck Institute 18 Jul 2022

A new study analyzes antimicrobial detergents and textile chemicals in homes

The use of less bleach and lower temperatures over washing machine cycles is promoted as a result of shifting societal attitudes toward the environment.

8 Jul 2022

"Jelly Nata Probiotics" add value to pineapple while also solving the oversupply problem

A team of researchers from Chula Faculty of Science in cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University has developed the "Jelly Nata Probiotics" jelly drink made from pineapple to benefit the mental wellbeing of the elderly, add value to pineapple while also solving the oversupply of pineapples.

7 Jul 2022

Researchers examine successional difference in biocrusts as well as their relationships with microbial ecosystems

Soil carbon has been an important topic of study in climate change due to the increasing prominence of greenhouse effects.

27 Jun 2022

Origin of chromatin in ancient microbes happened 1–2 billion years ago, study reveals

Nature’s storage solution originally emerged in ancient microbes living on Earth around one and two billion years ago, according to researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG).

10 Jun 2022

Study shows response of different corn kinds in presence of soil bacterium

When plants are attacked by chewing insects, they produce chemical distress signals.

10 May 2022

National DNA Day 2022: an interview with Professor Matthew Cobb

To celebrate National DNA Day 2022, we spoke to science communicator Professor Matthew Cobb.

From The University of Manchester 25 Apr 2022

Researchers engineer strains of nitrogen-fixing soil bacterium to produce ammonia

Researchers from Washington State University have engineered strains of the ubiquitous, nitrogen-fixing soil bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii to produce ammonia and excrete it at high concentrations, transferring it into crop plants in lieu of conventional chemical fertilizers.

18 Feb 2022

Consuming human food lowers microbial diversity in the gut of wild bears

According to a new study, eating human food has a significant impact on the microbiome of black bears.

7 Jan 2022

Simple, marine-dwelling creature shines light on cancer resistance

A simple, marine-dwelling creature known as Trichoplax adhaerens has some remarkable properties. The organism can tolerate unusually high doses of radiation that would kill most other forms of life. T. adhaerens has another intriguing characteristic: the ability to resist cancer.

24 Dec 2021

Microorganism News and Research

New technique identifies tumor-associated microbes

Discovery and characterization of a new antifungal compound

Fungus can be used for biological control of banana borers and Fusarium wilt

Study reveals strong links between aquatic biodiversity and wetland multifunctionality

Using microorganisms from ruderal plants to enhance drought-resilience of crops

Research combines robotics and biology to create biohybrid microrobots using E. coli

A new study analyzes antimicrobial detergents and textile chemicals in homes

"Jelly Nata Probiotics" add value to pineapple while also solving the oversupply problem

Researchers examine successional difference in biocrusts as well as their relationships with microbial ecosystems

Origin of chromatin in ancient microbes happened 1–2 billion years ago, study reveals

Study shows response of different corn kinds in presence of soil bacterium

National DNA Day 2022: an interview with Professor Matthew Cobb

Researchers engineer strains of nitrogen-fixing soil bacterium to produce ammonia

Consuming human food lowers microbial diversity in the gut of wild bears

Simple, marine-dwelling creature shines light on cancer resistance

Monitoring strains of bacteria may provide better insights into the microbiome

Study provides novel insights into the breakdown of carminic acid

New process reinvigorates the search for natural drugs to treat cancers

Novel screening strategy can lead to microorganism-based crop protection methods

Components of Neanderthals' gut microbiota are essential for human health

Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

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