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Novel technique to profile metabolic features using a single isogenic cell sample

A new inexpensive and high-throughput technique for profiling metabolic features using only one isogenic sample of cells has been devised by researchers.

2 Sep 2021

Study traces antibiotic impact by analyzing the oral microbiome of bears

Historical museum collections were used by scientists to analyze the impacts of human-made antibiotics over the complete history of their application.

31 Aug 2021

High levels of antibiotic resistance in wild Swedish bears follow human antibiotic use

An international team of researchers used historical museum collections to study the effects of human-made antibiotics over the entire history of their application.

27 Aug 2021

Salmonella exposure from backyard poultry

For those with backyard poultry, like chickens or ducks, a Texas A&M AgriLife expert encourages taking precautions against salmonella exposure as cases spike across the U.S.

25 Aug 2021

Study unravels new aspects of prions causing untreatable neurodegenerative conditions

A new study achieved the highest-ever resolution imaging of an infectious prion, offering atomic-level data of how these abnormal proteins assemble.

25 Aug 2021

Small synthetic molecules could one day cure or prevent COVID-19, herpes

In addition to antibodies and white blood cells, the immune system deploys peptides to fight viruses and other pathogens.

24 Aug 2021

Accurate diagnosis of bacterial superinfection pneumonia could help avoid antibiotic overuse

Only 21 percent of patients with severe pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) have a documented bacterial superinfection at the time of intubation, resulting in potential overuse of antibiotics, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

23 Aug 2021

Study unravels key mechanism by which Xanthomonas bacteria infect crops

At Nanyang Technological University, a research team has identified, for the first time, a crucial mechanism by which a serious plant disease can infect crops.

From Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) 23 Aug 2021

Study isolates infection-fighting immune cells in cauliflower coral and starlet sea anemone

Researchers have isolated unique immune cells in the cauliflower coral and starlet sea anemone that can help fight infection.

19 Aug 2021

Study reveals persistence of microbes under prolonged starvation

A study of microbial populations under a prolonged period of starvation by Indiana University professor Jay T. Lennon and his laboratory could help researchers answer questions pertaining to chronic infections, the functioning of bacteria in the environment and the persistence of life itself.

16 Aug 2021

New mapping tool could help trace foodborne pathogens like listeria

Listeria monocytogenes, one of the deadliest foodborne pathogens, may soon become easily traceable in food recalls and other investigations.

16 Aug 2021

Pest attack order impacts plant's defenses and nutritional quality

The dining time of different insects impacts a plant's defenses and nutritional quality-;a complexity uncovered in new research with implications for pest management strategies.

12 Aug 2021

Graphene covered with bactericidal molecules inhibits harmful biofilm formation

Bacterial infections associated with medical implants place a major burden on healthcare and cause great suffering to patients across the world.

11 Aug 2021

Study highlights the crucial role of food in regulating pathogen-related infections

A new study has found that fasting before and during exposure to the bacteria Salmonella enterica safeguards mice from developing a fully grown infection.

10 Aug 2021

Measuring nitrogen fixation in breeding programs for two common cover crops

Both chemical fertilizers and cover crops can help build the nitrogen content in soil. But cover crops come with many other benefits, like improving soil structure and boosting beneficial microbes.

5 Aug 2021

Researchers employ 3D holographic microscopy to visualize bioplastic in living cells

Scientists from KAIST inspected the accumulation of bioplastic granules in living bacterial cells with the help of 3D holographic microscopy.

29 Jul 2021

Researchers enhance antibacterial activity of hydrogen peroxide using copper-containing polymers

The discovery of antibiotics is a significant milestone, which saved many lives.

From Tokyo University of Science 29 Jul 2021

Research group analyzes methods to tackle antibiotic resistance

One major threat that the world faces and researchers are working to combat today is antibiotic resistance, and six CSRI students are doing their part in the fight.

28 Jul 2021

Drought impacts root microbiome of rice plants

Drought can have a lasting impact on the community of microbes that live in and around roots of rice plants, a team led by UC Davis researchers has found.

From The University of California, Davis 23 Jul 2021

Cell-analysis method could pave the way for new strategies to fight tuberculosis

A new method that analyzes how individual immune cells react to the bacteria that cause tuberculosis could pave the way for new vaccine strategies against this deadly disease, and provide insights into fighting other infectious diseases around the world.

23 Jul 2021