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bit.bio appoints Kathryn Corzo as Chief Operating Officer

Cell coding company bit.bio today announces the key appointment of Kathryn Corzo as Chief Operating Officer. She started in the role on 1 November 2021.

From bit.bio 19 Nov 2021

Certain bacteria can metabolize CO2 to establish a carbon-neutral circular economy

To establish a carbon-neutral circular economy in the future, technologies are needed that use carbon dioxide as a raw material. In the form of formate, CO2 can be metabolized by certain bacteria.

18 Nov 2021

New group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect identified

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Umeå University, and the University of Bonn have identified a new group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect against many antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

18 Nov 2021

Microbiome discovery may help improve treatment for patients facing gut damage

University of Calgary researchers probing the gut -; "the inner tube of life" -; have for the first time discovered specific factors in its workings that in the future may help improve treatment for patients facing gut damage or gastrointestinal disease.

15 Nov 2021

Microbiome differences in autism reflect dietary preferences, says study

Earlier studies suggest that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might be partly due to differences in the gut microbiota composition.

15 Nov 2021

Mysterious protein clusters found on neurons are calcium-signaling “hotspots”, study reveals

For 30 years, mysterious clusters of proteins found on the cell body of neurons in the hippocampus, a part of the brain, both intrigued and baffled James Trimmer.

From The University of California, Davis 15 Nov 2021

Avoiding the formation of false positive results during SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing

In light of frequent false positives, a team of Canadian researchers has shown that rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 work only when manufacturer instructions are followed.

11 Nov 2021

Gold nanoclusters could be the new weapon in the fight against bacterial antibiotic resistance

Tiny particles of gold could be the new weapon in the fight against bacterial antibiotic resistance, according to research just published.

10 Nov 2021

New microbiome study could enable new treatments for middle ear infections

The main cause of preventable hearing loss and deafness in Indigenous communities is chronic middle ear infections.

10 Nov 2021

Heat and antibiotics disrupt soil microbes and nutrient cycling

Soils are home to diverse microbial communities that cycle nutrients, support agriculture, and trap carbon – an important service for climate mitigation.

9 Nov 2021

Study explores mechanism by which ToBRFV tomato virus overcomes tobamovirus resistance

A new viral tomato disease that broke in the past few years has threatened tomato production across the globe.

8 Nov 2021

Torquetenovirus in people infected by SARS-CoV-2 can be used as a marker of disease severity

Torquetenovirus (TTV) is one of the viruses most frequently found in the human organism. It is also common in monkeys and domestic animals.

8 Nov 2021

Monoclonal antibodies mitigate inflammatory consequences of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in macaques

Monoclonal antibodies protected aged, diabetic rhesus macaque monkeys from disease due to SARS-CoV-2 and reduced signs of inflammation, including in cerebrospinal fluid, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis.

From The University of California, Davis 2 Nov 2021

Research reveals how foodborne infections protect the gut's nervous system

A simple stomach bug could do a lot of damage. There are 100 million neurons scattered along the gastrointestinal tract-;directly in the line of fire-;that can be stamped out by gut infections, potentially leading to long-term GI disease.

1 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 virus may be able to infect the inner ear, study shows

Many Covid-19 patients have reported symptoms affecting the ears, including hearing loss and tinnitus. Dizziness and balance problems can also occur, suggesting that the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be able to infect the inner ear.

1 Nov 2021

Study unravels unknown facts about SARS-CoV-2 infection

Around 3%–10% of the individuals infected by the SARS-CoV-2 experience moderate to severe disease.

1 Nov 2021

Study: Forgotten antibiotic led to lower selection of resistant bacteria

A forgotten antibiotic, temocillin, led to lower selection of resistant bacteria than the standard treatment for febrile urinary tract infection, in a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

29 Oct 2021

Diet-associated molecules in the gut are linked with aggressive prostate cancer

Cleveland Clinic researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. Findings from the study were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

29 Oct 2021

Study reveals the complex architecture of the outer membrane of bacteria

UCL scientists have recorded the sharpest images ever of living bacteria.

From University College London 29 Oct 2021

Protists can help predict future CO2 emissions, says study

The impact of climate change on Earth’s interconnected and interdependent webs of life is unpredictable.

29 Oct 2021

Microbiology

bit.bio appoints Kathryn Corzo as Chief Operating Officer

Certain bacteria can metabolize CO2 to establish a carbon-neutral circular economy

New group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect identified

Microbiome discovery may help improve treatment for patients facing gut damage

Microbiome differences in autism reflect dietary preferences, says study

Mysterious protein clusters found on neurons are calcium-signaling “hotspots”, study reveals

Avoiding the formation of false positive results during SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing

Gold nanoclusters could be the new weapon in the fight against bacterial antibiotic resistance

New microbiome study could enable new treatments for middle ear infections

Heat and antibiotics disrupt soil microbes and nutrient cycling

Study explores mechanism by which ToBRFV tomato virus overcomes tobamovirus resistance

Torquetenovirus in people infected by SARS-CoV-2 can be used as a marker of disease severity

Monoclonal antibodies mitigate inflammatory consequences of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in macaques

Research reveals how foodborne infections protect the gut's nervous system

SARS-CoV-2 virus may be able to infect the inner ear, study shows

Study unravels unknown facts about SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study: Forgotten antibiotic led to lower selection of resistant bacteria

Diet-associated molecules in the gut are linked with aggressive prostate cancer

Study reveals the complex architecture of the outer membrane of bacteria

Protists can help predict future CO2 emissions, says study

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