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Tadpoles with depleted microbiomes cannot cope with hot temperatures

In a warming world, animals could live or die by what's in their gut. That's one conclusion of a new study by Pitt biologists showing that tadpoles are less able to cope with hot temperatures without the help of microbes.

8 Mar 2022

Scientists use AI to predict algae's potential as alternative energy source

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are using artificial intelligence to set a new world record for producing algae as a reliable, economic source for biofuel that can be used as an alternative fuel source for jet aircraft and other transportation needs.

7 Mar 2022

Researchers develop new method to detect the role of enigmatic gene sequences

Karolinska Institute researchers have recently developed new high-precision techniques for determining the role of these noncoding sequences.

7 Mar 2022

Researchers discover unusual exploitation of the human immune system by fungus Candida albicans

During infection, the yeast Candida albicans stimulates the release of tiny RNA fragments, which then stimulate its own growth.

3 Mar 2022

Several variants of COVID-19 may hide away from body’s immune system, new study reveals

A recent study published in Nature Communications by an international research group suggests that people infected with COVID-19 may have several distinct SARS-CoV-2 variants stashed away from the immune system in various parts of the body.

3 Mar 2022

Researchers describe the structural basis of how antibodies may neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is continuously evolving and structural changes to the virus may impact the efficacy of antibody therapies and vaccines.

2 Mar 2022

Microbes hindering cancer therapy seem to play a bigger role than helpful ones

Melanoma patients receiving therapy that helps their immune system kill cancer cells respond to treatment differently depending on the types of microbes in their gut, and new research suggests the microorganisms hindering therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones.

1 Mar 2022

Scientists reveal the spectacular structure of C.difficile's protective armor

The spectacular structure of the protective armor of superbug C.difficile has been revealed for the first time showing the close-knit yet flexible outer layer – like chain mail.

From Newcastle University 28 Feb 2022

Biologists unravel the secret of mycorrhiza

Fungi, specifically those that are "mycorrhizal," are natural allies of the forest because they improve tree nutrient acquisition.

25 Feb 2022

Chlamydia and HPV co-infection causes a unique cellular reprogramming, study shows

Infections with several pathogens simultaneously increase the risk of cervical cancer—these results from a study conducted on artificial 3D tissue models.

25 Feb 2022

Environmental DNA analysis for tracking potential sources of fecal contamination

"Who's peeing in the water?" Unlikely as it may seem, there is a great deal of science behind this question. Determining the source of fecal contamination-;an important public health issue-;requires years of research.

25 Feb 2022

A cryptic molecule can awaken killer viruses from their slumber

Some gut bacteria have a spooky superpower: they can reanimate dormant viruses lurking within other microbes.

24 Feb 2022

Experts explore how DNA packaging affects gene regulation

Russian researchers have elucidated the mechanisms involved in the activation of genes in drosophila fly sex cells.

24 Feb 2022

Scientists develop a new approach to study Sars-CoV-2

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg and their collaborators at the Max Planck Bristol Center for Minimal Biology at the University of Bristol have developed a new approach to study Sars-CoV-2.

From The Max Planck Institute 23 Feb 2022

Bacteria can break down waste carbon dioxide to make valuable industrial chemicals

Bacteria are known for breaking down lactose to make yogurt and sugar to make beer. Now researchers led by Northwestern University and LanzaTech have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make valuable industrial chemicals.

22 Feb 2022

Researchers study the impact of broad-spectrum antibiotics on the infants’ microbiome

A recent study proves that antibiotic use in the first week of birth is associated with a reduction in the number of healthy bacteria required to digest milk.

22 Feb 2022

Experts identify a potential new target for antimalarial development

A protein that plays an important biological role in the malaria-causing parasite has been discovered by an international research team.

18 Feb 2022

Discovery of chiral evasion could lead to more resilient inhibitors, better drug designs

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial infection that has become resistant to most of the antibiotics used to treat regular staph infections.

18 Feb 2022

Researchers successfully isolate a new, rare bacterial strain

Certain types of bacteria are unable to survive and thrive outside host organisms. This makes their isolation and identification technically challenging.

From Tokyo University of Science 18 Feb 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

Microbiology

Tadpoles with depleted microbiomes cannot cope with hot temperatures

Scientists use AI to predict algae's potential as alternative energy source

Researchers develop new method to detect the role of enigmatic gene sequences

Researchers discover unusual exploitation of the human immune system by fungus Candida albicans

Several variants of COVID-19 may hide away from body’s immune system, new study reveals

Researchers describe the structural basis of how antibodies may neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants

Microbes hindering cancer therapy seem to play a bigger role than helpful ones

Scientists reveal the spectacular structure of C.difficile's protective armor

Biologists unravel the secret of mycorrhiza

Chlamydia and HPV co-infection causes a unique cellular reprogramming, study shows

Environmental DNA analysis for tracking potential sources of fecal contamination

A cryptic molecule can awaken killer viruses from their slumber

Experts explore how DNA packaging affects gene regulation

Scientists develop a new approach to study Sars-CoV-2

Bacteria can break down waste carbon dioxide to make valuable industrial chemicals

Researchers study the impact of broad-spectrum antibiotics on the infants’ microbiome

Experts identify a potential new target for antimalarial development

Discovery of chiral evasion could lead to more resilient inhibitors, better drug designs

Researchers successfully isolate a new, rare bacterial strain

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

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