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Researchers discover canine coronavirus in East Malaysia

Researchers have discovered a new coronavirus, found in a child with pneumonia in Malaysia in 2018, that appears to have jumped from dog to human.

21 May 2021

Study shows that Bubonic Plague had a long-term impact on immune gene expression

A new study shows that the Bubonic Plague has had a long-term impact on immune gene expression.

20 May 2021

Scientists discover five unknown and novel relatives of listeria species

While examining the prevalence of listeria in agricultural soil throughout the U.S., Cornell University food scientists have stumbled upon five previously unknown and novel relatives of the bacteria.

19 May 2021

Microorganisms isolated from soil samples could help identify potential new antibiotics

The 57 Valencian high school students who participated in the SWICEU team’s “En busca de nuevos Fleming” project present their findings.

17 May 2021

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

Certain microbes can trigger the immune responses of plants without damaging them, allowing these pathogens to behave similarly to plant vaccines.

From Tokyo University of Science 17 May 2021

Scientists shed light on the origins of Mimivirus and other giant viruses

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay shed light on the origins of Mimivirus and other giant viruses, helping us better understand a group of unique biological forms that shaped life on earth.

17 May 2021

Scientists identify the language the body uses to marshal responses to threats

UCLA life scientists have identified six "words" that specific immune cells use to call up immune defense genes -- an important step toward understanding the language the body uses to marshal responses to threats.

13 May 2021

Study analyzes the impact of citrus greening disease pathogen on oranges and lemons

Citrus greening disease was first discovered in Florida in 2005. Since then, production of oranges in the United States for processing has declined by 72 percent between the 2007-2008 growing season and the 2017-2018 growing season, primarily in Florida.

13 May 2021

Phage display platform helps discover new antifreeze proteins

Mitigating and controlling the impact of ice growth is critical for infrastructure safety, preserving frozen cells, and improving the texture of frozen foods.

From The University of Warwick 13 May 2021

Metagenomic sequencing helps examine differences in the gut microbiome after injury

Researchers used metagenomic sequencing to identify variations in virus and bacterial populations that occur following spinal cord injury in mice.

13 May 2021

Understanding microorganisms' ability to convert CO2 into sustainable fuel

A more green and sustainable society requires the development of new technologies to deal with the ever-increasing emissions of CO2. Fossil fuels are a vital component of our society, and it is therefore crucial that we develop sustainable alternatives.

12 May 2021

Microbial seasonality has a significant impact on global carbon emissions

The climate where we live affects our energy intake as humans.

11 May 2021

Study reveals that bacteria DNA signals can be read either forward or backward

Bacteria’s DNA signals have symmetry that allows them to be read either backward or forward, challenging the current understanding of gene transcription.

7 May 2021

Routine cleaning and sanitation are key to prevent microbial contamination in food products

Spoilage and foodborne illness could be reduced by using specially designed rapid-testing ATP swabs to clean surfaces in commercial food processing facilities.

7 May 2021

Research uncovers how antibiotics target bacterial RNA Polymerase to inhibit gene transcription

The emergence and spread of new forms of resistance remains a concern that urgently demand new antibiotics. Transcription is a vital process in bacterial cell, where genetic information in DNA is transcribed to RNA for the translation of proteins that perform cellular function.

6 May 2021

Microbiology

Researchers discover canine coronavirus in East Malaysia

Study shows that Bubonic Plague had a long-term impact on immune gene expression

Scientists discover five unknown and novel relatives of listeria species

Microorganisms isolated from soil samples could help identify potential new antibiotics

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

Scientists shed light on the origins of Mimivirus and other giant viruses

Scientists identify the language the body uses to marshal responses to threats

Study analyzes the impact of citrus greening disease pathogen on oranges and lemons

Phage display platform helps discover new antifreeze proteins

Metagenomic sequencing helps examine differences in the gut microbiome after injury

Understanding microorganisms' ability to convert CO2 into sustainable fuel

Microbial seasonality has a significant impact on global carbon emissions

Study reveals that bacteria DNA signals can be read either forward or backward

Routine cleaning and sanitation are key to prevent microbial contamination in food products

Research uncovers how antibiotics target bacterial RNA Polymerase to inhibit gene transcription

High-tech laboratory methods to explain how endophytic bacteria would live within plant cells

Study finds how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks human cell machinery to disrupt the immune response

Researchers describe the internal anatomy of marine worm

Distinctive "spike" proteins of SARS-CoV-2 also play a key role in the disease

New gene editing tool helps analyze the mysterious quirk of bacteria

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