In a comprehensive investigation, researchers from EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory) have conducted experiments involving over 10,000 drug combinations to assess their effectiveness against dangerous… Read More »Researchers profile over 10,000 drug combinations against multidrug-resistant bacteria
Researchers at Tulane University have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by demonstrating that mothers have a significantly lower likelihood of transmitting a common virus responsible for… Read More »New study shows pre-existing immunity protects against CMV transmission during pregnancy
A recent research endeavor has showcased a swift and highly sensitive means of detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA on environmental surfaces through the use of a portable… Read More »Portable PCR device enables rapid on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA
Researchers at Oregon State University—Cascades have made a fascinating discovery in their study involving gut microbes from wild wolves. They believe that these microbes could… Read More »Gut microbes from wild wolves may hold key to treating canine inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Vaccine Research Center have introduced a groundbreaking approach for testing potential bird… Read More »Researchers develop improved way to test potential vaccines against bird flu
New research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has unveiled an experimental mRNA vaccine that demonstrates effectiveness in shielding preclinical… Read More »mRNA vaccine shows promise in preventing Lyme disease in preclinical animal models
New research from the University of Alberta, published in Frontiers in Immunology, highlights a promising avenue for treating colorectal cancer, one of the most deadly… Read More »Gut bacteria metabolites trigger immune response against colorectal cancer cells, Study finds
Accessible and rapid COVID-19 testing has played a pivotal role in our battle against the pandemic, but it has not been without its challenges. Polymerase… Read More »New biodegradable COVID-19 test developed
The spike protein of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), known as the spike protein, is critical for infecting host cells. The spike… Read More »Engineered ACE2 decoy shows promise against SARS-CoV-2 variants
Researchers have recently made a significant breakthrough in the field of marine microbiology by discovering a novel strain of marine bacteria with remarkable attributes. This… Read More »New strain of marine bacteria with unique characteristics isolated from ocean seabed
Scientists from Albert Einstein College of Medicine have made a breakthrough by discovering that the chikungunya fever virus is able to spread directly between cells,… Read More »Chikungunya virus can spread directly from cell to cell, study finds
Gray mold, a notorious culprit causing billions in crop losses annually by infecting berries, tomatoes, and numerous other fruits and vegetables, may finally meet its… Read More »Researchers discover new way to combat gray mold
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications today, a collaborative team led by the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Oslo, Imperial College London,… Read More »Scientists map evolution of virulent E. coli capsule, offer new treatment hope
Since the discovery of SARS in 2002, scientists have recognized the potential threat of coronaviruses as pandemics. This situation has highlighted the need for evidence-based… Read More »Research identifies gaps in bat coronavirus surveillance and calls for global health security measures
Doctoral student Dongqi Liu, from Purdue University, has made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the foodborne bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. This finding sheds light on a previously… Read More »Doctoral student discovers new strategy used by listeria bacterium to infect humans and animals
Ticks in Estonia, particularly in Tallinn, carry bacteria that cause borreliosis at a rate of approximately one in three and up to one in four… Read More »Scientists investigate estonian medicinal plants for lyme disease treatment
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications presents an innovative approach to address the pressing issue of rising greenhouse gas emissions. The research, led by… Read More »Nature-inspired synthetic metabolic pathway converts carbon dioxide into valuable biochemicals
In a recently published study in FEMS Microbiology Ecology, scientists shed light on the changing roles of microbes in ecosystems due to global warming. It… Read More »Unveiling the role of viruses: Shaping ecosystem responses to climate change
The immune system possesses a biological communication system comprised of small proteins called interleukins. These interleukins, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), play a crucial role in… Read More »Unveiling the role of IL-6 signaling in suppressing allergic sensitization: A key mechanism in preventing atopic diseases
A recent study published in Nature Microbiology has demonstrated a potential solution to the growing issue of antibiotic resistance. Colistin, which is crucial in treating… Read More »Combining colistin with biotin or fatty acid production inhibitors overcomes antibiotic resistance, study finds