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Scientists explore the human gut to combat SARS-CoV-2 virus

Scientists have discovered that some commensal bacteria residing in the human gut release compounds that suppress the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

21 Jun 2021

Commonly used antidepressant drugs can also help the immune system to attack cancer

A class of drug called monoamine oxidase inhibitors is commonly prescribed to treat depression; the medications work by boosting levels of serotonin, the brain's "happiness hormone."

10 Jun 2021

New consortium of bacteria can be used to treat aggressive colitis in humanized mouse models

A new study reported in Nature Communications shows that a consortium of bacteria, developed to complement lacking or poorly represented functions in the imbalanced microbiome of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, inhibited and treated chronic immune-mediated colitis in humanized mouse models.

31 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

New kind of biomolecule could play a vital role in the biology of all living things

Stanford researchers have discovered a new kind of biomolecule that could play a significant role in the biology of all living things.

18 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

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

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

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

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

Scientists have explained how healthy plants tend to hold bacteria in their cells, opening up a new area of research to enhance potential plant health.

6 May 2021

Study shows autism spectrum disorder is related to changes in the gut microbiome

According to a new study, autism spectrum disorder is associated with changes in the gut microbiome.

7 Apr 2021

B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 spreading quickly in the United States

The faster-spreading B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 first detected in the United Kingdom, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, is quickly on its way to becoming the dominant variant of the virus in the United States, according to a study from scientists at Scripps Research and the COVID-19 test maker Helix.

31 Mar 2021

Researchers pinpoint sponges as our most distant animal relative in the tree of life

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin believe they have pinpointed our most distant animal relative in the tree of life and, in doing so, have resolved an ongoing debate.

31 Mar 2021

Key molecule determines the pathogenesis of lupus

A new research work, published in JCI, has discovered that the endoplasmic reticulum of a neutrophil becomes stressed in the autoimmune disorder lupus.

29 Mar 2021

Hormone drugs may help disarm coronavirus spike protein and stop disease progression

Hormone drugs that reduce androgen levels may help disarm the coronavirus spike protein used to infect cells and stop the progression of severe COVID-19 disease, suggests a new preclinical study from researchers in the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania and published online in Cell Press's iScience.

23 Mar 2021

Microbiology News and Research

Scientists explore the human gut to combat SARS-CoV-2 virus

Commonly used antidepressant drugs can also help the immune system to attack cancer

New consortium of bacteria can be used to treat aggressive colitis in humanized mouse models

Scientists discover five unknown and novel relatives of listeria species

New kind of biomolecule could play a vital role in the biology of all living things

Microorganisms isolated from soil samples could help identify potential new antibiotics

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

Metagenomic sequencing helps examine differences in the gut microbiome after injury

Understanding microorganisms' ability to convert CO2 into sustainable fuel

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

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

Study shows autism spectrum disorder is related to changes in the gut microbiome

B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 spreading quickly in the United States

Researchers pinpoint sponges as our most distant animal relative in the tree of life

Key molecule determines the pathogenesis of lupus

Hormone drugs may help disarm coronavirus spike protein and stop disease progression

Four strains of Methylobacteriaceae discovered

Key protein regulates cells’ innate defense mechanisms

New way to create eco-friendly fungicides that protect food crops

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