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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

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

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks human cell machinery to disrupt the immune response, enabling it to cause infection, replicate, and cause disease.

4 May 2021

Researchers describe the internal anatomy of marine worm

The marine worm Ramisyllis multicaudata, which lives within the internal canals of a sponge, is one of only two such species possessing a branching body, with one head and multiple posterior ends.

3 May 2021

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

Scientists have known for a while that SARS-CoV-2's distinctive "spike" proteins help the virus infect its host by latching on to healthy cells.

3 May 2021

New gene editing tool helps analyze the mysterious quirk of bacteria

While the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system has become the poster child for innovation in synthetic biology, it has some major limitations.

3 May 2021

Genetically encoded sensor helps detect hallucinogenic substances

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have created a genetically encoded sensor for detecting hallucinogenic substances.

From The University of California, Davis 29 Apr 2021

Bacterial species in the soil can evolve with climate change

While evolution is normally thought of as occurring over millions of years, researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered that bacteria can evolve in response to climate change in 18 months.

29 Apr 2021

Processed diet reduces gut bacteria and promotes encroachment of microbiota into the intestine

Processed diets, which are low in fiber, may initially reduce the incidence of foodborne infectious diseases such as E. coli infections, but might also increase the incidence of diseases characterized by low-grade chronic infection and inflammation such as diabetes, according to researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

29 Apr 2021

SDIR1 enzyme plays a major role in the expression of defense gene in plants

A new study offers evidence that microbes are trying to hijack the plant immune system to induce disease while also offering insights into a new mechanism.

26 Apr 2021

New AI model predicts targets for previously unmapped T cells against coronavirus

A research team has created an AI technique that can bind immune cells to their targets and uncouple the types of white blood cells that identify SARS-CoV-2.

26 Apr 2021

Microbiology

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

Genetically encoded sensor helps detect hallucinogenic substances

Bacterial species in the soil can evolve with climate change

Processed diet reduces gut bacteria and promotes encroachment of microbiota into the intestine

SDIR1 enzyme plays a major role in the expression of defense gene in plants

New AI model predicts targets for previously unmapped T cells against coronavirus

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