Engineering Viruses to Eliminate Lethal Infections
Antimicrobial resistance is a critical and developing global issue. Researchers are looking into phages, viruses that infect bacteria, as a potential cure. In a recent…
Biology
Gut Microbiome affects the Severity of Respiratory Viral Infection
According to researchers from Georgia State University’s Center for Translational Antiviral Research and the Institute for Biomedical Sciences, the composition of the gut microbiota determines…
Bacterioplankton
Bacterioplankton is a varied bacterial community that lives in the water column of oceans, lakes, and other aquatic settings. It is the bacterial component of…
African Raptors are experiencing Widespread Population Collapse
An international team of researchers has found that Africa’s birds of prey are facing an extinction crisis. The report, co-led by researchers from the School…
Resin removes Coronavirus from Plastic Surfaces
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland are actively creating anti-viral surfaces to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. A recent study discovered…
New Method for Carrying out Deep-sea Studies on Vulnerable Organisms
A professor of Ocean Engineering and Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, along with a multidisciplinary research team from various institutions, successfully demonstrated new…
Toxins similar to Seahorses used to Kill Insects
To eliminate their hosts, insect-killing bacteria often emit poisons. The bacteria Photorhabdus luminescens, for example, injects insect larvae with the fatal ‘Makes caterpillars floppy 1’…
The ‘Genetic Time Machine’ uncovers Secrets of Our DNA
Researchers describe a breakthrough approach for identifying pieces of our genetic blueprint derived from ancient genetic parasites, providing new insights into human evolution and health.…
The New Evolutionary Theory explains why Creatures Shrink with Time
Some evolutionary theories argue that creatures shrink over time, which can be explained by a concept known as “insular dwarfism” or “island dwarfism.” This phenomenon…
Dark Brown Bear Genomes reveal information about Ice Age Survival and Loss
The study of ancient brown bear genomes indeed sheds light on the evolutionary history and survival strategies of these majestic creatures during the Ice Age.…
Salmonella can be killed by Tomato Juice’s Antibacterial Qualities
Tomato juice indeed has certain antibacterial qualities that could aid in the fight against some infections, such as Salmonella. The main cause of this is…
Shedding New Light on the Virus-host Tug-of-war
The tug-of-war between the virus and host is centered on the interaction between ribonucleic acid (RNA) and proteins, which is also crucial for preserving cellular…
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