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New Technique to Prevent Tissue Damage caused by Flesh-eating Bacteria
Medical

New Technique to Prevent Tissue Damage caused by Flesh-eating Bacteria

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating bacterium responsible for severe infections such as…
After 130 Years, a Rare Frog was Discovered Again
Biology

After 130 Years, a Rare Frog was Discovered Again

A team of researchers has rediscovered a frog species which has not been seen in more than 130 years. First described in 1902, Alsodes vittatus…
Magnetic Microalgae on a Quest to Develop into Robots
Physics

Magnetic Microalgae on a Quest to Develop into Robots

A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) in Stuttgart developed a biohybrid micro swimmer covered with magnetic material, whose…
Brown Trout can Successfully Negotiate Beaver Dams
Environment

Brown Trout can Successfully Negotiate Beaver Dams

A groundbreaking study, led by the University of Southampton (UK), has revealed that brown trout can successfully navigate beaver dams – obstacles which were previously…
Older Individuals may be more Resistant to Bird Flu Illnesses compared to Children
Health

Older Individuals may be more Resistant to Bird Flu Illnesses compared to Children

Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian influenza virus, according to new research from the Perelman…
The Link between Gut Microbiota, Immunoglobulin A, and Vaccination Efficacy
Biology

The Link between Gut Microbiota, Immunoglobulin A, and Vaccination Efficacy

Gut microbiota may be the key factor explaining why certain individuals do not respond well to the pneumococcal vaccine-a bacterium that can cause various diseases,…
Insect Numbers are Falling, which is not Good News
Environment

Insect Numbers are Falling, which is not Good News

Using two species of flies from different climates – one from the cool, high-altitude forests of Northern California, the other hailing from the hot, dry…
Microplastics may be Causing Antibiotic Resistance
Health

Microplastics may be Causing Antibiotic Resistance

Researchers were shocked to see that bacteria’s antimicrobial resistance is strengthened when exposed to plastic particles and point to a potential outsized impact on refugees.…
Amphibians Recover from the Earth’s Biggest Mass Extinction
Geography

Amphibians Recover from the Earth’s Biggest Mass Extinction

Ancient frog relatives survived the aftermath of the largest mass extinction of species by feeding on freshwater prey that evaded terrestrial predators, University of Bristol…
Without Oxygen, how did early Bacteria Breathe?
Biology

Without Oxygen, how did early Bacteria Breathe?

A team of scientists from Goethe University Frankfurt, University of Marburg and Stockholm University have elucidated an ancient mechanism of cellular respiration. To that end,…
During Airborne Transmission, Tuberculosis depends on Defensive Genes
Biology

During Airborne Transmission, Tuberculosis depends on Defensive Genes

Scientists discovered genes in the tuberculosis bacterium that becomes essential for the pathogen’s survival when it’s exposed to air through coughing. These genes could be…
A Study suggests the Prospect of a Country without Butterflies
Environment

A Study suggests the Prospect of a Country without Butterflies

Butterflies are disappearing in the United States. All kinds of them. With a speed scientists call alarming, and they are sounding an alarm. A sweeping…
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