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Microbiology
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theconversation.comscience8 hrs ago
Bacteriophage Found to Reduce Key E. Coli Virulence in Crohn’s Disease Model
Researchers identified a bacteriophage that disables a virulence mechanism in adherent invasive E. coli linked to Crohn’s disease. The phage reduced colitis severity in mice and increased the effectiveness of low-dose budesonide treatment.
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Science Newstechnology13 days ago
Newly Discovered Microbe Transforms into Larger Cannibalistic Form
A single-celled protist changes size and behavior under certain conditions. The transformation involves cannibalism and altered movement patterns.
motherjones.comscience13 days ago
Antarctic expedition finds diverse algae communities on Signy Island
A University of Bristol researcher collected samples from Signy Island showing distinct snow and glacier algae communities. The findings, published in ISME Communications, indicate these ecosystems may respond differently to warming than those on the Greenland Ice Sheet.
ibtimes.co.ukscience35 days ago
Nature Study Finds In Vivo and In Vitro Commensal Metabolomes Produce Distinct GPCR Activation Profiles
Researchers screened 100 bacterial strains in germ-free mice and culture, finding distinct GPCR activation patterns between in vivo and in vitro metabolomes.
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nypost.comworld38 days ago
Scientists Bake Sourdough Using Yeast From 5,300-Year-Old Mummy
Researchers isolated cold-adapted yeast from the digestive tract of a frozen mummy discovered in the Alps. They used the organism to produce a sourdough starter after several months of laboratory work.
nypost.comscience38 days ago
Scientists Bake Sourdough Bread Using Yeast From 5,000-Year-Old Mummy
Researchers extracted yeast strains from Ötzi the Iceman and used them to produce a sourdough loaf. The team now plans to explore whether the same strains can be used to brew beer.
thehindu.comscience39 days ago
Phage-Delivered CRISPR-Cas12 System Developed to Target Shiga Toxin Gene in E. coli
@ScienceMagazine reported on a new precision antimicrobial that combines CRISPR-Cas12 with phage delivery to address Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections in animals.
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Japan Timesworld40 days ago
5,300-year-old yeast revived from Oetzi the Iceman used to bake sourdough
Researchers isolated cold-adapted yeast from the frozen mummy's intestines, skin and meltwater. They cultured the organisms and produced a working sourdough starter after three months of trials.
app.buzzsumo.comworld40 days ago
Scientists Revive 5,300-Year-Old Yeast from Iceman Mummy to Bake Sourdough
Researchers isolated living yeast from the preserved intestines of Oetzi the Iceman. They used the ancient strain to produce a modern sourdough loaf.
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New Scientistscience41 days ago
Study Identifies Viable Ancient Yeasts in Ötzi the Iceman and Warns of Decomposition Risk
Researchers cultured four living yeast species from Ötzi’s body and identified ancient DNA from microbes present at his death. The findings, published June 3, indicate ongoing microbial activity in the preserved remains.
popularmechanics.comscience43 days ago
Study Finds Millions of Bacteria Live Inside Pennsylvania Fog Droplets
Researchers sampled radiation fog from 32 events over two years and found bacteria actively consuming pollutants. The concentration of bacteria in fog matches levels found in the ocean.
theconversation.comworld46 days ago
Microbiologist Tracks Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Melting Glaciers
A Polish researcher presented data on microbes released from Alpine glaciers that carry antibiotic-resistance genes. The presentation occurred at the Frontiers Planet Prize awards in Switzerland last summer.
newatlas.comscience49 days ago
Study Links Human Immune Defenses to Ancient Microbial Virus Conflicts
Research indicates that key elements of the human immune system originated from microbial interactions with viruses billions of years ago. The findings connect early cellular mechanisms to present-day pathogen responses.
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radio.foxnews.comscience52 days ago
Podcast Discusses Parallels Between Human Immune Systems and Bacterial Defenses
Senior International Correspondent Richard Stone examined similarities between human immune responses and bacterial antiviral mechanisms. The discussion highlighted how these overlaps may support new research tools in molecular biology and immunology.
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finance.yahoo.comscience60 days ago
AI Used to Replace Isoleucine in Dozens of Ribosomal Proteins in E. coli
Researchers used artificial intelligence to propose alternatives to the amino acid isoleucine in dozens of bacterial ribosome proteins. The work brings scientists closer to creating an organism that functions with fewer than 20 amino acids. Hundreds of amino acid types exist on E…
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Researchers Discover Hydrogenobody Organelle in Rumen Ciliates of Livestock
Scientists have discovered a newly identified organelle called the hydrogenobody that fuels methane production in the guts of livestock. The finding offers a cellular explanation for the role of rumen ciliates in agricultural methane emissions. @ScienceMagazine reported the disco…
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thehindu.comscience92 days ago
Escherichia coli Bacteria Spin Microscopic Pucks Without Physical Contact
Researchers have observed Escherichia coli bacteria rotating small pucks using only the motion of their cell bodies and tails. The bacteria maintain a distance from the pucks during this interaction. This finding provides new insights into bacterial locomotion and potential appli…
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