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Could microalgae fermentation create the superfoods of the future?

Microalgae fermentation unlocks sustainable and nutritious food production, offering bioactive peptides with antidiabetic properties but faces challenges in consumer acceptance.

18 Dec 2024

Study reveals nasal fungi diversity in allergy and asthma patients

Nearly a quarter of Portuguese adults have allergies that cause a runny nose. This respiratory disease, formally called allergic rhinitis and frequently associated with asthma, is a common problem around the world, and the upper airway is a key target for research into the underlying disease processes.

17 Dec 2024

Skin as an immune hero: Fighting infections with self-made antibodies

Researchers uncover how the skin autonomously produces antibodies through specialized immune structures, maintaining microbial balance and preventing infections.

12 Dec 2024

Skin-friendly bacteria could revolutionize vaccination

Imagine a world in which a vaccine is a cream you rub onto your skin instead of a needle a health care worker pushes into your one of your muscles.

11 Dec 2024

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

In this interview, Wirulda Pootakham, the Director of Thailand's National Omic Centre, talks to NewsMedical about genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves.

From MGI 6 Dec 2024

Key risk factors influencing mortality rates in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis patients

A systematic review reveals chronic pulmonary aspergillosis mortality is driven by age and underlying conditions, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.

3 Dec 2024

Fungus found in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution in the gut

A fungus discovered in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution within the gastrointestinal tract, according to new research led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

27 Nov 2024

U.S. restaurants face scrutiny over antibiotic policies

U.S. restaurant chains face scrutiny for their role in antibiotic resistance, with Chipotle leading the way and others lagging behind in transparency and policy implementation.

25 Nov 2024

Wayne State's CEID calls for immediate community action on antimicrobial resistance

Wayne State University's Center for Emerging and Infectious Diseases (CEID) is launching its participation in World AMR Awareness Week with an urgent message: the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance requires immediate community action, so it is critical to educate, advocate, and act now.

22 Nov 2024

New technology enables rapid detection of TNT metabolites in the human body

Recently, a research group led by Prof. HUANG Chaoqun from the Hefei lnstitutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed an innovative dual drift tube ion mobility spectrometry (DDT-IMS) technology.

22 Nov 2024

AI can help tackle urinary tract infections and antimicrobial resistance

New research from the Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) at the University of Liverpool has shown that using artificial intelligence (AI) can improve how we treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), and help to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

22 Nov 2024

Chimeric tagging technique offers new hope in the fight against drug-resistant infections

A new study has developed an innovative approach to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria by tagging them with a chimeric agent that activates the immune system towards them.

15 Nov 2024

Metagenomic sequencing improves detection of rare pathogens in CNS infections

New research shows that metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) over seven years increased pathogen detection in challenging CNS infections, identifying rare and unexpected microbes often missed by standard testing.

13 Nov 2024

Next-generation metagenomic sequencing test quickly detects any kind of pathogen

Next-generation metagenomic sequencing test developed at UCSF proves its effectiveness in quickly diagnosing almost any kind of pathogen.

12 Nov 2024

Research reveals how caterpillar fungus chemical may treat cancer

New research into a chemical produced by a caterpillar fungus that has shown promise as a possible cancer treatment has revealed how it interacts with genes to interrupt cell growth signals.

7 Nov 2024

Study: Thin, stretchy skin significantly lessens the underlying damage from puncture

Thin, stretchy skin - like that of a pig or human - significantly lessens the underlying damage that occurs when it's punctured.

28 Oct 2024

Endophyte fermentation boosts isofraxidin levels in Sarcandra glabra

Isofraxidin, an important coumarin compound found in the medicinal plant Sarcandra glabra, is reported to have anti-inflammatory activity.

25 Oct 2024

Study reveals resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to common cleaning agents

A new study reveals widespread resistance of a major bacterial pathogen to the active ingredients in cleaning agents commonly used in hospitals and homes.

25 Oct 2024

Multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics linked to lower risk of Parkinson's disease

A Rutgers Health study has found that people who took multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics had a modestly lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a surprising finding that researchers say highlights the complex relationship between bacteria in the digestive tract and brain health.

23 Oct 2024

Discovery of new bacterial toxins opens path to novel infection treatments

Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections.

22 Oct 2024