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Swiss researchers identify plastic-degrading microbial strains in the Alps and Arctic region

Finding, cultivating, and bioengineering organisms that can digest plastic not only aids in the removal of pollution, but is now also big business.

13 May 2023

Researchers create a 3D model to better understand bacteria movement

The spiral-shaped bacteria Helicobacter pylori are common and troublesome.

12 May 2023

Using an intracellular toolkit to map organelle bio-geography in stem cells

Organelles – the bits and pieces of RNA and protein within a cell – play important roles in human health and disease, such as maintaining homeostasis, regulating growth and aging, and generating energy.

12 May 2023

Researchers develop new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat serious intestinal infection

Clostridioides difficile infection causes severe diarrhea and results in the death of nearly 20,000 patients in Europe each year. It is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections. When it relapses, the disease must be treated by fecal microbiota transplantation.

10 May 2023

Game-changers reshaping our world: From mRNA vaccines to AI-powered medicine

The paper covers recent breakthroughs in science and technology that can bring immediate and long-term changes to human life while prioritizing sustainability.

8 May 2023

New technique generates highest-resolution maps of the 3D genome

Much of the human genome is made of regulatory regions that control which genes are expressed at a given time within a cell.

8 May 2023

AI in surgery: A double-edged scalpel?

A recent study discusses how AI can be integrated into surgery, as well as the ethical considerations around its use.

8 May 2023

Exploring the World of RNA Chemistry

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to Philip Bevilacqua from Pennsylvania State University about the world of RNA chemistry.

From Pittcon 5 May 2023

Study offers a comprehensive, updated epidemiology of H. pylori infection

A research team led by Professor Leung Wai-keung from Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and the Baylor College of Medicine of the United States found that Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection around the world has been steadily declining over the past four decades, thus offering a comprehensive, updated epidemiology of H. pylori infection.

28 Apr 2023

Study shows endocrine disrupting effects of micro and nanoplastic particles

Amid rising evidence that additives designed to improve plastics also disrupt sex hormones, a Rutgers laboratory trial shows that plastic itself can do likewise when inhaled at moderate levels.

27 Apr 2023

Neurological phenotypes induced by SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in neurons

Researchers explored the association between SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and burst activities in neurons.

27 Apr 2023

Climate change linked to changes in gut microbiota and aging process

Research paper explores the relationship between aging, gut microbiota, and climate change. It discusses how climate change can affect the composition of gut microbiota, which in turn can impact the aging process.

26 Apr 2023

Microplastics: How safe are factory workers from invisible threats?

Researchers examine exposure to microplastics in plastic factory personnel.

24 Apr 2023

People rely on each other for help constantly, study finds

A new study by UCLA sociologist Giovanni Rossi and an international team of collaborators finds that people rely on each other for help constantly.

24 Apr 2023

Discovery offers a potential target for TB therapies

In ongoing research aimed at developing more effective treatments for tuberculosis (TB), University of Massachusetts Amherst microbiologists have identified a long-sought gene that plays a critical role in the growth and survival of the TB pathogen.

19 Apr 2023

Unlocking the potential of RNA lipid nanoparticles to revolutionize cancer treatment

This paper discusses the use of RNA lipid nanoparticles for cancer immunotherapy, which has shown promising results in clinical use. However, only a small percentage of patients respond to existing immunotherapies, and the paper explores opportunities for improvement.

18 Apr 2023

micro News and Research

Swiss researchers identify plastic-degrading microbial strains in the Alps and Arctic region

Researchers create a 3D model to better understand bacteria movement

Using an intracellular toolkit to map organelle bio-geography in stem cells

Researchers develop new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat serious intestinal infection

Game-changers reshaping our world: From mRNA vaccines to AI-powered medicine

New technique generates highest-resolution maps of the 3D genome

AI in surgery: A double-edged scalpel?

Exploring the World of RNA Chemistry

Study offers a comprehensive, updated epidemiology of H. pylori infection

Study shows endocrine disrupting effects of micro and nanoplastic particles

Neurological phenotypes induced by SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in neurons

Climate change linked to changes in gut microbiota and aging process

Microplastics: How safe are factory workers from invisible threats?

People rely on each other for help constantly, study finds

Discovery offers a potential target for TB therapies

Unlocking the potential of RNA lipid nanoparticles to revolutionize cancer treatment

New PET imaging breakthrough offers potential Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment breakthrough

From Sanger Sequencing to the Human Genome Project: The Evolution of DNA Sequencing Technology

New ‘artificial muscle’ material could someday operate safely in medical devices

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Revolutionizing Life Science: An Interview with SCIEX on ASMS, the SCIEX 7500+ System, and AI-Driven Quantitation

From Discovery Biology to ELRIG Chair

Breathing New Life into Diagnostics: Plasmion's SICRIT Technology

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