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Researchers discover how the A. baumannii can survive harsh environments

The deadly hospital pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii can live for a year on a hospital wall without food and water. Then, when it infects a vulnerable patient, it resists antibiotics as well as the body's built-in infection-fighting response.

16 May 2023

Study identifies two novel highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b.2

Researchers investigated the genetic origin, distribution patterns, and antigenicity of novel AIVs.

16 May 2023

The discovery of a novel orthonairovirus from Dermacentor silvarum ticks near the China–North Korea border

Researchers isolated a novel virus of the Orthonairovirus genus.

16 May 2023

Rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant E. coli across Europe raises concerns

Research paper highlights the swift cross-border emergence of NDM-5-producing Escherichia coli in the European Union/European Economic Area from 2012 to June 2022. The findings emphasize the need for continued surveillance and effective measures to combat the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

15 May 2023

New study reveals a revolutionary approach to studying airborne genetic material

Recently published in PeerJ Life and Environment, researchers successfully use aircraft surveys with novel instrumentation to capture airborne nucleic acids and probe biodiversity in the atmosphere, uncovering surprising findings.

15 May 2023

Novel ingestible device enables non-invasive profiling of the gut microbiome, proteome, and metabolome

Researchers developed an ingestible device to collect samples from the human intestine.

12 May 2023

Study identifies key genetic mechanism of drug resistance in the deadliest malaria parasites

An important genetic mechanism of drug resistance in one of the deadliest human malaria parasites has been identified in a new study published in Nature Microbiology.

11 May 2023

Protein inhibition could offer new strategies for treating severe asthma

Inhibiting a protein on the surface of immune cells could offer new strategies for treating severe asthma, Cleveland Clinic researchers found.

10 May 2023

MGI empowers the completion of nearly 60,000 samples for the million microbiome of humans project

Through the Million Microbiome of Humans Project, MGI Tech is building a comprehensive microbiome database to support global health and research initiatives.

From MGI 10 May 2023

Unveiling Oropouche fever hotspots: 5 million at risk in Latin America

Research paper discusses Oropouche fever, a vector-borne disease caused by the Oropouche virus (OROV) in Central and South America. The study aims to explore the epidemic potential and areas of likely OROV spread to improve epidemiological surveillance.

9 May 2023

Researchers call for urgent measures to prevent hospitals from becoming infected with CRAB bacteria

Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) was brought into the ICU, in Hangzhou, on multiple occasions as patients were admitted, creating a large 'reservoir' of the bacteria which contaminated beds and equipment.

9 May 2023

Household transmission of endemic human coronaviruses in the US

Researchers describe clinical outcomes of endemic human coronavirus household transmission.

9 May 2023

Can diet and exercise improve gut microbiota and health in older adults?

Research paper discusses how the gut microbiome changes with age and its role in immune function and inflammation. It also highlights the need for more research to understand how diet and exercise can influence the aging microbiome.

9 May 2023

Waco COVID Survey provides insights into the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission, health behaviors

Results from the Waco COVID Survey have provided needed insights into how the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission, health behaviors and COVID-19-related attitudes changed across the first two years of the pandemic in the McLennan County, Texas.

8 May 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to higher IgA levels in breast milk than vaccination

Researchers explore the presence and effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breastmilk following infection, vaccination, or both.

8 May 2023

Cancer-fighting immune cells can fuel their ability to attack tumors

When you need a bit of motivation, it often has to come from within. New research suggests cancer-fighting immune cells have found a way to do just that.

8 May 2023

How antiviral host responses create a lung environment susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

A recent study discussed coinfections in the lungs and how viral infections create a favorable environment for bacteria and fungi.

8 May 2023

Researchers discover key immune mechanism that helps control inflammatory response to infection

Monash University researchers have discovered a key mechanism in the body's immune system that helps control the inflammatory response to infection. The discovery could help pave the way for more targeted therapies in a range of inflammatory conditions, such as autoimmunity and neuroinflammatory disease.

5 May 2023

The dynamics and interactions between the skin metabolome, microbiome, and UV exposure

Researchers evaluated metabolic profile changes of the skin in relation to microbiota and UV exposure.

5 May 2023

Ecology, transmission, and diagnosis of mosquito-borne Tahyna virus

Researchers summarized the current knowledge on the Tahyna virus (TAHV).

4 May 2023

Pathogen News and Research

Researchers discover how the A. baumannii can survive harsh environments

Study identifies two novel highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b.2

The discovery of a novel orthonairovirus from Dermacentor silvarum ticks near the China–North Korea border

Rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant E. coli across Europe raises concerns

New study reveals a revolutionary approach to studying airborne genetic material

Novel ingestible device enables non-invasive profiling of the gut microbiome, proteome, and metabolome

Study identifies key genetic mechanism of drug resistance in the deadliest malaria parasites

Protein inhibition could offer new strategies for treating severe asthma

MGI empowers the completion of nearly 60,000 samples for the million microbiome of humans project

Unveiling Oropouche fever hotspots: 5 million at risk in Latin America

Researchers call for urgent measures to prevent hospitals from becoming infected with CRAB bacteria

Household transmission of endemic human coronaviruses in the US

Can diet and exercise improve gut microbiota and health in older adults?

Waco COVID Survey provides insights into the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission, health behaviors

SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to higher IgA levels in breast milk than vaccination

Cancer-fighting immune cells can fuel their ability to attack tumors

How antiviral host responses create a lung environment susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

Researchers discover key immune mechanism that helps control inflammatory response to infection

The dynamics and interactions between the skin metabolome, microbiome, and UV exposure

Ecology, transmission, and diagnosis of mosquito-borne Tahyna virus

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