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Phylogenetic analysis explores the evolutionary relationships between organisms and is a vital foundation for microbial studies. The development of reliable phylogenetic trees is an important step in developing new treatments and discovering the origins of eukaryotes, prokaryotes and archaea.

Evolutionary history shapes dog lifespan: Purebreds' survival varies widely

Study reveals that dog breed lifespan variability links to their evolutionary history and artificial selection, highlighting significant lifespan differences across breeds and the influence of size and cranial shape on survival.

7 Apr 2024

Molnupiravir influences SARS-CoV-2 evolution in immunocompromised patients

Study found that the antiviral molnupiravir affects the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in immunocompromised patients, suggesting its use modifies viral mutation patterns and may impact viral evolution.

25 Mar 2024

Persistent COVID-19 could drive virus evolution, new study suggests

Study reveals the prevalence of persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection in the UK, showing its potential role in viral evolution and the emergence of new variants, with implications for long-COVID and public health strategies.

22 Feb 2024

Rising mammal infections signal alarm for potential H5N1 pandemic

Comprehensive review highlights the increasing trend of mammal-to-mammal transmissions of H5N1 avian influenza, emphasizing the need for vigilant surveillance to prevent a potential pandemic.

14 Feb 2024

Study highlights the complex genetic landscape that drives modern tardigrade ecology

Tardigrades may be nature's ultimate survivors. While these tiny, nearly translucent animals are easily overlooked, they represent a diverse group that has successfully colonized freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments on every continent, including Antarctica.

22 Jan 2024

Phylogenomic analysis to generate early warning signs for COVID-19 waves

The Transmission Fitness Polymorphism (TFP) scanner analysis pipeline to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

11 Jan 2024

Deep learning unlocks new antibiotic classes, revolutionizing the fight against resistance

A Nature journal study employs deep learning to analyze chemical sub-structures, leading to the discovery of new structural classes of antibiotics, showcasing the potential of AI in accelerating antibiotic development.

20 Dec 2023

Kicking the habit: Oral microbiota bounces back five years after quitting smoking

Study finds that smoking reshapes the oral microbiome by favoring anaerobic bacteria, potentially contributing to health risks, yet the effects may reverse if smoking is ceased for over five years, restoring a microbiota similar to that of non-smokers.

5 Nov 2023

Neonatal ICU mystery: Unraveling the secrets of the prevalent Staphylococcus strain

Researchers delve into the genomes of Staphylococcus capitis isolates prevalent in neonates, revealing transmission patterns and survival tactics of the NRCS-A strain in neonatal ICUs.

8 Oct 2023

Novel amino acid mutations suggest local monkeypox transmission in Guangzhou, China

The monkeypox (mpox) virus has caused worldwide transmission since its initial report in England in early May 2022.

15 Sep 2023

Did the gut microbiome composition of infants change during the COVID-19 pandemic?

A recent study compared infant gut microbiome composition before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Aug 2023

New reference database Greengenes2 improves reproducibility of microbiome studies

Two leading sequencing techniques are no longer at odds, thanks to an international effort led by scientists at University of California San Diego.

27 Jul 2023

Asymptomatic throat carriage is the key to transmission of Group A Streptococcus infections

Breakthrough research has found that Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections are more likely transmitted from asymptomatic throat carriage than skin-to-skin contact in communities with high rates of infection.

17 Jul 2023

How do the outcomes of viral coinfections vary across host species?

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, researchers investigated the outcomes of coinfections of two viruses — Drosophila C Virus (DCV) and Cricket Paralysis Virus (CrPV) in 25 inbred lines of Drosophila melanogaster and 47 other host species belonging to the Drosophilidae family.

26 May 2023

The international spread of drug-resistant Shigella sonnei

Researchers examined the international dissemination of the outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Shigella sonnei.

12 Apr 2023

An automated bioinformatics pipeline to monitor HIV data in real-time

Researchers discuss an automated bioinformatics pipeline to prospectively and routinely analyze HIV-1 sequence data

15 Mar 2023

New Zika virus lineages show increased fitness

The current study, published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, aimed to explore the possible phenotypic adaptation of the Zika virus to increase its transmissibility and virulence in the Americas.

9 Feb 2023

A novel nomenclature system for pathogens like SARS-CoV-2

Researchers develop an automated method to define pathogen lineages in phylogenetic trees.

8 Feb 2023

Novel method for comparing whole protein-coding genes between metagenomic data detects an environmental gradient for the microbiota

Researchers from Japan compared phylogenetic trees based on proteomic data of microbiota with dendrograms of environmental factors to determine the role of environmental gradients in establishing microbial communities.

7 Feb 2023

Novel papillomaviruses identified in Malayan and Chinese pangolins

Researchers identify two novel lineages of papillomaviruses by mining the genome data of Chinese and Malayan pangolins.

26 Jan 2023