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H5N1 avian flu strain jumps to seals in Quebec, raising zoonotic fears

Study describes the unusual mortality of gray and harbor seals in Quebec due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) strain, raising concerns about potential zoonotic spillover.

17 May 2024

Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

The effect of a low-calorie, sufficient fiber regimen combined with probiotic supplements and physical activity on health, body composition, and physique.

16 May 2024

New mechanism discovered to weaken pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence

The opportunistic bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa is dangerous due to its resistance to multiple antibiotics.

14 May 2024

Study reveals unintended consequences of antibiotic choice in sepsis treatment

In emergency rooms and intensive care units across the country, clinicians make split-second decisions about which antibiotics to give a patient when a life-threatening infection is suspected.

14 May 2024

Zika virus-specific synthetic molecule can differentiate between prior infections with different flaviviruses

A newly discovered Zika virus-specific synthetic molecule is capable of differentiating Zika-immune patient samples from samples of patients previously infected with the related dengue virus.

14 May 2024

What is the ‘immune self,’ and how can this concept benefit immunological research?

A perspective review discusses the concept of the 'immune self' and how adaptive immune responses are influenced by self-similarity. The study emphasizes advances and challenges in defining self-similarity and its impact on immunological research.

13 May 2024

Identification of pathogenicity-associated milRNAs in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) is a typical soil-borne fungus that causes Fusarium wilt by infecting the roots and blocking the vascular tissues of host banana, and threatens the global banana production.

10 May 2024

Surprising study suggests urbanization might reduce global infectious disease risk

A comprehensive meta-analysis reveals that biodiversity loss, climate change, and chemical pollution significantly increase global infectious disease risk, while urbanization may decrease it.

10 May 2024

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

The study of a novel oral vaccine that could protect against chlamydia infection has been awarded approximately $11 million in National Institutes of Health funding over five years through a cooperative agreements research project grant, known as a U01 grant.

9 May 2024

Novel bispecific antibodies show promise against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers developed bispecific antibodies targeting both the N-terminal and receptor binding domains of SARS-CoV-2, demonstrating significant neutralization across various Omicron variants, suggesting potential for new COVID-19 treatments.

9 May 2024

New Quartet nanocage vaccine shows promise against coronavirus variants

Researchers have developed a novel vaccination approach using Quartet nanocages that display receptor-binding domains (RBDs) from different sarbecoviruses, showing enhanced immune responses and potential protection against diverse coronavirus strains including SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.

8 May 2024

Wayne State University researcher receives NIH grant to tackle diabetic eye infections

Fu-Shin Yu, Ph.D., professor of ophthalmology, visual and anatomical sciences in the Wayne State University School of Medicine, received an award from the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health for his study aiming to reverse the adverse effects of diabetes on eyesight.

7 May 2024

Innovative methodologies for investigating intestinal mucus properties and response

As much as we might not want to think about it, mucus is everywhere in our bodies. It coats our airways and our digestive systems and serves as a first line of defense against pathogens, a habitat for our microbiomes, and a conveyor belt for our insides to keep everything moving smoothly.

7 May 2024

Pathogen News and Research

H5N1 avian flu strain jumps to seals in Quebec, raising zoonotic fears

Gut microbiota and obesity: New study shows promising results with probiotic and prebiotic intervention

New mechanism discovered to weaken pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence

Study reveals unintended consequences of antibiotic choice in sepsis treatment

Zika virus-specific synthetic molecule can differentiate between prior infections with different flaviviruses

What is the ‘immune self,’ and how can this concept benefit immunological research?

Identification of pathogenicity-associated milRNAs in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense

Surprising study suggests urbanization might reduce global infectious disease risk

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

Novel bispecific antibodies show promise against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

New Quartet nanocage vaccine shows promise against coronavirus variants

Wayne State University researcher receives NIH grant to tackle diabetic eye infections

Innovative methodologies for investigating intestinal mucus properties and response

New vaccine technology provides protection against broad range of coronaviruses in mice

Researchers review current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast

Novel vaccine approach targets AML and other blood cancers

Bird flu is bad for poultry and dairy cows. It’s not a dire threat for most of us — yet.

Research uncovers Blautia bacteria's crucial role in gut health and disease protection

Study rethinks immune system strategies to boost vaccine effectiveness

Putting genomic surveillance of pathogens at the forefront of future pandemic preparedness

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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