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Unveiling Earth’s Hidden World: Scientists Map Vast Subsurface Microbial Universe

Northwestern University — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 05:40:28 +0000

A former goldmine serves as a gateway to explore microbial life deep within the Earth’s crust. If you totaled the mass of all microbes dwelling...

Impacting Even Medical Usage – Scientists Uncover Potential Health Hazard in Cannabis

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 02:55:43 +0000

A group of researchers recommends additional investigation and assessment of guidelines for the medical application. Cannabis, even when used for medical reasons, could make some...

Sophisticated Microbial Metropolis: Revealing Bacterial Teamwork Across Generations

University of Basel — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:22:10 +0000

When bacteria build communities, they cooperate and share nutrients across generations. Researchers at the University of Basel have now successfully demonstrated this for the first...

Microscopic Arms Race: Solving the Mystery Behind Bacteria’s Extensive Weaponry

University of Oxford — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:00:25 +0000

A new study led by the University of Oxford has shed light on why certain species of bacteria carry astonishing arsenals of weapons. The findings,...

Unmasking Nature’s Dark Secret: Are Hosts Addicted to Their Microbiome?

Cell Press — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:05:01 +0000

We’ve long understood that hosts experience malfunctions in the absence of their microbiome, which can occur due to a lack of certain microbial species or...

The Fight Against Superbugs: Common Skin Bacteria Could Save Millions of Lives

The Arctic University of Norway — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:04:25 +0000

Infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria are an escalating global concern. The solution may partly involve emulating the bacteria’s own weaponry. A new bacteriocin, discovered in a...

Ocean’s Genetic Messengers: Tiny Vesicles Redefine Cell Communication

Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:38:37 +0000

Extracellular vesicles significantly contribute more to horizontal gene transfer in oceans than previously thought. The oceans are teeming with microorganisms engaging in a dynamic exchange...

Scientists Shocked by First-Ever Observation of a Virus Latching Onto Another – “I Can’t Believe This”

University of Maryland Baltimore County — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:38:41 +0000

Results suggest many more similar systems exist to discover. No one had ever seen one virus latching onto another virus, until anomalous sequencing results sent...

Redefining Microbiology: Discovery of a 3-in-1 Microorganism Upends Textbooks

Technical University of Braunschweig — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:19:55 +0000

Study on environmentally relevant microorganisms shows greater diversity than previously assumed. A team of researchers has shown that there is an incredibly high biodiversity of...

Probiotic Breakthrough: New Strains Found To Battle High Blood Pressure

American Society for Microbiology — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:19:32 +0000

Approximately 40% of adults worldwide are estimated to suffer from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, a condition that predisposes them to cardiovascular disease...

Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance – Scientists Unveil Over 10,000 Drug Combinations

European Molecular Biology Laboratory — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:24:44 +0000

In an extensive investigation, EMBL scientists have tested over 10,000 drug combinations against some of the leading pathogenic bacteria carrying antimicrobial resistance and causing mortality....

Bacterial Breakthrough: How the Gut Holds Keys to Revolutionary Treatments

Hudson Institute of Medical Research — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:00:52 +0000

The more diverse species in your gut, the better it is for your health. Now an international team led by the Hudson Institute of Medical...

Rolling the Dice: The Hidden Health Risks Lurking in Your Sushi

Norwegian University of Science and Technology — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:46:04 +0000

Bacteria in raw seafood can make you sick. Seafood can also spread bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Sushi has become everyday fare in many...

From the Abyss: New Virus Discovered in Earth’s Deepest Ocean Trench

American Society for Microbiology — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 02:07:28 +0000

The Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth, descends almost 11,000 meters (36,000 feet) at its lowest point on the floor of the Pacific Ocean....

A Foul-Smelling Savior: How a New Gut Microbe Fights Dangerous Pathogens

University of Vienna — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:49:59 +0000

Taurine-Degrading Bacteria Influence Intestinal Microbiome A novel bacterium, Taurinivorans muris, which feeds on taurine and emits hydrogen sulfide, has been identified by researchers. This discovery...

Life in Boiling Waters: A Global Microbial Connection

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 21:48:23 +0000

Scientists find evolutionary clues while examining microbes in far-flung hot springs. Scientists found similar microbial adaptations in hot springs across the US, Iceland, and Japan,...

Reviving Ancient Wisdom: Historical Recipes Inspire Modern Medical Innovations

Microbiology Society — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:07:03 +0000

Could a blend of honey and vinegar serve as a traditional yet innovative approach to addressing persistent infections? The mixture of honey and vinegar, also...

Unique New Species of Marine Bacteria Discovered in Deep-Sea Cold Seep

eLife — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:19:11 +0000

Researchers have discovered a new species of marine bacteria that reproduces through a unique budding process and releases viruses to facilitate nitrogen metabolism. Researchers have...

9000 Feet Deep – Magnetic Bacteria Discovered in Deep-Sea Vents

University of Tokyo — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 06:28:14 +0000

Scientists discover bacteria capable of “sensing” Earth’s magnetic field in deep-sea vents. Bacteria that can align themselves with the Earth’s magnetic field have been found...

Chikungunya Virus’s “Invisibility Shield” Uncovered – New Findings May Lead to Vaccines or Treatments

Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:08:23 +0000

The virus restructures infected cells to protect against antibody attacks. Scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have discovered that the virus causing chikungunya...

Science Reveals Sourdough Secrets: Unraveling the Tangy Mystery of Pandemic-Era’s Favorite Bread

American Chemical Society — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:31:14 +0000

Researchers have decoded 21 chemical compounds behind sourdough bread’s distinct taste and aroma. Using a “sensomics” approach, the team highlighted the importance of fermentation and...

Under Siege: Earth’s “Living Skin” Under Threat From Climate Change

Penn State — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:07:15 +0000

Researchers report that a new method for assessing microbial activity in wetted soil leads to a better understanding of vulnerability. Using a novel method to...

The Virus That Never Truly Leaves – Scientists Unmask the Hidden Tactics of Herpes

Leibniz Research Institute for Molecular Pharmacology — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:02:30 +0000

Herpes viruses are treacherous: once they infect you, they remain with you for life. This is due to their ability to remain dormant within certain...

Awakening Ancient Dangers: Catastrophic Risks of “Time-Traveling” Pathogens From Melting Permafrost

PLOS — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 06:07:02 +0000

Digital simulation suggests a small percentage of pathogens could cause significant ecological damage. According to a new study, ancient pathogens released from melting permafrost have...