For any parent, the moment a child develops a fever or a persistent cough, a familiar tension sets in: Is this something that can be managed with rest and fluids, …
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Microbiology
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Nuclease-NTPase Systems: The Next Frontier in Bacterial Antiphage Defense In the microscopic arms race between bacteria and bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—a newly characterized class of defense systems is rewriting our …
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Forgotten Medicinal Plant Shows Promise in Fighting Dangerous Superbugs Scientists are revisiting a centuries-old herbal remedy and uncovering evidence that it can weaken dangerous bacteria in unexpected ways. A traditional …
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Regulatory Heme: A Mitochondria-to-Nucleus Messenger in CD8+ T-Cell Exhaustion Recent research has identified heme as a key signaling molecule that travels from mitochondria to the nucleus in CD8+ T cells, …
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Bee Bacteria Could Revolutionize Plant-Based Milk by Boosting Vitamin B2 Plant-based milk alternatives have surged in popularity, driven by concerns about animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and lactose intolerance. However, many …
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Can a High-Protein Diet Protect Against Cholera? Diet has long been known to shape the microbiome, but novel research suggests it can do more than just balance gut bacteria—it may …
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New Bacteriophage Offers Hope in Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella Researchers in China have identified a novel bacteriophage, dubbed W5, that shows significant promise as a “green” biocontrol solution against foodborne …
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Antibiotic Persistence: Why Infections Relapse and What Can Be Done Antibiotic-resistant (AMR) bacteria pose a growing global health threat, but resistance isn’t the only way bacteria survive treatment. A subpopulation …
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Candida auris: A Growing Threat to US Healthcare A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris (C. Auris), is spreading across hospitals and long-term care facilities in the United States, with New …
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Colorectal Cancer Reveals Unique Microbial Fingerprint, Offering New Diagnostic and Prognostic Insights Scientists have discovered that colorectal cancer (CRC) carries a distinct microbial “fingerprint,” setting it apart from other cancers. …
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