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A new twist: The molecular machines that loop chromosomes also twist DNA
Scientists from the Kavli Institute of Delft University of Technology and the IMP Vienna Biocenter have discovered a new property of the molecular motors that shape our chromosomes. While six years ago they found that these ...
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Genetic method leverages bacterial transfer mechanism to produce new active ingredients
Microorganisms produce a wide variety of natural products that can be used as active ingredients to treat diseases such as infections or cancer. The blueprints for these molecules can be found in the microbes' genes, but ...
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Can bacteria handle stress? Study reveals how combined stressors overwhelm harmful bacteria
The human body is a stressful place for bacteria to live. They must defend against many chemical and physical stressors, in addition to the immune system. One major physical stressor is fluid flow, which constantly circulates ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Neural mechanisms of aggression reveal how fighting female flies focus on their foes
In most research labs, the scientists are on the same page about why they're pursuing a research project. But the Rubin Lab at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus isn't an ordinary research lab. The lab is examining how aggression ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Scientists call for all-out, global effort to create an AI virtual cell
Noting that recent advances in artificial intelligence and the existence of large-scale experimental data about human biology have reached a critical mass, a team of researchers from Stanford University, Genentech, and the ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 12, 2024
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Study reveals complex bacterial dynamics of urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major widespread health issue that affects millions of patients globally every year. These infections are not only uncomfortable, but also challenging to treat, as they may often reoccur ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 12, 2024
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'Mirror bacteria' could pose serious global health risks
A group of researchers has published new findings in Science Policy Forum on potential risks from the development of mirror bacteria—synthetic organisms in which all molecules have reversed chirality (i.e., are "mirrored").
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 12, 2024
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Study shows diverse virus populations coexist on single strains of gut bacteria
Viruses that infect and kill bacteria, called phages, hold promise as new treatment types for dangerous infections, including strains that have become resistant to antibiotics. Yet, virologists know little about how phages ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 12, 2024
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How soil bacteria contribute to the growing global issue of antibiotic resistance
Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine. Surprisingly, the ground beneath us is packed with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)—tiny codes that allow bacteria to resist ...
Ecology
Dec 12, 2024
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Deep-sea hydrothermal vent bacteria hold key to understanding nitrous oxide reduction
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is the third most potent greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide and methane. It can also be oxidized by physical processes to form ozone-depleting substances. Atmospheric concentrations of N2O have increased ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 12, 2024
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Team finds the 'Clark Kent' of cells, secretly fighting to protect us from viruses
From hard-working newspaper reporter to world-saving superhero, Clark Kent makes the transition to Superman in just a few seconds. Now, scientists have discovered that human cells are home to their own hidden superheroes, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 12, 2024
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Researchers identify amino acids that prevent sporulation in food poisoning
Food poisoning is a common, yet unpleasant, illness caused by eating contaminated items. It is sometimes caused by Clostridium perfringens, a pathogen widely found in soil and the intestinal tracts of animals.
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 12, 2024
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Unexpected shifts in cell populations revise understanding of aging process
If you looked at two snapshots of the same maple tree taken in July and December, you'd see a dramatic change from summer's full green crown to winter's bare branches. What those two photos don't show you, however, is how ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 11, 2024
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Engineering stability in the microbiome: New research could lead to optimized probiotic creation
A team of researchers led by Carnegie Science's Will Ludington, Karina Gutiérrez-García, and Kevin Aumiller identified genes that enable a beneficial bacterial species to colonize specific regions of the gastrointestinal ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 11, 2024
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Discovery cracks code for how nature's microbes build antibiotics
As the problem of antibiotic resistance continues to grow, we need new drugs that the bad bacteria in our bodies don't already know how to avoid. New research by scientists at McGill University represents a major step forward ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 11, 2024
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Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue
Metabolic imaging is a noninvasive method that enables clinicians and scientists to study living cells using laser light, which can help them assess disease progression and treatment responses.
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 11, 2024
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Molding complex tissues using gallium: Researcher explains new method
When it comes to the human body, form and function work together. The shape and structure of our hands enable us to hold and manipulate things. Tiny air sacs in our lungs called alveoli allow for air exchange and help us ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 11, 2024
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How bat-origin pathogenic viruses manipulate human cell death and inflammation
A study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) offers insights into cell death regulation by viruses like SARS-CoV-2, and how bats and humans respond differently to tricks that such viruses use to manipulate ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 11, 2024
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Cryptococcus virulence study lays the groundwork for future treatments
Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans from developing in humans and animals. But until that time, finding new and better ways to treat already existent disease and its ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 10, 2024
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Weaponizing bacterial viruses to combat superbugs
Researchers from the University of Illinois have reported complementary discoveries that will improve scientists' understanding of immune systems in bacteria and equip clinicians with more effective options for treating antibiotic-resistant ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 10, 2024
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