News Feature Channel: Microbiome

Disrupting 'Communication' with Plants Could Limit Cyst Nematode Infections

Iowa State University — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:15:34 EST

A new study co-authored by an Iowa State University professor opens new avenues for combatting soybean cyst nematodes, the most damaging pest for U.S. soybean crops.

MD Anderson Research Highlights for April 17, 2025

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:32 EST

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson's world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.

Microbes in Brooklyn Superfund Site Teach Lessons on Fighting Industrial Pollution

NYU Tandon School of Engineering — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:45:58 EST

Using advanced DNA sequence analysis, a research team led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering's Assistant Professor Elizabeth Henaff has discovered that tiny organisms in Brooklyn's highly contaminated Gowanus Canal have developed a comprehensive collection of pollution-fighting genes.

Our DNA Is at Risk of Hacking - Warn Scientists

University of Portsmouth — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:25:43 EST

Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) - the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research - could become a prime target for hackers.

Probiotics Derived From People Show Promise in Poultry

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:30:52 EST

Beneficial bacteria could enhance chickens' health and reduce infection risk

Curious by Nature: Dr. Carlotta Ronda - How Science Can Solve Food Poisoning

News — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:15:31 EST

Imagine editing the bacteria in your gut the same way scientists edit DNA, targeted, precise, and powerful. That's exactly what Dr. Carlotta Ronda, a Principal Investigator at the Innovative Genomics Institute at the University of California, Berkeley, is working on.

Adopting Best Practices in Gut Microbiome Research to Yield Rewards

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:35:11 EST

Review of 10 years of papers on best practices outlines ways to advance research on gut microbiome to support health, disease risk reduction, and wellness.

Certain Nasal Bacteria May Boost the Risk for COVID-19 Infection, Study Finds

George Washington University — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:10:01 EST

New research uncovers how bacteria in the nose may play a role in making the respiratory tract more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection

Starch-Based Microplastics Could Cause Health Risks in Mice, Study Finds

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:00:00 EST

An initial study published in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows how animals consuming particles from plastics made with plant starch instead of petroleum developed health problems such as liver damage and gut microbiome imbalances.

How Does Your Gut Microbiome Affect Your Health?

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:55:12 EST

Inside the digestive tract lives a host of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome. Chris Gaulke, professor of pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, studies the gut microbiome and its role in human health.

Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Announces $100,000 Graduate Education Fellowship Grant Awarded to Vasu Rao of the University of Michigan

SLAS — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:20 EST

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is pleased to announce Vasumitra "Vasu" Rao, M.S., Ph.D. candidate in the Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA), as the 2025 SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant recipient.

Spinning Into the Future: Fidget Spinner Revolutionizes Bacterial Detection

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:55:24 EST

A team of researchers has unveiled an innovative diagnostic tool that transforms an everyday toy into a high-tech bacterial detection device. The plasmonic fidget spinner (P-FS) integrates nanoplasmonic technology with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to provide ultra-fast and precise bacterial identification. By leveraging the spinning motion to enhance signal detection, the P-FS significantly improves sensitivity, making it a potential game-changer for point-of-care diagnostics, particularly in resource-limited settings. This breakthrough could drastically cut detection times from days to minutes, revolutionizing the fight against bacterial infections.

منطقة وسط البطن: تشارك خبيرة نصائح لحماية جزء من الجسم قد تكون لا تفكر فيه

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:05:22 EST

روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا -- إنه جزء كبير من الجسم يقع في منطقة عميقة بداخلك، بعيدًا عن الأنظار وربما بعيدًا عن فكرك، إنها منطقة وسط البطن. يركز مجال طبي جديد وسريع التطور على صحة منطقة وسط البطن، بما في ذلك كيفية تمكُّن الأشخاص من دمجها في نمط حياة صحي وكيفية التعامل مع المشكلات الطبية المعقدة التي تنشأ حال تعرضها للضعف. تشرح الدكتورة شارلوت هورن، جرَّاحة إعادة ترميم جدار البطن والتمثيل الغذائي في مايو كلينك طبيعة صحة منطقة وسط البطن وكيفية حمايتها وعوامل الخطورة للمشكلات التي قد تستلزم الجراحة.

New Gut Microbiome Reference Material Set to Transform the Field

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:05:13 EST

IAFNS supports collaboration with academia, industry, government agencies and other labs to advance gut microbiome discoveries with an eye to new medical treatments.

New Cedars-Sinai Study Shows How Specialized Diet Can Improve Gut Disorders

Cedars-Sinai — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:30:02 EST

A new study from Cedars-Sinai examined whether a specialized diet could improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in gut microbiota.

Sensors Against Superbugs

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:32 EST

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can cause life-threatening infections that are almost impossible to treat with existing medication. As a result, common illnesses such as urinary tract infections or skin wounds are becoming a health risk. Empa researchers are therefore working on sensors that quickly identify resistant germs and recommend efficient treatment.

Antibiotics Exposure in Infancy May Boost Diabetes Risk

University of Colorado Boulder — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:55:26 EST

Exposure to antibiotics during infancy can stunt the growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and may boost risk of diabetes later in life. The findings shine a light on the importance of the infant microbiome and could lead to new approaches for addressing metabolic diseases.

Lasso-Shaped Antibiotic Co-Developed by UIC Evades Standard Drug Resistance

University of Illinois Chicago — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:15 EST

A small molecule shaped like a lasso may be a powerful tool in the fight against infectious diseases, according to a new study in Nature co-authored by University of Illinois Chicago researchers.

Although Art Coverage Has Improved, Older Adults Face Considerable Barriers to HIV Prevention, Including Educational Disparities and Gender Inequities, Particularly in Rural Settings

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:30:27 EST

'Too Much of a Good Thing': Overuse Is Making Bt Corn Less Effective Against Rootworm

Iowa State University — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:55:21 EST

Widespread planting of corn hybrids designed to combat corn rootworm, the crop's most damaging pest in the Corn Belt, is reducing both the technology's effectiveness and some farmers' profits, according to a new study of 12 years of field trials across 10 corn-growing states.