Plastic bottles recycled into Parkinson’s drug using bacteria
University of Edinburgh researchers have used bacteria to turn plastic waste into a Parkinson’s drug, advancing a new…
Vaginal microbiome may play key role in pregnancy health and preterm birth risk, researchers say
Scientists reveal how shifts in the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy may influence inflammation and preterm birth risk, pointing…
Scientists show gut bacteria can reach the brain in mice and reveal a potential vagus nerve pathway
A new mouse study reveals that under certain dietary conditions, gut bacteria can reach the brain without entering…
Early Release – Mycobacterium nanjing sp. nov. Isolated from Cutaneous Infection, China – Volume 32, Number 3—March 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online…
New ‘keto pill’ mimics popular diet without giving up carbs
Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed…
“Bugs Delivering Drugs” – Researchers Publish New Approach To Colorectal Cancer Treatment Using Common Food-Borne Bacteria
Baylor University researchers have published a novel approach to fight colorectal cancer, using modified bacteria as a courier…
Microbial ecosystems influence success of cancer checkpoint immunotherapy
Immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting PD-1 and PD-L1 have revolutionized cancer therapy, delivering long-term survival benefits in several malignancies.…
Melbourne’s lab-grown “skin” revolutionizes tick research
The world’s first lab-based tick feeding system for bush ticks, developed by researchers at the University of Melbourne,…
AI trained on 9 trillion DNA letters predicts harmful mutations and designs new genomes
Trained on genomic data spanning the tree of life, Evo 2 reveals how artificial intelligence can decode the…
Researchers propose that Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut, not the brain
Scientists propose that Parkinson’s disease may begin far from the brain, where environmental toxins, microbiome disruption, and intestinal…
Extremophile Bacteria May Hitch Rides on Asteroid Fragments
Earlier work has demonstrated that an extremophile bacterium species called Deinococcus radiodurans can survive the radiation, cold, and…
Childhood cavities and gum disease raise adult heart disease risk
A national study suggests that cavities and gum disease in childhood may echo decades later in the arteries,…