Researchers urge one health approach to control raccoon-borne water contamination
The emerging infectious bacterium Escherichia albertii has caused outbreaks of severe food poisoning and hospitalized people through contaminated…
Study: Antibiotic resistance is increasing in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
Resistance to antimicrobial agents is rising among human infections with Escherichia coli bacteria that produce the Shiga toxin,…
Nature exposure shapes nasal microbiomes and mental well-being
Plenty of studies have linked exposure to nature to a wide variety of health benefits, from improved cognitive…
Microbially modified bile acids influence sleep apnea outcomes
Studies in mice reveal a new target for potentially treating and preventing life-threatening cardiovascular complications in the millions…
Popular supplement creatine supercharges critical immune cells fighting cancer
Creatine, the organic acid that is popularly taken as a supplement by athletes and bodybuilders, supercharges a critical…
Novel technique enables rapid sequencing of rare hantaviruses
Infections by hantaviruses are rare but dangerous, killing 30-40% of infected people. When cases occur, public health officials…
New technique protects pancreatic islet transplants without immunosuppressive drugs
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a lifelong autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks islets, certain areas of the pancreas, and destroys cells that…
Surface acids found crucial for bacterial shape and growth
Researchers have discovered how acids on the surface of bacteria give these microscopic organisms their characteristic “rod” shape-by…
Faecalibacterium prausnitzii-derived extracellular vesicles ameliorate experimental colitis through regulating barrier immunity and gut microbiota
Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, which permits any non-commercial…
Moringa recalls spotlight pathogen risks across botanical supply chains
Recent Salmonella outbreaks linked to recalled moringa-containing dietary supplements have intensified industry scrutiny around pathogen controls and sourcing…
UC Davis scientists identify protein key to male fertility
The causes of male infertility can be hard to diagnose, with many tests failing to detect genetic defects.…
Scientists Reveal That Eating Almonds Every Day Could Transform Your Gut, Metabolism, and Appetite
Replacing processed snacks with almonds may reshape the gut microbiome and influence inflammation, metabolism, and appetite. Credit: Stock…