Bacteria found in classroom dust may affect children’s respiratory health
Common bacteria found in classroom dust are associated with reduced lung function in children according to research presented…
Bumblebees May Self-Medicate when Their Colony Faces Fungal Pathogen
In a new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, buff-tailed bumblebees (Bombus terrestris) exposed to…
Feral cats erased 11 native species from this Australian island. Scientists are bringing back two truffle-eating marsupials to rebuild it |
Two threatened marsupials are being reintroduced to the Shark Bay World Heritage area in order to advance species…
Antifungal nanoparticles made from immune cell membranes fight infections
Tiny particles made from the membranes of human immune cells could offer a promising new way to fight…
Smoking shows no major impact on the eye microbiome in small study
Despite smoking’s known effects on other microbial communities, this study suggests the eye’s surface ecosystem may remain surprisingly…
Acidophilic Fungi As Possible Candidates For Living Forms In Venus’ Clouds
Present-day Venus, similar to Earth in terms of relative radius, acceleration of gravity and mean density, is characterised…
Sidewalk yeast species could lead to eco-friendly mosquito traps
An orange-colored yeast species isolated from a Baltimore sidewalk several years ago could be the basis of eco-friendly…
Dieback fungus fights back against invasive moss species
In the 1940s, the highly invasive heath star moss was first introduced to the UK, and since then…
Bioluminescent fungi reveal pathways for advanced biotechnology and medical applications
Like fireflies and many deep-sea creatures, certain fungi can naturally emit light through bioluminescence pathways in which specialized…
Airborne microbial pollutants may pose hidden respiratory health risks
Public concern about air pollution has traditionally centred on chemical pollutants such as vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions…
FDA: Three psychedelic drugs to get review following Trump directive
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic…
Scientists warn of a silent surge in resistant Aspergillus and Candida
An increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune…