Ancient proteins revived to inspire new antimicrobial treatments
University of Oregon biologists have resurrected prehistoric proteins up to 160 million years old that carry natural antimicrobial…
Study finds distinct patterns of innate immune activity in mental disorders
The immune system may also play a role in mental disorders. Scientists are investigating these links with brain…
Natural gut molecule ould strengthen chickens’ immune response against bacterial infections
A naturally occurring gut molecule that could strengthen chickens’ immune response against a wide range of bacterial infections,…
Phages explode bacteria to share vital vitamin B12 with microbes
Vitamin B12 is biological gold. All living organisms need a little bit of it to form red blood…
Mouse study shows how liraglutide briefly rewires gut bacterial communities
A mouse study tracks how a leading GLP-1 drug alters gut bacteria over time, offering new clues to…
Using DNA sequencing for accurate identification of microbial infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Lung infections are a constant risk for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disorder which…
Plant-based diets reshape gut microbes to boost healthy metabolites
Plant-based diets are good for you. They promote gut, immune, metabolic and cardiovascular health, in part by cultivating…
New injectable hydrogel accelerates healing of deep wounds
Any minor cut or scrape sets the body’s natural healing process in motion. However, deep wounds are far…
Duke University engineers use robots and AI to improve gut health
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a method for systematically developing novel, complex combinations of probiotics and…
Engineered probiotic bacteria boost immune attack against pancreatic cancer
Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major…
Study reveals unexpected mechanism driving extreme antibiotic resistance
A patient with a severe infection is prescribed a potent antibiotic. Hopes for improvement are high, but just…
Automated workflow speeds bacterial sample preparation for genetic sequencing
Biomedical engineers at Brown University have developed a fully automated workflow that simplifies and accelerates the preparation of…