Scientists Say a Daily Probiotic May Help Fight Depression in Older Adults
A new clinical trial suggests that a daily probiotic may offer additional benefits for older adults receiving treatment…
Deep learning reveals antimicrobial peptides within prions
Prion sequence curation and peptide mining We curated 2,897 UniProt entries annotated with prion keyword (keyword: KW-0640; accessed…
A phage puts a new spin on bacterial flagella
Transposon-encoded TnpB proteins are RNA-guided nucleases that use a transposon-encoded guide RNA to cleave DNA target sequences, promoting…
The Kombucha Surprise: One Ingredient Dramatically Changes Its Chemistry and Health Potential
Scientists have discovered that the type of tea used to make kombucha dramatically influences how fermentation unfolds, producing…
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…
It’s Alive? Surprising Discovery Changes What We Know About Fog
Fog may be far more dynamic than it appears. New research suggests that tiny droplets suspended in the…
Temperate phages enhance bacterial host fitness via RNA-guided flagellar remodelling
Mata, J., Marguerat, S. & Bähler, J. Post-transcriptional control of gene expression: a genome-wide perspective. Trends Biochem. Sci.…
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…
3 metro Atlanta family members test positive for measles, DPH says – WSB-TV Channel 2
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three new measles cases involving members of a…
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…
One of the World’s Most Popular Weedkillers May Be Fueling Deadly Superbugs
Glyphosate weedkillers may help drive the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria across hospitals and agricultural environments, according to new…
Researchers Solve 15-Year Mystery Behind Cancer-Causing Gut Toxin
Researchers discovered that the Bacteroides fragilis toxin relies on the receptor claudin-4 to damage colon cells. A decoy…