Simple stool test detects 90% of colorectal cancers
Colorectal cancer is the world’s second deadliest cancer. It’s treatable if caught early, but colonoscopies, the main way…
Unlocking hidden soil microbes for new antibiotics
Most bacteria cannot be cultured in the lab-and that’s been bad news for medicine. Many of our frontline…
Study uncovers three-way relationships between gut fungi, genetics and disease risk
A new genome-wide study uncovers evidence of the first three-way relationships between human genetic variation, variation in the…
Berberine improves cognitive function in diabetic encephalopathy mice
A recent study published in Engineering has shed new light on the potential therapeutic effects of berberine (BBR),…
Core sugars in breast milk fuel gut and brain health beyond 12 months
A comprehensive review reveals that six core breast milk sugars persist well beyond infancy, providing ongoing benefits for…
Unlocking the secrets of oral bacteria to fight tooth decay
If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a…
Auburn researchers uncover staph’s superglue-like grip on human skin
Imagine a child with eczema who scratches a patch of irritated skin. A tiny opening forms, invisible to…
Colorectal cancer identified by its unique microbial fingerprint
Colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial ‘fingerprint’ – according to new research from the University…
Hungry Worms Could Help Solve Plastic Pollution
Plastics that support modern life are inexpensive, strong, and versatile, but are difficult to dispose of and have…
Common Food Ingredients, Including Caffeine, Weaken Antibiotics
Everyday substances like caffeine may alter how bacteria respond to antibiotics, according to new research. Scientists found that…
Generative AI creates life-saving antibiotics from scratch
What if generative AI could design life-saving antibiotics, not just art and text? In a new Cell Biomaterials…
Researchers successfully reprogram bacteria to degrade plastics without introducing foreign genes
A multidisciplinary team from the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) has…