Microbial warning signs that predict death risk in severe pneumonia
Researchers uncover a microbial signature in the lungs of severe pneumonia patients. Could this help explain survival differences…
International collaboration develops STREAMS to standardize microbiome data
Microbiomes, the communities of microorganisms that live in and around us, play a vital role in everything from…
How the gut microbiome links obesity to colorectal cancer
Study: From obesity to cancer: Gut microbiome mechanisms, biomarkers, and U.S. public health strategies. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI…
Chronic drinking weakens the blood-brain barrier through the gut
Scientists trace alcohol’s impact from the gut to the brain, uncovering microbial changes that weaken the blood-brain barrier,…
Global experts map out the practical steps that help extend life expectancy
A global panel of scientists and community leaders shows how biology, lifestyle, and culture can work together to…
Profiling of vaginal microbial communities in Chilean women via self-sampling and nanopore sequencing
In silico validation of 16S rRNA gene metataxonomic analysisVaginal mock community and database selection To select the most…
Peatlands’ ‘Huge Reservoir’ of Carbon at Risk of Release
This story by Caitlin Hayes is shared jointly with the Cornell Chronicle newsroom. Study co-author Joel E. Kostka…
Studies uncover two novel, critical strategies for bacterial surface movement
New studies from Arizona State University reveal surprising ways bacteria can move without their flagella – the slender,…
Redefining control in anaerobic microbiome workflows
In this interview, Sheela Muley, Product Manager at Molecular Devices, and Dr Sushmita Sudarshan, Application Scientist in Assay Development at Molecular Devices,…
Microbiome study of Murrah buffalo mastitis milk with emphasis on Acinetobacter species | BMC Microbiology
Sequence results The raw FastQ sequences upon quality check revealed the dataset comprised 5.5 million to 11.6 million…
Heat-Resistant bacteria found in baby formula preparations
A new UK study reveals that even when parents follow recommended 70°C preparation guidelines, powdered infant formula can…
Two microbial metabolites compete to control the cells’ protein building machinery
The microbiome-the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body-plays a crucial role in…