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Is the Answer To Disarm Resistant Bacteria Rather Than Kill Them?
Every day, people die when bacteria can no longer be killed with antibiotics. According to research, we should spend less energy on killing them and more on "only" making them harmless while they are in our bodies.
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Women in Science Are Credited Less for Their Contributions Than Men
A new study has revealed that women in science are significantly less likely than men to receive credit as an author in publications to which they contribute.
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Novel Polymer Could Lead to Better Crops
Scientists have invented a method to encourage bacteria to form growth-promoting ecosystems that could be used to coat the roots of plant seedlings, which is expected to result in stronger, healthier plants and higher crop yields in agriculture.
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Eyes Are a Haven for Ebola and Other Viruses
A specific cell within our retina appears to be particularly good at housing Ebola and other viruses, new research has found.
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New Blood Biomarker for Fatty Liver Disease Identified
A subtype of macrophages that express high levels of the TREM-2 receptor could be used as a biomarker for liver disease progression, according to new research.
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Protein That Inhibits Influenza Replication May Hold the Key to New Antivirals
Scientists have identified a new function for a protein called TAO2 that appears to inhibit replication of the influenza virus, providing a potential avenue to develop new antivirals.
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Plant-Based Antimicrobial Food Wrap Created That Could Replace Plastic
A biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed onto foods, guarding against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and transportation damage has been created as an alternative to plastic food wrap.
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Bee Gut Microbiome Provides Clues About Their Health
The local environment plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of the gut microbiome of wild bees which could help detect invisible stressors and early indicators of potential threats, suggests a new study.
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Microbial Community Carbon Cycle Explored in Biological Crusts
Multiomics studies have enabled insights into the carbon cycle of microbial communities found in biological crusts in arid regions.
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New Drug Combination Activates Natural Killer Cells in Melanoma Model
A new study finds that a unique combination drug strategy could activate natural killer cells to reinvigorate T cells to attack melanoma tumors.
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