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Researchers have developed a method that, with the help of AI and DNA decoding, can predict how well disease-causing bacteria tolerate disinfectants. This may become a valuable weapon in the fight against harmful bacteria in the food industry.

Thetis cells are a recently discovered class of immune cells, which were first described by MSK researchers in 2022, play an essential and previously unknown role in suppressing inflammatory responses to food.

Eating a Mediterranean diet after a course of antibiotics could support the recovery of your gut microbiome, a new mouse study suggests. In contrast, a traditional Western-style diet that is high in processed foods may hinder recovery.

Researchers in Würzburg have refined MATQ-seq, a powerful bacterial single-cell RNA sequencing method that captures gene activity in 95% of cells. The protocol analyzes 300–600 genes per bacterium and now forms the foundation of MICROSEQ.

The study focused on two main areas: metals in fertilized agricultural soils and estrogens in aquatic systems, including the Scheldt estuary.

Researcher have discovered that the parasite Entamoeba histolytica bites into human cells and co-opts their proteins as a disguise from the immune system.

A new imaging technique reveals how single bacterial cells leave their biofilm community, providing insights into how pathogens spread.

Researchers from UChicago show how a typical Western diet prevents the gut microbiome from recovering after antibiotic treatment and leaves it susceptible to infection.

A first-of-its-kind study has assessed PFAS exposure following a contamination incident caused by a paper mill landfill in Michigan. The study found elevated levels of PFAS in the blood even three years after clean water was restored.

The rise in popularity of whey protein and other protein-rich foods has transformed dietary habits globally, but in parallel it is essential to address potential risks and implement robust testing methodologies to protect consumer health.