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Coral’s Microbiome “Reshuffles” During Hibernation
A new study has analyzed the microbiome of a species of coral before, during and after a period of “dormancy” during cold temperatures. The research found that Astrangia poculata's microbiome "reshuffles" during a period of quiescence.
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mRNA Technology Offers One-Two Punch Against Malaria
mRNA technology has been used to create a "one-two punch" vaccine against malaria that simultaneously disrupts two stages of the parasite's life cycle.
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Peanuts, Herbs and Spices May Have a Positive Impact on the Gut Microbiome
Adding a daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet may affect the composition of gut bacteria, an indicator of overall health, according to new research.
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Light Shed on Link Between Kidney Metabolism and Viral Protection
Researchers have found that in mice, the blocking of a lipid kinase enzyme could be used to treat kidney cancer or to block a viral infection of the kidney.
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Clinical Trial of HIV Vaccine Delivers Promising Results
While scientists have struggled in the past to create an effective vaccine against HIV, a novel vaccine design strategy shows new promise, according to data from a first-in-human clinical trial.
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Novel Method Enables Rapid Identification of Microbial Pathogens in Blood Samples
Researchers have re-engineered the process of microbial pathogen identification in blood samples from pediatric sepsis patients using the Wyss Institute's FcMBL broad-spectrum pathogen capture technology.
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Metagenomics Maps How the Gut Microbiome Is Altered in Parkinson's Disease
Metagenomics analysis of the gut microbiomes of people with Parkinson's disease has revealed an overabundance of opportunistic pathogens and immunogenic compounds, which could contribute towards disease pathogenesis.
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Nanoparticles Show Promise for Treatment of Autoimmune Disease
Scientists have engineered a nanoparticle-based strategy against autoimmune diseases such as arthritis.
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Where Exactly Did Omicron Come From?
A study shows that Omicron’s predecessors existed on the African continent long before cases were first identified, suggesting that Omicron emerged gradually over several months in different countries across Africa.
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Phytoplankton Could Be Abundant Under the Antarctic Sea Ice
Researchers have found evidence of potentially significant blooms beneath the sea ice encircling Antarctica.
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