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Discovery Could Rewrite History of Anoxic Bacteria

According to research, photosynthetic bacteria, such as purple and green sulfur bacteria, are affected by viral infection and it is likely that other aquatic bacteria are also affected.
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Study Hints at Tweaks That May Future-Proof COVID-19 Vaccines

What scientists learned about the rare antibodies targeting SARS-CoV-2’s Achilles’ heel could help fine-tune our COVID-19 vaccine strategy for longer-lasting immunity.
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Study Uncovers the Connection Between Autism and the Microbiome

Reanalysis of previous studies reveals consistent biological signals in the human microbiome and other physiological signals associated with autism and highlights the need for long-term studies to determine autism’s underlying causes.
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New Hair Loss Drug Approved by FDA for Alopecia Areata

LITFULO has been approved by the FDA to treat alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss on the scalp, face and body.
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New Tool Developed To Study Viral Infections

Researchers have developed a new tool that can identify cells that are actively responding to a SARS-CoV-2 infection and can be used to screen for effective COVID-19 therapies.
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New Clues About the Origin of Complex Life Revealed

New research has revealed that eukaryotes trace their roots back to a common ancestor from the Asgard archaea.
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Immune System an Important Driver of Common Kidney Disease

The cause of a common kidney disease likely lies outside the kidney, according to a new study.
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Aggregate Formation by Ocean-Nourishing Bacteria Demystified

Researchers have shown how an ocean-fertilizing bacterium, Trichodesmium, forms aggregates.
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Long-Lasting Immunity Against Diarrheal Disease Possible

Worldwide, more than a million deaths occur each year due to diarrheal diseases that lead to dehydration and malnutrition. Yet, no vaccine exists to fight or prevent these diseases, which are caused by bacteria like certain strains of E. coli.
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Emissions of CO2 by Soil Microbes Expected To Accelerate on a Global Scale

When Microorganisms decompose organic material in the soil, they actively release CO2 into the atmosphere. A novel model shows that these emissions could surge by up to 40 percent by the end of the century.
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