Developing an antibiotic reservoir to prevent post-surgical infections Nearly one in 10 people who are implanted with a surgical fix to their spine will develop a serious bacterial infection, despite prophylactic antibiotic treatment. In a recent study published in the…

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AI tool can screen unknown bacteria for disease-linked genes, moving closer to preventing pandemics PathogenFinder2 is a new AI tool developed by researchers at DTU in Denmark, in collaboration with international partners, to determine whether an unfamiliar bacterium possesses genetic…

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She uncovered a terrifying lab hidden in California, with alleged ties to China A code enforcement officer investigating an odd smell found vials and labels for diseases at a California warehouse. She never guessed where the case would lead.

▪️”Harper discovered a clandestine #biolab in … Cali warehouse containing dangerous #pathogens including #HIV, #malaria, #COVID-19 & #Ebola
▪️…allegedly operated by a Chinese national involved in #smuggling #counterfeit #COVIDtests while receiving millions in unexplained #payments from #China”

Wildflower folk remedy shows modern potential for tackling antibiotic resistance Scientists have proven that a wildflower steeped in folklore for its medicinal powers has genuine healing qualities—and the potential to help combat antibiotic resistance. Tormentil, a yellow…

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Ancient 'syphilis-like' disease in Vietnam challenges long-held assumptions on congenital infection The findings of a new study by a Charles Sturt University researcher and colleagues challenge a long-standing assumption used by scientists studying ancient disease. The study is published in the…

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One unintended consequence of #travel is exposure to new #pathogens.

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New study fills research gap in food safety to better protect pregnant people from Listeria Listeria is the third-leading cause of death among bacterial foodborne pathogens in the U.S. and pregnant individuals bear a disproportionate share of that burden. Yet the scientific models used to…

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Impacts of climate extremes on plant pathogens, microbiomes and plant health - Nature Reviews Microbiology In this Review, Singh and colleagues discuss the impacts of key climate extremes on soil-borne pathogens, plant microbiomes and host physiology that ultimately determine disease outcomes, as well as t...

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Worms, lice and virus. We're not the only one who gets sick. #Pathogens and #parasites are preying on the inside and outside of any animal.

Learn how natures interacts in #Nexus, a new module in #gaiaeco. Browse 20M interactions.

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#Pathogens are microorganisms that cause #disease. They come in all shapes & sizes! Our paper model shows different types, how they cause disease, life cycles & treatments. Find out more here: buff.ly/d8acHcP

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Interested in influenza? Curious about Chikungunya?
Explore our Bug Library – a collection of our Bug of the Month articles from IPC News, covering symptoms, transmission, treatment and more.
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Wei Zou & Qiming Sun labs uncover Rab #GTPases as evolutionarily conserved signals mediating selective #autophagy, targeting damaged #mitochondria, #LipidDroplets, and #pathogens for degradation. rupress.org/jcb/article/...

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Vaccinating bats could be good for people. But how do you vaccinate a bat? In a new study, bats lap up vaccine-laced saline or chow down on vaccine-carrying mosquitoes. Will that have any impact on the flying mammal's immune system?

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Ticks carrying more than one pathogen are on the rise in US Northeast Tick-borne diseases are on the rise in the northeastern US, with many ticks carrying more than one pathogen. So reports a recent analysis published in Ecosphere by researchers at Cary Institute of…

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Scientists found a sugar that could defeat deadly superbugs Scientists in Australia have uncovered a clever new way to fight some of the most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria by targeting a sugar that exists only on bacterial cells. By designing antibodies…

"Over the next 5yrs, the team plans to turn these findings into #antibody #treatments ready for use..with a focus on #multidrug resistant A. baumannii. Achieving this goal would remove 1 of the most dangerous members of the ESKAPE #pathogens.": buff.ly/fPqV1cV

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The pandemic virus that most likely emerged from a lab Research provides benchmark for distinguishing natural outbreaks from scenarios involving lab leaks

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Recent pandemic viruses jumped to humans without prior adaptation, study finds A new University of California San Diego study published in Cell challenges a long-standing assumption about how animal viruses become capable of sparking human epidemics and pandemics. Using a…

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Pathogenic virus infects and structurally reorganizes human cells, finds new study Orthohantaviruses, such as the Puumala virus, are widespread in Europe, causing flu-like illnesses and severe kidney damage in those infected. It is increasingly considered a zoonotic threat.…

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Tracing 2500 years of human betaherpesvirus 6A and 6B diversity through ancient DNA First ancient HHV-6 genomes reveal 2500 years of phylogenetic continuity and provide insights into the endogenization of HHV-6A.

It's #MetagenomicsMonday again! 🧬🧬🧬Ancient #HHV-6 #genomes revealed that modern HHV-6 diversity was already established centuries ago and that germline integrations stem from ancient founder events.
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Cryo-EM heat maps reveal a striking pattern: high lethality often correlates with lower surface complexity...stealth architecture.
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How adult hygienic honey bees show unique advantages in fighting infectious pathogens For the first time, research shows that a key social trait in honey bees is linked to measurable physiological advantages that can improve colony survival. A study published on the bioRxiv preprint…

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European MSCA Fellowship Supports Research in the Siegel Lab Dr Belén Pachano, postdoctoral researcher in the Siegel Lab, has been awarded the prestigious European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellowship.

👏 @belenpachano.bsky.social from @siegel-lab.bsky.social has been awarded the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellowship @ec.europa.eu . 👏

She investigates how #pathogens evade the #host #immune #system through #antigenic #variation.

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Study: Multiple bacteria involved in elk hoof disease There’s more than one bacterial culprit for a disease that’s been eating away at elk hooves in the Pacific Northwest.

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Long-term brain effects of COVID-19 vs. flu: Study reveals key differences Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and cough fade, according to new Tulane University research that may help explain why some people struggle to feel…

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Bacterial pathogens build antibiotic-resistant 'bunkers' using filament scaffolds Researchers have discovered and characterized at the atomic level a mechanism that enables bacterial pathogens—including hospital bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa—to…

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