Microbiology

AI-Designed Antibiotics Show Promise in Fighting Resistant Bacteria

Updated: 2024-03-29 13:21:43

Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search AI-Designed Antibiotics Show Promise in Fighting Resistant Bacteria March 29, 2024 Stanford University Researchers at Stanford Medicine and McMaster University have developed a new artificial intelligence AI model called SyntheMol that has created six novel drug compounds aimed at combating antibiotic-resistant strains of Acinetobacter baumannii , a leading cause of antibiotic resistance-related deaths . The study , published on March 22 in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence , showcases the potential of generative AI in accelerating the development of new . antibiotics With nearly 5 million deaths linked to antibiotic resistance globally every year , finding new ways to fight

Cattle Vaccine Offers Hope in Fight Against Bovine Tuberculosis

Updated: 2024-03-29 13:16:40

Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Cattle Vaccine Offers Hope in Fight Against Bovine Tuberculosis March 29, 2024 Penn State Researchers have demonstrated that a vaccine for tuberculosis currently used in humans significantly reduces infectiousness of vaccinated livestock , improving prospects for elimination and control . A new study has shown that a vaccine currently used in humans to prevent tuberculosis TB can significantly reduce the infectiousness of vaccinated livestock , potentially leading to better control and elimination of bovine tuberculosis . The research , conducted by scientists from Penn State , Addis Ababa University , and the University of Cambridge , was published on March 28 in the journal . Science

Kombucha Microbes Mimic Fasting Effects, Study Finds

Updated: 2024-03-29 13:11:20

, Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Kombucha Microbes Mimic Fasting Effects , Study Finds March 29, 2024 PLOS ONE In a recent study , scientists discovered that the microbes found in the popular fermented drink kombucha tea can alter fat metabolism in the intestines of worms , similar to the effects of fasting . The research , led by Robert Dowen at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , was published on March 28 in the journal PLOS . Genetics Kombucha tea has gained popularity in recent years , with many claiming it has various health benefits , such as lowering blood pressure , preventing cancer , and protecting against metabolic disease and liver toxins . These benefits are thought to be linked to the drink’s

Unlocking the Role of Human Microglia in Alzheimer’s Disease

Updated: 2024-03-27 14:40:52

Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Unlocking the Role of Human Microglia in Alzheimer’s Disease March 27, 2024 Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie Microglia , the specialized immune cells in the brain , play a crucial role in Alzheimer’s disease AD but the exact mechanisms behind their contribution have been elusive due to the complexities involved in studying them in human brain . samples Now , a team of researchers has developed a breakthrough xenotransplantation model that is providing new insights into how human microglia respond to the disease . environment The study , led by Prof . Bart De Strooper UK-DRI UCL and VIB-KU Leuven and Prof . Renzo Mancuso VIB-UAntwerp was published in Nature Neuroscience . The

Stanford University Scientists Discover New Lifeform Residing in Human Microbiome

Updated: 2024-03-21 04:25:08

Though they are a mystery, once solved, Obelisks could lead to new biomarkers for clinical laboratory testing Microbiologists and clinical laboratories know that human microbiota play many important roles in the body. Now, scientists from Stanford University have discovered an entirely new class of “viroid-like” lifeforms residing inside the human body. The researchers detected their […] The post Stanford University Scientists Discover New Lifeform Residing in Human Microbiome appeared first on Dark Daily. (Source: Dark Daily)