Scientists develop breakthrough culture system to unlock secrets of skin microbiome
The human skin is home to a wide variety of bacteria. The composition of the community of bacteria — called […]
Researchers zero in on genetic variant tied to miscarriages microbiologystudy
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In what could be a major advance in understanding the genetic causes underlying human infertility, scientists
Nationwide, couple-based reproductive carrier screening program demonstrates feasibility microbiologystudy
A nationwide, couple-based reproductive carrier screening program has demonstrated feasibility in informing reproductive decision-making, according to a study published in
Study challenges long-held theories on how migratory birds navigate
Migratory birds are known for their ability to traverse thousands of kilometres to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. Research
Bioengineered yeast mass produces herbal medicine microbiologystudy
Herbal medicine is difficult to produce on an industrial scale. A team of Kobe University bioengineers manipulated the cellular machinery
How immune cells ‘sniff out’ pathogens microbiologystudy
Immune cells are capable of detecting infections just like a sniffer dog, using special sensors known as Toll-like receptors, or
Could a genetic flaw be the key to stopping people craving sugary treats?
The work provides novel genetic insights into dietary preferences and opens the possibility of targeting SI to selectively reduce sucrose
Probiotic delivers anticancer drug to the gut microbiologystudy
Immunotherapy is a promising treatment that recruits the immune system to help fight cancer, but it has had limited success
Stopping severe malaria by harnessing natural human antibodies microbiologystudy
Malaria, particularly in its severe forms, remains a global health and economic burden. It causes the deaths of more than