//www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/microbes_and_more/ Current science articles on microbes and more. Read about viruses, bacteria, fungi and prions and see related videos. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:53:37 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:53:37 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/microbes_and_more/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115505.htm New 'hypervirulent' strains of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae have emerged in healthy people in community settings, prompting a research group to investigate how the human immune system defends against infection. After exposing the strains to components of the human immune system in a laboratory 'test tube' setting, scientists found that some strains were more likely to survive in blood and serum than others, and that neutrophils (white blood cells) are more likely to ingest and kill some strains than others. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:55:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906115505.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112431.htm Mold and diseases caused by fungi can greatly impact the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. However, some fungi benefit their hosts by aiding plant survival. Colletotrichum tofieldiae (Ct) is a root mold which typically supports continued plant development even when the plant is starved of phosphorus, an important nutrient for photosynthesis and growth. Researchers studied a unique pathogenic strain of the fungi, called Ct3, which conversely inhibits plant growth. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112431.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155714.htm Plant-based alternatives such as tempeh and bean burgers provide protein-rich options for those who want to reduce their meat consumption. However, replicating meat's flavors and aromas has proven challenging, with companies often relying on synthetic additives. A recent study unveils a potential solution: onions, chives and leeks that produce natural chemicals akin to the savory scents of meat when fermented with common fungi. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155714.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125043.htm Every year, respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV) cause countless respiratory infections worldwide. For infants, young children and people with preexisting conditions, the virus can be life-threatening. The team has explored ways to reduce the risk of infection. Their findings show that -- when used correctly -- alcohol-based hand sanitizers and commercially available surface disinfectants provide good protection against transmission of the virus via surfaces. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:50:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905125043.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124907.htm 抗性淀粉是一种nondigestible纤维带ments in the large intestine, and consumption of it has previously been shown to have a positive effect on metabolism in animal studies. Now, a 4-month randomized controlled trial in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) indicates that daily intake of resistant starch can alter gut bacteria composition and lower liver triglycerides and liver enzymes associated with liver injury and inflammation. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124907.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164228.htm Researchers have discovered some new and surprising ways that viral RNA and influenza virus are detected by human lung cells, which has potential implications for treating people affected by such viruses. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:42:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831164228.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142855.htm Researchers have developed an automated version of the viral plaque assay, the gold-standard method for detecting and quantifying viruses. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142855.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121739.htm Patulin is a harmful mycotoxin produced by fungi typically found in damaged fruits, including apples, pears, and grapes. In a recent breakthrough, researchers identified a new filamentous fungal strain that can degrade patulin by transforming it into less toxic substances. Their findings provide important insights into the degradation mechanisms for patulin found in nature, and can lead to new ways of controlling patulin toxicity in our food supplies. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121739.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160828.htm Researchers generated large scale gene expression data to investigate the molecular networks that operate in one of the closest algal relatives of land plants, a humble single-celled alga called Mesotaenium endlicherianum. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:08:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830160828.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830133608.htm Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill 'good' bacteria in the gut, according to new research that could lead to better patient risk assessment and 'microbiome therapeutics' treatments to help combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:36:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830133608.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131708.htm Nanofitins, which are derived from a protein in an archaeal microorganism found in hot springs -- successfully neutralized SARS-CoV-2 in mice and were well-tolerated. When inhaled by the rodents, the engineered nanofitins, which inhibit the virus by binding to its spike proteins, were observed to quickly reach the lungs in high doses both preventing and clearing early infections, researchers report. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131708.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131655.htm Researchers have discovered a type of gut bacteria that might help improve insulin resistance, and thus protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes. The study involved genetic and metabolic analysis of human fecal microbiomes and then corroborating experiments in obese mice. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:16:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131655.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830130846.htm 研究人员应用一种新的技术来生成the full inventory of mutations in the bacterial species Escherichia coli where the antibiotic rifampicin attaches to and disables an essential bacterial enzyme known as RNA polymerase (RNAP). Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:08:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830130846.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130034.htm We've long known that hosts malfunction without their microbiome -- whether they are missing key microbial species or are completely microbe free. This malfunctioning is usually explained by the need for microbes to perform unique and beneficial functions, but evolutionary ecologist is questioning that narrative. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130034.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125956.htm Selective targeting of cancerous cells poses major clinical challenges during cancer therapy. However, this limitation can be overcome by using bioengineered bacteria with highly optimized chemical modifications. A recent study demonstrates the use of chemically modified purple photosynthetic bacteria for the successful detection and elimination of colon cancer cells in a mouse model. The study also sheds light on the underlying mechanism of action. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125956.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125940.htm Several major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study. The research identifies gut microbiome features and early life influences that are associated with children developing any of four common allergies -- eczema, asthma, food allergy and/or hay fever. The findings could lead to methods of predicting whether a child will develop allergies, and ways to prevent them from developing at all. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125940.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125828.htm A new study suggests rough surfaces inspired by the bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings may be more effective at combating drug-resistant superbugs, including fungus, than previously understood. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125828.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125823.htm Researchers have isolated a new strain of marine bacteria with unique characteristics from the ocean seabed. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125823.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125809.htm Brucellosis is a disease, caused by the members of bacterial Brucella family, that mainly infects cattle, goats and sheep, leading to pregnancy loss, which has caused billions of dollars in economic losses for livestock producers worldwide. The disease can also jump from animals to humans, mainly through consumption of unpasteurized dairy products or inhaling the spores from the tissues of infected animals. While the disease can cause arthritis, inflammation of the heart and flu-like symptoms in humans, the bacteria can also enter the brain and cause neurobrucellosis, which can lead to long-term neurological complications, headaches, nausea, disorientation, swelling of the brain and sometimes death. Now, a new study has highlighted the protective power of both innate lymphoid cells and specific signaling proteins, known as interferons, in reducing the harmful neurological effects of Brucella. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:58:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125809.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828223807.htm After a nearly threefold drop in prescriptions for the antibiotic ciprofloxacin between 2015 and 2021, the rates of ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli bacteria circulating in the community did not decline. In fact, a study of Seattle-area women over age 50 who had not taken any antibiotics for at least a year discovered that the incidence of gut-colonizing ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli actually increased. About 1 in 5 women in the study were affected. The results are consistent with theoretical models indicating that, once a drug-resistant form of E.coli emerges, it will continue to spread by taking up long-term residence in individuals' gut microbiomes. Antibiotic resistant E. coli in the gut is of concern because the bacteria can enter the urinary tract and cause difficult-to-treat infections, particularly in women. Evidence from studies such as this one may be changing paradigms on how to fight the rise in antibiotic resistance. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:38:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828223807.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105508.htm An international research team reports that, given the same genetic makeup, individual behavior alone determines whether or not an individual in a social group will contract a disease. Clonal raider ants of the species Ooceraea biroi that forage outside the nest are more likely to be infected by parasitic nematodes than conspecifics in the nest. The research team also observed that diseases in the colony altered the behavior of all ants: sick and healthy ants alike remained in the nest and the division of labor was reduced, affecting the overall social organization in the ant colony. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:55:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105508.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122057.htm Engineers identified an optical signature in a widely used class of magnetic 'Dynabeads' that could be used to quickly detect contaminants in food, water, or the human body. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122057.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192945.htm A new review argues ever-present microplastics could promote gene transfer among microbes, potentially resulting in greater antibiotic resistance. The review calls for more research on microplastic-microbe interactions where our food is grown. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:29:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192945.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122559.htm A discovery about how a common insect acquires a microbe that is essential for its growth may help in the control of an agricultural pest. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122559.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111734.htm A new powerful antibiotic, isolated from bacteria that could not be studied before, seems capable of combating harmful bacteria and even multi-resistant 'superbugs'. Named Clovibactin, the antibiotic appears to kill bacteria in an unusual way, making it more difficult for bacteria to develop any resistance against it. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:17:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111734.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111728.htm Researchers have discovered how high-fat diets can change gut bacteria and alter digestive molecules called bile acids that are modified by those bacteria, predisposing mice to colorectal cancer. The findings bring scientists closer to understanding the causes of and how to prevent colorectal cancer. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:17:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111728.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111628.htm A team of researchers successfully tested a new antifungal therapy to treat fungal meningitis. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111628.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114333.htm Genetic remnants of viruses that are naturally present in the human genome could affect the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers come to this conclusion on the basis of studies on cell cultures. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:43:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114333.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135151.htm A new study suggests that using big data and machine learning in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in livestock production methods could help inform interventions and offer protections against germs that are becoming resistant to antibiotics. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:51:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135151.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164016.htm A single injection of a novel CRISPR gene-editing treatment safely and efficiently removes SIV -- a virus related to the AIDS-causing agent HIV -- from the genomes of non-human primates, scientists now report. The groundbreaking work complements previous experiments as the basis for the first-ever clinical trial of an HIV gene-editing technology in human patients, which was authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2022. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164016.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163846.htm Early social and environmental exposures can have large and lasting effects on child development and adult health. One of the systems that is vulnerable to external influence is the gut microbiome. A new study highlights a critical development window during which racial differences in the gut microbiome emerge. The findings are based on analysis of data from 2,756 gut microbiome samples from 729 U.S. children between birth and 12 years of age. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:38:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163846.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163838.htm Cooking food thoroughly and avoiding some types of vegetables and salad during a course of antibiotic treatment could potentially reduce antibiotic resistance, by preventing bacteria carrying resistance genes getting into the gut, according to a new study. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:38:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163838.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114227.htm Researchers have found that molecules in vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower help to maintain a healthy barrier in the lung and ease infection. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:42:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114227.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114215.htm 'Back-to-school' season means buying pens, figuring out the bus route, and ... earaches. Cutting corners with antibiotics, however, can accelerate resistance. Today, researchers report developing a single-use nanoscale system that's unlikely to generate resistance. Using a compound similar to bleach in test animals, they show it can kill off a bacterium that causes ear infections, and it could someday be easily applied as a gel. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:42:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114215.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114136.htm Teeth could be capable of preserving antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to investigate the history of infectious human diseases, a new study has found. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114136.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114121.htm A new method allows large quantities of muscle stem cells to be safely obtained in cell culture. This provides a potential for treating patients with muscle diseases -- and for those who would like to eat meat, but don't want to kill animals. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114121.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114113.htm Routinely cleaning wristbands is generally ignored. New research finds 95 percent of wristbands tested were contaminated. Rubber and plastic wristbands had higher bacterial counts, while gold and silver, had little to no bacteria. Bacteria found were common skin residents of the genera Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas, and intestinal organisms of the genera Escherichia, specifically E. coli. Staphylococcus was prevalent on 85 percent of the wristbands; researchers found Pseudomonas on 30 percent of the wristbands; and they found E. coli bacteria on 60 percent of the wristbands, which most commonly begins infection through fecal-oral transmission. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114113.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114111.htm Bioengineers developed a platform that enhances survival and function of probiotics engineered to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease in animals. The technology holds promise for minimally invasive disease monitoring and advanced smart therapeutics. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114111.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816113637.htm In antibacterial photodynamic therapy, irradiation is used to produce reactive oxygen species that kill off bacteria. Because it requires external light and oxygen, this method is only suitable for surface infections. A research team has now introduced a molecular 'singlet oxygen battery' that can be 'charged' with reactive oxygen, which it then releases in deep tissue layers to target methicillin-resistant staphylococcus. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:36:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816113637.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814174547.htm Advanced microscopy techniques give scientists valuable clues for how to fight an enzyme that is leading to a rise in cases of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections worldwide. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:45:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814174547.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122339.htm A mathematical model provides new insights into the distribution of genetic information during bacterial cell division Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122339.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122334.htm Iron is well-known for rusting, but this doesn't just happen on contact with oxygen and water. Some bacteria are also able to able to decompose iron anaerobically in a process referred to as electrobiocorrosion. The sediment-dwelling bacterium Geobacter sulfurreducens uses electrically conductive protein threads for this purpose. They produce magnetite from the iron, which promotes further corrosion in a positive feedback loop. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122334.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122326.htm 意想不到的新见解如何COVID-19感染cells help explain why coronaviruses are so good at jumping from species to species and will help scientists better predict how COVID-19 will evolve. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122326.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115516.htm Using a novel method to detect microbial activity in biological soil crusts, or biocrusts, after they are wetted, a research team in a new study uncovered clues that will lead to a better understanding of the role microbes play in forming a living skin over many semi-arid ecosystems around the world. The tiny organisms -- and the microbiomes they create -- are threatened by climate change. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:55:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115516.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115448.htm Researchers have created a panel of genetically diverse mice that accurately model the highly variable human response to SARS-CoV-2 infection. The team uncovered differences in the innate immune and regulated proinflammatory responses, the timing and strength of which are associated with disease severity. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:54:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115448.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810141052.htm A new analysis shows that infectious bacteria exposed to the antibiotic albicidin rapidly develop up to a 1,000-fold increase in resistance via a gene amplification mechanism. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:10:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810141052.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810140813.htm Creating new technologically advanced sensors, scientists have engineered bacteria that detect the presence of tumor DNA in live organisms. Their innovation could pave the way to new biosensors capable of identifying various infections, cancers and other diseases. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:08:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810140813.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110414.htm Researchers created a germ-free mouse model to evaluate the role of the microbiome in the infection, replication, and pathogenesis of HIV and the Epstein-Barr virus, the virus that can cause mononucleosis and other serious diseases. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:04:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110414.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110315.htm A new observation suggests that a life-threatening blood clotting disorder can be caused by an infection with adenovirus, one of the most common respiratory viruses in pediatric and adult patients. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:03:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110315.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110313.htm A study has identified a new pathway that human immune deficiency virus (HIV) uses to enter the nucleus of a healthy cell, where it can then replicate and go on to invade other cells. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:03:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110313.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110310.htm 在发布后第一个全职命令the U.S. to curb the spread of COVID-19, gastrointestinal viruses such as norovirus, rotavirus and adenovirus all but disappeared from California communities, and remained at very low levels for nearly 2 years, according to new research. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:03:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110310.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164729.htm A scientific journey decades in the making has found a new antibiotic strategy to defeat gram-negative bacteria like Salmonella, Pseudomonas and E. coli, the culprits in many urinary tract infections. The synthetic molecule works fast and is durable. It interferes with synthesis of the bacterial outer membrane by jamming an enzyme. When tested against a clinical collection of 285 bacterial strains, including some that were highly resistant to commercial antibiotics, it killed them all. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:47:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164729.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164704.htm In a small, exploratory study, levels of certain types of microbes in babies' guts were shown to be associated with performance in tests of early cognitive development. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:47:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164704.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130643.htm Breastfeeding has long been used as a method to help keep newborns healthy and protected against a variety of diseases. But certain sugars naturally found in breastmilk could also help prevent infections before a baby arrives. Researchers have found that these sugars can stop a common prenatal infection in human tissues and pregnant mice. This could someday help people avoid preterm births or complications without the need for additional antibiotics. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130643.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130610.htm The drug tecovirimat is currently in use for the treatment of mpox -- the disease caused by monkeypox virus -- that spread worldwide in 2022. Tecovirimat is an anti-poxviral drug, and its use is driving the emergence of drug-resistant variants of the monkeypox virus. Scientists have identified how monkeypox virus exploits a cellular protein to evade host defenses, allowing it to replicate and spread better. Existing drugs -- developed to treat other viral infections -- also target this cellular protein. When tested against a range of poxviruses, including monkeypox, these drugs were found to have antiviral effects in all cases. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:06:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130610.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807164408.htm Fungal infections are killing thousands of Americans each year, some with a morbidity rate of nearly 80%. To make matters worse, only a handful of antifungal treatments are available, and even those are becoming less effective as fungi become more resistant. However, researchers recently published findings indicating that a novel breakthrough treatment may have been discovered. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:44:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807164408.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804140508.htm Bacteria make up more than 10% of all living things but until recently we had little realization that, as in humans, soil bacteria have internal clocks that synchronize their activities with the 24-hour cycles of day and night on Earth. New research shows just how complex and sophisticated these bacterial circadian clocks are, clearing the way for an exciting new phase of study. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:05:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804140508.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123751.htm Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which bacteria share their genetic material through virus parasites. The insights could help scientists to better understand how bacteria rapidly adapt and evolve, and how they become more virulent and resistant to antibiotics. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:37:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123751.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123721.htm Hospital-acquired infections are often hard to treat because the corresponding pathogens become increasingly resistant against antibiotics. The bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii is particularly feared, and there is great pressure to devise novel therapeutic approaches to combat it. Bioinformaticians have now detected an unexpectedly wide diversity of certain cell appendages in A. baumannii that are associated with pathogenicity. This could lead to treatment strategies that are specifically tailored to a particular pathogen. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:37:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123721.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802132005.htm A study on almost four thousand people of African descent has identified a gene that acts as natural defense against HIV by limiting its replication in certain white blood cells. This research paves the way for new treatment strategies and underscores the importance of studying diverse ancestral populations to better address their specific medical needs and global health disparities. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:20:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802132005.htm