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Siderophores Boost Anaerobic Ammonium Oxidation Bacteria

Scienmag

In the realm of microbiology and environmental biotechnology, the metabolic intricacies of anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) bacteria have long fascinated researchers, offering remarkable prospects for sustainable wastewater treatment.

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LETI’s research will help apply magnetotactic bacteria in oncology

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Kamil Gareev, Associate Professor at ETU “LETI,” justified the prospects of using magnetotactic bacteria to treat malignant tumors. Credit: Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University Kamil Gareev, Associate Professor at ETU “LETI,” justified the prospects of using magnetotactic bacteria to treat malignant tumors.

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World AMR Awareness Week 2024: New Antimicrobial Resistance Research

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This theme addresses antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a critical issue where bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites develop resistance to treatments, making infections harder — or sometimes impossible — to treat effectively. uUTIs are being increasingly caused by drug-resistant bacteria, leading to higher treatment failure rates.

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Triggering Bacterial Calcification to Combat MRSA

Scienmag

It forces the bacteria into a physiologically untenable state, akin to being trapped in a “calcified cage,” which prevents their normal metabolic functions without relying on traditional chemical sabotage. Moreover, this strategy illustrates the untapped potential of nontraditional antimicrobial mechanisms.

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Gut bacteria and amino acid imbalance linked to higher miscarriage risk in women with PCOS

Medical Xpress

A study presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have distinct gut microbiota and metabolic signatures linked to premature endometrial aging and a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

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Microbial Shifts Linked to Schizophrenia Traits

Scienmag

Importantly, the team extended their scope beyond bacteria—often the sole focus of microbiome studies—to incorporate fungal and viral populations, reflecting a more holistic ecosystem view. The multi-kingdom microbial profiles were predictive of specific symptom clusters, highlighting potential mechanistic links.

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Tick risks vary by region. Here's where diseases have spread and how to stay safe

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more than a dozen different disease-causing agents, including toxins, allergens, bacteria, parasites and viruses.'/> Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live. Here's what to know to protect yourself. Image credit: Patrick Pleul/dpa/picture alliance)

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