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NewsResearchers pioneer nanoparticle approach to fight poultry disease
Researchers have demonstrated that a novel protein-based nanoparticle can make mRNA vaccines more effective to tackle a troublesome pathogen in chickens.
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NewsNew platform can diagnose infectious disease immune protection using one drop of fingertip blood
Researchers have developed a compact diagnostic platform that can evaluate antibody protection against COVID-19 using only a single microliter of fingertip blood. It delivers a comprehensive immune profile in just 40 minutes.
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NewsThe RVC appoints new diagnostic laboratories manager to drive future direction and success
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has appointed Dr Libby Graham as its new Diagnostic Laboratories Manager, who joins the Pathobiology and Population Sciences Department, located at the RVC’s Hawkshead campus, Potters Bar.
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NewsGlobal Virus Network issues scientific guidance on new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 and vaccine protection
The Global Virus Network (GVN) is closely monitoring the emergence of a newly identified SARS-CoV-2 variant, NB.1.8.1, a sublineage of the Omicron family first identified in January 2025 and which has rapidly spread across Asia and into other regions.
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NewsPregnant women in frontline of measles outbreaks in Canada
Measles is on the rise in Canada and poses serious risks to pregnant women and their newborns, yet discussion about how to protect this vulnerable group is notably lacking. Physicians working directly with measles outbreaks have summarized key points for clinicians.
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CareersMeet the Global Ambassadors: our Q&A with Arsalan Zaidi
The Microbiologist gets to know our new Global Ambassador for Pakistan, Dr Arsalan Zaidi, who is Principal Scientist at the National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.
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NewsFecal transplants: Promising treatment or potential health risk?
New research shows that transplanting microbes from only one section of the digestive tract can have long-lasting, unintended consequences.
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NewsGlobal study: COVID-19 and adenoviral vaccines tied to GBS risk, not mRNA vaccines
A large-scale study in a population covering more than 230 million people sheds light on the relationship between Guillain-Barré syndrome after COVID-19 vaccines or SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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NewsRapid testing for sexually transmitted infections on the horizon
Birmingham spin-out Linear Diagnostics has been awarded £1m funding to finalise the development of a low-cost, accurate, near-patient diagnostic platform that aims to diagnose STIs from a single sample faster than any commercially available alternative.
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NewsBat viruses similar to MERS have potential to jump to humans
A group of bat viruses closely related to the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) could be one small mutation away from being capable of spilling over into human populations and potentially causing the next pandemic.
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NewsNew source of natural antibiotics hidden within our own proteins identified
A team of scientists has identified a new type of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) found in human proteins that are capable of selectively eliminating multidrug-resistant bacteria, particularly of the gram-negative type, responsible for serious hospital acquired infections.
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NewsAirborne disease detection made easier with new, low-cost device
A new, small, low-cost device, nicknamed ABLE, could make the collection and detection of airborne hazards much more efficient. ABLE has immediate applications in hospitals, where viruses, bacteria and nanoplastics can be detected directly from the air.
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NewsComputer-identified antiviral drug candidates confirmed by lab experiments
An interdisciplinary research team has identified two antiviral drug candidates effective against a wide range of viruses. The study demonstrates how combining computer-aided modeling with laboratory validation can speed up the development of new antiviral drugs.
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NewsBaby’s microbiome may protect against childhood viral infection
A baby’s makeup of gut bacteria — their microbiome — which starts to form as soon as they are born, could help protect against viral infections later in childhood, a new study suggests.
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NewsAntibiotics taken during pregnancy may reduce preterm births
A study of almost 1000 pregnant women in Zimbabwe found that a daily dose of a commonly used, safe and inexpensive antibiotic may have led to fewer babies being born early.
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NewsHeatwaves greatly influence parasite burden; likely spread of disease
New research implies that heatwaves have a major influence on the spread of many diseases – and that many existing predictive models have overlooked this complexity. Differences in heatwaves can increase disease burden by up to 13 times in an animal model.
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NewsBacteria hitch a ride on yeast puddles to zoom around
Researchers found that bacteria can speed up by using the fluid pockets shaped by neighboring yeast cells. These microscopic moisture trails allow bacteria to swim farther and spread faster—revealing a new way for microbes to travel through soil, plants, and the human body.
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NewsLight-controlled bacteria can tackle antibiotic resistance or become ‘bacterial robots’
A groundbreaking technique uses light-sensitive materials to control bacteria, allowing them to sense light and convert light energy into electrical signals across their membranes without the need for any genetic modification.
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NewsCannabis extracts show remarkable effectiveness against fungal pathogens
Two cannabis-derived compounds have shown remarkable effectiveness against fungal pathogens in laboratory tests, according to new research.
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NewsResearchers uncover genetic keys to the increasing threat of H9N2 avian influenza
A new study has uncovered significant genetic and antigenic diversity among H9N2 avian influenza viruses (AIVs) circulating in poultry across China, highlighting the growing public health risk posed by H9N2 AIVs.