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Studying Pathologic Brain Developing Using 3D Brain Organoids

Human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived cerebral organoids can serve as in vitro models for the study of pathologic human brain development

An Organ Without a Body: How 3D Organoids Benefit Research

by Marnie Willman

Conquer Experimental Hurdles with Advanced Incubator Shakers

by JeioTech

Many microbial structures on the shores of Lake Salda in Turkey are exposed as water levels drop, allowing scientists to study relationships between life and the surrounding environment.

Exponentially Increasing Understanding of Early Life on Earth

by University of California - Riverside

New study links ancient microbes with climate dynamics, potentially aiding the search for life on other planets

3d rendering of various bacteria in different shades of blue all on a blue background

Engineers Find a Way to Protect Microbes from Extreme Conditions

by Massachusetts Institute of Technology

New method helps microbes withstand industrial processing, aiding the use of microorganisms in medicine and agriculture

a 3d illustration of orange tube-shaped bacteria inside a clear gel with blue bubbles dispersed throughout, representing a bacterial biofilm

Treatment with an Antimicrobial Peptide Mixture Can Impede Antibiotic Resistance

by PLOS

Bacteria exposed to mixtures instead of single peptides did not develop resistance

papercut-style illustration of the human digestive system in brown containing green, blue, yellow, and white bacteria of various shapes, all on a blue background

Gut Microbes from Aged Mice Cause Inflammation in Young Mice

by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The young mice experienced inflammatory processes associated with aging in humans

a 3d illustration of a DNA molecule with one strand in blue and the other in red. Part of the red strand has been separated from the rest of the molecule. The strands are composed of many small lines connecting to dots with additional glowing dots surrounding the molecule, all on a dark blue background.

New Multiplexing Gene-Editing System Addresses Complex Diseases

by University of California - San Diego,Michelle Franklin

MOBEs are a new tool in disease modeling that install multiple point mutations at once

New Study Offers Insight into the Therapeutic Potential of Phage Therapy

by Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Diseases like cystic fibrosis may be treated effectively by phage therapy

New Study Shows That the Exchange of Genetic Material between Viruses Can Lead to the 'Sudden Emergence' of New Pathogens

by German Cancer Research Center

Researchers discover 40 previously unknown nidoviruses, including 13 coronaviruses

Medical School Scientist Creates Therapy to Kill Hypervirulent Bacteria

by University of Central Florida

Antimicrobial peptide from cows has potential for treating incurable infections caused by common intestinal bacteria

Illustration showing The ABO blood group antigens found on the surface of red blood cells are also found on the mucosal layer that lines the surface of the gut. Researchers have harnessed a specialized human gut bacterium and its ability to use these antigens as nutrients to discover and develop two enzyme mixtures that convert group A and B red blood cells into universal donor blood.

Enzymes Open New Path to Universal Donor Blood

by Technical University of Denmark

Researchers have discovered enzymes that remove hindrances that stood in the way of developing universal donor blood

an illustration of the bacteria that feed on methanol and produce sustainable chemicals showing a chemical molecule and a bacterium in the foreground with a blue background containing other chemical symbols and bacteria

Engineered Bacteria: A Climate-Neutral Solution for Chemical Production

by ETH Zurich

Researchers transform bacteria to produce chemicals from renewable methanol, reducing reliance on fossil fuels

An illustration showing umbrella-shaped antibacterial toxin particles drifting toward and engaging a bacterial target cell. The toxins are derived from Streptomyces and potently inhibit the growth of competing species in the same genus.

New Class of Antimicrobials Discovered in Soil Bacteria

by University of Washington School of Medicine

Scientists have mined Streptomyces for antibiotics for decades, but the newly identified umbrella toxin escaped notice

bubbles of CO2 streaming upward through turquoise water, venting from yellowish coral on the seabed at a volcanic vent site in Papua New Guinea

Coral Reef Microbes Point to New Way to Assess Ecosystem Health

by Imperial College London

Study’s analysis of the changing mix of reef microbes could have broader applications for assessing ecosystem health

CO2 Incubators Resource Guide

by NuAire,Lab Manager

Unlocking successful growth: incubator maintenance and care

Scientist places blood samples in holder

New Method Developed to Isolate HIV Particles, Simplifying Detection

by Universität Leipzig

The new technique focuses on peptide nanofibrils

A cartoon illustration shows a large number of bacteria under a magnifying glass in the style of a "where's waldo" search, with the "waldo" bacterium highlighted in a red starburst shape. Next to the magnifying glass is a device labeled "Bacteria Detector 3000" saying "FOUND!" on the screen above a dial with an arrow indicating near max reading.

Novel Electrochemical Sensor Detects Dangerous Bacteria

by Goethe University Frankfurt

Researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt and Kiel University have developed an innovative E. coli detection method

An artist’s rendition of Saturn’s moon Enceladus shown as a white sphere with a slice cut out revealing the internal layers to depict hydrothermal activity on the seafloor and cracks in the moon’s icy crust with vapor from the watery interior being ejected into space in plumes

Signs of Life Detectable in Single Ice Grain Emitted from Extraterrestrial Moons

by University of Washington

Cutting-edge analysis of individual ice grains unveils potential for detecting microbial encasement within ice plumes

a photorealistic image showing what a lake on the surface of mars would look like, surrounded by red dirt and rocks with a starry sky in the background

Protein Fragments Id Two New ‘Extremophile’ Microbes—Could Help Find Alien Life

by American Chemical Society

Study identifies two new hardy bacteria from high-altitude lakes in Chile—an environment similar to early Mars

3D illustration of a primarily pink and purple prokaryotic cell floating in pale green liquid, showing a cut out cross-section of the various layers characteristic of prokaryotes

Deconstructing the Structural Elements of a Lesser-Known Microbe

by University of Pennsylvania

Researchers shed light on archaea, a single-cell microorganism, and the molecular mechanisms behind cell shape formation

a varied bunch of leafy greens on a white marble countertop

Refrigerate Lettuce to Reduce Risk of E. coli Contamination, Researchers Say

by University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

New study explores contamination dynamics across storage temperatures for a variety of leafy greens

3d rendering of the biocatalyst iron nitrogenase in shades of blue, looks sort of like a wrinkly walnut, with a teal pipette tip pointing towards it from the top right of the image, all on a royal blue background

Powering Nitrogenases: Researchers Find New Targets for Improving Biocatalysts

by Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

Two proteins have been identified that are crucial for the energy supply of the promising biocatalyst iron nitrogenase