Get chronic UTIs? Future treatments may add more bacteria to your bladder to beat back harmful microbes

Certain strains of E. coli tucked in a gel can crowd out the microbes that cause urinary tract infections.

Sarguru Subash, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University • conversation
Nov. 15, 2024 ~6 min

Fighting antibiotic resistance at the source – using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them

By analyzing the resistance genes and proteins of E. coli, researchers can optimize treatments to address both current and future antimicrobial resistance.

Abdullahi Tunde Aborode, Mississippi State University • conversation
Oct. 30, 2024 ~5 min


Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria

While most Halloween candies contain lots of sugar, some are better for your gut microbiome than others.

Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Oct. 23, 2024 ~9 min

We’ve worked out a way of understanding how microbial communities shape life on Earth

Microbial communities are essential to life, yet their complexity has long puzzled scientists. Now, a new framework aims to unravel how these intricate ecosystems form.

Miguel Lurgi, Associate Professor in Computational Ecology, Swansea University • conversation
Oct. 7, 2024 ~6 min

Meet the microbes that transform toxic carbon monoxide into valuable biofuel

The world is full of microbes, and many of them like the taste of waste. Some carbon monoxide-loving microbes can be harnessed to transform waste into valuable biofuel.

Maximilienne Toetie Allaart, Postdoctoral Researcher in Gut Microbiome Research, University of Tübingen • conversation
Oct. 7, 2024 ~6 min

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

Imbalances in different species of bacteria in a baby’s gut may provide insights into their neurodevelopment.

Johnny Ludvigsson, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University • conversation
Oct. 2, 2024 ~12 min

The deep sea is a potential gold mine - so long as we don’t mine it

A new database documents 16,000 proteins from deep-sea organisms that could yield new inventions.

Robert Blasiak, Research Fellow in Ocean Management, Stockholm University • conversation
Sept. 27, 2024 ~6 min

The biological marvels of the seabed are being mined to create commercial products – here are the risks

A new database documents 16,000 proteins from deep-sea organisms that could yield new inventions.

Robert Blasiak, Research Fellow in Ocean Management, Stockholm University • conversation
Sept. 27, 2024 ~6 min


Found dead in the snow − how microbes can help pinpoint time of death for forensic investigations in frigid conditions

An accurate estimate of when someone died is a critical part of forensic investigations. In extremely cold conditions, molecular biology can provide critical information where the naked eye cannot.

Lavinia Iancu, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science, Director of the Forensic Science Program, University of North Dakota • conversation
Sept. 9, 2024 ~8 min

Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome

Athletes have different gut microbiomes compared with the general population. Some of these microbes are thought to improve endurance and recovery by optimizing the cell’s powerhouses.

Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
July 23, 2024 ~10 min

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