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#Microbiology

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Holly

#stem #science #biology #microbiology #spiffy #Michigan

Scientists have the intelligence to discover new microbes in Earth's deep soil but not the common sense to leave them there

phys.org/news/2025-04-scientis

phys.orgScientists discover new microbes in Earth's deep soilScientists have discovered a new phylum of microbes in Earth's Critical Zone, an area of deep soil that restores water quality. Ground water, which becomes drinking water, passes through where these microbes live, and they consume the remaining pollutants. The paper, "Diversification, niche adaptation and evolution of a candidate phylum thriving in the deep Critical Zone," is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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michael

2-Apr-2025
The first case of #phageTherapy for biliary tract infection caused by #superbugs

eurekalert.org/news-releases/1 #science #medicine #microbiology #bacteriophages

EurekAlert!The first case of phage therapy for biliary tract infection caused by superbugs!Biliary tract infections (BTI), often linked to structural abnormalities like bile duct stones, pose significant treatment challenges due to drug-resistant bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Phage therapy, which uses viruses to target bacteria, has emerged as a promising solution. This study by researchers from Fudan University and Army Medical University, published in hLife, reported the first successful use of personalized phage therapy for chronic BTI caused by multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa. An 88-year-old patent with recurrent infections underwent phage therapy after traditional treatments failed. A customized phage cocktail was administered, leading to symptom improvement and reduced bacterial load. However, phage-resistant strains emerged, prompting a second round of therapy with a different phage, which further alleviated symptoms. Genomic analysis revealed bacterial mutations contributing to resistance. This study highlights the potential of phage therapy for treating drug-resistant infections, though challenges like bacterial heterogeneity and biofilm formation remain. Future research aims to optimize phage therapy strategies for better outcomes.
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naturepoker

Wonderful discovery for #protists #independentresearch #microscopy #microbiology folks. Check out a new zine called "Amoeba Discovery":

stefanluketa.com/amoeba-discov

I never thought very much about protists/amoebas, and reading this volume was a fascinating introduction to what seems to be an understudied field.

Now I'm wondering how I might isolate and sequence some interesting samples!

@foaylward

stefanluketa.comAmoeba Discovery – STEFAN LUKETA
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Science Updates

“This is a paradigm-shifting finding,” said first study author George Hoeferlin, Ph.D. “For decades, the field has focused on the body’s immune response to these implants, but our research now shows that bacteria, some originating from the gut, are also playing a role in the inflammation surrounding these devices.”

#brain #health #bacteria #microbiology #neuroscience #science #research

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LabrootsBrain Implants Trigger a Bacterial Invasion | MicrobiologyBrain implants seem to offer many possibilities for patients with neurological problems. They may be able to help reduce seizures in ... | Microbiology
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