Contributor
Scientists have discovered that a natural compound found in maple wood and sap can effectively combat the bacteria responsible for tooth decay, potentially…
Aug 7, 2025
Scientists have identified a promising antiviral compound that specifically targets cutaneous human papillomaviruses (HPVs) linked to skin cancer, offering hope for immunocompromised patients who face elevated risks from these persistent infections.
Jul 8, 2025
Researchers combing the diverse landscapes of Crete have discovered bacterial strains that kill mosquito larvae with startling efficiency and some achieving 100% mortality within just 24 hours in laboratory tests.
Jul 7, 2025
Rising levels of airborne fungal spores could provide early warning for spikes in flu and COVID-19 cases, according to new research presented at the American Society for Microbiology’s ASM Microbe 2025 meeting in Los Angeles.
Jun 20, 2025
Summary: Researchers have developed a new technique to identify living microbes in the harsh Atacama Desert by separating DNA from living and dead cells.
Nov 14, 2024
A new study published in the American Society for Microbiology journal Microbiology Spectrum demonstrates that a novel semi-synthetic compound can be derived…
Oct 3, 2024
Summary: Researchers have discovered that "killer toxins" produced by certain yeast strains can inhibit up to 95% of diastatic yeasts, offering a potential solution to a common craft beer spoilage problem.
Sep 12, 2024
Summary: A new study reveals that Malassezia globosa, a common skin fungus, can colonize breast tissue and promote tumor growth, potentially impacting breast cancer prognosis and treatment approaches.
Sep 5, 2024
Researchers have detected anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks.
Jul 2, 2024
Bovine mastitis, which affects cows, leads to reduced milk production and can be fatal if left untreated.
Jun 26, 2024
Researchers from the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, Belgium, have identified significant changes in the composition and abundance of bacteria in study participants' oral microbiomes after using a popular brand of alcohol-based mouthwash.
Jun 5, 2024
Researchers have identified 2 strains of probiotics that can be used to reduce weight in obese dogs.
Jan 30, 2024
Tomato juice can kill Salmonella Typhi and other bacteria that can harm people's digestive and urinary tract health, according to research published this week in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.
Jan 30, 2024
A new paper describes a study of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) transmission among cockroaches, with implications for AMR transmission in humans.
Dec 15, 2023
