"Superbugs" with hypervirulence and carbapenem resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae
A new bacterial threat, the carbapenem-resistant hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (CR-hvKP), is rapidly spreading in clinical environments in China, posing a significant public health challenge. This pathogen is simultaneously multidrug-resistant,.....»»
Hydroponic native plants to detox PFAS-contaminated water
They're the non-stick on Teflon cookware, the stain resistance in Scotchgard, and the suppression factor in firefighting foam, but while the staying power of PFAS chemicals was once revered, it's now infamous as PFAS substances continue to infiltrate.....»»
Samsung T7 Shield review: Durable & fast SSD storage for on the go
Samsung is adding one new SSD to its T7 line. Joining the standard T7 and the T7 Touch is the all-new Samsung T7 Shield which boasts expanded durability and resistance compared to its siblings.Samsung T7 Shield on our MacBook ProThe popularity of Sam.....»»
Study finds superbug C. difficile can jump between pigs and humans, providing evidence of zoonotic spread
A study investigating samples of the superbug Clostridioides difficile across 14 pig farms in Denmark finds the sharing of multiple antibiotic-resistance genes between pigs and human patients, providing evidence that that animal to human (zoonotic) t.....»»
A layered approach is needed to prevent infections from becoming harder to treat
Counteracting antimicrobial resistance needs a multipronged approach, including training, labeling food products, working with the media and changing mindsets, according to a new study......»»
Bumblebees" nutrition influences their pesticide resistance
How susceptible bumblebees are to a common fungicide depends on the flowering plants to which it is applied on and how diverse the food supply is that is available to the insects. Monocultures can increase the insects' sensitivity to the fungicide or.....»»
Guiding a superconducting future with graphene quantum magic
Superconductors are materials that conduct electrical current with practically no electrical resistance at all. This ability makes them extremely interesting and attractive for a plethora of applications such as loss-less power cables, electric motor.....»»
Engineered bacteria could help protect "good" gut microbes from antibiotics
Researchers have engineered a strain of bacteria that can help protect the natural flora of the human digestive tract from antibiotics and curb the emergence of antimicrobial resistance......»»
Study confirms high irradiation resistance of high-entropy carbide ceramics
A new study on the irradiation evaluation of high-entropy carbide ceramics (HECCs) has demonstrated their remarkable irradiation resistance at high temperature, shedding new light on the basic understanding of irradiation mechanisms of HECCs. The stu.....»»
Both antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes transmitted between healthy dogs and cats and their owners
Healthy pet dogs and cats could be passing on antibiotic-resistant bacteria as well as genes that play a key role in bacterial resistance to their owners, according to new research to be presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbio.....»»
Tiny jumping genes fingered as culprit in rise of antibiotic resistance
Biomedical engineers at Duke University believe they have discovered the physical mechanism that causes high doses of antibiotics to promote the spread of antibiotic resistance between bacteria......»»
Scientific consortium provides real-time risk assessment of SARS-CoV-2 variants on immune protection
A new program has been set up to provide a real-time risk assessment of variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The program assesses how the variants might affect transmission, virulence, and resistance to both disease-induced (conval.....»»
The mechanism of trichome formation in response to stress-induced jasmonic acid signaling in tomatoes
As a plant stress hormone, jasmonic acid (JA) plays an important role in mediating the resistance of plants against mechanical stress, pest attack, and pathogenic infection. The biosynthesis of JA and the expression of JA signaling genes are activa.....»»
A single nanoparticle does two jobs: Enhancing the effectiveness of chemotherapy and reinvigorating the immune system
Researchers from Tel Aviv University proved that a drug delivery system based on lipid nanoparticles can utilize RNA to overcome resistance to both chemotherapy and immunotherapy in cancer treatments. The study opens a new path to a personalized and.....»»
The Patagonia Vest Endures in San Francisco Tech Circles, Despite Ridicule
Long associated with Wall Street and Silicon Valley, the Patagonia vest has endured as a tribal symbol of finance and tech. But those who've dared in recent weeks to put on their vests in San Francisco have been the target of a resistance of sorts. F.....»»
Genetic study of bacteria in livestock in China shows growing resistance to antibiotics
An international team of researchers has found via genetic study of bacteria in livestock that there is a growing resistance to antibiotics used in China. In their paper published in the journal Nature Food, the group describes their whole-genome ana.....»»
Study shows how superconductivity can be switched on and off in superconductors
Superconductors are materials that can enter a state of no electrical resistance, through which magnetic fields cannot penetrate. Due to their interesting properties, many material scientists and engineers have been exploring the potential of these m.....»»
Sleeping With the Light On May Be Harmful To You
"Exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep, compared to sleeping in a dimly lit room, harms your cardiovascular function during sleep and increases your insulin resistance the following morning," announced Northwestern Medicin.....»»
Understanding rust resistance in bread wheat
Pests and diseases result in the loss of one-fifth of the global wheat harvest each year, which is enough to make around 290 billion loaves of bread. Resolving the persistent problem of the fungal rust diseases that attack wheat could help ensure fut.....»»
Magnetism helps electrons vanish in high-temp superconductors
Superconductors—metals in which electricity flows without resistance—hold promise as the defining material of the near future, according to physicist Brad Ramshaw, and are already used in medical imaging machines, drug discovery research and quan.....»»
IBM: The shift to Open RAN is ‘just a matter of time’
Despite resistance from equipment providers, IBM says the push towards Open RAN is bound to be successful......»»