"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,.....»»
Researchers discover immune metabolism hub in broad-spectrum rice blast resistance
Rice production is critical to food security worldwide. However, the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae (M. oryzae) causes destructive disease and huge yield loss worldwide. Exploiting and breeding rice with broad-spectrum resistance to rice blast.....»»
New DNA sequencing technique preserves cells" locations within tissues
Within complex tissues such as cancer tumors, individual cells can vary widely from each other. Internally, cancer cells can develop unique DNA mutations and genomic changes, potentially leading to drug resistance, metastasis, or relapse. Externally,.....»»
Stronger drought resistance of urban vegetation due to higher temperature, CO2 and reduced O3
Globally, plants are reaping the benefits of elevated CO2 levels in the atmosphere by increasing photosynthesis rates, a phenomenon known as the CO2 fertilization effect. However, those benefits might be offset by drier and warmer climates caused by.....»»
Antibiotic Use in US Farm Animals Was Falling. Now It’s Not
A new FDA report shows that a long-awaited Obama-era initiative to stop the spread of superbugs and improve animal welfare has stalled out......»»
New copper surface eliminates bacteria in just two minutes, scientists report
A new copper surface that kills bacteria more than 100 times faster and more effectively than standard copper could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs......»»
New crystal structure for hydrogen compounds for high-temperature superconductivity
Superconductivity is the disappearance of electrical resistance in certain materials below a certain temperature, known as "transition temperature." The phenomenon has tremendous implications for revolutionizing technology as know it, enabling low-lo.....»»
Storytelling is a secret weapon for increasing service sales and overcoming employee resistance to change
With the increasing digitalization in manufacturing industries, companies start to integrate big data analytics into business processes and sell smart services. However, people tend to resist change, remain skeptical about unknown products and techno.....»»
Primates vs cobras: How our last common ancestor built venom resistance
The last common ancestor of chimps, gorillas and humans developed an increased resistance toward cobra venom, according to new research......»»
Anthrax arms race helped Europeans evolve against disease
New research has revealed how humans evolved greater resistance against anthrax multiple times during history: when they developed a diet of more ruminants, and when agricultural practices took hold......»»
Primates vs cobras: How our last common ancestor built venom resistance
The last common ancestor of chimps, gorillas and humans developed an increased resistance toward cobra venom, according to University of Queensland-led research......»»
Anthrax arms race helped Europeans evolve against disease
New research from the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine has revealed how humans evolved greater resistance against anthrax multiple times during history: when they developed a diet of more ruminants, and when agricultural practices took hold......»»
Microplastic pollution aids antibiotic resistance
The Styrofoam container that holds your takeout cheeseburger may contribute to the population's growing resistance to antibiotics......»»
Terminator Resistance Annihilation Line Receives Action-Packed Gameplay Trailer
Watch the Terminator Resistance Annihilation Line gameplay trailer for a look at how the DLC is shaping up. Annihilation Line is out on Dec. 10. The post Terminator Resistance Annihilation Line Receives Action-Packed Gameplay Trailer appeared first o.....»»
Scientists produce new antibiotics by gene editing
Scientists have discovered a new route to produce complex antibiotics exploiting gene editing to re-program pathways to future medicines urgently required to combat antimicrobial resistance, treat neglected diseases and prevent future pandemics......»»
Development of polyimide-mica nanocomposite film with high resistance to low-Earth-orbit environments
Polyimide (PI) composite films are widely used on the external surfaces of spacecraft to protect them from the adverse environments of low Earth orbit (LEO) due to their outstanding comprehensive performance. However, current PI composite films have.....»»
Hepatitis drug increases antibiotic potency, limits antibiotic resistance, study finds
A cellular study of telaprevir shows that the antiviral blocks the function of essential proteins in bacteria, revealing opportunity to repurpose drug to use alongside antibiotics......»»
First dicamba-resistant waterhemp produced
University of Illinois weed scientists have confirmed resistance to the herbicide dicamba in a Champaign County waterhemp population. In the study, dicamba controlled 65% of the waterhemp in the field when applied at the labeled rate. And in the gree.....»»
Phages kill dystentery-causing bacteria and reduce virulence in surviving bacteria
Phages are viruses that infect bacteria and can also be used to treat human infections. However, as with antibiotics, bacteria can readily evolve resistance to phage attack, highlighting a key limitation to the use of phages as therapeutics. Now, res.....»»
Key step in how bacteria acquire drug resistance revealed
Researchers have imaged a major component in conjugation—the process bacteria use to share DNA with each other......»»
Scientists produce new antibiotics by gene editing
Scientists have discovered a new route to produce complex antibiotics exploiting gene editing to re-program pathways to future medicines urgently required to combat antimicrobial resistance, treat neglected diseases and tackle future pandemics......»»