Are silver nanoparticles a silver bullet against microbes?
Antimicrobials are used to kill or slow the growth of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. They can be in the form of antibiotics, used to treat bodily infections, or as an additive or coating on commercial products used to keep germs at bay......»»
Cometh the hour, cometh the horde of tech heroes!
Today marks DIGITIMES' silver jubilee, its quadranscentennial anniversary since its founding. To celebrate this wondrous occasion, our buoyant junior editorial staff has opportunely submitted that a documentary film be made, by borrowing the colourfu.....»»
Air pollution is not just a human problem, it"s also changing the guts of British bumble bees
Recent research from the University of Leicester, UK, has identified that air pollution affects the intricate web of microbes that are all around us. Populations of bees are also declining worldwide, so the Leicester team is investigating whether the.....»»
Employee resilience isn"t the magic bullet solution to adversity that organizations think it is, says researcher
The combination of supply chain issues, rising inflation and labor challenges has had wide-ranging impacts on businesses. In order to deal with these obstacles, many organizations have turned to employee resilience to the weather the storm......»»
Scientists track evolution of microbes on the skin"s surface
Human skin is home to millions of microbes. One of these microbes, Staphylococcus aureus, is an opportunistic pathogen that can invade patches of skin affected by eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis......»»
Increased droughts are disrupting carbon-capturing soil microbes, concerning ecologists
Soil stores more carbon than plants and the atmosphere combined, and soil microbes are largely responsible for putting it there. However, the increasing frequency and severity of drought, such as those that have been impacting California, could disru.....»»
In the War on Bacteria, It’s Time to Call in the Phages
Researchers say viruses can kill antibiotic-resistant microbes and help treat infections. Regulators have to figure out how to get them on the market......»»
New study reveals design clues for silver-based superatomic molecules
Superatomic molecules containing noble metal elements like gold and silver are studied for their potential in the synthesis of superatomic materials. However, the understanding of silver-based superatomic molecules has been limited. Addressing this g.....»»
Juice mission to Jupiter testing—down to the wire
Preparing the Juice mission to Jupiter has involved testing for all kinds of contingencies, down to the smallest of scales. This microscopic view shows surface damage to a tiny silver interconnector after being exposed to erosive atomic oxygen known.....»»
Study finds evidence of no common blood microbes in healthy humans
There is no stable microbial community residing in the bloodstream of healthy humans, according to a new study led by a UCL researcher......»»
Researchers discover new class of ribosomal peptide with hemolytic activity
Living organisms produce a myriad of natural products which can be used in modern medicine and therapeutics. Bacteria and other microbes have become the main source for natural products, including a growing family called ribosomally synthesized and p.....»»
Warming strongly increases nutrient availability in a nutrient-limited bog
The dynamics and availability of nutrients in soil can limit the growth of plants and microbes. These forces underpin how ecosystems respond to changing environmental conditions. Researchers investigated climate impacts on peatland nutrient availabil.....»»
Lipid nanoparticles engineered to specifically target pancreas in mouse model
Therapeutics that use mRNA—like some of the COVID-19 vaccines—have enormous potential for the prevention and treatment of many diseases. These therapeutics work by shuttling mRNA "instructions" into target cells, providing them with a blueprint t.....»»
Lipid nanoparticles stimulate innate immune cells more efficiently in younger individuals, finds study
Although the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are safe and effective at preventing severe illness in adults and children, including immunocompromised individuals, researchers have noticed that these shots continue to be the mos.....»»
Mysterious Microbes in Earth"s Crust Might Help With the Climate Crisis
Wherever we dig and however deep we dig we find microscopic living organisms. Could they eat the carbon we're pumping into the air?.....»»
Sustainable space exploration will harness microbes
Global warming, pollution and diminishing resources are generating great urgency among scientists seeking solutions by expanding frontiers of exploration and developing new technologies......»»
First real-time glimpse of nanoparticles self-assembling into crystals
For the first time ever, researchers have watched the mesmerizing process of nanoparticles self-assembling into solid materials. In the stunning new videos, particles rain down, tumble along stairsteps and slide around before finally snapping into pl.....»»
New nanoparticles can perform gene-editing in the lungs
Engineers at MIT and the University of Massachusetts Medical School have designed a new type of nanoparticle that can be administered to the lungs, where it can deliver messenger RNA encoding useful proteins......»»
Novel nano-optical technology tracks communications in living cells
Microbes may be among the smallest living things on Earth, but bioimaging to understand the chemistry that fuels these organisms could reveal important clues about the intricacies of gene function and the health of the planet. Because of this, scient.....»»
A wise tool for modifying microbes
A DNA editing tool adapted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists makes engineering microbes for everything from bioenergy production to plastics recycling easier and faster......»»
Human body is a breeding ground for antimicrobial resistance genes, shows new study
The community of microbes living in and on our bodies may be acting as a reservoir for antibiotic resistance, according to new research from the Earlham Institute and Quadram Institute in Norwich. The work is published in the journal Nature Communica.....»»