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How bacteria recognize viral invasion and activate immune defenses

There's no organism on Earth that lives free of threat—including bacteria. Predatory viruses known as phages are among their most dire foes, infiltrating their cells to replicate and take over. Bacteria have evolved an array of strategies to counte.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 15th, 2023

Improving the ability of phototherapy to stimulate the systemic immune response to cancer

Phototherapy is a safe and effective method for tumor treatment, including photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). PTT refers to the use of laser to activate photothermal conversion agents and use high temperature to kill tumor cel.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Upper surface of coastal waters can accumulate bacteria and antibiotics, study finds

Antibiotics in the uppermost water surface, known as the sea surface microlayer, can significantly affect the number of bacteria present and contribute to the adaptation of marine bacteria against widely used antibiotics. In new research presented at.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

A compound produced by symbiotic bacteria promotes in vitro protein synthesis

A research team led by Associate Professor Atsushi Nakabachi of the Toyohashi University of Technology Research Center for Agrotechnology and Biotechnology has revealed that the compound diaphorin produced by an insect symbiotic bacterium promotes th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Research reveals plant pathogens repurpose phage elements for bacterial warfare

Bacteriophages, viruses that attack and destroy bacteria, are everywhere in the natural world where they play a vital role in regulating microbe populations in ways that are not yet well understood......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Organic farmers" beliefs about soil microbiome affect their practices, study shows

Organic farming can support soil microorganisms that promote plant defenses and reduce insect pests. But not all organic practices are equally beneficial for soil microbes, and it's important to understand farmer motivations in order to encourage the.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Not wrapping but folding: Bacteria also organize their DNA, but they do it a bit differently

Some bacteria, it turns out, have proteins much like ours that organize the DNA in their cells. They just do it a bit differently. This is revealed by new research from biochemists at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry and the Max Planck Institute for.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Nanowires create elite warriors to enhance T cell therapy

Adoptive T-cell therapy has revolutionized medicine. A patient's T-cells—a type of white blood cell that is part of the body's immune system—are extracted and modified in a lab and then infused back into the body, to seek and destroy infection, o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

How members of the microbiome specifically fight Salmonella infections

The microbiome, the microorganisms that populate our intestines and aid in digestion, weighs around one and a half kilograms. It primarily consists of bacteria and provides protective effects against pathogens entering our digestive system through fo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Lanthanide nanohybrids show promise in treating pulmonary biofilm infections

Bacterial biofilm infections are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among patients with cystic fibrosis or those with weakened immune systems. Treatment for biofilm infections usually entails intensive antibiotic therapy. There is an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Unknown helpers of the soil: How invertebrates support the decomposition of plants

When plants or parts of them die, billions of small creatures help to break down the organic material. Next to microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, also some soil-living invertebrates seem to be involved in this process......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Pesticides impair mobility and immune system of Brazilian native stingless bees, study shows

A study conducted by Brazilian researchers affiliated with São Paulo State University (UNESP), the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) has shown how three pesticides widely used by farmers in Brazil.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Nanoparticles reprogram mouse immune systems to cope with allergens

Two doses of allergen-encapsulating nanoparticles delivered intravenously prevented anaphylaxis during a food allergy test in mice, according to a study led by University of Michigan researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Researchers build quantitative model with the aim of imposing cost-efficient trade sanctions

Global condemnation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine has prompted the imposition of trade sanctions. Such measures are a form of economic coercion, commonly used for reasons of foreign policy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

KELA’s TPRM module identifies software supply chain risks

KELA launched the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) module, fully integrated into its threat intelligence platform. This new offering is specifically designed to strengthen organizational defenses by focusing on software supply chain risks. KELAR.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

How to turn on dark mode on Snapchat

It's possible to turn on dark mode on Snapchat whether you have an iPhone or Android device. Better still, the steps to activate it are the same......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 9th, 2024

Can vague go viral for Gen Y?

Generation Y, Gen Y, is commonly referred to as the millennial generation. It usually includes individuals born between the early 1980s and the mid-to-late 1990s or early 2000s. This generation follows Generation X and precedes Generation Z......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Experts say use of political memes are a predictor of political violence

In a study of social media activity prior to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, researchers at the University of Notre Dame say a sharp increase in politically salient imagery online—visual content designed to influence, dehumanize, manipulat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

MrBeast breaks the ultimate YouTube record

MrBeast has overtaken T-Series to become the most subscribed channel on YouTube. MrBeast, a YouTuber known for his wildly popular gameshow-type content, has become the most subscribed channel on the platform.The viral star, whose real name is J.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Creators are gaming the algorithm with pronunciation ploys — and it"s working

TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Reels creators are deliberately mispronouncing words in videos to boost engagement and views. Don't fall for it. There's a trend online that turns an average video into viral fodder, and we're all falling for it.T.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Why the ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ AI Post Is Going Viral on Social Media

Nearly 45 million Instagram users have shared an AI-generated image depicting tent camps and a slogan that reads “all eyes on Rafah." Nearly 45 million Instagram users—including celebrities like Bella Hadid and Nicola Coughl.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024