One-pot fermentative growth of predatory bacteria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified antibiotic resistance as one of the greatest threats to human health and life. With the alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens and the decline in antibiotic development and discove.....»»
Study shows small animals use "stolen" genes from bacteria to protect against infection
Certain small, freshwater animals protect themselves from infections using antibiotic recipes "stolen" from bacteria, according to new research by a team from the University of Oxford, the University of Stirling and the Marine Biological Laboratory (.....»»
Crown-of-thorns starfish larvae feast on toxic cyanobacteria, study finds
Researchers have uncovered an under-the-sea phenomenon where coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish larvae have been feasting on blue-green algae bacteria known as "sea sawdust.".....»»
Study identifies rhizobacteria to combat Striga and boost sorghum yields in Ethiopia
A research team has identified potential Striga-suppressing rhizobacteria associated with sorghum, which have been shown to significantly reduce Striga seed germination rates. This study highlights the value of soil-borne bacteria as bioherbicides to.....»»
Invicti API Security uncovers hidden and undocumented APIs
Invicti announced Invicti API Security, merging comprehensive API discovery with proactive security testing into a single solution. The growth of service-based architectures has driven an explosion in APIs, creating yet another expanding attack surfa.....»»
Why American Honda expects to grow faster in the U.S. than the industry this year
The Japanese automaker expects U.S. growth on returning brand loyalists and consumers sidelined during the pandemic......»»
Scientists develop new tool that could lead to noninvasive "liquid biopsies"
Biopsies are clinical tools commonly used to diagnose a variety of diseases or to monitor tissue for abnormal growth or even rejection of a transplant. During biopsies, tissue samples are removed from the body so they can be examined more closely, bu.....»»
Interdisciplinary approach provides new insights into molecular mechanisms of cholera infection
Cholera infections caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria can be life-threatening and the trigger is the cholera toxin produced by the bacteria. It binds to the surface of intestinal cells—more precisely, to certain "sugar lipids" (GM1 gangliosides, GM.....»»
Supermassive black holes have masses of more than a million suns—but their growth has slowed as the universe has aged
Black holes are remarkable astronomical objects with gravity so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape them. The most gigantic ones, known as "supermassive" black holes, can weigh millions to billions times the mass of the sun......»»
A comprehensive derivative synthesis method for development of new antimicrobial drugs
Efforts to combat the increasing threat of drug-resistant bacteria are being assisted by a new approach for streamlining the search for antimicrobial drug candidates, pioneered by researchers at Hokkaido University, led by Assistant Professor Kazuki.....»»
Research team models connection between enzyme activity and yields for the first time
A team from the University of Illinois has developed a modeling framework connecting enzyme activity related to photosynthesis to yield. This is the first time a model has tied the dynamic photosynthetic pathways directly to crop growth......»»
Respiratory bacteria "turn off" immune system to survive, study finds
Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified how a common bacterium is able to manipulate the human immune system during respiratory infections and cause persistent illness. The research was published in PLOS Pathogens......»»
NASA researchers battle biofilm in space
A small group of scientists on the biofilm mitigation team at NASA's Marshall Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama, study solutions to combat fast-growing colonies of bacteria or fungi, known as biofilm, for future space missions......»»
How to differentially improve the cultivated land quality in China
Quality is the core characteristic of cultivated land and is crucial for ensuring sustainable resource utilization and national food security. To meet the increasing demand for food driven by rapid population growth and the continual optimization of.....»»
More Climate Lawsuits Than Ever Are Trying to Hold Companies and Countries to Account
At least 230 new climate cases were filed in 2023, but researchers noted the growth of such cases was slower than in prior years.....»»
Mac shipments grew 6% year-on-year, outperforming the PC market
The global PC market grew 3.4% in the second quarter, while Mac shipments grew significantly more, at 6% year-on-year. Apple is also expected to play a significant role in accelerating growth in the market as a whole, thanks to the introduction la.....»»
Apple"s Mac continues to outpace a recovering computer market
New figures say that the global PC market — including the Mac — has continued to grow in Q2 2024, with Apple among those driving the growth.MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro/span>Research by Canalys previously showed that sales of the Mac, including Mac.....»»
Photosynthesis powers our world, but what fuels this fundamental process?
It's hard to overstate the importance of photosynthesis, the biochemical pathway by which plants, algae, and certain bacteria convert the sun's energy into the organic material that feeds the entire living biosphere. But there are still aspects of th.....»»
Unexpected phage protein function discovered in bacteria battle
An unexpected find has enabled important progress to be made in the battle against harmful bacteria. An international team of researchers, led by Professor Peter Fineran from the University of Otago, investigated a particular protein used by bacteria.....»»
The geometry of life: Physicists determine what controls biofilm growth
From plaque sticking to teeth to scum on a pond, biofilms can be found nearly everywhere. These colonies of bacteria grow on implanted medical devices, our skin, contact lenses, and in our guts and lungs. They can be found in sewers and drainage syst.....»»
CATL poised to remain in global ‘pole position" on EV batteries despite U.S. tariffs
CATL is rapidly climbing the list of the world's largest suppliers as it pursues an aggressive global growth strategy......»»