Studying Pathologic Brain Developing Using 3D Brain Organoidsby Molecular Devices, Inc.Human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived cerebral organoids can serve as in vitro models for the study of pathologic human brain development
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NewsDeconstructing the Structural Elements of a Lesser-Known Microbeby University of PennsylvaniaResearchers shed light on archaea, a single-cell microorganism, and the molecular mechanisms behind cell shape formation
NewsAdvances in Forensic Science Improve Accuracy of ‘Time of Death’ Estimatesby Arizona State UniversityResearchers discover new "universal decomposers," a network of common microbes responsible for cadaver decomposition
NewsRefrigerate Lettuce to Reduce Risk of E. coli Contamination, Researchers Sayby University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesNew study explores contamination dynamics across storage temperatures for a variety of leafy greens
NewsPowering Nitrogenases: Researchers Find New Targets for Improving Biocatalystsby Max-Planck-GesellschaftTwo proteins have been identified that are crucial for the energy supply of the promising biocatalyst iron nitrogenase
NewsGlobal Warming Increases the Diversity of Active Soil Bacteriaby University of ViennaNew findings enable more accurate prediction of the carbon cycle
NewsDrought May Drive Deadly Amphibian Disease, Researchers Findby Penn StateSeverity and spread of chytridiomycosis could be impacted by effects of drought on the skin microbiomes of amphibians
NewsNew Approach to Tackling Bacterial Infections Identifiedby Mount Sinai School of MedicineResearchers unveil how the self-killing activity of bacteria can be harnessed in the fight against antibiotic resistance
NewsThe Arrangement of Bacteria in Biofilms Affects Their Sensitivity to Antibioticsby Columbia UniversityNew research shows biofilms are highly structured, could pave the way for targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria
NewsStudy Finds Gut Microbiota Influence Severity of Respiratory Viral Infectionby Georgia State UniversitySegmented filamentous bacteria, a bacterial species found in the intestines, protected mice against influenza infection