Metabolon Launches Microbiome Research Solution Combining New Microbiome Panel, Metagenomics Sequencing, and Multiomics Bioinformatics Tools
A new method using glycan-coated magnetic nanoparticles (gMNPs) is poised to change the way we detect foodborne pathogens like Escherichia coli and Salmonella in complex food matrices such as melons, lettuce, and raw chicken. Unlike traditional methods that rely on expensive antibodies or lengthy enrichment processes, this innovation offers a rapid detection system that extracts and confirms pathogens through qPCR in less than four hours. The gMNPs bind efficiently to pathogens, even in the presence of natural microbiota, across a wide range of pH levels and food matrices. At just $0.50 per test and without the need for cold storage, this approach has the potential to significantly reduce the global burden of foodborne illnesses.
A new study examines the symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi in plant roots and bacterial communities in the soil.
A new study co-authored by an Iowa State University professor opens new avenues for combatting soybean cyst nematodes, the most damaging pest for U.S. soybean crops.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.
Using advanced DNA sequence analysis, a research team led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering's Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hénaff has discovered that tiny organisms in Brooklyn's highly contaminated Gowanus Canal have developed a comprehensive collection of pollution-fighting genes.
Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) - the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research - could become a prime target for hackers.
Beneficial bacteria could enhance chickens’ health and reduce infection risk
Imagine editing the bacteria in your gut the same way scientists edit DNA, targeted, precise, and powerful. That’s exactly what Dr. Carlotta Ronda, a Principal Investigator at the Innovative Genomics Institute at the University of California, Berkeley, is working on.
Review of 10 years of papers on best practices outlines ways to advance research on gut microbiome to support health, disease risk reduction, and wellness.
New research uncovers how bacteria in the nose may play a role in making the respiratory tract more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection
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An initial study published in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows how animals consuming particles from plastics made with plant starch instead of petroleum developed health problems such as liver damage and gut microbiome imbalances.
Inside the digestive tract lives a host of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome. Chris Gaulke, professor of pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, studies the gut microbiome and its role in human health.
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is pleased to announce Vasumitra “Vasu” Rao, M.S., Ph.D. candidate in the Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA), as the 2025 SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant recipient.
A team of researchers has unveiled an innovative diagnostic tool that transforms an everyday toy into a high-tech bacterial detection device. The plasmonic fidget spinner (P-FS) integrates nanoplasmonic technology with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to provide ultra-fast and precise bacterial identification. By leveraging the spinning motion to enhance signal detection, the P-FS significantly improves sensitivity, making it a potential game-changer for point-of-care diagnostics, particularly in resource-limited settings. This breakthrough could drastically cut detection times from days to minutes, revolutionizing the fight against bacterial infections.
روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا — إنه جزء كبير من الجسم يقع في منطقة عميقة بداخلك، بعيدًا عن الأنظار وربما بعيدًا عن فكرك، إنها منطقة وسط البطن. يركز مجال طبي جديد وسريع التطور على صحة منطقة وسط البطن، بما في ذلك كيفية تمكُّن الأشخاص من دمجها في نمط حياة صحي وكيفية التعامل مع المشكلات الطبية المعقدة التي تنشأ حال تعرضها للضعف. تشرح الدكتورة شارلوت هورن، جرَّاحة إعادة ترميم جدار البطن والتمثيل الغذائي في مايو كلينك طبيعة صحة منطقة وسط البطن وكيفية حمايتها وعوامل الخطورة للمشكلات التي قد تستلزم الجراحة.
IAFNS supports collaboration with academia, industry, government agencies and other labs to advance gut microbiome discoveries with an eye to new medical treatments.
A new study from Cedars-Sinai examined whether a specialized diet could improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in gut microbiota.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can cause life-threatening infections that are almost impossible to treat with existing medication. As a result, common illnesses such as urinary tract infections or skin wounds are becoming a health risk. Empa researchers are therefore working on sensors that quickly identify resistant germs and recommend efficient treatment.
Exposure to antibiotics during infancy can stunt the growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and may boost risk of diabetes later in life. The findings shine a light on the importance of the infant microbiome and could lead to new approaches for addressing metabolic diseases.
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