Microbiology & Virology

Avian flu detected in New York City wild birds

A small number of New York City wild birds carry the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Virology.

Novel triple antibiotic combo

A novel triple antibiotic combination offers a potential breakthrough in combatting antibiotic resistance, it is claimed.

A universal vaccine?

Scientists have demonstrated a new, RNA-based vaccine strategy that is effective against any strain of a virus and can be used safely even by babies and the immunocompromised.

Enzymes open new path to universal donor blood

The quest to develop universal donor blood has taken a decisive step forward, it is claimed.

New five-year plan to combat antimicrobial resistance

The government’s national action plan will commit the UK to reducing its use of antimicrobials – such as antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals – in humans and animals, strengthen surveillance of drug-resistant infections before they emerge and incentivise industry to develop the next generation of treatments.

Sponsored: Time is of the essence in the management of sepsis

Every year, 49 million people acquire sepsis. Time is of the essence for appropriate therapy as the key driver of clinical outcomes.

The key players in liver regeneration

Even if up to 70% of the human liver is removed, the remaining tissue can regrow a full-sized liver within months.

A call to arms: returning to practice in the pandemicA call to arms: returning to practice in the pandemic

Tracey Warnett, Teaching Technical Manager at the University of Bradford, on her experiences of returning to the bench.

Miniproteins that launch two-pronged attacks

A new approach developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) provides an alternative mechanism to vaccines, which renders viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 inactive.

Emerging threat? The rapid spread of a zoonotic disease

Why did a disease that is endemic in the tropical rainforest environments of West Africa and the Congo basin start spreading around the world?

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