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Researchers at the University of Waterloo have engineered bacteria that naturally thrive without oxygen to invade and consume cancer tumors from their oxygen-starved cores. The breakthrough includes a safety switch that only activates the bacteria's survival mechanism when enough have gathered inside the tumor, preventing them from spreading to healthy tissue.
Researchers have cracked the code for how bacteria naturally produce powerful cancer drugs, potentially speeding development of new treatments. The breakthrough could help create better versions of existing cancer medicines with fewer side effects.
University of Minnesota researchers discovered how to prevent gum disease by disrupting bacterial "conversations" rather than destroying bacteria. The breakthrough could reshape how we treat infections throughout the body.
University of Toronto researchers discovered a single protein that both detects and destroys viruses infecting bacteria, potentially revolutionizing how we fight infections. This compact defender could help develop safer treatments for antibiotic-resistant diseases.
Scientists at Eastern Connecticut State University discovered thriving bacterial communities in scorpion venom, shattering the belief that venom was sterile. This "lost city" of microbes could unlock powerful new antibiotics when the world desperately needs them.
Baylor University researchers have turned a common food-borne bacteria into a precision weapon against colorectal cancer, the nation's second-deadliest cancer. The breakthrough could one day be delivered as a simple oral medication.
A groundbreaking study from Israel reveals how gut bacteria actively strengthen immune defenses in people with HIV, opening doors to new treatments. Despite war and missile attacks threatening the research, a husband-wife team persevered to publish findings that could help 40 million people worldwide.
Researchers discovered how to stop gum disease by blocking bacterial communication signals instead of destroying helpful mouth bacteria. This breakthrough could reshape dental care and treat diseases throughout the body.
Canadian researchers have created bacteria that eat cancer from the inside out, using genetic engineering to solve a problem that stumped scientists for decades. The breakthrough could offer a highly targeted way to destroy solid tumors without harming healthy tissue.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have engineered glowing gut bacteria that detect disease before symptoms appear. The breakthrough could transform how doctors monitor and treat digestive illnesses.
Scientists created jellylike capsules packed with engineered bacteria that fight infections from inside the body. The breakthrough could eliminate the need for pills and shots when treating certain infections.
Scientists discovered two gut bacteria that produce serotonin and normalize digestion in mice, opening new paths to treat irritable bowel syndrome. People with IBS have lower levels of one of these bacteria.
Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
Scientists discovered that living bacteria inside fog droplets actively break down air pollutants like formaldehyde, transforming our understanding of fog from sterile mist to a helpful ecosystem. These tiny air cleaners grow and multiply while purifying the air we breathe.
A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.
When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
Researchers have created a new way to design antibiotics that bacteria can't easily defeat, potentially reviving drugs that stopped working and paving the way for more effective treatments. The breakthrough could help fight the growing threat of drug-resistant infections.
Researchers turned back the clock on aging livers by restoring youthful gut bacteria in older mice. None of the treated mice developed liver cancer, while untreated aging mice did.
South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.
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