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Vedanta Biosciences Showcases Innovative Work on its Microbiome-based Therapeutics at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) 2026 Global Congress
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (359+ words) Caledonian Record CAMBRIDGE, Mass. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 9, 2026-- Vedanta Biosciences, a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing microbiome-based oral therapies for gastrointestinal diseases, today announced a poster presentation related to the company's work on VE303, its defined bacterial consortium candidate for the prevention…...
Almost half of traded wildlife carry disease-causing pathogens
21+ hour, 28+ min ago (325+ words) The carcasses of hog badgers and leopard cats hang at a wildlife market in China. Credit: H Lansdown/Alamy Nearly half of all wild mammal species traded for food, fur, research and traditional medicines carry at least one pathogen that…...
Redox distribution Of Asgard Archaea And Co-occurring Taxa In Microbial Mats From An Early Proterozoic Ecosystem Analog
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (205+ words) astrobiology. com Redox distribution Of Asgard Archaea And Co-occurring Taxa In Microbial Mats From An Early Proterozoic Ecosystem Analog Eukaryotes originated from the symbiosis of an Asgard archaeon, the alphaproteobacterial ancestor of mitochondria, and possibly additional bacterial contributions. This transition…...
Hawaiian Geothermal Fumaroles Contain Diverse and Novel Viruses
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (266+ words) astrobiology. com Hawaiian Geothermal Fumaroles Contain Diverse and Novel Viruses Microbial communities of geothermal habitats are central to understanding the evolution of life on Earth. Metagenomics has provided insight into the role of viruses in shaping microbial diversity of complex…...
Rocahepevirus Ratti: Evolution, Zoonosis, and Health Impact
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (1041+ words) In the ever-evolving landscape of infectious diseases, the emergence and molecular evolution of novel viruses pose continuous challenges to global health systems. Recent research conducted by Rivero-Juarez, Johne, and Sridhar has shed light on a virus hitherto underappreciated in virology…...
Wildlife Trade Amplifies Pathogen Transmission Risks
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (1343+ words) A groundbreaking study recently published in the journal Science on April 9, 2026, presents a comprehensive and quantitative analysis of how the international wildlife trade exacerbates the transmission of pathogens from animals to humans. Conducted by researchers at the University of Lausanne's…...
Thousands of new microbes discovered living on freshwater fish skin and guts
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (745+ words) Researchers have found that wild freshwater fish carry microbial communities that closely mirror their evolutionary relationships, with the strongest signal appearing on their skin." This discovery means that fish can be a powerful model for tracking long-term host-microbe evolution in…...
Microbiome Disease Clinical Trial Pipeline Accelerates as 140+ Pharma Companies Rigorously Develop Drugs for Market Entry | Delve Insight
6+ hour, 58+ min ago (64+ words) Microbiome Disease Clinical Trial Pipeline Accelerates as 140+open PR. com Microbiome Disease Clinical Trial Pipeline Accelerates as 140+ Pharma Companies Rigorously Develop Drugs for Market Entry | Delve Insight Press release from: ABNewswire Permanent link to this press release: You can edit…...
DNA Uptake in Cholera May Increase Defense Mechanisms
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (1145+ words) Study showed that Cholera bacteria can efficiently acquire genetic elements from extracellular DNA released by other cholerae strains and non-cholera vibrio species, potentially adding to their own antiviral defense arsenals. The post DNA Uptake in Cholera May Increase Defense Mechanisms…...
Researcher Earns $3. 4 Million to Study Gut and Brain Health
13+ hour, 28+ min ago (373+ words) This is a site-wide search. if you already know what you're looking for, try visiting a section of the site first to see A-Z listings. Ever gone with your gut feeling? That phrase may be more literal than it sounds....