0 Microbiome of organs mapped in 3D
Researchers have developed a workflow to enable metabolomic and microbiome data to be mapped onto a 3D organ reconstruction, shedding insights on spatial variations.
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0 New study reveals that arteriviruses may produce more proteins than previously understood
Researchers have revealed that arteriviruses may produce more mRNAs and proteins than previously understood – a finding that could provide insight on how the virus may potentially evolve to infect humans.
0 Portable scanning device developed for elephantiasis assessment
Device produces a 3D reconstruction of swollen disfigured legs caused by lymphatic filariasis, providing a more rapid accurate diagnosis and assessment.
0 Novel antibiotic resistance genes discovered
Researchers have uncovered novel bacterial genes conferring B1 metallo-β-lactamases, and therefore resistance to last-resort antibiotics the carbapenems.
0 Ebola vaccine demonstrates promising safety and immunogenicity profiles
Researchers have reported an acceptable safety and immunogenicity profile of an Ebola vaccine in adults and potentially in children in Africa – indicating that the vaccine produces an immune response and is considered safe.
0 UK’s Chief Medical Officer advocates “power of the people” for tackling antimicrobial resistance
Ahead of the Call to Action on Antimicrobial Resistance in Berlin the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Sally Davies, spoke about the need to ensure antimicrobial resistance stays on the political agenda, and the role of the individual in achieving this, at Antibiotic Research UK’s annual lecture.
0 US Olympians at Rio 2016 were not infected with Zika
Blood samples from US athletes and staff who travelled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2016 Summer Games were not infected with Zika virus but tested positive for other viral infections, including West Nile Virus, dengue and chikungunya.
0 Madagascar’s plague outbreak – situation update
The plague outbreak in Madagascar is continuing to evolve, according to a situation update issued by the WHO on October 9th highlighting almost 400 cases.
0 Novel antifungal presents opportunities for treating aspergillosis
Researchers have uncovered the pharmacodynamic properties of novel antifungal, F901318, taking it one step closer to testing in clinical trials
0 Statin use potentially reduces risk of bacterial bloodstream infection
Researchers have reported that statins could have an antimicrobial effect against Staphylococcus aureus – indicating that statin users may have a decreased risk of S. aureus bloodstream infections outside of hospitals.