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Researchers explore empathogens and psychedelics for PTSD treatment
In a groundbreaking initiative to treat severe mental health conditions, a new research group in Cambridgeshire is conducting clinical trials to investigate the potential benefits of empathogens and psychedelics.
Research finds microplastics carrying pathogens into sea
Microplastics carrying pathogens into the ocean via land based parasites are affecting wildlife and human health.
Protecting U.S. agriculture from pests and pathogens
APHIS, part of the USDA, is using a risk-based approach to protect U.S. agriculture from potentially devastating plant pests and diseases, as we discover here.
Pets, people and pathogens
Clifford Warwick, Senior Scientific Consultant for the Emergent Disease Foundation examines the links between zoonotic pathogens and human disease.
Introduction
Whether priceless personal ‘friends’, hobbyists’ favoured fancies, or simply delivering big bucks to animal dealers, pets have long been a fixture of society.
Key among the numerous human benefits is companionship, although...
David Ussery – UAMS
Professor David Ussery was born and raised in Springdale, Arkansas. He has been working with bioinforma6c analysis of bacterial genomes since the first sequence was published in 1995. He lives his life vicariously through his Ph.D. students. Most of his papers have Ph.D. students as first authors; he has...
Securing Europe’s health future: The need for a safe blood supply
The regular supply of safe blood is crucial for health systems worldwide. In this article, the Blood Transfusion Association explains how the EU’s updated SoHO Regulation is impacting the sustainable and safe supply of life-saving blood products.
Unveiling healthy soil: Why is soil biology key to soil health?
Healthy soil, the foundation of thriving ecosystems, is a complex dance between physical, chemical, and biological processes. While soil biology plays a crucial role, a single test doesn’t tell the whole story. This article delves deeper, exploring the factors that contribute to healthy soil and the various approaches used to assess it.
Dr Marino Moretti – University of Turin (Italy)
Dr M Moretti is Research Infrastructure Manager in the framework of the EU-funded project SUS-MIRRI.IT coordinated by the University of Turin (Italy) and focused on the implementation of the Italian network of microbial culture collections. Before this enrolment and after his PhD in Biology and Biotechnology of Fungi, he...
Microbial extracellular electron transfer in the human gastrointestinal tract
Gratian Ting and Arpita Bose from Washington University in St. Louis discuss the fascinating role that extracellular electron transfer plays within the human gut.
Tackling the challenges of diagnosing and treating sepsis
Lorna Rothery interviewed Dr Lauren Sorce, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC/PC, FCCM, President of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and Co-chair of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, to discuss the challenges of diagnosing and treating sepsis.
Innovative grape and wine industry research in a cool climate region
Jim Willwerth, Assistant Professor and Researcher at the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI), discusses how the Institute is supporting the transformation of Canada’s agricultural ecosystem, and a self-reliant, sustainable model for the rest of the world.
Cellular scaffolding: Crowdsourcing cellular responses in health and disease
In this article, Dr Alan Herbert discusses how different types of cellular scaffolds interact and impact the risk of diseases, citing the example of Z-RNAs pushing cells to inflammatory states in tumors and autoimmune conditions, setting the stage for new therapeutics.
Catalysing vaccines and biologics manufacturing in Africa
Professor Faith Osier, Director of the Chanjo Hub at Imperial College London, shares her vision for vaccines and biologics manufacturing in Africa to secure lives and livelihoods and drive economic growth.
From drug disposal to water contamination: Unpacking pharmaceutical pollution
Lorna Rothery spoke to Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe about the impact of pharmaceutical pollution and the barriers that need to be overcome to achieve a greener, more sustainable industry.
Promoting awareness of neglected tropical diseases
Open Access Government discusses the prevalence of neglected tropical diseases, including barriers to awareness and the need to scale up effective interventions.
Pathogen risks at the intersection of farms and wildlands
In a clash of ecosystems, native plants and non-native crops find themselves at odds, facing off against a common enemy: pathogens.
Challenges and opportunities for protecting wildlife populations in Europe
From urbanisation to climate change, the welfare of wildlife populations is increasingly under threat. Open Access Government provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with wildlife conservation in Europe.
Flipons: The discovery of Z-DNA and soft-wired genomes
Alan Herbert, Founder and President of InsideOutBio, discusses alternative DNA conformations and understanding of their biological functions.
Extracellular electron transfer explained
Arpita Bose, PhD from Washington University in St. Louis, guides us through host-associated impacts and biotechnological applications of extracellular electron transfer in electrochemically active bacteria.
The challenge of generating lasting mucosal anti-viral sterilising immunity
Achieving sterilising immunity is often challenging and sometimes even impossible. This article gives a glimpse into the concepts behind and highlights some recent advances and challenges.
