MeSH tree: B04.123
Rare hereditary diseases can be identified in patients and specific mutations in tumor cells detected—DNA sequencing revolutionized biomedical research decades ago. In recent years, new sequencing methods (next-generation ...
Oct 9, 2025
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Scientists at the University of Leicester are hoping the collection of poo from tigers, elephants, giraffes and other exotic animals could contain the secret to finding new medical treatments.
Sep 2, 2025
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As antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" make infections trickier to treat, some in the medical community are turning to bacteriophages for backup. Also known as phages, these viruses exclusively target bacteria, allowing them ...
Jul 2, 2025
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A world of microbes resides within the gut of every human being. This vast microbial community, the microbiome, which includes bacteria and viruses, has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to actively contribute to both health ...
Feb 25, 2025
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In a new study, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been cultivating "good viruses" from feces. The goal is to replace fecal capsules now being used in so-called fecal transplants. Their new technique has shown ...
Nov 5, 2024
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Toothbrushes and showerheads in American homes are teeming with viruses known as bacteriophages (bacteria eaters), a new study has found. Many of these "phages"—as they're known for short—have never been identified before.
Oct 21, 2024
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Artificial intelligence and non-antibiotic therapeutic approaches could play a role in tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new research.
Sep 23, 2024
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A new study published in Microbiome by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, suggests that a few well-timed samples could help predict long-term imbalances in vaginal health, which is linked to various health issues.
Aug 27, 2024
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We often hear about the importance of the human microbiome—the vast collection of bacteria and fungi that live on and inside us—when it comes to our health. But there's another, equally important part of this microbial ...
Jul 26, 2024
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The largest and most ethnically and geographically comprehensive investigation to date of the gut microbiome of people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), prediabetes, and healthy glucose status has found that specific viruses and ...
Jun 25, 2024
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