microbiology

Many things change in space, including how the intestines function. Constipation is a known side effect of space travel, but until now, little has been known about why it happens. Constipation is a familiar problem for astronauts, but the biological reason it develops during spaceflight has remained uncertain. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen working [...]

Renal anemia is one of the most common complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study investigated gut microbiota composition and fecal/plasma short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in 30 non-dialysis renal anemia patients and 20 healthy controls. Gut microbiota was assessed by 16S rRNA gene amplification sequencing and SCFAs were measured using gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (GC…

Gray mold can quietly follow blueberries from the field into storage, turning healthy-looking fruit into postharvest losses and narrowing the window for long-distance marketing. A new integrative study shows that resistance to Botrytis cinerea fruit rot is not controlled by a single genetic switch, but by many small genomic effects and early immune responses that help fruit hold the pathogen back.

Gram-negative bacteria are responsible for causing several infections that are hard to treat, owing to their high resistance to antibiotics.

Many prostate cancers depend on androgen hormones, including testosterone, to grow. That is why treatments for advanced disease often try to reduce testosterone production or block its effects.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 07 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-69918-0 Dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma inactivation of Ephestia kuehniella and quality assessment of wheat flour

Water rarely receives the same attention as surfaces or medical devices in infection control. New research explores how hospital distribution networks can become environmental reservoirs for opportunistic bacteria.

Common bacteria found in classroom dust are associated with reduced lung function in children according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

Mold isn't typically something you want growing inside your body. But in the case of...

A mulberry fruit, a dried mulberry leaf and a concentrated mulberry extract may all come from the same type of plant, but they are not necessarily the same from a health point of view. A new review suggests that these differences could be crucial when scientists study how mulberry affects bacteria living in the gut. […] The post Not All Mulberries Affect the Gut the Same Way appeared first on Kno…