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The world is falling far short of its goal to halt biodiversity loss

In 2022, countries pledged to halt biodiversity loss by protecting 30 per cent of the planet by 2030, but progress has been too slow thus far




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One course of antibiotics can change your gut microbiome for years

Antibiotics can reduce diversity in the gut microbiome, raising the risk of infections that cause diarrhoea - and the effects may last years




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The COP16 biodiversity summit was a big flop for protecting nature

Although the COP16 summit in Colombia ended with some important agreements, countries still aren’t moving fast enough to stem biodiversity loss




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What is biodiversity and how can we protect it?

Colombia is hosting talks to assess global progress in protecting 30% of all land and water by 2030.




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New Dengue Related Biological Markers Discovered

Dengue is the most common mosquito-borne viral disease affecting humans globally. In 2019, the World Health Organization identified dengue as one of the




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Biological E's Oral Polio Vaccine Gets WHO Approval

Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Biological E has secured World Health Organization (WHO) pre-qualification for its medlinknovel oral polio vaccine type 2/medlink (nOPV2).




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Antibiotics and Severe Drug Reactions: A Closer Look

Commonly prescribed medlinkantibiotics/medlink, sulfonamides and cephalosporins, pose the highest risk for severe, potentially fatal skin reactions (!--ref1--).




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Bharat Biotech Unveils Oral Vaccine to Tackle Global Cholera Threat

Bharat Biotech announced the release of an medlinkoral cholera vaccine/medlink (OCV), a significant public health issue in regions with inadequate sanitation (!--ref1--).




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Antibiotic Rifaximin Resistance Poses Growing Superbug Risk

Australian research has found that the widespread use of the antibiotic rifaximin is fueling the rise of a nearly untreatable superbug. (!--ref1--)




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Nanoplastics Impair the Action of Antibiotics

Link between nanoplastic pollution and antibiotic resistance has been identified. The research, published in iScientific Reports,/i shows that bnanoplastic




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Kerala Fights Antibiotic Resistance

Kerala government has initiated a statewide campaign across all 14 districts to address the issue of antibiotic overuse (!--ref1--). This




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Biotechnology Develops Novel Bacteria for Cancer Gene Detection

Highlights: Advances in genetic engineering have paved way for the development of living cell diagnostics and the




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AI-Discovered Antibiotic 'Halicin' Fights Resistant Bacteria

Highlights: AI identified Halicin to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria efficiently Halicin disrupts bacterial




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A Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub takes form in Ghana

To mitigate the negative effects of urbanization on resource use and environmental pollution, 15 key actors in the waste-sanitation-agriculture interface joined efforts to set up a Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub in Ghana.

The post A Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub takes form in Ghana first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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New Device Identifies Biomarkers in Breastfeeding

Researchers have developed a novel sensor capable of detecting sodium ions in breastmilk. This breakthrough is significant because elevated sodium levels




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People Whose Gonorrhea Is Cured With Simple Oral Antibiotic Now Identified Easily

New test that can detect which people with gonorrhea will respond successfully to the inexpensive oral antibiotic ciprofloxacin has been discovered. In




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Treat Aggressive Gum Infections With New Antibiotic-Delivery System

Developing a nonsurgical medlinkdrug delivery system/medlink that will enable the controlled delivery of medlinkantibiotics/medlink that helps




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Circadian Disruption and Gut Microbiome Fuel Colorectal Cancer

Disruptions to the body's internal clock can speed up the development of colorectal cancer. By influencing the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier,




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Treatment of Breast Cancer Linked to Accelerated Biological Aging

A recent study has found that prevalent treatments for medlinkbreast cancer/medlink, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical interventions,




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Biomarker NBR1 Identifies Likely Immunotherapy Response in Liver Cancer

A preclinical study suggests it may soon be possible to determine which patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer, could benefit from immunotherapy.




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New Low-cost Biochip Device can Detect Cancer in an Hour

A groundbreaking portable device developed by a team of researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso can quickly and affordably detect colorectal




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Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Using Liquid Biopsy

Pancreatic incidentaloma is a lesion in the pancreas that is detected incidentally during the imaging scans done for other conditions. h2Liquid




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Gut Microbiome Diversity Boosts Survival in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplants

In children who have received a donor medlinkstem cell transplant/medlink, having a varied range of microorganisms in their gut before the transplant




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Unhealthy Gut Microbiome Linked to Increased Mortality Risk Post-Organ Transplant

Gut indicates that patterns of an 'unhealthy' gut microbiome are linked to an increased risk of death following a solid organ transplant (!--ref1--).




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CRISPR's Molecular Mechanisms for Antibiotic Resistance

Assistant Prof. Ibrahim, Bitar, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital in Plzen, Charles University in Prague, Plzen,




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Reprogramming Genetic Code for Precision Biology

Most organisms rely on 20 standard medlinkamino acids/medlink to synthesize proteins, with few exceptions. Chemist Han Xiao's research focuses on




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Gut Microbiota's Link to Prostate Inflammation in Aging Men

New studies suggest that medlinkinflammation/medlink contributes to the onset of medlinkbenign prostatic hyperplasia/medlink (BPH), stemming from




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Decoding How Semen Microbiome Shapes Male Fertility

You may be familiar with the gut microbiome's impact on overall health. Surprisingly, a similar principle applies to the semen microbiome, which may significantly




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Microneedle Sensors for Real-Time Biomarker Detection

Learn about how microneedle sensors are transforming healthcare by enabling real-time, continuous monitoring of biomarkers through wearable, minimally invasive device.




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Ardea Biosciences to Present at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences

Ardea Biosciences to Present at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences




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Waters Corporation and NIBRT Partner to Bring Greater Control and Predictability to Biopharmaceutical Processing

Waters Corporation and NIBRT Partner to Bring Greater Control and Predictability to Biopharmaceutical Processing




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Talecris Biotherapeutics to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Health Care Conference

Talecris Biotherapeutics to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Health Care Conference




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Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports First-Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports First-Quarter 2010 Financial Results




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Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 3 Registration Program of Zerenex (ferric citrate) for the Treatment of Patients with Hyperphosphatemia

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 3 Registration Program of Zerenex (ferric citrate) for the Treatment of Patient




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Amgen Scientists Visit Biotechnology Classrooms Across the Country in Support of National Lab Day

Amgen Scientists Visit Biotechnology Classrooms Across the Country in Support of National Lab Day




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BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. Reports First Quarter 2010 Financial Results

BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. Reports First Quarter 2010 Financial Results




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AI Breakthrough: Accelerating Effective Antibiotic Therapy for Sepsis

medlinkSepsis/medlink poses a life-threatening infection complication, leading to 1.7 million hospitalizations and 350,000 deaths annually in the U.




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The AI Advantage: Tackling Antibiotic Resistance

A breakthrough in antibiotic resistance detection has been achieved by researchers at the University of Zurich. Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence,




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Antibiotic: A Lifesaver for Children Under 5 Years

Giving a common antibiotic to medlinkchildren/medlink under five years old in Africa saves lives, finds a new study. When UC San Francisco research




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Unveiling the Pediatric Urobiome: A New Frontier in Urinary Health

A groundbreaking study has overturned the long-held assumption that human urine is sterile, finding evidence of a complex microbial ecosystem in the urinary




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Breastfeeding: A Microbiome Powerhouse for Infant Lung Health

A new study reveals that human medlinkbreast milk/medlink plays a crucial role in shaping a baby's microbiome, the community of microbes that live in the body.




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How Clean Hospitals can Reduce Antibiotic Resistance

A new mathematical model of antibiotic resistance developed helps predict how good or poor hygiene might affect how rapidly resistant bacteria increase in abundance due to antibiotic treatment.




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Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria on the Rise: Implications of Kenyan Hospital Visits

In Kenyan healthcare facilities, patients who stay in hospitals for a duration exceeding three days have a higher probability of carrying a strain of




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Hospital Disinfectant Fails Against Global Health Threat Posed by Antibiotic Resistance

Chlorine disinfectant used in hospitals proves ineffective against the leading cause of medlinkantibiotic/medlink-associated sickness globally as




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Indian Biotech Company Develops First 3D Printed Artificial Liver Tissue

Bengaluru-based biotech firm, Pandorum Technologies, has announced that it has developed artificial living tissue using 3D printing which performs the function of a human liver.




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Genome Sequencing Company Plans to Develop Liquid Biopsy for Cancer Detection

As many companies are trying to develop liquid biopsy for diagnosing and preventing cancer development, the San Diego-based genome sequencing company Illumina has also joined this group.




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Biosimilar Bevacizumab for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Launched in India

One of the generic Indian pharmaceutical companies, Hetero Drugs has launched a biosimilar for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in India.




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Blood-biomarker tests may aid in early diagnosis of Alzheimer's: Report

While early detection of Alzheimer's disease is crucial for better outcomes, a report on Wednesday said that blood-based tests are emerging as valuable tools.




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End Misuse Of Antibiotics, Urges Kerala Health Minister

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that a campaign against the indiscriminate use of antibiotics has commenced in all the state's 14 districts.




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Gut microbiome changes may signal onset of rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers have identified changes in the gut microbiome makeup that lead to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, providing a window of opportunity for targeted treatments.