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Canada's microbial fuel factories: How university researchers are turning microorganisms into the next generation of biofuels
1+ hour ago (702+ words) Open AI number two Simo steps down to focus on health Remembering Shaun Guthrie, a CIO leader and friend to many How AI and digital twins are transforming project management in Canada Is workplace culture overtaking corporate prestige in the…...
New viral library helps scientists study thousands of proteins
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (1264+ words) To prevent viruses from sickening or killing us - whether it's an individual case of hepatitis B or a COVID pandemic - it's crucial to understand how the proteins they make initiate changes in our bodies that allow them to flourish. A…...
Microbiome Research Breakthroughs across Brain, Immunity, Metabolism and Cancer Offer New Preventive Strategies to Reduce Reliance on Medicines
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (143+ words) drugscontrol. org - Frontiers in Biomedicine: Breakthroughs in Cancer Research, Cellular Therapies, and Bacterial Memory (11-07-2026) - The Microbial Pharmacy: How Bacteria Revolutionized Oncology and General Medicine (04-07-2026) - Modified Vitamin B12 Analogue Shows Promise against Lethal Brain Cancer Glioblastoma (30-06-2026) - Behind the Trip: The Dark Turn…...
What 3, 000-Year-Old Egyptian Honey Teaches Us About Food That Never Spoils
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (389+ words) Archaeologists have recovered pots of honey from ancient Egyptian tombs that date back more than 3, 000 years and remain edible, magnifying the food's remarkable stability. ": 3, 000-year-old honey jars found in Egyptian tombs were still edible. " All day Astronomy (@forallcurious) July 7, 2026 This…...
Scientists Cracked the Bacterial Code Behind Powerful Anti-Cancer Drugs, and It Could Help Build Better Ones
14+ hour, 6+ min ago (824+ words) Scientists have decoded the precise genetic mechanism bacteria use to manufacture multiple versions of powerful anti-cancer compounds " resolving a long-standing mystery in drug discovery and opening a practical path toward engineering improved cancer drugs inspired by what nature already does…...
Scientists discover that bacteria launch 'escape pods' as a survival mechanism
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (997+ words) Bacteria living inside slimy biofilms have evolved a remarkable survival trick. When the colony senses it is about to die, it blasts some of its own cells free so they can escape and start new colonies elsewhere. A new study…...
Exploring the role of microbes in protecting plants against disease
1+ day, 56+ min ago (556+ words) | Me Sta Le M Project | Results in Brief | HORIZON CORDIS Researchers are uncovering more about the complex interplay between plants, microbes and pathogens. Many microbes are involved in protecting their host plants against invading pathogens. They do so by producing…...
The beer that was hidden for 3, 000 years has returned to the world: scientists find yeast preserved in Ancient Egyptian vessels and recreate a pharaoh's drink to discover the lost taste of an ancient civilization.
1+ day, 9+ min ago (503+ words) An ancient Egyptian beer returned to the laboratory after researchers identified yeasts preserved in ceramic vessels used about 3, 000 years ago. The discovery allowed the recreation of a drink inspired by the production techniques used during Ancient Egypt. Moreover, the experiment…...
Scientists discover the one nutrient beneficial parasites can't live without
20+ hour, 28+ min ago (248+ words) A new study found that dietary fiber can determine whether beneficial intestinal worms help reduce inflammation or become essentially inactive. With plenty of fiber, the worms remained healthy and supported an anti-inflammatory response, while a low-fiber diet pushed them into…...
Bacteriophages Enable Next-Gen Smart Pathogen Detection Sensors
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (332+ words) Bacteriophages, viruses specialized in infecting bacteria, are emerging as a powerful foundation for next-generation biosensors capable of rapid and precise pathogen detection. With antimicrobial resistance on the rise, traditional bacterial detection faces challenges, including lengthy culture times and the inability…...