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Tree-Killing Fungus Officially Named By Scientists
June 30, 2008 — Scientists have officially named the fungus responsible for killing redbay and other trees in the coastal plains of northeastern Florida, Georgia and South ... > full story -
Protecting Romaine Lettuce From Pathogens
June 29, 2008 — Knowing the preferences of foodborne pathogens such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 is essential to a successful counterattack on these microbes. That's why microbiologists are scrutinizing the ... > full story -
Shiitake Mushrooms May Improve Human Immune Function, Especially If Grown On Old Oak Logs
June 29, 2008 — Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms are good for you--and shiitake byproducts can be good for other crops. These mushrooms contain high-molecular-weight polysaccharides (HMWP), which some studies ... > full story -
Glomalin Is Key To Locking Up Soil Carbon
June 29, 2008 — Glomalin, the substance coating this microscopic fungus growing on a corn root, can keep carbon in the soil from decomposing for up to 100 ... > full story -
Sequencing The Cacao Genome To Safeguard Chocolate
June 26, 2008 — During the past 15 years, the global cocoa industry has confronted a trio of devastating fungal diseases that cost growers an estimated $700 million in losses annually. Now scientists at the ... > full story -
Predicting The Risk Of A Common Fungal Infection After Stem Cell Transplantation
June 19, 2008 — In silico genetic analysis in mice has led to the discovery of a gene affecting susceptibility to a severe fungal infection in transplant recipients. Investigators have found that genetic variation ... > full story -
Infectious And Non-Infectious Prions Have Clear Differences In Molecular Structures
June 17, 2008 — Infectious proteins known as prions have been identified as the cause of “mad cow” disease (BSE). The culprits are “incorrectly folded” proteins that can “infect” ... > full story -
Probiotic Bacteria Protect Endangered Frogs From Lethal Skin Disease
June 4, 2008 — Laboratory tests and field studies continue to show promise that probiotic bacteria can be used to help amphibian populations, including the endangered yellow-legged frog, fend off lethal skin ... > full story -
Possible New Approach To Purifying Drinking Water, Thanks To Genetic Tool
June 3, 2008 — A genetic tool used by medical researchers may also be used in a novel approach to remove harmful microbes and viruses from drinking water. In a series of proof-of-concept experiments, engineers ... > full story -
Climate Change Could Impact Vital Functions Of Microbes
June 3, 2008 — Global climate change will not only impact plants and animals but will also affect bacteria, fungi and other microbial populations that perform a myriad of functions important to life on earth. It is ... > full story
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