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Image: Species-level differential enrichment of metabolic pathways in various in vivo and in vitro growth conditions (Minghao Chia et al, Nature Biotechnology (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-025-02797-4)

RNA-Based Workflow Identifies Active Skin Microbes for Dermatology Research

A new metatranscriptomics workflow profiles skin microbial RNA, revealing active microbes and antimicrobial genes for dermatology. More...
13 Apr 2026
Image: Advantages and disadvantages of environmental surveillance techniques in hospital settings (Microbial Genomics (2026). DOI: 10.1099/mgen.0.001597)

Cost-Effective Sampling and Sequencing Workflow Identifies ICU Infection Hotspots

A new plate-sweep sequencing method pinpoints ICU hotspots at low cost, enabling targeted infection control. More...
09 Apr 2026
Image: Understanding the role of the tumor microbiota opens new perspectives for cancer therapy.

International Consensus Standardizes Tumor Microbiota Detection and Reporting

Guidelines recommend integrated sequencing, imaging, and culture to confirm tumor microbiota and improve study reproducibility. More...
07 Apr 2026
Image: Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria seen with a scanning electron microscope (Credit: CDC PHIL)

Antibody Blood Test Identifies Active TB and Distinguishes Latent Infection

A new antibody-based blood test identifies active, infectious tuberculosis, accelerating treatment and contact tracing. More...
02 Apr 2026
Image: Researchers identified a previously undescribed Treponema species that was strongly associated with acute Noma disease (photo credit: Adobe Stock)

New Bacterial Target Identified for Early Detection of Noma

Researchers have identified a previously undescribed species of Treponema bacteria, which may be responsible for acute noma disease. More...
01 Apr 2026
image: The new findings provide critical genetic information to understand how SDSE spreads, evolves, and causes infection, with insights intended to support diagnosis, infection control, and vaccine planning (photo credit: 123RF)

Genomic Analysis Links Emerging Streptococcal Strains to Specific Infections

Researchers have identified 44 variants of a rising Streptococcal pathogen, offering insights to support diagnosis and infection control. More...
01 Apr 2026
Image: The direct-from-urine rapid method can identify an effective antibiotic in an average of 5.85 hours (photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Rapid Urine Test Speeds Antibiotic Selection for UTIs

A novel antibiotic susceptibility testing method delivers actionable results directly from urine within hours. More...
31 Mar 2026
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