Viruses & Microorganisms

biological clock

Reading a Biological Clock in the Dark

21.10.2014

Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Math & Computer Science

Proper coordination between our gut bacteria and our biological clocks may be crucial for preventing obesity and glucose intolerance

sweetener -cartoon

Gut Bacteria, Artificial Sweeteners and Glucose Intolerance

17.09.2014

Nutrition, Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Math & Computer Science

A new study reveals that certain gut bacteria may induce metabolic changes following exposure to artificial sweeteners

how the IFN Antagonist Affects Type 1 IFN responses to pathogens

Interfering with Interferon

28.07.2014

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Virus-killing molecules may need all their skills, including inflammation, to fight HIV infection

Diatom cells expressing ROS-sensitive proteins in the nucleus (green) and chlorophyll (red)

Drift against the Tide

09.04.2014

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Environment, Plants and Agriculture

Ocean plankton turn a toxic byproduct into a sophisticated stress indicator

Tunneling electron microscope image captures two goblet cells secreting their contents into the intestine

Goblet Cells Get Their Germs

12.03.2014

Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Substances secreted by unique cells in the gut lining keep bacteria in their place

HIV and cell membrane. Image:ThinkStock

Killer Virus to the Rescue

16.01.2014

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

The molecule that helps HIV invade immune cells might, in the future, help prevent autoimmune attacks

eating right

Gut Response

03.12.2013

Nutrition, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Math & Computer Science

A unique experiment explores the connection between the food we eat and our gut microbiota

SEM image of the dense microbial ecosystem overlying the 'hilly' gastrointestinal epithelial layer

The Second Genome

08.09.2013

Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

Our complicated relationship with the microorganisms in our gut has some surprising consequences for our health

Bacterial Booby Traps Revealed

Bacterial Booby Traps Revealed

02.07.2013

Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Genetics

Toxin-antitoxin gene pairs make a quick suicide mechanism for bacteria facing viral invasion

Human cells light up with green fluorescent markers after being penetrated by a genetically engineered virus coated with the VSV envelope protein

A Viral “Crook” Cracks Many Locks

05.06.2013

Cancer, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

How does a helpful virus often used for gene therapy break into cells?

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Illustration by Yael Leibovitch and Simone Dell’Ariccia

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We Know What You Ate: Detailed Protein Maps Assess Intestinal Health

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