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What’s in a name? Fit-for-purpose bacterial nomenclature: meeting report

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Scientists are discovering and renaming bacteria so rapidly that doctors and other professionals sometimes don’t recognize the new names, which can cause confusion in patient care and food safety. This meeting brought together experts to discuss the problem and create better systems for managing these changes. The key finding is that when bacteria get new scientific names, there needs to be better communication with the practical users like clinicians so they stay informed and can provide proper treatment.

Erythropoietin restrains the inhibitory potential of interneurons in the mouse hippocampus

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Researchers studied how a protein called erythropoietin (EPO) affects brain cells called interneurons in the hippocampus, a region important for memory and learning. They found that EPO treatment reduces the inhibitory activity of certain interneurons, which makes the brain’s excitatory neurons more active. This change in brain balance could potentially help treat psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and autism that involve imbalanced brain activity.

Two Cases of Curvularia geniculata Keratitis Successfully Treated with Natamycin-Based Therapy

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Two patients developed rare fungal eye infections caused by Curvularia geniculata after eye injuries from plant material. The infections caused corneal ulcers with characteristic feathery infiltrates. Both patients were successfully treated using natamycin eyedrops, either alone or combined with voriconazole, and both recovered excellent vision. Accurate identification of the fungus using genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis and helped guide treatment decisions.

Anoectochilus roxburghii Extract Extends the Lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans through Activating the daf-16/FoxO Pathway

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Researchers studied a traditional Asian orchid plant (Anoectochilus roxburghii) and found it can extend the lifespan of laboratory worms by about 16% and help them resist stress from UV light and heat. The plant works by activating a specific genetic pathway that increases the worm’s natural antioxidant defenses, protecting cells from damage. These findings suggest the plant could potentially be developed into anti-aging products for humans.

Spectrum of Fungal Infections in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis: A 20-Year Retrospective Study From a Tertiary Care Center

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This study examined fungal infections in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) over 20 years at a major Indian hospital. Researchers identified various fungal species causing peritonitis, with Candida species being most common, but discovered increasingly rare fungi involved in these infections. The study found that proper identification of the specific fungus and testing for drug resistance is crucial for effective treatment, typically involving catheter removal and targeted antifungal medications.

The Antimicrobial Extract Derived from Pseudomonas sp. HP-1 for Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus Growth and Prolongation of Maize Seed Storage

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Researchers discovered that a beneficial bacterium called Pseudomonas sp. HP-1 can produce a natural compound that effectively prevents mold contamination in stored maize seeds. The extract from this bacterium showed strong antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus, a major cause of aflatoxin contamination in grain storage. The main protective compound was identified as phenazinecarboxylic acid, which works by damaging the cell membranes of fungal cells. This finding offers a promising eco-friendly alternative to synthetic chemical fungicides for protecting stored crops.

Differences in the Demographics and Clinical Characteristics between the Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament and Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum in Patients Who Underwent Thoracic Spinal Surgery for Compressive Myelopathy

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This study compared two spinal conditions that cause nerve compression in the upper back: ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (TOPLL) and ossification of the ligamentum flavum (TOLF). Researchers found that TOPLL patients tend to be younger, more often female, and more obese than TOLF patients. Surgery for TOPLL is more complex and requires more extensive procedures with longer recovery times compared to TOLF surgery.

Native Bacteria Are Effective Biocontrol Agents at a Wide Range of Temperatures of Neofusicoccum parvum, Associated with Botryosphaeria Dieback on Grapevine

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Scientists discovered that native bacteria from Chile, particularly Pseudomonas strains, can effectively control a serious fungus that damages grapevines. These bacteria work across a range of temperatures and successfully reduced fungal growth both in laboratory tests and in actual vineyards. This discovery offers a natural, environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical fungicides for protecting grape crops.

Potential relationship between gut microbiota and animal diarrhea: a systematic review

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This review explains how the trillions of microorganisms living in animal intestines are crucial for health and digestion. When these microbial communities become imbalanced, animals develop diarrhea, which is a major problem in farming causing economic losses and animal suffering. The review shows that adding beneficial bacteria (probiotics) and their food sources (prebiotics) to animal diets can restore balance and prevent diarrhea, offering practical solutions to reduce the need for antibiotics.

A rapid and efficient in vivo inoculation method for introducing tree stem canker pathogens onto leaves: suitable for large-scale assessment of resistance in poplar breeding progeny

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Scientists developed a faster and easier way to test whether poplar trees are resistant to stem canker diseases caused by fungi. Instead of using traditional time-consuming stem tests, they inoculate fungal pathogens directly onto leaves, which shows results in just 5 days. This new leaf-based method uses abundant, readily available leaf tissue and can test many poplar breeding candidates quickly and cheaply, making it ideal for developing disease-resistant poplar varieties.

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