Environmental Microbiology

A recent research led by a scientist at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has discovered an easily transmitted DNA piece that can make a new type of hyper-resistant and deadly superbug become hyper-virulent quickly, posing an unprecedented threat to human health.

Investigating plankton communities' reaction to rising water temperatures may improve modeling of marine ecosystem responses to global warming.

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Professor Dr. Thong Kwai Lin (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science) was presented the prestigious Malaysian Society Microbiology (MSM) 2015 Award during the International Congress of MSM (ICMSM2015) held in Bayview Beach Hotel, Pulau Pinang from 7th-10th December 2015.

Dr Chan Yoke Fun, from Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya has been selected as one of the 15 L’Oréal-UNESCO 2015 For Women in Science International Rising Talents.

High Impact Research congratulates Prof. Dr. Ng Kee Peng, Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, for the recent publication of the book “A Guide to the Study of Basic Medical Mycology”.

(Okayama, Japan, 26 Feb) From the mysteries of producing red colors in traditional Japanese Bizen stoneware to iron-oxidizing bacteria for lithium ion batteries, Professor Jun Takada is at the forefront of research on innovative iron oxide nanomaterials.

Microbiota variation in the intestine correlates with health as well as with diet in elderly individuals, reports a paper in Nature this week. The work suggests that dietary adjustments could promote healthier ageing by modulating the gut microbiota.

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a family of so-called 209 biphenyl congeners are major pollutants and pose a threat to human health and the environment.

Japanese researchers have identified a molecular mechanism by which bacteria found in hot springs can survive hard times. Interestingly, about half the genes involved are similar to those found in humans, but the key regulator gene is not.

TWAS has announced the winners of the TWAS Prizes for 2007. Each winner will receive a US$10,000 cheque and be invited to lecture about his or her research at the Academy’s Silver Jubilee anniversary celebration scheduled to take place in Mexico City from 11 to 13 November 2008.

During the 28th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting last July 13, 2006, 23 scientists of the University of the Philippines received awards for their outstanding performance and contribution to science and technology.

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