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New study uses multi-omics to better evaluate and explore the functional potential of probiotics

A newly published research study has explored the functional potential of pro- and synbiotics, using multi-omic datasets in order to account for the full scope of changes in the host fish and its gut microbiota. These findings may help the animal production industry to further their use of microbiome-associated tools.

A Possible New Covid-19 Vaccine Could Be Accessible For More Of The World

The protein subunit vaccine, which can be manufactured using engineered yeast, has shown promise in preclinical studies.

Knowledge of gut microbiota increases our understanding of disease recovery in fish

A new study carried out by researchers at Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics and colleagues offers a more holistic view on host and microbiota signals in rainbow trout.

Study shows health benefits of using wind energy could quadruple if the most polluting power plants are scaled back when wind-generation is available: 'We found that prioritizing health is a great way to maximize benefits in a widespread way'

New research from MIT has shown that the health benefits of wind power could be significantly increased if operators prioritized reducing output from the most polluting fossil-fuel-based power plants when energy from wind is available.

MIT sensory stimulation shows progress in treating Alzheimer's

A 40-hertz sensory stimulation could be a remedy in treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to two early-stage clinical studies produced by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Center for Theoretical Physics' team evaluates principles of quantum gravity with wormhole connection

A team of scientists from the Center for Theoretical Physics is spearheading efforts to evaluate the principles of quantum gravity using a quantum processor.

When It Comes To AI, Can We Ditch The Datasets?

A machine-learning model for image classification that’s trained using synthetic data can rival one trained on the real thing, a study shows.

New PhageLeads tool enables rapid assessment of phage’s therapeutic viability

The new PhageLeads resource uses machine learning to provide a free tool for researchers to rapidly assess therapeutic suitability for specific phages. This is an important step towards successfully using phages as a type of therapeutics for treating bacterial infections.

Fast, Cheap Test Can Detect COVID-19 Virus’ Genome Without Need For PCR

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new test for COVID-19 that combines the speed of over-the-counter antigen tests with the accuracy of PCR tests that are processed in medical labs and hospitals.

Shift Work Helps Marine Microbes Share Scarce Ocean Resources

Though they may be small, microorganisms are the most abundant form of life in the ocean.

Shifting Ocean Closures Best Way To Protect Animals From Accidental Catch

Accidentally trapping sharks, seabirds, marine mammals, sea turtles and other animals in fishing gear is one of the biggest barriers to making fisheries more sustainable around the world.

How To Clean Solar Panels Without Water

A new cleaning method could remove dust on solar installations in water-limited regions, improving overall efficiency.

Glaciers Are Squishy, Holding Slightly More Ice Than Thought

Glacier ice is usually thought of as brittle. You can drill a hole in an ice sheet, like into a rock, and glaciers crack and calve, leaving behind vertical ice cliffs.

Hungry Yeast Are Tiny, Living Thermometers

Membranes are crucial to our cells. Every cell in your body is enclosed by one. And each of those cells contains specialized compartments, or organelles, which are also enclosed by membranes.

New study is able to separate resident and transient microbes in the gut microbiome of small fish

Researchers from the Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics have successfully managed to separate resident and transient microorganisms in the gut microbiome of small fish, marking an important step towards better use of host-microbiome interactions especially in aquaculture.

Mosquitoes Are Seeing Red: Why New Findings About Their Vision Could Help You Hide From These Disease Vectors

Beating the bite of mosquitoes this spring and summer could hinge on your attire and your skin.

Computational Modeling Guides Development Of New Materials

Chemical engineers use neural networks to discover the properties of metal-organic frameworks, for catalysis and other applications.

Planting Trees In Pastureland Provides Significant Cooling In The Tropics

Farmers struggling to adapt to rising temperatures in tropical regions can unleash the benefits of natural cooling, alongside a host of other wins, simply by dotting more trees across their pasturelands.

Using Soap To Remove Micropollutants From Water

MIT chemical engineers create affordable, sustainable soap-based system to eliminate emerging micropollutants in water.

De-extinction - Recovering most of a lost species

Professor and Center Director Tom Gilbert is exploring the possibilities of bringing back the extinct Christmas Island rat through genomic sequencing in a new study published in Current Biology. However, the hologenomic perspective brings nuance to the core of de-extinction.