What is a model organism? Moving beyond E. coli
The non-descript, pill-shaped cell is why we understand fundamental life processes (think DNA replication and transcription).
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Using AI machine learning to map hidden molecular interactions in bacteria
revealing a network of molecular connections that could improve drug discovery and cancer research. The work also highlights how methods and principles learned from bacterial model systems can be ...
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Human Microbiome Project
Microbial communities can be harvested from their natural ... The CMMR provides metagenomic, informatics, model system and molecular biology support and guidance to other researchers and clinical ...
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Model systems to study tumor-microbiome interactions in early-onset colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major health problem, with an alarming increase of early-onset CRC (EO-CRC) cases among individuals under 50 years of age. This trend shows the urgent need for ...
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Researchers shed light on the mechanisms of bacterial flagellar motors
Biological motors, which aid microorganism movement in fluids, are composed of two components -- the rotor and stators. Despite much research, the exact molecular mechanism underlying stator function ...
Bacterial flagellar motors: Study sheds light on their ion-driven mechanisms
When speaking of motors, most people think of those powering vehicles and human machinery. However, biological motors have ...
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Molecular bacterial load assay: Method predicts effectiveness of tuberculosis therapy
tuberculosis. This test, the so-called Molecular Bacterial Load Assay (MBLA), represents a novel innovative tool for monitoring TB treatment. The assay measures M. tuberculosis 16S rRNA ...