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New research has solved a long-standing mystery in microbiology, revealing how Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus predates on other bacteria by using fiber-like proteins to capture a wide variety of targets. This finding opens up potential uses of these predators in combating harmful bacteria in healthcare, food, and the environment, representing a significant leap forward in the development of natural antibacterial strategies.A decades-old mystery of how natural antimicrobial predatory bacteria are able to recognize and kill…

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have pioneered a method to create blue cheese in an array of new colors and flavors by manipulating the fungal strains used in cheese production. Their work reveals how altering the pigment production process of Penicillium roqueforti can result in cheese that spans a variety of colors, potentially altering consumer taste perception and broadening market appeal. Credit: The University of NottinghamResearchers at the University of Nottingham have found how to produce different…

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have achieved a scientific breakthrough by trapping krypton atoms inside carbon nanotubes, creating a one-dimensional gas. This was accomplished using advanced transmission electron microscopy, revealing insights into atomic behavior and interatomic forces. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.comScientists trap krypton atoms in carbon nanotubes, forming a one-dimensional gas and offering new insights into atomic behavior and molecular forces.For the first time, scientists…

A clinical trial reveals that MRI-guided TMS effectively treats severe depression, with improvements lasting six months, enhancing the quality of life and leading to its adoption in NHS Mental Health Trusts. Credit: SciTechDaily.comMRI-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has been shown to significantly ease severe depression symptoms for up to six months in a major clinical trial.A major clinical trial has shown that by using MRI and tracking to guide the delivery of magnetic stimulation to the brains of people…

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered the key role of dirigent proteins in plant roots, which regulate water and nutrient uptake by controlling the lignin barrier in the endodermis. The finding has significant implications for developing drought-resistant crops that require fewer resources. The researchers also highlighted the importance of this discovery in adapting agriculture to changing climate conditions and ensuring future food security.Researchers have identified a protein that acts as a…

Innovative research utilizing machine learning to analyze atomic pieces of geometry has marked a major advancement in mathematics, potentially revolutionizing the field by speeding up the identification and understanding of complex geometric shapes and patterns.New research has leveraged machine learning techniques to identify the properties of atomic pieces of geometry. This groundbreaking effort holds the potential to propel the advancement of novel findings in the field of mathematics.Mathematicians from the University…