Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Microbiology
Exploring New Frontiers in Antifungal Therapy: The Essential Role of Vitamin B5 Metabolism
Fungal infections pose a significant global health threat, especially with the alarming rise in drug-resistant strains. Our study, published in Communications Biology, delves into groundbreaking research that could pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies against these pathogens.
The diverse functions of bacterial purine receptors
Bacteria rely largely on receptors to sense and respond to environmental signals. Different receptor families have evolved that regulate diverse processes like gene expression, metabolism, second messenger homeostasis, chemotaxis or virulence. However, the signals they recognise are mostly unknown.
Behind the Paper: Survey of lived experiences and challenges in hepatitis B management and treatment
Over 250 million individuals are living with hepatitis B worldwide, most remain unaware of their infection. Major barriers to accessing diagnostics, routine management and treatment exist. Values and preferences of people with lived experience are essential to understand barriers.
Predicting Plastron Thermodynamic Stability for Underwater Superhydrophobicity
Non-wettable surfaces can mitigate the adverse effects of wetting-related phenomena. However, current achievements fall short of meeting industrial requirements because traditional goniometry does not provide meaningful information on the wetting regime or plastron stability underwater.
