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An @RMIT University team developed a #virus-skewering material inspired by the surface of #cicada wings. This material can be used in hospitals to reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses. ow.ly/Q1SO50RsnuV

Using #CRISPR-Cas9, a chef turned engineer is working with @UCBerkeley to produce #sustainable, healthy, #protein-rich foods derived from Aspergillus oryzae and other #fungi. ow.ly/Xo2z50RoqUl

October is the optimal time to provide #flu vaccinations to young #children between the ages of 2 and 5 according to a large-scale population-based observational study conducted by #Harvard scientists. ow.ly/Tjv650Re7AX

A human case of highly pathogenic influenza virus #HPAI #H5N1 was reported in Texas earlier this month, after exposure to infected cattle. The #CDC recommends enhanced precautions in livestock farms. cdc.gov/media/releases…

Hospital outbreaks of the drug-resistant C. auris raise concerns about the role of climate change in the spread of hospital-acquired infections. One Health approaches are needed to reduce drug-resistant pathogens ow.ly/ruBV50Re7Yt

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Puerto Rico declares a #publichealth emergency as cases of #dengue reached record-breaking numbers this year. #Emergency funding will support efforts to control the spread of this mosquito-transmitted #virus. ow.ly/SWJl50R4wVf

Researchers in Brazil found that previous #Zika virus infection can lead to more severe #dengue outcomes, providing evidence that a Dengue vaccine will have a greater impact if it also protects against Zika. ow.ly/o0rW50QVYSN

Four new species of #octopus were discovered off the coast of #CostaRica. #UNISA is deliberating on deep-sea mining regulations to preserve #biodiversity. ow.ly/QmFR50QVYAs

An ancient retrovirus brought RetroMyelin to jawed vertebrates. This noncoding RNA “zips” myelin around vertebrate nerve cells. This study demonstrates how viruses can influence human evolution in unexpected ways. ow.ly/Uq0n50QTiXs

The Japan Environment and Children’s Study found that fetal and infant exposure to #cats and #dogs is associated with a reduced incidence risk of certain food #allergies in #children up to 3 years old. ow.ly/Ho6z50QSboN

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#Omega3fattyacids, abundant in #fish and #fishoil supplements, show promise in maintaining #lunghealth, as shown by a comprehensive multi-faceted study supported by the @NIH. ow.ly/2rNq50PpyTy

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Certain #probiotic bacteria may help reduce the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and the risk of #toxicshocksyndrome (#TSS). Incorporating these probiotics into #menstrualproducts may reduce the risk of TSS in vulnerable #women. ow.ly/z4XC50PEIt6

The #gutmicrobiome may influence #brainhealth in #mice genetically predisposed to #Alzheimerslikedisease (ALD). The findings suggest that gut microbiome-altering drugs (#antibiotics and #probiotics) and specialized #diet(s) may help prevent and treat ALD. ow.ly/21l150N0CAw

A large-scale multi-year #Colombian study shows that mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia reduce dengue incidence by ~95%. These results are promising for #globalhealth. ow.ly/ZmZo50QzK1z

A record-breaking manatee huddle at Florida’s Blue Springs State Park highlights that local conservation is effective. Yet, widespread declines are occurring at the state level. ow.ly/wzY650QzJWA

The #R21/Matrix-M malaria #vaccine was added to the @WHO list of prequalified vaccines, exemplifying a new milestone in the global effort to eradicate #malaria. ow.ly/Gepl50QzBXV