The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritization. The list provides guidance on the development of new and necessary treatments to stop the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, …
Lichens, peculiar organisms formed through a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria, have showcased remarkable resilience by surviving in the harsh conditions of outer space. During an 18-month stint attached to the exterior of the International Space Station, these lichens endured the vacuum of space, extreme temperatures, lack of water, and exposure to …
Potteromyces asteroxylicola parasitized on an extinct species of lycopsid plant called Asteroxylon mackiei, according to a paper published in the journal Nature Communications. Potteromyces asteroxylicola, holotype in white light: (a) location of the fungus (asterisks) along the aerial axis and enations of the plant Asteroxylon mackiei; arrowhead showing animal remains; (b) plant reaction induced by …