Filipino researchers discovered a powerful antifungal agent within a traditional fermented fish dish. Burong isda, a popular Pampanga delicacy, harbors a bacterium. This bacterium shows significant promise in combating Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungus that infects weakened immune systems. Study found that while the bacterium might struggle in highly acidic environments like the stomach, it thrives in less acidic parts of the digestive tract. Importantly, the bacteria possess genes that boost the immune system and produce essential B vitamins (B1, B2, B6, and B9).
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UP Diliman Physicists Map the World’s Shifting Cultures
UP Diliman Scientists created detailed cultural maps. These maps show how cultures change over time. The team is from the National Institute of Physics (NIP) measured cultural diversity using the standard deviational ellipse (SDE) area.
Philippines Faces Groundwater Crisis: A Race Against Time
Groundwater, a vital resource for the Philippines, is facing a serious threat. Over-extraction and contamination are causing a crisis. This is especially true in agriculture, where groundwater is crucial for […]
New Medical Professionals Face Bleak Job Prospects in the Philippines
Ateneo de Manila University research reveals a grim reality for Filipino medical graduates. Many struggle to find stable jobs, fair pay, and meaningful roles. This is despite a critical shortage […]
Philippine Islands: Cradle of 35,000-Year-Old Maritime Technology
Ateneo de Manila University scientists have unearthed astonishing evidence of a technologically advanced maritime culture in the Philippines dating back 35,000 years. Fifteen years of research, involving international collaborators, reveals […]
Filipino Scientists Uncover Hidden Ocean Treasures
Submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) is a crucial process. Groundwater seeps into the ocean. It carries freshwater, nutrients, and sometimes pollutants. These SGD sites are teeming with microbial life. They are […]
Filipino Scientists on Detection of Lung Cancer
Filipino scientists have made a breakthrough. They identified potential biomarkers for early lung cancer detection. Their research is published in the Journal of Proteome Research. This journal focuses on protein […]
Super Bacteria, A Risk To Food Safety
Researchers at the University of the Philippines Diliman have discovered high levels of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella in chicken meat sold in Metro Manila wet markets. This is a serious concern, […]