All Bacteria articles – Page 19
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NewsNew phage platform pinpoints viruses that can deliver a knockout blow for killer bacteria
An international group of microbial experts has launched a powerful and flexible free online genomic toolkit for more rapid development of phage therapy. They say it is capable of assessing if a phage is suitable for a targeted therapy in under 10 minutes.
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NewsRising threat of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriales (CRE) spurs urgent healthcare alert
The deteriorating epidemiological situation of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriales (CRE) has spurred ECDC to alert EU/EAA countries to the importance of controlling the spread of CRE infections to safeguard their healthcare systems.
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NewsWe know what you ate: Detailed protein maps assess intestinal health
A new method has been designed to map the near-exact molecular details of the human and bacterial protein regulations within the host-gut microbiome interactions. These proteins could be used for medical and dietary intervention to maintain intestinal health.
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NewsBioink for personalized tissue repair developed using kombucha SCOBY nanocellulose
Researchers have developed a bioink using nanocellulose derived from Kombucha SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) as the scaffold material.
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CareersSummer studentship: Ojewale finds novel Actinomycetes offer rare antimicrobial metabolites
Ojewale Ifeoluwa Florence reports back on her AMI-sponsored summer studentship which focused on the investigation of Actinobacteria found in local freshwater environments in Ogun State, Nigeria, under supervisor Dr. Amina Badmos.
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NewsDelicate nanoflower is deadly to bacteria
A carnation-like nanostructure could someday be used in bandages to promote wound healing. Researchers report that laboratory tests of their nanoflower-coated dressings demonstrate antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and biocompatible properties.
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NewsInfant gut bacteria and food allergies: the good, the bad, and the ugly
A research study delves into the associations between neonatal gut microbiota compositions and food allergies, in order to find a way to improve infants’ immunities.
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NewsHealthy gut bacteria that feed on sugar analyzed for the first time
A microbe found in the lower part of the gut that is associated with good health has been comprehensively analysed and found to have a focused diet breaking down sugars locked away in mucus.
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NewsAntibiotics of the future are prone to bacterial resistance
Two studies have found that resistance can develop against new antibiotics even before they are widely used, compromising their effectiveness from the start. The studies focused on five critical bacterial species and examined 18 new antibiotics.
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NewsGene found in rough Salmonella Infantis variant offers drug target for variety of pathogens
A new study identifies a gene in a rough Salmonella Infantis variant that could offer a target for developing effective vaccines and therapeutic strategies, not only for Salmonella but other Enterobacteriaceae as well.
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NewsWhy you shouldn’t scratch an itchy rash: New study explains
New research uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema called allergic contact dermatitis.
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NewsA new process with zero emissions for truly biodegradable plastics
A new approach to producing biodegradable plastics - polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) - was discovered as a promising alternative that requires minimal organic materials and is naturally produced by photosynthetic microorganisms.
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NewsPrecision medicine and inflammatory disease: Power of metabolic modelling to generate personalized probiotics
A research study has recently highlighted the application of large-scale computational modelling of metabolomics in the human gut microbiome to design personalised probiotics for treating gut inflammatory diseases.
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NewsWeather change linked to increased risk of Salmonella outbreaks
A research study has shown a significant impact on Salmonella outbreaks from weather changes, which can be used as a tool to predict risk of outbreaks and implement preventative measures, under a climate change scenario.
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NewsPapers outline 4 advances for inactivating infectious viruses and bacteria
Four papers provide insights into novel antiviral compounds and methods to inactivate infectious viral particles and bacteria.
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NewsA common mouth and gut bacterium may be linked with increased stroke risk
A common bacterium usually found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, Streptococcus anginosis, may be abundant in the guts of people with stroke and is associated with a worse prognosis and increased risk of death, according to a preliminary study.
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NewsStudy finds three new safe, effective ways to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis
An international clinical trial has found three new safe and effective drug regimens for tuberculosis that is resistant to rifampin, the most effective of the first-line antibiotics used to treat TB.
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NewsNew microscopy technique reveals dynamic E coli membrane stiffness
Researchers have created a new technique, high-speed in-line force mapping (HS-iFM), to acquire dynamic, mechanical force measurements at the speed and resolution required for living biological samples.
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NewsResearchers identify genetic ‘fingerprint’ to predict drug resistance in bacteria
To avoid antibiotic overuse and allow precise bacterial infection treatment, particularly against bacteria with multidrug resistance, a diagnostic tool was developed that identifies the pattern of DNA repair deficiencies acting as the bacterial antibiotic resistance ‘fingerprint’.
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NewsTB or not TB? A new clinician decision support tool for tuberculosis
A risk assessing tool was recently developed to evaluate the likelihood of tuberculosis (TB) infections using previous patient data with or without TB. Such clinical decision support tool would allow safer and more efficient patient deisolation procedures and ensure smoother clinician workflows.