All Bacteria articles – Page 46
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NewsSocial connections and environmental contact spread different gut bacteria in wild mice
New research has revealed that the social connections of wild mice have a strong influence on the microbes found in their guts.
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NewsBiodegradable ‘living plastic’ houses bacterial spores that help it break down
Researchers have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), filled with bacterial spores that, when exposed to nutrients present in compost, germinate and break down the material at the end of its life cycle.
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NewsPathogens found on floors, ceilings and door handles of hospital toilets, study finds
Pathogenic bacteria and fungi, including multi-drug resistant ’superbugs’ have been found on the floors, ceilings, door handles and other surfaces of hospital toilets in the UK, with patient toilets the worst affected, a new study has found.
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NewsCompeting bacteria yield possible alternative to antibiotics
Scientists have discovered a new so-called lantibiotic, namely epilancin A37. It is produced by staphylococci that colonize the skin and acts specifically against their main competitors there, the corynebacteria.
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NewsAntimicrobial resistance prevalence varies by age and sex in bloodstream infections in European hospitals
New research shows that levels of resistance to antimicrobials (AMR) varies with age and sex, with age in particular showing substantial variation both between and within countries.
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NewsMicrobiome researchers challenge the state of the art in colon cancer biomarker discovery
For the first time, researchers from VIB-KU Leuven, UZ Leuven, Janssen Pharmaceutica and multiple international collaborators have introduced quantitative methods and extensive confounder control to discover microbiome biomarkers in colorectal cancer development. Source: VIB Dr. Raul Yhossef Tito-Tadeo, first author and postdoc at the Raes Lab (left) and ...
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NewsScientists ID transcripts involved in antibiotic resistance mechanism of two critical superbugs
A new study uncovers a drug resistance gene’s divergent evolution, which could open new vistas for MDR prognosis and can be informative in antimicrobial therapeutics research.
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NewsExperts developing immune-enhancing therapies to target tuberculosis
Experts are working on novel immune-enhancing therapies called host-directed therapies to use the body’s own immune system to target tuberculosis, with hopes that they could tackle even the drug-resistant forms of the disease.
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NewsChlamydia and gonorrhea more likely to be treated per CDC guidelines in males, younger patients and those identifying as Black or multiracial
A recent study of individuals ages 15 to 60 has found that nearly one in five patients with chlamydia and one in four patients with gonorrhea did not receive CDC recommended treatment for their infection.
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NewsReview probes gel formation mechanisms and the role of lactic acid bacteria in fermented sausage
Researchers have reviewed the process of gel formation in fermented sausages, emphasizing the crucial role of myofibrillar proteins and the influence of lactic acid bacteria, temperature, and processing methods on gel properties.
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NewsTreatment for deadly superbug C. diff may be weakening
The antibiotic vancomycin, recommended as first-line treatment for infection caused by the deadly superbug C. difficile (C. diff), may not be living up to its promise, according to new research.
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NewsScientists deploy synthetic amyloids to figure out ways of targeting biofilms
New research being presented at the Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium this May will reveal how scientists are investigating how macrophages can be used to break down amyloid plaques in biofilms.
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NewsExperts developing way to harness Nobel Prize winning CRISPR technology to deal with antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Scientists show how the latest CRISPR-Cas gene editing technology can be used to help modify and attack AMR bacteria.
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NewsVitamin D availability enhances antitumor microbes in mice
Dietary vitamin D modulates the gut microbiome to enhance the response to cancer immunotherapies, according to a new study in mice.
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NewsMicrobiota enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis-secreted BFT-1 promotes breast cancer cell stemness and chemoresistance
A new study highlights the importance of considering the microbiome as a factor in cancer treatment and offers a promising avenue for developing novel therapeutic strategies aimed at enhancing efficacy of breast cancer treatments.
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NewsArtificial sweetener has potential to damage gut
New research has discovered that neotame, one of the new generation of artificial sweeteners, is capable of damaging the human intestine and causing illness.
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NewsVaccine candidate could fight antibiotic resistance
Scientists have announced several discoveries that will help the development of a carbohydrate-based vaccine for infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and its “superbug” relative methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA.
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NewsHidden biosphere unveiled beneath world’s driest hot desert
In a finding with implications for the search for extraterrestrial life, researchers have discovered microbial life 13 feet below Earth’s most inhospitable desert.
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News‘Sunny day flooding’ increases fecal contamination of coastal waters
A new study finds that ‘sunny day flooding’, which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters, suggesting policymakers and public health officials should be aware of potential risks associated with tidal flooding.
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NewsSalmonella rates more prevalent in commercial poultry farm samples vs backyard farms
In a comparison of differently sized poultry farms, researchers at North Carolina State University found that rates of Salmonella in fecal and environmental samples were more prevalent on larger commercial farms than on smaller backyard farms.