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Laser therapy enhances treatment of fungus resistant to conventional medication
Researchers have managed to reduce Candida albicans’ resistance to fungicides by incorporating photodynamic inactivation techniques into the treatment. The technology can be used in both human healthcare and the prevention of food contamination.
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Maple compound offers new way to fight tooth decay
A new study highlights the potential of using a natural compound from maple to combat the bacteria responsible for tooth decay: Streptococcus mutans. Epicatechin gallate is a powerful and safe alternative to traditional plaque-fighting agents.
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New imaging approach transforms study of bacterial biofilms
Scientists have reimagined the capabilities of atomic force microscopy, transforming it into a tool that captures large-scale biological architecture. This advance offers an unprecedented view of biofilm organization.
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Bacterial signaling molecule that choreographs flip between biofilm and motility could transform biotechnology and medical applications
A bacterial signaling molecule involved in flipping the switch between sessile and motile forms could offer huge potential in improving probiotics, boosting wastewater treatment and producing therapeutic compounds.
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How bacteria use a protein associated with Alzheimer’s to fight off threats
Amyloids are perhaps best known as a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease. According to new research, these oft-maligned proteins also serve a critical role for bacteria in our environment, enabling them to fight off other “predatory bacteria.”
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Microbially synthesized bioplastic may solve marine plastic pollution problem
Researchers have demonstrated a new eco-friendly plastic that decomposes in deep ocean conditions. In a deep-sea experiment, the microbially synthesized poly(d-lactate-co-3-hydroxybutyrate) (LAHB) biodegraded, while conventional plastics persisted.
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Candida’s hidden toolbox: Scientists discover a previously unknown infection strategy
A new study shows that the common blood protein albumin can turn otherwise harmless fungal strains of Candida albicans into dangerous pathogens.
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Researchers find genetic clues to infant formula pathogen’s global persistence
Researchers are shedding new light on how a dangerous foodborne pathogen—Cronobacter sakazakii—may have adapted to thrive in dried and powdered foods across the global supply chain.
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When sunscreen meets plastic: a newly discovered threat to marine ecosystems
The chemical Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate - found in sunscreen - could be slowing the degradation of discarded plastic in our seas, and may be helping biofilm bacteria – which have a greater protection from harsh conditions – to thrive.
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Scientists discover a materials maze that prevents bacterial infections
Scientists have discovered surface patterns that can drastically reduce bacteria’s ability to multiply on plastics, which means that infections on medical devices, such as catheters, could be prevented.
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Oxymatrine, a quinoline alkaloid derived from Sophora flavescens, inhibits the Malassezia biofilm
Oxymatrine not only controls Malassezia overgrowth but also manages psoriasis symptoms, offering a dual-action mechanism for safer and more effective therapy, a new study shows.
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Scientists develop a treatment platform to disable the ‘biofilm’ shield of superbugs
Researchers have developed a platform that utilizes microbubbles to deliver gene-targeted nanoparticles capable of breaking down MRSA biofilms, offering an innovative solution for treating infections resistant to conventional antibiotics.
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New research reveals how bacteria export the building blocks of biofilms
Chemists examined how the polysaccharide “Pel” – a central component of many biofilms – is exported out of the cell by the pathogen P. aeruginosa and describe the structure of the so-called PelBC export complex, which represents the last station in the cell before “Pel” is released.
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Green light activates this antibiotic only where it’s needed
To make a more efficient antibiotic treatment, researchers have modified penicillin so that it’s activated only by green light. In early tests, the approach precisely controlled bacterial growth and improved survival outcomes for infected insects.
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Gifts from the sea: Molecules derived from coral may help fight harmful bacteria
Pus, strep throat, and even tuberculosis—most infectious diseases are characterized by a cluster of pathogenic bacteria that can be stubborn and resistant to antibiotics. Researchers have found another method to combat these bacteria using naturally sourced molecules found in corals.
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Global phage experts converge in Berlin to shape the future of antimicrobial medicine
The 8th World Congress on Targeting Phage Therapy (June 10–11, 2025) returns to Berlin, bringing together over 75 international speakers and contributors from 27 countries.
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Insect protein blocks bacterial infection
A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material’s potential for preventing medical implant infection.
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Two-step method to prevent biofilm regrowth is a SLAM dunk
A new study reports a novel, two-step method to effectively dismantle bacterial biofilms and prevent regrowth.
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Microbial pioneers: how bacteria shape dental implant health from day one
A new study suggests that the earliest microbes to colonize a dental implant may determine its long-term fate. Using high-resolution genomic sequencing and a 12-week clinical timeline, scientists tracked how microbial ecosystems form around new dental implants.
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Could nanoplastics in the environment turn E. coli into a bigger villain?
New research suggests certain nanoplastics may make foodborne pathogens more virulent. Nanoplastics with positively charged surfaces were more likely to cause physiological stress in E. coli O157:H7, making them pump out more Shiga-like toxin.