All Colorado State University articles
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NewsNew enzymatic cocktail can kill tuberculosis-causing mycobacteria
A new study shows that an enzymatic cocktail can kill a variety of mycobacterial species of bacteria, including those that cause tuberculosis.
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NewsNew vaccine against a highly fatal tropical disease – and potential bioterror weapon – demonstrates efficacy in animal studies
In a mouse study, researchers tested a vaccine against the bacterium that causes melioidosis and found it was highly protective against the disease, which is endemic in many tropical areas.
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NewsNew soil model integrates microbes and large perennial grasses
A new soil model integrates soil microbes and the distinct physiological traits of large perennial grasses into DayCent.
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NewsNovel compound protects against infection by virus that causes COVID-19
Compounds that obstruct the “landing gear” of a range of harmful viruses can successfully protect against infection by the virus that causes COVID-19.
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NewsStudy of sourdough starter microbiomes to boost bread quality and safety
Researchers are studying whether bacteria in the yeast starter needed to make sourdough bread might help reduce gluten in other bread products.
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NewsAntibacterial material developed for use with internal medical devices
Researchers have developed an effective and flexible antimicrobial material that could be used to coat medical devices placed inside the body, such as hip replacements or pacemakers.
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NewsMetal-organic frameworks could someday deliver antibacterial nitric oxide
Because metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) — highly porous metal complexes — are so structurally and chemically diverse, they could be used for many applications, such as drug delivery and environmental clean-up. But researchers still need to get a better understanding of how they function, especially when embedded in polymers. ...
