All e coli articles
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FeaturesA double-tap strategy for dislodging superbugs: combined use of phage and probiotics
How we can use a combined approach to therapy to overcome the challenges associated with each part of the whole.
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NewsResearch team develops alginate hydrogels that can support bacterial cell growth
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed modified alginate hydrogels that can endure the growth of bacteria, allowing them to synthesize important enzymes.
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NewsViruses deploy CRISPR system to thwart bacterial defences
Researchers have shown that viruses engineered with a CRISPR-Cas system can thwart bacterial defenses and make selective changes to a targeted bacterium – even when other bacteria are in close proximity.
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NewsGram-negative bacteria build outer membrane into body armour-like structure
A new study has shed light on how Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli construct their outer membrane to resemble body armour, which has far-reaching implications for the development of antibiotics.
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NewsGut bacteria can enhance the effects of cocaine in mice
Common gut bacteria can enhance the effects of cocaine in mice, researchers report.
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NewsNew method promotes biofilm formation and boosts efficiency of biocatalysis
Scientists in Birmingham have filed a patent for a new method to increase efficiency in biocatalysis.
