All Enterococcus faecalis articles
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NewsA self-disinfecting fabric eliminates bacteria, fungi and viruses in hospital settings
Researchers have developed a new self-disinfecting cotton fabric capable of eliminating bacteria, fungi and viruses in hospital settings using visible light. The material incorporates two photoactive compounds which, when exposed to light, generate a highly reactive form of oxygen that damages the microorganisms adhering to the fabric.
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News Distinct gut microbiome patterns found in 5 cancer groups and in early-onset cancers
Researchers have discovered distinct gut microbiome patterns in adults 50 or younger with colorectal and breast cancers compared with those diagnosed later in life — one of several findings from an analysis of stool samples from 1,364 patients with cancer across cancer types, stages and treatments.
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NewsResearcher awarded two NIH grants to advance research on antibiotic-resistant infections
The research is focused on developing new strategies to combat two infectious diseases: catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and invasive Group A Streptococcus skin infections, both of which are increasingly difficult to treat because of antimicrobial resistance.
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NewsMachine learning turns routine water quality data into early warnings for pathogen health risks
Researchers have developed a data-driven framework that uses routinely measured water quality indicators to predict pathogen concentrations and estimate their potential health risks.
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NewsGut microbiome: The hidden architect of liver cancer immunotherapy response
A comprehensive review synthesizes current advances linking gut bacteria to immunotherapy outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary liver cancer.
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NewsParaprobiotic counteracts damage to male fertility from BPA in plastic
BPA has been shown to impair sperm function, in part through increased generation of reactive oxygen species. Researchers investigated whether a paraprobiotic material derived from the lactic acid bacterium Enterococcus faecalis (known as FK‑23) protects against the sperm toxicity caused by BPA.
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NewsBacteria may hold a cancer treatment clue
A review argues that tumors with reproducibly poor prognosis outcomes may share an overlooked feature: bacterial infection within the tumor microenvironment. These bacteria may weaken treatment by altering local immunity, damaging tissue structure, and even inactivating chemotherapeutic drugs.
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NewsResearchers uncover how bacteria suppress immune defences in stubborn wound infections
A common bacterium can suppress the body’s early warning system in wounds, causing infections to persist and create an environment that allows other bacteria to take hold. Enterococcus faecalis releases large amounts of lactic acid in the wound, which lowers pH, weakens immune cells and prevents them from fighting an infection.
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NewsScientists find that silencing bacteria can worsen heart infections
By studying a bacterium responsible for a severe heart infection, the scientists show that disrupting bacterial communication can be associated with adverse clinical outcomes. These findings open the door to more targeted therapeutic strategies against this type of infection.
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NewsAccomplices in the spotlight: When the interaction between fungi and bacteria becomes a dangerous alliance
Researchers discover new co-infection strategies of Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis. Only some E. faecalis strains significantly increased cell damage when infected simultaneously with Candida albicans. These strains produced cytolysin, a toxin that perforates cell membranes and kills the cells.
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NewsScientists find new way to disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria and restore healing in chronic wounds
Scientists have discovered a new way that could speed up the healing of chronic wounds infected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The study shows how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), actively prevents wound healing.
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CareersSummer studentship: Oliver probes AMR in neonatal sepsis - and use of novel bacterial screening methods.
Oliver Spiller-Boulter, from Cardiff, reports back on his AMI-sponsored summer studentship which examined antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in neonatal sepsis and the use of novel bacterial screening methods.
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NewsNanoparticles supercharge vinegar’s old-fashioned wound healing power
New research has resulted in the ability to boost the natural bacterial killing qualities of vinegar by adding antimicrobial nanoparticles made from carbon and cobalt.
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NewsNew sepsis diagnostic could reduce critical time to save patients
A new diagnostic method would confirm sepsis infections earlier, cutting critical hours in the “race against time” to save patients’ lives. The process uses a centrifuge to separate bacteria from blood cells, and automatic microscopy for detection.
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NewsNovel breath test shows promise for diagnosing and monitoring bacterial infections
A new, non-invasive breath test has emerged as a potential breakthrough for rapidly diagnosing bacterial infections and tracking treatment effectiveness.
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NewsReactive nitrogen species dominance is key in the fight against antimicrobial resistance
The balance between two types of molecules – reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) – plays a crucial role in tackling drug-resistant bacteria, according to a new study.
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NewsScientists discover how the gut modulates the development of inflammatory conditions
Scientists have discovered how gut bacteria that cross a weakened intestinal barrier induce changes in bone marrow that strengthen the immune response.
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NewsSophisticated early warning system: How bacteria respond to threats
Recent research has found that exogenous petidoglycan fragments of Vibrio cholerae and other multidrug-resistant pathogens are able to trigger 3D biofilm formation as an universial danger response.
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NewsEnterococcus helps E. coli ‘armor up’ in dog, poultry co-infections
A new study finds that two subtypes of pathogenic E. coli produce 5 to 16 times more protective capsular “slime” when Enterococcus faecalis is present.
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NewsBacteria thrive by playing nice before going their own way
A study tackles the question of how multiple bacterial species coexist in biofilms.