Scientists discover how food poisoning bacteria protect themselves from antibiotics
Scientists from the Department of Microbiology of the University of Malaga, also members of the Institute of Subtropical…
Study highlights variable synbiotic relationship of prebiotics and probiotics
Adults with obesity who consumed a dietary fiber supplement had positive effects on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and…
Australia’s diphtheria outbreak shows why boosters, antibiotics, and better housing all matter
A 131-case outbreak reveals how a vaccine-preventable disease regained a foothold in the Northern Territory, exposing the urgent…
Gut microbiome may determine bone loss severity in primary hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). While some…
Gladstone receives NIAID grant to establish the Center for PhAIge Therapy
When a bacterial infection stops responding to antibiotics, doctors have few options to treat it. Phages-viruses that naturally…
AI-engineered p53 superproteins may reshape future cancer therapies
The Oncodarwinian Hypothesis (OdH) proposes a paradigm shift: cancer is not merely a disease but a potential macro‑immunoadaptive…
Bacterial sexually transmitted infections reach highest level in a decade
The latest Annual Epidemiological Reports from ECDC indicate a surge in bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across Europe.…
New TriPcide compounds show promise against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
In a new study, researchers show how so‑called TriPcides can target the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, including antibiotic‑resistant strains…
Photodynamic strategies enhance antibacterial performance of titanium orthopedic implants
1. Background The increasing global aging population has led to a steady rise in the demand for titanium…
Molecular gatekeepers in bacteria prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance
A new study finds that bacteria can actively block the transfer of beneficial genes to neighboring cells, using…
Oral bacteria can reveal your true biological age and health risks
A simple oral rinse may hold the key to measuring how fast you are aging, offering a noninvasive…
Microbes in the digestive tract help tailor treatment for melanoma patients
The specific mix of bacteria living in a person’s gut can predict the chances that melanoma will recur…