New method measures how effectively antibiotics kill bacteria
Drugs that act against bacteria are mainly assessed based on how well they inhibit bacterial growth under laboratory…
Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
New rapid PCR method detects Salmonella in food within hours
A new same-day detection strategy shows how simple, low-cost lab steps can uncover Salmonella in meats, vegetables, and…
Novel vaccine strategy could solve the challenge of implanted device infections
Patients with implanted medical devices like orthopedic joint replacements, pacemakers, and artificial heart valves run a small but…
Global Virus Network announces the addition of three new Centers of Excellence
The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of leading medical virologists representing 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates…
New research reveals the cervix as a truly immunocompetent tissue
Cervical epithelial cells are far from passive bystanders in the body’s immune system. New research shows they actually…
Abnormal protein activity found to promote cell migration and spread of glioblastoma
Ever wondered how the different cells in our body communicate with each other to fulfill their different roles-be…
Why Salmonella Dublin poses a food safety threat in beef and dairy
A nationwide genomic study shows that while Salmonella Dublin looks genetically uniform, it hides powerful resistance traits that…
Virus inside the fungus drives deadly fungal infections
Researchers have discovered that a virus living inside the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus significantly boosts the fungus’s ability to…
Study shows probiotics help preterm babies fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A new study reveals that probiotics curb drug-resistant bacteria in premature babies, but antibiotics still drive resistance genes…
Light-activated therapy boosts effectiveness of antifungal drugs against Candida albicans
Researchers at the Optics and Photonics Research Center (CePOF) have succeeded in increasing the susceptibility of the fungus Candida albicans to drug…
Fecal transplant may cut infections in long-term care patients
Doctors tested fecal transplants from donor gut bacteria in frail hospital patients. Could this be the next tool…