UIC researchers develop anti-cancer therapy inspired by bacteria in tumors
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed an anti-cancer therapy inspired by bacteria found in cancer…
High levels of gut bacterial toxin linked to increased lupus nephritis risk
The body’s immune reaction to increased levels of a toxic molecule, part of a bacterial species in the…
Rapid blood infection test fails to improve survival
Even with results delivered hours earlier, rapid diagnostic testing did not translate into better survival or recovery, highlighting…
New research reveals how bacteria “selflessly” share DNA through GTAs
Research has shed important new light on the enemies-turned-allies that allow bacteria to exchange genes, including those linked to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). …
Vibrio cholerae acquires antiviral defenses through horizontal gene transfer
Like most bacteria, Vibrio cholerae lives under constant attack from viruses. To survive, bacteria equip themselves with antiviral…
Cola may quickly lower pH inside orthodontic clear aligners and shift oral bacteria within hours
A 24-hour microbiome study suggests that cola can rapidly disturb the aligner-tooth microenvironment, and that removing aligners before…
Gut microbiome changes improve memory in early cognitive decline
From Mediterranean diets to probiotics, scientists reveal how reshaping the gut microbiome could help protect brain function, while…
New T cell mechanism could lead to longer-lasting vaccines
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine have identified a possible way to make longer…
Scientists show gut bacteria can reach the brain in mice and reveal a potential vagus nerve pathway
A new mouse study reveals that under certain dietary conditions, gut bacteria can reach the brain without entering…
Pen-strep treatment rewires mechanical sensing in immune cells
Macrophages are central to mechanobiology research: their physical characteristics-stiffness, adhesion, and ECM (extracellular matrix) sensing-are inextricably linked to…
Scientists simulate complete life cycle of a minimal bacterial cell
By simulating the life cycle of a minimal bacterial cell – from DNA replication to protein translation to…
Microbial ecosystems influence success of cancer checkpoint immunotherapy
Immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting PD-1 and PD-L1 have revolutionized cancer therapy, delivering long-term survival benefits in several malignancies.…