WHO Issues Comprehensive Guidelines On Filovirus Disease, Including Ebola And Marburg Disease
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling an Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus,…
Synthetic biology platform unmasks hidden bacterial targets of bacteriophages
An interdisciplinary team of Rice University researchers has uncovered previously unknown relationships between bacteriophages – viruses that infect…
New pico-calorimeter detects antibiotic resistance via direct heat traces
When living cells grow, divide, or respond to drugs, they give off tiny amounts of heat that offer…
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…
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…
Researchers discover 45 new toxins produced by Salmonella bacteria
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have discovered 45 new toxins produced by Salmonella bacteria, some…
Simple probiotic may treat acid reflux and prevent cancer
Patients with acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid pushes up into the esophagus, know the symptoms all…
Structural insights reveal unique bacterial β-1,2-glucan transport system
Even though sugars are often framed as simple sources of energy, they also serve as structurally complex and…
Gut microbiota may determine severity of life-threatening sepsis infections
Why do some people recover easily from bacterial infections while others rapidly deteriorate into life-threatening sepsis? According to…
University of Queensland study unveils new defense against antibiotic resistance
Alternative therapies that aid the body’s immune system to fight bacteria have shown promise in addressing the global…
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…
Antibiotic minocycline shows potential for treating panic disorder symptoms
A study supported by FAPESP shows that small doses of the antibiotic minocycline may help treat panic disorder.…