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Texas A&M scientists elucidate how phages disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Bacterial infections pose significant challenges to agriculture and medicine, especially as cases of antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to rise.

15 Apr 2024

Blocking polyphosphates could help treat chronic infections

Most disease-causing bacteria are known for their speed: In mere minutes, they can double their population, quickly making a person sick.

12 Apr 2024

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

The global population of patients with diabetic wounds is expected to rise to between 9.1 million to 26.1 million by 2030.

20 Mar 2024

Socioeconomic status shapes the gut microbiome in diverse U.S. population

Study using data from the FAMiLI project reveals socioeconomic status (SES) significantly impacts the gut microbiome's diversity and composition across a diverse U.S. population, underscoring SES's role in gut health and potential health disparities.

14 Mar 2024

WSU researchers find potential ‘trojan horse’ for treating difficult bacterial infections

Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates.

5 Mar 2024

NIH grant boosts research on biofilm dispersal in wound infections

Most chronic wound infections share one thing in common: the presence of biofilms, which are composed of many different microorganisms that congregate as a mass, usually on some type of surface such as a wound bed.

21 Feb 2024

Hydrogel with built-in antibiofilm and antioxidative functions promotes faster healing of infected chronic wounds

A novel hydrogel dressing was developed recently to combat both these undesirable characteristics and tested for its effects on diabetic-infected wound healing.

5 Feb 2024

Scientists discover orderly structure hidden within bacterial biofilms

Bacteria are traditionally imagined as single-cell organisms, spread out sparsely over surfaces or suspended in liquids, but in many environments the true bacterial mode of growth is in sticky clusters called biofilms.

2 Feb 2024

Bladder and gut fermentation syndromes: Uncommon disorders with significant implications

Study reviews bladder fermentation syndrome (BFS) and gut fermentation syndrome (GFS), highlighting their etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, and emphasizing the importance of recognizing these conditions to avoid misinterpretation in abstinence monitoring.

23 Jan 2024

Gut microbiome plays a role in immune response to mRNA COVID vaccines

Researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered that the gut microbiome can influence how well people respond to mRNA COVID vaccines.

4 Jan 2024

New synthetic antibiotic found to be more effective than established drugs against 'superbugs'

A new synthetic antibiotic developed by University of Liverpool researchers is shown to be more effective than established drugs against 'superbugs' such as MRSA, a new study shows.

3 Jan 2024

First study to report isolation of M. saskatchewanense from medical devices

Researchers reported the first isolation of M. saskatchewanense from medical-grade equipment.

12 Dec 2023

Nanotechnology could enhance traditional Chinese medicine delivery, promising improved clinical outcomes

This review in the Journal of Nanobiotechnology explores how nanotechnology enhances the delivery of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), overcoming challenges like poor solubility and limited bioavailability. Nanocarriers like liposomes and nanoparticles improve TCM delivery, offering greater therapeutic effectiveness and reduced side effects, but face challenges in biocompatibility and stability for clinical use.

30 Nov 2023

Microneedle bandage offers new hope for diabetic wound treatment

Researchers developed a microneedle (MN) bandage containing selenium (Se) and chlorin e6 (Ce6) hybrid nanoparticles (SeC@PA) for diabetic wound therapy.

28 Nov 2023

Saliva analysis breakthrough: Detecting cognitive decline stages in Parkinson’s patients

Researchers used integrative metaproteogenomic analysis to show that changes in salivary microbiota and biomolecules can indicate cognitive impairment stages in Parkinson’s disease patients, offering a potential diagnostic tool.

23 Nov 2023

Scientists create living phlegm replica to study cystic fibrosis infections

Scientists have engineered a living material resembling human phlegm, which will help them to better understand how a certain kind of infection develops on the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis.

21 Nov 2023

Scientists unravel iron-based memory mechanism in bacteria

Scientists have discovered that bacteria can create something like memories about when to form strategies that can cause dangerous infections in people, such as resistance to antibiotics and bacterial swarms when millions of bacteria come together on a single surface.

21 Nov 2023

New wireless biosensor technology could revolutionize healthcare

A wireless biosensor, developed by a Malmö University researcher, enables a more patient-controlled system whereby infections can be detected much earlier through smart catheters, smart diapers or wound dressings.

14 Nov 2023

Research investigates a novel strategy for inhibiting the spread of Vibrio cholerae

Karl Klose, director of The South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (STCEID) and the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg College of Sciences Endowed Professor, coauthored a research article with Cameron Lloyd '23, a UTSA doctoral student who graduated in August with a Ph.D. in molecular microbiology and immunology under the guidance of Klose.

7 Nov 2023

Fresh risks in ready-to-eat produce: Study reveals how common pathogens lurk in our salads

This research paper delves into the risks of contamination in ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables by enteric pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, which can lead to foodborne illnesses. It also explores the contamination sources and plant-pathogen interactions, emphasizing the importance of improved safety measures in the food supply chain.

6 Nov 2023