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Scientists discover the genes used by bacteria to live within complex communities

Scientists from the Quadram Institute at the Norwich Research Park have made an important discovery into the workings of bacterial communities.

18 Nov 2021

New technology could revolutionize treatment of pediatric burns

Burns are one of the most common injuries suffered by Australians and one of the top causes of death in children under four. While survival rates for burns patients have improved substantially, treating paediatric burns remains challenging, especially with the rise of multi-drug resistant bacteria.

17 Nov 2021

Newly identified proteins in fungal biofilms provide potential drug targets to impair antimicrobial defenses

The microbes that make us sick often have ways to evade our attacks against them. Perhaps chief among these strategies is a sticky, armor-like goo, called the biofilm matrix, that encases clusters of disease-causing organisms.

12 Nov 2021

Murine hepatitis virus as a surrogate for studying SARS-CoV-2 in food processing biofilms

Researchers from Texas A&M University inoculated MHV (SARS-CoV-2 surrogate) into a meat processing environmental biofilm and developed it on stainless steel (SS), PVC, and tiles at 7°C.

4 Nov 2021

Brooklyn College announces the launch of BCCC-CURE to enhance the lives of cancer patients

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in New York State after heart disease among adults and the second cause of death among children after injuries. And the number of people diagnosed with the disease increases every year.

2 Nov 2021

First of its kind ‘living medicine’ designed to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria on medical implants

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation and Pulmobiotics S.L have created the first 'living medicine' to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria growing on the surfaces of medical implants. The researchers created the treatment by removing a common bacteria's ability to cause disease and repurposing it to attack harmful microbes instead.

6 Oct 2021

Study points to a possible new approach for treating MRSA superbug

A study released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine, by researchers at the Baker Institute for Animal Health, part of Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, N.Y., details in a relevant ex vivo model how treating wounds with the secretion of a type of stem cell called mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) effectively reduced methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus – better known as MRSA viability and stimulated the surrounding skin cells to build up a defense against the bacterial invader.

16 Sep 2021

New nanobiotechnology shows remarkable ability to battle dangerous fungal infections

They’re roughly the same size as a coronavirus particle, and 1000 times smaller than a human hair, yet newly engineered nanoparticles developed by scientists at the University of South Australia, are punching well above their weight when it comes to treating drug-resistant fungal infections.

17 Aug 2021

Researchers bind anti-bacterial molecules with graphene to destroy bacteria on implants

Bacterial infections relating to medical implants place a huge burden on healthcare and cause great suffering to patients worldwide.

9 Aug 2021

New DNA writing technique can precisely and efficiently edit bacterial genomes

Biological engineers at MIT have devised a new way to efficiently edit bacterial genomes and program memories into bacterial cells by rewriting their DNA.

5 Aug 2021

Study uncovers how specific bacteria contribute to common, recurrent gynecological condition

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common and recurrent gynecological condition affecting nearly 30% of women between the ages of 15 and 44, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

14 Jul 2021

Researchers design miniaturized 3D-printed device to treat middle ear infections

Middle ear infections, also known as otitis media, affect more than 80% of the children in the U.S. In a new study, researchers have designed a miniaturized 3D-printed device to inactivate Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common bacterium that causes the infection.

28 Jun 2021

Common artificial sweeteners can lead to serious health issues

New research has discovered that common artificial sweeteners can cause previously healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut wall, potentially leading to serious health issues.

24 Jun 2021

Irritable bowel syndrome is linked to bacterial biofilms in the gut

One in six women and one in twelve men in Austria suffers from some form of IBS - therefore around one million people in all. Using currently available techniques, it is only possible to diagnose IBS by a process of elimination.

21 Jun 2021

New therapeutic strategy can prevent dental decay in children

The combination of a carb-heavy diet and poor oral hygiene can leave children with early childhood caries (ECC), a severe form of dental decay that can have a lasting impact on their oral and overall health.

19 May 2021

Novel nanotechnology could change the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis

World-first nanotechnology developed by the University of South Australia could change the lives of thousands of people living with cystic fibrosis (CF) as groundbreaking research shows it can improve the effectiveness of the CF antibiotic Tobramycin, increasing its efficacy by up to 100,000-fold.

13 May 2021

Biofilms News and Research

Scientists discover the genes used by bacteria to live within complex communities

New technology could revolutionize treatment of pediatric burns

Newly identified proteins in fungal biofilms provide potential drug targets to impair antimicrobial defenses

Murine hepatitis virus as a surrogate for studying SARS-CoV-2 in food processing biofilms

Brooklyn College announces the launch of BCCC-CURE to enhance the lives of cancer patients

First of its kind ‘living medicine’ designed to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria on medical implants

Study points to a possible new approach for treating MRSA superbug

New nanobiotechnology shows remarkable ability to battle dangerous fungal infections

Researchers bind anti-bacterial molecules with graphene to destroy bacteria on implants

New DNA writing technique can precisely and efficiently edit bacterial genomes

Study uncovers how specific bacteria contribute to common, recurrent gynecological condition

Researchers design miniaturized 3D-printed device to treat middle ear infections

Common artificial sweeteners can lead to serious health issues

Irritable bowel syndrome is linked to bacterial biofilms in the gut

New therapeutic strategy can prevent dental decay in children

Novel nanotechnology could change the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis

New "molecular tweezers" can help combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Researchers identify potential trigger of Crohn's disease

Ubiquitous microplastics can become 'hubs' for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Study shows how collective behavior of bacterial colonies may contribute to antibiotic resistance

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