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UChicago expands microbiome research capabilities with new manufacturing facility

The Duchossois Family Institute (DFI) at the University of Chicago can manufacture clinical-grade encapsulated bacteria – catalyzing opportunities to better understand the microbiome and its myriad of roles in human health.

16 Jul 2024

Discovery of "unconventional" immune response opens new avenue in TB vaccine development

An "unconventional" immune response now identified by scientists from the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) is a potential new pathway for developing new vaccines for tuberculosis (TB), according to a new publication.

15 Jul 2024

Few chicken products account for most Salmonella cases, study finds

Raw poultry is one of the main causes of Salmonella poisoning, which affects thousands of people in the U.S. every year.

15 Jul 2024

Early antibiotic exposure can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma

Early exposure to antibiotics can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma, according to new research from Monash University.

15 Jul 2024

Do probiotics really benefit healthy people?

Recent research in Advances In Nutrition reviews the benefits of probiotics for healthy individuals, highlighting evidence gaps and the need for further study to support preventive recommendations.

14 Jul 2024

Researchers develop a simple new way to store, identify, and share phages

The great promise of bacteriophages is that they naturally destroy bacteria, often in situations where antibiotics fail.

12 Jul 2024

UQ study offers insights into how Haemophilus influenzae manipulates the immune system

Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified how a common bacterium is able to manipulate the human immune system during respiratory infections and cause persistent illness.

12 Jul 2024

UQ and AbGenics partner to develop new drugs against antimicrobial resistance

UQ researchers have been awarded almost $1 million through the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance to human health.

12 Jul 2024

Innovative technique speeds up search for antimicrobial drug candidates

A method to screen a wide variety of drug candidates without laborious purification steps could advance the fight against drug-resistant bacteria.

11 Jul 2024

Burning ammonia for maritime fuel could lead to devastating public health impacts

As container ships the size of city blocks cross the oceans to deliver cargo, their huge diesel engines emit large quantities of air pollutants that drive climate change and have human health impacts.

11 Jul 2024

Archaeal, fungal, viral, as well as bacterial, functional makers for autism spectrum disorder in children

Researchers investigated the associations between multikingdom gut microbiome components and functional markers with autism spectrum disorder through metagenomic sequencing of children's fecal samples.

11 Jul 2024

Gut bacteria-metabolized equol shows promise in cancer prevention

Researchers reviewed how soy isoflavones are metabolized by gut bacteria into equol, exploring its role in cancer prevention and treatment. They examined the molecular mechanisms and gut microbiota involved to understand equol's anti-tumor effects.

11 Jul 2024

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

Comprehensive review highlights Aloe vera's versatile biological activities and its potential applications in medicine and cosmetics while addressing its safety concerns.

11 Jul 2024

Salads under scrutiny: Study reveals contamination risks and solutions in ready-to-eat salads

The research paper highlights critical contamination points in the production of ready-to-eat salads and discusses solutions to ensure microbiological safety and health.

10 Jul 2024

Scientists discover a molecular defect that promotes pathologic immune response in lupus

Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital scientists have discovered a molecular defect that promotes the pathologic immune response in systemic lupus erythematosus (known as lupus) and show that reversing this defect may potentially reverse the disease.

10 Jul 2024

Bacterial communication system aids survival against antibiotics

When confronted with an antibiotic, toxic substance, or other source of considerable stress, bacteria are able to activate a defense mechanism using cell-to-cell communication to 'warn' unaffected bacteria, which can then anticipate, shield themselves and spread the warning signal.

10 Jul 2024

Bacteria News and Research

UChicago expands microbiome research capabilities with new manufacturing facility

Discovery of "unconventional" immune response opens new avenue in TB vaccine development

Few chicken products account for most Salmonella cases, study finds

Early antibiotic exposure can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma

Do probiotics really benefit healthy people?

Researchers develop a simple new way to store, identify, and share phages

UQ study offers insights into how Haemophilus influenzae manipulates the immune system

UQ and AbGenics partner to develop new drugs against antimicrobial resistance

Innovative technique speeds up search for antimicrobial drug candidates

Burning ammonia for maritime fuel could lead to devastating public health impacts

Archaeal, fungal, viral, as well as bacterial, functional makers for autism spectrum disorder in children

Gut bacteria-metabolized equol shows promise in cancer prevention

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

Salads under scrutiny: Study reveals contamination risks and solutions in ready-to-eat salads

Scientists discover a molecular defect that promotes pathologic immune response in lupus

Bacterial communication system aids survival against antibiotics

Efficient multi-site genome editing with retron-derived multitrons

Enzyme breakthrough could revolutionize the production of greener cancer treatments

Gut microbiome health crucial to survival after solid organ transplants

Pentamidine: A promising prophylactic against chlamydial infections

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