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Frequent infections and pathobionts boost children's nasal immunity, study reveals

Dynamic interactions with viruses and bacterial pathobionts significantly enhance nasal innate immunity in children, revealing distinct immunophenotypes driven by microbial load and type.

2 Jul 2024

Antimicrobial peptide mixtures: A viable approach to long-lasting antibiotic treatments

A common infection-causing bacteria was much less likely to evolve antibiotic resistance when treated with a mixture of antimicrobial peptides rather than a single peptide, making these mixtures a viable strategy for developing new antibiotic treatments.

2 Jul 2024

Study links vegetable protein to delayed puberty through gut microbiome changes

A large Chinese study found that high vegetable protein intake is linked to later puberty timing and beneficial gut microbiome changes in children, while high animal protein intake is associated with earlier puberty. The gut microbiome mediates these effects.

2 Jul 2024

FDA commercial pasteurization process kills H5N1 bird flu virus in milk

A study by FDA and USDA confirms that commercial milk pasteurization effectively inactivates the Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza virus in cattle milk. This ensures the safety of the U.S. milk supply against this virus.

2 Jul 2024

Commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks can harbor anaerobic bacteria

Researchers have detected anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks.

2 Jul 2024

Touch sensitivity deteriorates with age only in regions of the body with hairless skin

Like most primates, humans are remarkably touchy-feely. Starved of touch, we release more of the stress hormone cortisol, which causes the immune system to be down-regulated and the heart rate and blood pressure to go up.

2 Jul 2024

Taxing broad-spectrum antibiotics could be a strategy to combat antibiotic resistance

Taxing certain antibiotics could help efforts to tackle the escalating threat of antibiotic resistance in humans, according to a new study by the University of East Anglia's Centre for Competition Policy, Loughborough University and E.CA Economics.

1 Jul 2024

Study links common infections to enhanced COVID-19 defense in children

Analyzing nasal swabs taken during the pandemic, researchers at Yale School of Medicine suggest that the frequent presence of other viruses and bacteria may have helped to protect children from the worst effects of COVID-19 by boosting their immune systems.

1 Jul 2024

New weakness found in antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are experts in evolving new strategies to avoid being killed by antibiotics.

1 Jul 2024

Time of day explains replication crisis in microbiome research

Our bodies are inhabited by trillions of microorganisms, with specific microbes unique to each individual.

1 Jul 2024

Engineered E. coli optimizes targeted tumor cell killing and improves biosafety

Live bacteria can be applied in cancer therapy given their ability to deplete nutrients and induce cell death in tumors.

1 Jul 2024

Study provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads

A study at Umeå University, Sweden, provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads.

1 Jul 2024

Study finds specific gut microbiota signature is associated with vulnerability to food addiction

Researchers of a recent study published in Gut explored gut microbial involvement in food addiction-related processes.

1 Jul 2024

Ethanolic extracts from olive leaves show promise in combating cancer and infections

A recent study in Antioxidants reveals that ethanolic extracts from Greek and Spanish olive leaves exhibit high antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties, with Greek extracts showing greater efficacy. This suggests potential healthcare applications, particularly as antimicrobial agents and melanoma treatments.

30 Jun 2024

New research may help explain recurrent Crohn's disease in children

Remarkable new research by a University of Virginia undergraduate may help explain recurrent Crohn's disease in children and open the door to new ways to treat or even cure the devastating condition.

28 Jun 2024

3D-printed chip promises rapid pathogen detection

Every so often, a food product is recalled because of some sort of contamination. For consumers of such products, a recall can trigger doubt in the safety and reliability of what they eat and drink. In many cases, a recall will come too late to keep some people from getting ill.

28 Jun 2024

Bacteria News and Research

Frequent infections and pathobionts boost children's nasal immunity, study reveals

Antimicrobial peptide mixtures: A viable approach to long-lasting antibiotic treatments

Study links vegetable protein to delayed puberty through gut microbiome changes

FDA commercial pasteurization process kills H5N1 bird flu virus in milk

Commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks can harbor anaerobic bacteria

Touch sensitivity deteriorates with age only in regions of the body with hairless skin

Taxing broad-spectrum antibiotics could be a strategy to combat antibiotic resistance

Study links common infections to enhanced COVID-19 defense in children

New weakness found in antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Time of day explains replication crisis in microbiome research

Engineered E. coli optimizes targeted tumor cell killing and improves biosafety

Study provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads

Study finds specific gut microbiota signature is associated with vulnerability to food addiction

Ethanolic extracts from olive leaves show promise in combating cancer and infections

New research may help explain recurrent Crohn's disease in children

3D-printed chip promises rapid pathogen detection

Infectious disease expert reveals airplane health risks and precautions

Dietary fiber intake reshapes tryptophan metabolism, promoting gut health and reducing disease risks

Reducing inappropriate C. difficile testing with a diagnostic stewardship approach

Math model suggests single-parent nursing evolved to fight off bad bacteria

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