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SARS-CoV-2 monitoring could be improved with use of bacterial metatranscriptomes in wastewater

In a recent research report from the United States, currently available on bioRxiv* preprint server, scientists have shown that bacterial taxonomic and functional profiles can discriminate severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) status even without directly detecting viral transcripts – opening the door for entirely novel approaches in wastewater-based epidemiology.

27 Feb 2022

Antibiotics provide no benefit in preventing recurrent wheezing in infants hospitalized with RSV

Antibiotics provide no benefit in preventing future recurrent wheezing in babies hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to a new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. And there is some evidence that antibiotics may make wheezing worse.

27 Feb 2022

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

A new study discusses changes in the microbiota of various parts of the body with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Feb 2022

Study uses 3D cervical organoids to show the danger of multiple infections

Infections with several pathogens simultaneously increase the risk of cervical cancer—these results from a study conducted on artificial 3D tissue models.

25 Feb 2022

Genetic primers make it possible to identify potential sources of fecal contamination

"Who's peeing in the water?" Unlikely as it may seem, there is a great deal of science behind this question. Determining the source of fecal contamination - an important public health issue - requires years of research.

25 Feb 2022

Rarely-used antibiotic could be a safe and affordable treatment for neonatal sepsis

An antibiotic rarely used in infants admitted to hospitals could be a safe and affordable, life-saving treatment for neonatal sepsis, in the face of growing resistance to other drugs, a study finds.

24 Feb 2022

Machine learning model identifies factors that contribute to antibiotic resistance in recurrent infections

A machine learning model built with data from thousands of patients with wound infections and urinary tract infections identified the factors that contribute to antibiotic resistance in recurrent infections.

24 Feb 2022

Melatonin as a safe and potentially life-saving treatment for COVID-19

A new study discusses the possible role of melatonin, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, in treating COVID-19.

24 Feb 2022

MIT chemists develop a novel way to synthesize himastatin

Chemists at MIT have developed a novel way to synthesize himastatin, a natural compound that has shown potential as an antibiotic.

24 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 viroporins mediate cytokine storm via mitochondrial permeability transition pore

Researchers demonstrated that the SARS-CoV-2 viroporins precipitate cytokine storm via the alteration of mitochondrial physiology in severe COVID-19.

24 Feb 2022

Neanderthal gene makes people susceptible to COVID-19, but protects against HIV

A study recently published in the top-tier journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) shows how a specific gene flow from Neandertals can act as a double-edged sword by increasing the risk for the development of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and at the same time decreasing the risk for the infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

23 Feb 2022

Study suggests a broader approach to decrease the transmission of pathogens

Scientists have extensively studied water and sanitation interventions to decrease the transmission of pathogens and disease prevention.

23 Feb 2022

New studies highlight how e-cigarettes may be contributing to gum disease

A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry highlights how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease.

22 Feb 2022

Specialized subset of CD4+ T cells jump into action early during an infection, study shows

Every kind of T cell has a job to do. A healthy immune system makes sure no T cell oversteps.

22 Feb 2022

New method to develop nanoengineered bacteria for photothermal cancer immunotheranostics

There is substantial interest regarding the understanding and designing of nanoengineered bacteria to combat various fatal cancerous diseases.

22 Feb 2022

Lung microbiome alterations and secondary-infections in lethal COVID-19

Researchers examined how an interplay of host and microbial factors weakened immunity leading to secondary infections in COVID-19-infected individuals.

22 Feb 2022

Climate change is sickening, literally!

A news study highlights the change in disease spread with climate change across the globe.

21 Feb 2022

Broad-spectrum antiviral activity of picolinic acid against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A virus

Researchers investigate the potential of picolinic acid (PA) as an anti-SARS-CoV-2 treatment option.

21 Feb 2022

Pathogens in pneumonia-associated respiratory samples from Wuhan prior to SARS-CoV-2 emergence

An interesting paper in PLoS Pathogens describes the broad situation with respect to respiratory pathogens that cause acute respiratory infection (ARI) and pneumonia in the city.

21 Feb 2022

Structure of protein that can pump toxic molecules out of bacterial cells revealed

MIT chemists have discovered the structure of a protein that can pump toxic molecules out of bacterial cells. Proteins similar to this one, which is found in E. coli, are believed to help bacteria become resistant to multiple antibiotics.

18 Feb 2022

Bacterial News and Research

SARS-CoV-2 monitoring could be improved with use of bacterial metatranscriptomes in wastewater

Antibiotics provide no benefit in preventing recurrent wheezing in infants hospitalized with RSV

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

Study uses 3D cervical organoids to show the danger of multiple infections

Genetic primers make it possible to identify potential sources of fecal contamination

Rarely-used antibiotic could be a safe and affordable treatment for neonatal sepsis

Machine learning model identifies factors that contribute to antibiotic resistance in recurrent infections

Melatonin as a safe and potentially life-saving treatment for COVID-19

MIT chemists develop a novel way to synthesize himastatin

SARS-CoV-2 viroporins mediate cytokine storm via mitochondrial permeability transition pore

Neanderthal gene makes people susceptible to COVID-19, but protects against HIV

Study suggests a broader approach to decrease the transmission of pathogens

New studies highlight how e-cigarettes may be contributing to gum disease

Specialized subset of CD4+ T cells jump into action early during an infection, study shows

New method to develop nanoengineered bacteria for photothermal cancer immunotheranostics

Lung microbiome alterations and secondary-infections in lethal COVID-19

Climate change is sickening, literally!

Broad-spectrum antiviral activity of picolinic acid against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A virus

Pathogens in pneumonia-associated respiratory samples from Wuhan prior to SARS-CoV-2 emergence

Structure of protein that can pump toxic molecules out of bacterial cells revealed

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