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Researchers develop a new method to design peptide antibiotics

Hokkaido University researchers have developed a novel method to design and develop peptide antibiotics in large numbers, which will prove critical to controlling antibiotic resistance.

7 Feb 2023

Mucus-based bioactive gel could replace the clinical gold standard of autografting

Molecules from mucus can be used to produce synthetic bone graft material and help with the healing of larger bone loss, a new study found.

7 Feb 2023

Lymphatic vessels may be a previously unrecognized source of blood cells

Scientists investigating the causes of lymphoedema have made a major discovery, revealing that lymphatic vessels can produce red and white blood cells.

7 Feb 2023

Development and testing of a machine-learning-based system for early prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility probability

Researchers developed and tested a machine learning-based clinical decision support system to predict antibiotic resistance.

7 Feb 2023

Multi-country study examines clinical and community antibiotic use during the pandemic

Globally, during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, antibiotics were prescribed to 75 percent of COVID-19 patients despite bacterial coinfection rates averaging less than 10 percent.

6 Feb 2023

What do gut microbiota have to do with Alzheimer's and dementia?

Researchers explore the preventive and therapeutic potential of gut microbiome modulation in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

6 Feb 2023

Recent therapeutic strategies for renal cell carcinoma and the effects of the tumor microenvironment on systemic therapy

Researchers explored the association between the human microbiome and improved renal cell carcinoma outcomes.

6 Feb 2023

New insights into the release of microplastics from breastmilk storage bags

Researchers from China analyzed the quantity, size, and composition of microplastics and other particle matter released into breastmilk from disposable breastmilk storage bags.

6 Feb 2023

MIT study helps shed light on why the immune system mounts a dull response to lung cancer

Immunotherapy - drug treatment that stimulates the immune system to attack tumors - works well against some types of cancer, but it has shown mixed success against lung cancer.

3 Feb 2023

Researchers discover a new hexameric structure of the RepB protein and how it binds to DNA

In all living organisms, DNA replication is essential to ensure the genetic fidelity of the next generation. However, bacteria can also transfer genetic information horizontally to other bacteria.

3 Feb 2023

The human body develops strategies to prevent the immune response from overshooting its mark

The signaling molecules of the immune system should trigger a response only where necessary. To prevent a life-threatening spread to the rest of the body, connective tissue can absorb these molecules like a sponge.

3 Feb 2023

Researchers develop a cell line to address the challenges facing cellular modeling of disease

Bill Skarnes and team established and characterized a stable iPSC line, KOLF2.1J, to act as a high-quality baseline platform for modeling human disease.

3 Feb 2023

Increase in multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria in German hospitals linked to patients from Ukraine

The pathogens reach German hospitals with refugees and war casualties. Researchers recommend precautionary screening for hospitals.

2 Feb 2023

Immunomodulatory antibodies found to be successful in treating cancer when they have a looser grip

New research from the Centre for Cancer Immunology at the University of Southampton, published ahead of World Cancer Day (4 February), has shown that changing how tightly an antibody binds to a target could improve treatments for cancer.

1 Feb 2023

Light-activated nanoscale drills can combat infectious fungi

That stubborn athlete's foot infection an estimated 70% of people get at some point in their life could become much easier to get rid of thanks to nanoscale drills activated by visible light.

1 Feb 2023

Smart stitches could improve surgery outcomes and patient's quality of life

A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging could provide a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches.

1 Feb 2023

MD Anderson and Federation Bio collaborate to design and manufacture a synthetic microbial consortium

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Federation Bio today announced a strategic collaboration to design and manufacture a complex, synthetic microbial consortium with the goal of expanding the number of cancer patients who respond to immunotherapy.

1 Feb 2023

Bacteria News and Research

Researchers develop a new method to design peptide antibiotics

Mucus-based bioactive gel could replace the clinical gold standard of autografting

Lymphatic vessels may be a previously unrecognized source of blood cells

Development and testing of a machine-learning-based system for early prediction of antimicrobial susceptibility probability

Multi-country study examines clinical and community antibiotic use during the pandemic

What do gut microbiota have to do with Alzheimer's and dementia?

Recent therapeutic strategies for renal cell carcinoma and the effects of the tumor microenvironment on systemic therapy

New insights into the release of microplastics from breastmilk storage bags

MIT study helps shed light on why the immune system mounts a dull response to lung cancer

Researchers discover a new hexameric structure of the RepB protein and how it binds to DNA

The human body develops strategies to prevent the immune response from overshooting its mark

Researchers develop a cell line to address the challenges facing cellular modeling of disease

Increase in multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria in German hospitals linked to patients from Ukraine

Immunomodulatory antibodies found to be successful in treating cancer when they have a looser grip

Light-activated nanoscale drills can combat infectious fungi

Smart stitches could improve surgery outcomes and patient's quality of life

MD Anderson and Federation Bio collaborate to design and manufacture a synthetic microbial consortium

Transcriptomics analysis identifies thousands of viroid-like circular RNA molecules

Commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria's resistance to antibiotics

Study finds link between tumor microbiome and immune system in sarcoma patients

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