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Specific bacteria in the bladder may indicate who is more prone to recurrent UTIs

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have identified specific bacteria in the bladder that may indicate which postmenopausal women are more susceptible to recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and they found that estrogen may play a role in reducing that susceptibility.

13 Dec 2022

Scientists identify molecules in mucus that can block cholera infection

MIT researchers have identified molecules found in mucus that can block cholera infection by interfering with the genes that cause the microbe to switch into a harmful state.

13 Dec 2022

RNA-targeting CRISPR technology alleviates disease-related phenotypes in Huntington’s models

Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurological disorder that causes progressive loss of movement, coordination and cognitive function.

12 Dec 2022

Nanomaterial can indirectly affect the immune system via the gut microbiome, study shows

The nanomaterial graphene oxide - which is used in everything from electronics to sensors for biomolecules - can indirectly affect the immune system via the gut microbiome, as shown in a new study on zebrafish by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.

12 Dec 2022

Antibody discovery could explain why so many group A strep vaccines have failed

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered an antibody with the potential to protect against Strep A infection, as well as a rare form of antibody binding, that leads to an effective immune response against bacteria.

12 Dec 2022

Researchers develop new porous material capable of regenerating bones and preventing infections

Researchers from the Bioengineering and Biomaterials Laboratory of Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV) have developed a new porous material capable of regenerating bones and preventing infections at the same time.

12 Dec 2022

Scientists use single-cell multi-omics data to map disease regulatory circuits

Researchers apply MAGICAL for the identification of modulated host response regulatory circuits in response to Staphylococcus aureus.

12 Dec 2022

Biobattery researchers have a solution for the hard-to-reach small intestine

Tech companies have developed many devices that work outside the body, such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets and hundreds of others. Inside the body, though? That's obviously trickier for several reasons, but power for a device is a big one.

12 Dec 2022

Discovery of biomarkers lays the groundwork for predicting preeclampsia

A discovery by Stanford School of Medicine researchers of biomarkers in the blood and urine of women with a dangerous complication of pregnancy could lead to a low-cost test to predict the condition.

9 Dec 2022

An epigenetic modification improves the defense against infections, research shows

During infections, the hematopoietic system switches from normal to emergency mode. This improves the defense against the pathogens.

9 Dec 2022

Scientists trace how livestock systems act as a reservoir for antimicrobial-resistant bacteria

Scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the University of Liverpool, the University of Edinburgh and elsewhere have traced how livestock systems act as a reservoir for antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria and AMR genetic determinants that may infect or colonize people.

9 Dec 2022

Landmark study challenges a 70-year-old theory of protein folding

A landmark study by researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University reveals how a tiny cellular machine called TRiC directs the folding of tubulin, a human protein that is the building block of microtubules that serve as the cell’s scaffolding and transport system.

9 Dec 2022

Microbiomes in female reproductive tract linked to pregnancy following use of ART

Specific microbial profiles are associated with better conception rates from assisted reproductive technology.

9 Dec 2022

High levels of arsenic contamination in water linked to antibiotic resistance carriage among children

In rural Bangladesh, areas with high levels of arsenic contamination in drinking water, compared to areas with less contamination, have a higher prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli in both water and child stool samples, according to a new study publishing December 8, 2022 in PLOS Pathogens by Mohammad Aminul Islam of Washington State University, and colleagues.

8 Dec 2022

Bacteria News and Research

Specific bacteria in the bladder may indicate who is more prone to recurrent UTIs

Scientists identify molecules in mucus that can block cholera infection

RNA-targeting CRISPR technology alleviates disease-related phenotypes in Huntington’s models

Nanomaterial can indirectly affect the immune system via the gut microbiome, study shows

Antibody discovery could explain why so many group A strep vaccines have failed

Researchers develop new porous material capable of regenerating bones and preventing infections

Scientists use single-cell multi-omics data to map disease regulatory circuits

Biobattery researchers have a solution for the hard-to-reach small intestine

Discovery of biomarkers lays the groundwork for predicting preeclampsia

An epigenetic modification improves the defense against infections, research shows

Scientists trace how livestock systems act as a reservoir for antimicrobial-resistant bacteria

Landmark study challenges a 70-year-old theory of protein folding

Microbiomes in female reproductive tract linked to pregnancy following use of ART

High levels of arsenic contamination in water linked to antibiotic resistance carriage among children

Antibodies against gentamicin associated with increased risk of type 1 diabetes in children

URI entomologist receives NIH grant to study ecological factors driving the evolution of Lyme disease bacteria in ticks

Vaccination against E. coli could help prevent some forms of childhood malnutrition, stunting

Researchers detect the Alongshan virus for the first time in Swiss ticks

Wearable technology could improve doctors' ability to administer precise medication doses

Study reveals biological mechanism to explain why respiratory viruses spike in colder seasons

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