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Link between type 2 diabetes and UTIs explained

Lower immunity and recurring infections are common in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden now show that the immune system of people with diabetes has lower levels of the antimicrobial peptide psoriasin, which compromises the urinary bladder's cell barrier, increasing the risk of urinary tract infection.

20 Sep 2022

The predominant lineage in Europe of gonococcus is resistant to one of common drug treatments

A study featuring the participation of Fisabio (Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region), dependent on the Conselleria de Sanitat Universal i Salut Pública, has found that the predominant lineage in Europe of gonococcus—the bacterium which causes gonorrhea—is resistant to one of the two drugs, among others, most commonly used today to treat this disease.

19 Sep 2022

Soy protein diet increases susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile infection

According to a recent study published in the journal Cell Reports, a diet rich in soy protein increases human Clostridioides difficile susceptibility by increasing the gut amino acids (AAs) levels and promoting the growth of Lactobacillus.

18 Sep 2022

Research reveals pivotal role of C/EBPb in the development of alveolar macrophages

If a secretion in the lungs’ alveoli is not cleared regularly, breathing difficulties can develop. In a study published in Science Immunology, a team led by Alexander Mildner and Achim Leutz has now explained the pivotal role of the transcription factor C/EBPb in this process.

16 Sep 2022

University of Arkansas receives NIST award to improve palm-sized, low-cost and wireless COVID sensor

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, via an application from the RAPID Manufacturing Institute, awarded the University of Arkansas $699,604 to improve a Wi-Fi nano-biosensor that will be used in a palm-sized, low-cost and wireless SARS-COV-II detection system.

16 Sep 2022

Nutritional approaches targeting gut microbiome could improve brain disorders

A new review published in the Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care journal focused on studies that utilized the dietary gut microbiota–target interventions to improve mental health conditions. It also discussed some suggestions for developing more robust and informative interventions for diet–microbiome studies.

15 Sep 2022

Higher levels of microbiota engraftment linked to greater chances of transplantation success

From incurable intestinal infections to metabolic syndrome, from melanoma, to chronic inflammatory bowel disease, such as irritable bowel syndrome, to Tourette's syndrome: many diseases can potentially be cured by Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT), and researchers from the Catholic University, Rome and the University of Trento have shown that the greater the level of engraftment of the transplanted microorganisms, the greater the chances of success of the therapy.

15 Sep 2022

Discovery of 380-million-year-old heart sheds new light on the evolution of our bodies

Researchers have discovered a 380-million-year-old heart – the oldest ever found – alongside a separate fossilized stomach, intestine and liver in an ancient jawed fish, shedding new light on the evolution of our own bodies.

15 Sep 2022

Strains within gut microbial species codiversified with human populations, study finds

Strains within dozens of bacterial species in the gut microbiota codiversified with human populations as they spread across the globe, according to a new study. The findings underscore the importance of understanding the potential role of population-specific microbial strains in microbiome-mediated disease and microbiota-based therapeutics.

15 Sep 2022

Study untangles the relation between bacteria and the environment in Lyme disease ecology

Predicting Lyme disease hotspots can help public health officials guide resources and proactive messaging to the public.

15 Sep 2022

Understanding what happens when two gut microbiomes clash together

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) – the transfer of lower intestinal fluids and microbes from one individual to another – is sometimes used to treat inflammatory gut diseases, including ulcerative colitis and bacterial infections.

15 Sep 2022

Gut microbiome associated with multiple sclerosis risk and disease development

An international research consortium led by UC San Francisco scientists has shown significant differences between the gut bacteria profiles of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and healthy individuals, as well as between MS patients receiving different drug treatments.

15 Sep 2022

Tufts researchers use machine learning to identify new drug cocktails against tuberculosis

Imagine you have 20 new compounds that have shown some effectiveness in treating a disease like tuberculosis (TB), which affects 10 million people worldwide and kills 1.5 million each year.

14 Sep 2022

Scientists harness the potential of bacteria to help create synthetic cells with lifelike functionality

Scientists have harnessed the potential of bacteria to help build advanced synthetic cells which mimic real life functionality.

14 Sep 2022

Neisseria species are linked to worsening bronchiectasis in patients, study shows

A team of international scientists led by the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has discovered that Neisseria - a genus of bacteria that lives in the human body - is not as harmless as previously thought, and can cause infections in patients with bronchiectasis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

14 Sep 2022

Bacteria News and Research

Link between type 2 diabetes and UTIs explained

The predominant lineage in Europe of gonococcus is resistant to one of common drug treatments

Soy protein diet increases susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile infection

Research reveals pivotal role of C/EBPb in the development of alveolar macrophages

University of Arkansas receives NIST award to improve palm-sized, low-cost and wireless COVID sensor

Nutritional approaches targeting gut microbiome could improve brain disorders

Higher levels of microbiota engraftment linked to greater chances of transplantation success

Discovery of 380-million-year-old heart sheds new light on the evolution of our bodies

Strains within gut microbial species codiversified with human populations, study finds

Study untangles the relation between bacteria and the environment in Lyme disease ecology

Understanding what happens when two gut microbiomes clash together

Gut microbiome associated with multiple sclerosis risk and disease development

Tufts researchers use machine learning to identify new drug cocktails against tuberculosis

Scientists harness the potential of bacteria to help create synthetic cells with lifelike functionality

Neisseria species are linked to worsening bronchiectasis in patients, study shows

MIT researchers use new technique to gather insight into repetitive protein sequences

Gut commensal bacteria promote the development of virus-induced cancer by suppressing the immune system

Age-related changes in microbiome composition affects brain macrophages

The impact of the infant gut microbiome on vaccine efficacy

Tumor-derived factors stimulate effector trogocytosis and inhibit CAR T cells

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