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Large-scale genomic sequencing narrows search for Strep A vaccine

The global search for a group A streptococcal (Strep A) vaccine has narrowed after researchers identified a common gene signature in almost all global Strep A strains by sequencing thousands of genomes in a project spanning 10 years and more than 20 countries.

28 May 2019

Researchers get one step closer to global Strep A vaccine

The search for a global Strep A vaccine has narrowed after researchers sequenced the DNA of more than 2000 Group A Streptococcus samples from around the world.

27 May 2019

Antibiotic concentrations in some of the world's rivers exceed 'safe' limits, finds study

Concentrations of antibiotics found in some of the world's rivers exceed 'safe' levels by up to 300 times, the first ever global study has discovered.

27 May 2019

Researcher investigates systems biology of antibiotics in gram-negative bacteria

Bacteria have fascinating properties. They adapt excellently to their respective environment, and they existed long before humans.

25 May 2019

LMU microbiologists characterize structure of gastric bacterium population in individual patients

Helicobacter pylori, a globally distributed gastric bacterium, is genetically highly adaptable. Microbiologists at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet in Munich have now characterized its population structure in individual patients, demonstrating an important role of antibiotics for its within-patient evolution.

25 May 2019

Tips for staying safe in water during summer

Beaches, lakes, and pools are great ways to beat the summer heat but there are precautions to take before reaching for that swimsuit, report physicians with The University of Texas Health Science at Houston.

24 May 2019

Multifunctional nanoparticles could revolutionize treatments for complex bone diseases

Diseases such as bone cancer and osteoporosis are frequently complex, with two or more disorders occurring simultaneously.

24 May 2019

Study proves cerebral emboli of stroke patients contain DNA from oral pathogens

Researchers at Tampere University have shown for the first time that the cerebral emboli of stroke patients contain DNA from oral pathogens.

24 May 2019

Longas offers Morphoseq technology for highly accurate long read sequencing on short read NGS platforms

Longas Technologies Pty Ltd, a developer of Next Generation Sequencing technologies, has provided details on its Morphoseq library prep and associated software technology at the ‘Sequencing, Finishing and Analysis in the Future’ meeting, May 21 – 23, Santa Fe, NM, USA, that enables long read sequencing on short read NGS platforms.

23 May 2019

Novel technique that uses nanotechnology and photonics prevents bacterial infections on surgical implants

Invented approximately 50 years ago, surgical medical meshes have become key elements in the recovery procedures of damaged-tissue surgeries, the most common being hernia repair.

23 May 2019

Environmental restoration can promote 'good' bacteria over 'bad'

A new study has shown that restoring environments to include a wider range of species can promote 'good' bacteria over 'bad' - with potential benefits for human health.

22 May 2019

Scientists unravel how DNA organizes and preserves genetic information

Two scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have unraveled aspects of how DNA organizes and preserves genetic information.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 22 May 2019

Southern Research team aims to discover new, safer antimalarial medicines

Scientists at Southern Research's Drug Discovery division have joined the fight against malaria through efforts aimed at discovering new drugs and improving the safety and efficacy of current antimalarial medicines.

22 May 2019

Researchers discuss how time of day affects the severity of illness

In a review published May 17 in the journal Trends in Immunology, researchers discuss how time of day affects the severity of afflictions ranging from allergies to heart attacks.

21 May 2019

Scientists develop single vaccination approach to combat influenza and pneumococcal infections

Scientists from the University of Adelaide's Research Centre for Infectious Diseases have developed a single vaccination approach to simultaneously combat influenza and pneumococcal infections, the world's most deadly respiratory diseases.

21 May 2019

Coffee helps develop healthy gut microbes and aids bowel movements

There has been anecdotal evidence that coffee drinkers swear by their morning cup for normal morning bowel movements. A new study from researchers in Texas has shown that coffee indeed helps in bowel movements and also improves the gut microbe population.

20 May 2019

Bacterial News and Research

Large-scale genomic sequencing narrows search for Strep A vaccine

Researchers get one step closer to global Strep A vaccine

Antibiotic concentrations in some of the world's rivers exceed 'safe' limits, finds study

Researcher investigates systems biology of antibiotics in gram-negative bacteria

LMU microbiologists characterize structure of gastric bacterium population in individual patients

Tips for staying safe in water during summer

Multifunctional nanoparticles could revolutionize treatments for complex bone diseases

Study proves cerebral emboli of stroke patients contain DNA from oral pathogens

Longas offers Morphoseq technology for highly accurate long read sequencing on short read NGS platforms

Novel technique that uses nanotechnology and photonics prevents bacterial infections on surgical implants

Environmental restoration can promote 'good' bacteria over 'bad'

Scientists unravel how DNA organizes and preserves genetic information

Southern Research team aims to discover new, safer antimalarial medicines

Researchers discuss how time of day affects the severity of illness

Scientists develop single vaccination approach to combat influenza and pneumococcal infections

Coffee helps develop healthy gut microbes and aids bowel movements

Sophisticated molecular machinery is used by dangerous pathogens to infect hosts

Circadian rhythm influences immune responses across a range of diseases

IU researchers develop electroceutical dressing to disrupt bacterial biofilms

Gut microbiome diversity can be explained by dietary habits and evolution history

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