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Factor responsible for formation of white blood cells has regulatory effect on adaptive immunity

Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, which causes division and differentiation of bone marrow cells depending on the body's need for leukocytes, has a significant regulatory effect not only on innate, but also on adaptive immunity.

31 Oct 2019

Study shows how Chlamydia bacteria enter human cells

Chlamydia are bacteria that can infect human and animal cells. Human health is particularly affected by Chlamydia pneumoniae (Cpn) and Chlamydia trachomatis.

31 Oct 2019

Mechanism for antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas explained in new research

A new study has revealed the underlying mechanism of development of antibiotic resistance among Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa). Pseudomonas is known to cause severe and often life threatening infections in humans. These infections become further difficult to treat because of the development of resistance against commonly used antibiotics.

30 Oct 2019

MSU research team wins NIH grant to explore new way to study the gut's immune system

One day, instead of requiring a painful needle injection, vaccinating against a host of formerly fatal diseases could be as simple as swallowing a pill. But getting to that point means first gaining a better understanding of how the immune system works in the complex human gut, according to Montana State University researcher Diane Bimczok.

30 Oct 2019

Kazan University showcases innovative antiseptic in Vienna

The event was co-organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, Skolkovo, Russian Venture Company, ChemRar, RDI Group, Vienna Business Agency, and others.

30 Oct 2019

New grant funds innovative approach to bladder cancer treatment

The San Antonio Medical Foundation has awarded Texas Biomedical Research Institute Professor Jordi B. Torrelles, Ph.D., with a $173,000 grant to study a modified Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus Calmette et Guérin (BCG) vaccine shown to have promise for treating bladder cancer.

30 Oct 2019

NTU study: Microorganisms show a precise daily rhythm in tropical air

Scientists from the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have found that the air in the tropics is teeming with a rich and diverse range of at least 725 different microorganisms.

30 Oct 2019

Scientists modify a toxic protein to create a biosensor

Researchers have shown that the pore-forming toxin (PFT), aerolysin, could be used as a biosensor in the sequencing of DNA and proteins.

30 Oct 2019

Can Probiotics Support Healthy Kidney Function?

An interview with Dr Natarajan Ranganathan, key founder and Managing Director of Kibow Biotech Inc. about the use of probiotics for supporting healthy kidney function.

From Kibow Biotech Inc. 30 Oct 2019

Humanized skin model answers questions about transient carriers of MRSA

Using a humanized model, researchers have discovered why some people are only transient carriers of the superbug, MRSA.

30 Oct 2019

Biotin synthesis is a novel target for antibiotics

The vitamin biotin is essential for the growth of bacteria. The researchers show that there is not enough biotin present in human plasma to support the growth of antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

30 Oct 2019

New TB vaccine: mid-phase trials confirm safety, long-term prevention

A new study published on October 29, 2019, in the New England Journal of Medicine, reports a new vaccine which could change the face of tuberculosis prevention. The disease kills 1.5 million people worldwide each year.

30 Oct 2019

Researchers develop new test to detect nutrient deficiencies in harsh environments

Mothers and children in low resource communities may appear well fed but often suffer from micronutrient deficiencies.

29 Oct 2019

Study sheds new light on mechanism behind evolution of antibiotic resistance

Researchers have provided new insight into a mechanism behind the evolution of antibiotic resistance in a type of bacterium that causes severe infections in humans.

29 Oct 2019

Researchers develop new genomic analysis method for identifying Yersinia strains

The Yersinia genus covers a vast range of bacteria that are distinguished by criteria such as whether or not they are able to cause disease (their pathogenicity).

29 Oct 2019

Dental health, diet may have an impact on psoriasis development and severity

Dental health and diet may have an impact on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to a study by dermatologists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes thick, itchy patches of red skin with silvery scales and affects more than 8 million Americans.

29 Oct 2019

NSU study points to another potential connection between sleep and overall good health

As if you didn't already have enough to worry about to keep you up at night, a new study indicates that poor sleep can negatively affect your gut microbiome, which can, in turn, lead to additional health issues.

29 Oct 2019

Hospitals take shot at opioid makers over cost of treating uninsured for addiction

While thousands of cities and counties have banded together to sue opioid makers and distributors in a federal court, another group of plaintiffs has started to sue on their own: hospitals.

29 Oct 2019

Faster Identification of Bacterial Infections Using Raman Spectroscopy Could Save Lives

Utilising a Renishaw Raman spectroscopy system, a team of researchers from the Czech Academy of Sciences have been testing a novel way to identify Staphylococcal bacteria, paving the way for faster diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.

29 Oct 2019

Gut microbiome altered by burn injury and influenced by fluid resuscitation, study shows

Major burns lead to changes in the gastrointestinal tract bacteria, and these alterations of the gut microbiome are influenced by resuscitation with intravenous (IV) fluids, according to animal studies reported in SHOCK: Injury, Inflammation, and Sepsis: Laboratory and Clinical Approaches, Official Journal of theShockSociety. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

25 Oct 2019

Bacteria News and Research

Factor responsible for formation of white blood cells has regulatory effect on adaptive immunity

Study shows how Chlamydia bacteria enter human cells

Mechanism for antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas explained in new research

MSU research team wins NIH grant to explore new way to study the gut's immune system

Kazan University showcases innovative antiseptic in Vienna

New grant funds innovative approach to bladder cancer treatment

NTU study: Microorganisms show a precise daily rhythm in tropical air

Scientists modify a toxic protein to create a biosensor

Can Probiotics Support Healthy Kidney Function?

Humanized skin model answers questions about transient carriers of MRSA

Biotin synthesis is a novel target for antibiotics

New TB vaccine: mid-phase trials confirm safety, long-term prevention

Researchers develop new test to detect nutrient deficiencies in harsh environments

Study sheds new light on mechanism behind evolution of antibiotic resistance

Researchers develop new genomic analysis method for identifying Yersinia strains

Dental health, diet may have an impact on psoriasis development and severity

NSU study points to another potential connection between sleep and overall good health

Hospitals take shot at opioid makers over cost of treating uninsured for addiction

Faster Identification of Bacterial Infections Using Raman Spectroscopy Could Save Lives

Gut microbiome altered by burn injury and influenced by fluid resuscitation, study shows

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