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Zika: costs of prevention and control

They undertook a modelling study based on six states in the US in areas that are at risk of Zika emergence. The main finding of this study was that the total cost of Zika in these sates had a range that went from approximately 183.4 million dollars to 1.2 billion dollars.

6 Jul 2017

Novel bandage could help monitor chronic wounds at home

A novel bandage alerts the nursing staff as soon as a wound starts healing badly. Sensors incorporated into the base material glow with a different intensity if the wound's pH level changes. This way even chronic wounds could be monitored at home.

5 Jul 2017

Researchers gain new insights into how proteins help immune defense mechanism in the body

Researchers have gained new insights into the mechanisms with which certain proteins help the immune defense mechanism in the human body.

4 Jul 2017

Combination treatment could be more effective against common infection

The common and highly resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterium is a fatal threat to weakened and ill patients.

4 Jul 2017

New technology can help fight against antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem, as some infections that used to be easily cured are now immune to even our most powerful antibiotics.

4 Jul 2017

Study finds increasing incidence of multiple recurring C. difficile infections

Intestinal infection with the bacterium Clostridium difficile is the most frequent healthcare-linked infection in the United States. Each year it afflicts about half a million Americans, causes tens of thousands of deaths, and costs the nation's healthcare system an estimated $5 billion.

4 Jul 2017

Findings could influence ways to control bacterial growth on medical and other surfaces

A flexible tail allows swimming bacteria to thin the surrounding liquid and to free themselves when trapped along walls or obstacles.

30 Jun 2017

Researchers discover biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity

Cleveland Clinic researchers have uncovered a biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity.

30 Jun 2017

Preserved placenta is associated with risk of infection

A recent case study published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted that capsules of dehydrated placenta prepared for human consumption can be a source of infectious agents.

30 Jun 2017

Ondek raises capital to develop new treatment for childhood allergy

Ondek, the Australian biotechnology company founded by Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall, today announced it raised A$3.59 million in equity funding from professional and high-net-worth investors to support his work to develop a new treatment for childhood allergy.

30 Jun 2017

Cole-Parmer introduces Arcis Sample Prep Kit to extract DNA and RNA for downstream processes

Cole-Parmer, a leading supplier of laboratory equipment and reagents, is introducing the Arcis Sample Preparation System, which can extract DNA and RNA for downstream processes such as PCR/qPCR and sequencing in just three minutes.

From Cole Parmer Limited 30 Jun 2017

Antibiotics found to be effective for treating simple skin abscesses in adults and children

New multicenter research, which included Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators, could change treatment approaches to simple skin abscesses, infections often caused by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria.

30 Jun 2017

Scientists identify link between gut microbiota and mood, behavior

Researchers have identified gut microbiota that interact with brain regions associated with mood and behavior. This may be the first time that behavioral and neurobiological differences associated with microbial composition in healthy humans have been identified.

29 Jun 2017

Bacteria News and Research

Zika: costs of prevention and control

Novel bandage could help monitor chronic wounds at home

Researchers gain new insights into how proteins help immune defense mechanism in the body

Combination treatment could be more effective against common infection

New technology can help fight against antimicrobial resistance

Study finds increasing incidence of multiple recurring C. difficile infections

Findings could influence ways to control bacterial growth on medical and other surfaces

Researchers discover biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity

Preserved placenta is associated with risk of infection

Ondek raises capital to develop new treatment for childhood allergy

Cole-Parmer introduces Arcis Sample Prep Kit to extract DNA and RNA for downstream processes

Antibiotics found to be effective for treating simple skin abscesses in adults and children

Scientists identify link between gut microbiota and mood, behavior

Common, inexpensive antimicrobials can help patients heal from MRSA skin abscesses

New diagnostic system enables rapid, accurate customization of antibiotic treatments

Campylobacter continues to be leading cause of foodborne infections in Denmark

Researchers detect protozoa in drinking water that cause diarrheal outbreaks

Wyss Institute researchers develop new capture technology for cancer diagnostics

NUS scientists create probiotic gut-friendly beer with health benefits

Researchers investigate how cystic fibrosis alters structure of mucus in airways

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