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Infants exposed to bacterial species in house dust are less likely to develop asthma

Infants exposed to a diverse range of bacterial species in house dust during the first year of life appear to be less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, according to a new study published online on June 6, 2014, in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

9 Jun 2014

Bacteria exposure may help protect babies from wheezing and allergic disease

Research funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests that exposure to specific combinations of allergens and bacteria within the first year of life may protect children from wheezing and allergic disease.

9 Jun 2014

Scientists design nanoparticle to target tumor cells

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have designed a nanoparticle that has a couple of unique - and important - properties.

9 Jun 2014

Progress in constructing protein nanomachines

A route for constructing protein nanomachines engineered for specific applications may be closer to reality.

6 Jun 2014

Research finding could lead to new strategies for malaria control

Researchers have found the first evidence of an intercellular bacterial infection in natural populations of two species of Anopheles mosquitoes, the major vectors of malaria in Africa. The infection, called Wolbachia, has been shown in labs to reduce the incidence of pathogen infections in mosquitoes and has the potential to be used in controlling malaria-transmitting mosquito populations.

6 Jun 2014

Disinfection caps, 'scrub-the-hub' regimens reduce bloodstream infections, cut costs

Whether through the use of alcohol-containing caps or basic cleaning of the injection port of the central line, infection preventionists at three hospitals are finding successful ways to stop germs from entering central line catheters and causing bloodstream infections in patients.

6 Jun 2014

Newborns exposed to rodent, pet dander and household bacteria less likely to have allergy, asthma

Infants exposed to rodent and pet dander, roach allergens and a wide variety of household bacteria in the first year of life appear less likely to suffer from allergies, wheezing and asthma, according to results of a study conducted by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions.

6 Jun 2014

Urinary microbiota implicated in overactive bladder

Contrary to popular belief, urine is not sterile and contains a range of microbiological organisms that vary in health and disease, US scientists have shown.

5 Jun 2014

NEJM publishes results from SOLO I Phase 3 clinical trial of ORBACTIV for ABSSSI

The Medicines Company today announced the publication of the results from the SOLO I Phase 3 clinical trial of ORBACTIV (oritavancin), an investigational intravenous antibiotic treatment for Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI), in the New England Journal of Medicine.

5 Jun 2014

New single-dose antibiotic is as effective as twice-daily infusion given for up to 10 days

In the battle against stubborn skin infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a new single-dose antibiotic is as effective as a twice-daily infusion given for up to 10 days, according to a large study led by Duke Medicine researchers.

5 Jun 2014

New edible films contain oils from clove and oregano that preserve bread longer

Essential oils have boomed in popularity as more people seek out alternatives to replace their synthetic cleaning products, anti-mosquito sprays and medicines. Now scientists are tapping them as candidates to preserve food in a more consumer-friendly way.

5 Jun 2014

Novel technology to block human infections receives I-Corps grant

A novel technology developed at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) to block human infections by taking a lesson from fish has landed a $50,000 grant from the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program.

5 Jun 2014

Unsterile living conditions, untrained caregivers contribute to infections in home health settings

Millions of Americans depend on home health care services to recover from surgeries and hospital stays, as well as to manage daily life with chronic conditions.

4 Jun 2014

Obesity, overweight correlated with prevalence of H. pylori infection

The germ Helicobacter pylori is the cause of most stomach ulcers, but new research in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics suggests that treating the bacteria is linked to weight gain.

3 Jun 2014

American College of Gastroenterology develops new podcast for World Digestive Health Day

For World Digestive Health Day, the American College of Gastroenterology, along with World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO), observes the 2014 focus on the human gut microbiome and its impact on health and disease. Scientific understanding of the gut microbiome - the diverse and complex microbial community that resides in the intestine - has rapidly evolved in recent years.

31 May 2014

Findings have important implications for improving war wound healing

War wounds that heal successfully frequently contain different microbial species from those that heal poorly, according to a paper published ahead of print in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology.

30 May 2014

Lyme disease bacteria older than human race, says study

Lyme disease is a stealthy, often misdiagnosed disease that was only recognized about 40 years ago, but new discoveries of ticks fossilized in amber show that the bacteria which cause it may have been lurking around for 15 million years - long before any humans walked on Earth.

30 May 2014

Hand sanitizer powerful weapon against current measles outbreak

With measles cases in the U.S. at a 20-year high, it's more important than ever to keep your hands clean. Measles, caused by an airborne virus that's spread by breathing, coughing, and sneezing, can linger for up to two hours in the air or on surfaces.

30 May 2014

Researchers explain how meningitis-causing bacteria evade body's immune system

Every once in a while in the U.S., bacterial meningitis seems to crop up out of nowhere, claiming a young life.

29 May 2014

Culture-based tests can help in accurate diagnosis of sore throats

Clinical guidelines conflict on testing teens and adults whose symptoms point to a possible strep throat.

29 May 2014

Bacteria News and Research

Infants exposed to bacterial species in house dust are less likely to develop asthma

Bacteria exposure may help protect babies from wheezing and allergic disease

Scientists design nanoparticle to target tumor cells

Progress in constructing protein nanomachines

Research finding could lead to new strategies for malaria control

Disinfection caps, 'scrub-the-hub' regimens reduce bloodstream infections, cut costs

Newborns exposed to rodent, pet dander and household bacteria less likely to have allergy, asthma

Urinary microbiota implicated in overactive bladder

NEJM publishes results from SOLO I Phase 3 clinical trial of ORBACTIV for ABSSSI

New single-dose antibiotic is as effective as twice-daily infusion given for up to 10 days

New edible films contain oils from clove and oregano that preserve bread longer

Novel technology to block human infections receives I-Corps grant

Unsterile living conditions, untrained caregivers contribute to infections in home health settings

Obesity, overweight correlated with prevalence of H. pylori infection

American College of Gastroenterology develops new podcast for World Digestive Health Day

Findings have important implications for improving war wound healing

Lyme disease bacteria older than human race, says study

Hand sanitizer powerful weapon against current measles outbreak

Researchers explain how meningitis-causing bacteria evade body's immune system

Culture-based tests can help in accurate diagnosis of sore throats

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