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Understanding infection risks in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a vital treatment for both malignant and non-malignant disorders in pediatric patients.

7 Feb 2025

Liver graft preservation methods alter microbiota composition after transplantation

End-stage liver disease is associated with disruptions in gut microbiota composition and function, which may facilitate gut-to-liver bacterial translocation, impacting liver graft integrity and clinical outcomes following liver transplantation.

7 Feb 2025

Study reveals differences in allosteric behavior of cAMP receptor proteins in M. tuberculosis

A new study, "Identifying Allosteric Hotspots in Mycobacterium tuberculosis cAMP Receptor Protein" published in Biochemistry, provides key insights into how bacterial cAMP receptor proteins (CRPs) respond differently to the ubiquitous signaling molecule, cyclic AMP (cAMP).

7 Feb 2025

AI-based technology accelerates discovery of new tuberculosis drug candidates

Tuberculosis is a serious global health threat that infected more than 10 million people in 2022. Spread through the air and into the lungs, the pathogen that causes "TB" can lead to chronic cough, chest pains, fatigue, fever and weight loss.

7 Feb 2025

Urban density and HIV prevalence linked to rising antibiotic resistance in gonorrhea

Researchers identify key geographic and health factors that may predict the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea in the United States.

7 Feb 2025

Curcumin-based therapy offers hope against antibiotic-resistant superbugs

In 2017, a tragic incident unfolded in a Nevada hospital. A woman, admitted for pneumonia, tragically succumbed to multiple organ failure and sepsis.

6 Feb 2025

Study explores the impact of respiratory bacteria on RSV severity

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children under two years old, resulting in significant morbidity and a heavy economic burden on healthcare systems worldwide.

6 Feb 2025

New technology unlocks secrets of bacterial gene expression

How do bacteria - harmless ones living in our bodies, or those that cause disease - organize their activities? A new study, combining powerful genomic-scale microscopy with a technical innovation, captured which genes bacteria turn on in different situations and in different spatial environments.

6 Feb 2025

Study uncovers how UTIs cause painful bladder sensitivity

New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment.

6 Feb 2025

Jumbo phages' protective shield offers clues for fighting antibiotic resistance

Scientists are learning more about how an intriguing type of virus protects itself. Revealing its strategies could boost the fight against antibiotic resistance.

6 Feb 2025

Research disproves persister bacteria as main cause of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics are indispensable for treating bacterial infections. But why are they sometimes ineffective, even when the bacteria are not resistant? In their latest study published in the journal Nature, researchers from the University of Basel challenge the conventional view that a small subset of particularly resilient bacteria are responsible for the failure of antibiotic therapies.

5 Feb 2025

Oral bacteria may be linked to changes in brain function as people age

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, new research suggested.

5 Feb 2025

Juice cleanse may harm gut and oral health

Think your juice cleanse is making you healthier? A new Northwestern University study suggests it might be doing the opposite.

5 Feb 2025

Innovative method sheds light on the proteins behind gut health

A new Weizmann Institute study identified all of the proteins in a stool sample – those from the microbiome, the human body and food – revealing the hidden secrets of the intestines and their impact on human disease

5 Feb 2025

The link between air pollution and lower respiratory infections in adults

Research reveals that even low levels of air pollution significantly increase the risk of respiratory infections in adults, highlighting urgent health concerns.

5 Feb 2025

Microbes in your gut could determine cancer treatment outcomes

Researchers reveal that gut microbiota influence the effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in cancer treatment, with specific bacterial strains enhancing or inhibiting anti-tumor immunity.

4 Feb 2025

Pasteurization destroys influenza viruses in milk, reinforcing dairy safety

Pasteurization at 63°C and 72°C effectively inactivates influenza A viruses in milk, ensuring its safety for human consumption while viral RNA may still be detected.

2 Feb 2025

UIC scientists redesign asparaginase to minimize leukemia treatment side effects

University of Illinois Chicago scientists have redesigned a treatment for the most common pediatric leukemia to eliminate its severe side effects, like blood clots and liver damage.

31 Jan 2025

Gut microbiome may mediate the association between sugary beverages and diabetes

It is well known that consuming sugary drinks increases the risk of diabetes, but the mechanism behind this relationship is unclear.

31 Jan 2025

Emerging antibiotics at risk of resistance before clinical use

Researchers from the HUN-REN Biological Research Centre, Szeged (Hungary), have made a concerning discovery about the future of antibiotics.

31 Jan 2025

Bacterial News and Research

Understanding infection risks in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Liver graft preservation methods alter microbiota composition after transplantation

Study reveals differences in allosteric behavior of cAMP receptor proteins in M. tuberculosis

AI-based technology accelerates discovery of new tuberculosis drug candidates

Urban density and HIV prevalence linked to rising antibiotic resistance in gonorrhea

Curcumin-based therapy offers hope against antibiotic-resistant superbugs

Study explores the impact of respiratory bacteria on RSV severity

New technology unlocks secrets of bacterial gene expression

Study uncovers how UTIs cause painful bladder sensitivity

Jumbo phages' protective shield offers clues for fighting antibiotic resistance

Research disproves persister bacteria as main cause of antibiotic resistance

Oral bacteria may be linked to changes in brain function as people age

Juice cleanse may harm gut and oral health

Innovative method sheds light on the proteins behind gut health

The link between air pollution and lower respiratory infections in adults

Microbes in your gut could determine cancer treatment outcomes

Pasteurization destroys influenza viruses in milk, reinforcing dairy safety

UIC scientists redesign asparaginase to minimize leukemia treatment side effects

Gut microbiome may mediate the association between sugary beverages and diabetes

Emerging antibiotics at risk of resistance before clinical use

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