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Researchers develop new method for producing image of individual DNA molecules' genetic make-up

A completely new method for producing an image of individual DNA molecules' genetic make-up has been developed by researchers in Sweden and Denmark. The results are published in the latest issue of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA (PNAS).

19 Jul 2010

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine appears to reduce pneumonia, serious complications in infants: Research

A pneumococcal conjugate vaccine introduced in the U.S. 10 years ago appears to reduce pneumonia and serious associated complications, such as blood infections, in the vaccine's target range, children less than a year old, according to new research.

19 Jul 2010

Study on how cellular defence systems keep themselves in check from damaging cells themselves

When cells are attacked by bacteria they use all means at their disposal to defend themselves. But cellular defence systems can damage the cells themselves and so need to be kept tightly in check. Recent results help us to understand how this is done and give pointers to new ways of combating disease. Matthias Farlik in the group of Thomas Decker at the Centre for Molecular Biology of the University of Vienna (Max F. Perutz Laboratories) and Mathias Müller of the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna have published these findings in the current issue of the journal "Immunity".

16 Jul 2010

WPI researchers measure molecular forces that enable cranberry juice to fight off urinary tract infections

Revealing the science behind the homespun advice, a team of researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has identified and measured the molecular forces that enable cranberry juice to fight off urinary tract infections in people.

16 Jul 2010

New Cystex Liquid Cranberry Complex with Proantinox reduces incidence of UTIs in women: Study

A new study being published in the journal Urology shows that Proantinox, a proprietary cranberry-based blend used successfully in hospitals and long-term care facilities as UTI-Stat, and now available directly to consumers as new Cystex Liquid Cranberry Complex with Proantinox, is safe and effective in significantly reducing the incidence of UTIs in women at risk for recurring infections.

15 Jul 2010

Insight into inner functional mechanisms of new bacterial infection target

In any battle, sizing up one's opponent is a critical first step. For researchers fighting a bacterial infection, that means assessing every nook and cranny of the malicious microorganism and identifying which ones to attack.

14 Jul 2010

CWRU researchers discover biomarker for early warning of oral cancer

Detecting oral cancer in its earliest stages can save the lives of the nearly 40,500 people diagnosed annually. But early detection has been difficult.

14 Jul 2010

Universal surveillance for MRSA decreased HAIs related to devices: Study

Pitt County Memorial Hospital today announced results of a study demonstrating that universal surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus decreased health care-associated infections related to devices. Infection rates decreased 68 percent for ventilator-associated pneumonias; 51 percent for central line-associated bacteremias; and 49 percent for catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

14 Jul 2010

Custom-made bone replacements for facial reconstruction soon

Facial reconstruction patients may soon have the option of custom-made bone replacements optimized for both form and function, thanks to researchers at the University of Illinois and the Ohio State University Medical Center.

13 Jul 2010

Protein acetylation not rare in bacteria

Lowly bacteria are turning out to be much more complex than previously thought.

13 Jul 2010

Aggressive infection control measures stop spread of Acinetobacter baumannii at Dallas hospital

Rapid identification and aggressive infection control measures allowed a Dallas hospital to stop the spread of Acinetobacter baumannii, a type of bacteria that has become increasingly prevalent in healthcare facilities and is resistant to most antibiotics. The findings were presented today at the 37th Annual Conference and International Meeting of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

13 Jul 2010

Sewage that overflows into urban creeks, streams can promote spread of West Nile virus: Study

Sewage that overflows into urban creeks and streams during periods of heavy rain can promote the spread of West Nile virus, a study led by Emory University finds. The analysis of six years of data showed that people living near creeks with sewage overflows in lower-income neighborhoods of Southeast Atlanta had a seven times higher risk for West Nile virus than the rest of the city.

13 Jul 2010

AnaptysBio awarded DARPA contract to generate novel high affinity thermally stable antibodies

AnaptysBio, Inc., a privately-held therapeutic antibody platform and product company, today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), to use its proprietary somatic hypermutation (SHM) technology platform to generate novel high affinity thermally stable antibodies that could be used by the military in antibody-based biosensors, including those that can detect bioterrorist threats.

13 Jul 2010

Researchers explore range of potential new fuel sources in nature

On the long and difficult road toward a carbon-neutral source of transportation fuels, the U.S. Department of Energy is pursuing a diversified approach. This effort involves exploring a range of potential new fuel sources in nature: from plants that may serve as cellulosic feedstocks-fast-growing trees and perennial grasses on land-to oil-producing organisms in aquatic and other environments, such as algae and bacteria.

12 Jul 2010

Drosophila fly study may aid in staving off diseases in humans using defensive bacteria

It has been a basic principle of evolution for more than a century that plants and animals can adapt genetically in ways that help them better survive and reproduce.

12 Jul 2010

MDT releases statement questioning AGD's priorities

The dentists who form Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc., and are pioneers of the patented LANAP protocol for the treatment of gum disease and the manufacturer of the PerioLase MVP-7 digital dental laser, today released a statement questioning the Academy of General Dentistry's priorities.

12 Jul 2010

Hip and knee specialist indicates five primary reasons why knee implant fails

While most knee replacements will function well for years, patients should be aware of the signs of failure—including increased pain or decreased function—that may require a corrective procedure known as revision total knee replacement, if necessary.

12 Jul 2010

New food safety requirements for large-scale egg producers: FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that as many as 79,000 illnesses and 30 deaths due to consumption of eggs contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella Enteritidis may be avoided each year with new food safety requirements for large-scale egg producers.

9 Jul 2010

Data shows potential health benefits of S-equol in relieving menopausal symptoms

The findings of a scientific conference examining the growing body of research and potential health benefits of S-equol were published this month in the Journal of Nutrition. Manuscripts based on presentations made at the conference, which was organized by the Life Sciences Research Office, reveal data that S-equol is a safe, natural and effective solution to providing relief of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and muscle discomfort.

9 Jul 2010

Study on Drosophila flies may help develop treatments for serious human diseases: Article

A Science article published on July 9, 2010, describes the discovery of an alternative form of evolution that helps Drosophila flies conquer nematodes that sterilize them. Nematodes are among the most abundant, diverse and destructive parasites of plants and animals.

9 Jul 2010

Bacteria News and Research

Researchers develop new method for producing image of individual DNA molecules' genetic make-up

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine appears to reduce pneumonia, serious complications in infants: Research

Study on how cellular defence systems keep themselves in check from damaging cells themselves

WPI researchers measure molecular forces that enable cranberry juice to fight off urinary tract infections

New Cystex Liquid Cranberry Complex with Proantinox reduces incidence of UTIs in women: Study

Insight into inner functional mechanisms of new bacterial infection target

CWRU researchers discover biomarker for early warning of oral cancer

Universal surveillance for MRSA decreased HAIs related to devices: Study

Custom-made bone replacements for facial reconstruction soon

Protein acetylation not rare in bacteria

Aggressive infection control measures stop spread of Acinetobacter baumannii at Dallas hospital

Sewage that overflows into urban creeks, streams can promote spread of West Nile virus: Study

AnaptysBio awarded DARPA contract to generate novel high affinity thermally stable antibodies

Researchers explore range of potential new fuel sources in nature

Drosophila fly study may aid in staving off diseases in humans using defensive bacteria

MDT releases statement questioning AGD's priorities

Hip and knee specialist indicates five primary reasons why knee implant fails

New food safety requirements for large-scale egg producers: FDA

Data shows potential health benefits of S-equol in relieving menopausal symptoms

Study on Drosophila flies may help develop treatments for serious human diseases: Article

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