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D-mannose could improve age-associated urinary tract dysfunction and help reduce UTIs

Aging poses a number of challenges to the body's well-being, one of the most important being an increased susceptibility to multiple diseases, including urinary tract infections (UTIs).

14 Dec 2023

IFNγ identified as crucial for reducing pulmonary viral loads in COVID-19, new research shows

The role of type-2 interferon (IFNγ) in antiviral immunity.

14 Dec 2023

Scientists unlock secret to repairing malnourished children's guts

A clinical trial reported in 2021 and conducted by a team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Dhaka, Bangladesh, showed that a newly designed therapeutic food aimed at repairing malnourished children's underdeveloped gut microbiomes was superior to a widely used standard therapeutic food.

13 Dec 2023

Infective endocarditis deaths spike among young adults, research shows

Death rates related to infective endocarditis declined in most adults across the U.S. within the last two decades, yet accelerated among young adults ages 25 to 44 years old, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

13 Dec 2023

OHSU study sheds light on ubiquitin modification during bacterial infection

New research from Oregon Health & Science University could one day lead to therapies that prevent or treat diseases and infections tied to a protein that's found in all human cells.

12 Dec 2023

SolasCure demonstrates proof-of-concept in Phase lla safety trial of Aurase Wound Gel

SolasCure today announced the results of its proof-of-concept, first-in-human, Phase IIa safety study.

From SolasCure 12 Dec 2023

First study to report isolation of M. saskatchewanense from medical devices

Researchers reported the first isolation of M. saskatchewanense from medical-grade equipment.

12 Dec 2023

UMSOM receives $29 million research award to improve health outcomes in people who inject opioid drugs

University of Maryland School of Medicine Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, announced today that the school will receive a $29 million research award over four years from the National Institutes of Health to lead a multicenter trial that aims to improve health outcomes in people who inject opioid drugs and are hospitalized with infectious complications of their drug use.

11 Dec 2023

Researchers produce artificial cells with potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering

Artificial cells, made with the use of synthetic materials, have been produced in international research led at the University of Strathclyde.

11 Dec 2023

Varied early symptoms of bacterial meningitis in adults and children highlight diagnostic challenges

This study in Scientific Reports reveals that symptoms of community-acquired bacterial meningitis (CABM) vary between children and adults, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches in early diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes.

10 Dec 2023

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Study reviews the gut-brain-liver axis, revealing the complex interplay between these organs in health and disease and the implications for therapeutic interventions, focusing on how gut microbiota affects liver and brain health.

10 Dec 2023

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

Researchers receive $2 million NSF grant to continue fight against airborne pathogens

Bahareh Behkam and collaborators have received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue their fight against airborne pathogens

6 Dec 2023

ANU research uncovers protein's role in autoimmune disease and cancer

A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the severity of certain autoimmune diseases such as irritable bowel disease (IBS), type 1 diabetes, eczema and other chronic disorders, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) has found.

6 Dec 2023

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

A review in Advanced Science explores the interaction between the immune system and the sympathetic nervous system in regulating vital metabolic organs like the pancreas, liver, and adipose tissues. This comprehensive analysis provides insights into the neuroimmune relationships affecting metabolism, offering potential new therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases.

5 Dec 2023

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Study explores the ecological causes of gut dysbiosis and its link to human diseases, revealing how imbalances in gut microbiota composition, influenced by host-derived factors like oxygen and nitrate, contribute to various chronic conditions.

5 Dec 2023

New orthopedic implant coating can ward off infection

Superior knee and hip replacements are a step closer after Flinders University and Chinese researchers further test and develop a new orthopedic implant coating which has the strong ability to ward off infection – as well as stimulate bone growth.

5 Dec 2023

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

Preclinical and clinical data to analyze gut microbial alterations in various dietary conditions.

5 Dec 2023

Simple bean diet intervention demonstrates significant prebiotic effects

The impact of incorporating canned navy beans into the regular diet for eight weeks.

5 Dec 2023

Meat goes natural: Plant power and phages replace chemicals in food preservation

In a study published in the journal Food Quality and Safety on 19 October 2023, researchers from Zhejiang A&F University and Zhejiang University conclude that natural preservatives offer a viable alternative to synthetic chemicals in meat preservation.

4 Dec 2023

Bacterial News and Research

D-mannose could improve age-associated urinary tract dysfunction and help reduce UTIs

IFNγ identified as crucial for reducing pulmonary viral loads in COVID-19, new research shows

Scientists unlock secret to repairing malnourished children's guts

Infective endocarditis deaths spike among young adults, research shows

OHSU study sheds light on ubiquitin modification during bacterial infection

SolasCure demonstrates proof-of-concept in Phase lla safety trial of Aurase Wound Gel

First study to report isolation of M. saskatchewanense from medical devices

UMSOM receives $29 million research award to improve health outcomes in people who inject opioid drugs

Researchers produce artificial cells with potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering

Varied early symptoms of bacterial meningitis in adults and children highlight diagnostic challenges

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Researchers receive $2 million NSF grant to continue fight against airborne pathogens

ANU research uncovers protein's role in autoimmune disease and cancer

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

New orthopedic implant coating can ward off infection

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

Simple bean diet intervention demonstrates significant prebiotic effects

Meat goes natural: Plant power and phages replace chemicals in food preservation

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