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Added calcium and phosphate in fluoride varnishes no silver bullet for fighting kids' tooth decay, study finds

The study explores the effectiveness of sodium fluoride varnishes with added calcium and phosphate versus conventional varnishes in reducing harmful bacteria in preschool children's mouths. Results indicate no significant difference between the two types of varnishes in controlling bacterial growth, calling for more research on effective ways to combat early childhood caries.

1 Nov 2023

AI may help identify potential gonorrhea vaccine proteins

Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that affects more than 80 million people worldwide every year, has become resistant to almost all known antibiotics.

31 Oct 2023

Fingertip blood test could aid in rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis in children

An international research consortium led by LMU has tested a rapid new analytical tool which needs just a bloodsample from the fingertip.

31 Oct 2023

Antibiotics no longer effective in treating childhood infections in large parts of the world

Drugs to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective in large parts of the world, due to high rates of antibiotic resistance.

31 Oct 2023

New bivalent vaccine shows promising results against key fish pathogens

The efficacy of a bivalent vaccine against Aeromonas hydrophila (A. hydrophila) and Streptococcus agalactiae (S. agalactiae).

30 Oct 2023

Water distribution cabinets with floor heating pose Legionnaires' disease risk

Researchers at the Norwegian science institute SINTEF have been testing different types of water distribution cabinets.

30 Oct 2023

Current jargon on antibiotic resistance fails to stick or scare, study finds

Researchers find that current terminology related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) fails to effectively communicate the risks to the public. The study reveals that terms like "AMR" and "antimicrobial resistance" are poorly remembered and do not evoke sufficient risk perception, highlighting the need for improved public health messaging.

29 Oct 2023

Meet Opentrons at ASHG 2023

Opentrons is a proud exhibitor at ASHG 2023, and we’re excited to be bringing our automation solutions to the conference.

From Opentrons 27 Oct 2023

Non-alcoholic beers may be a happy hour for bacteria, study warns

Researchers find that low-alcoholic beers can inhibit bacterial growth, while non-alcoholic beers are more susceptible. Storage temperature and alcohol content are the main factors determining the presence of foodborne pathogens in these beverages.

26 Oct 2023

Is retroelement-based gene editing a safer alternative to CRISPR-Cas approaches?

In a Perspective, Stephen Tang and Samuel Sternberg discuss retroelement-based gene editing as a safer alternative to CRISPR-Cas approaches.

26 Oct 2023

Fungi used to produce food products have potential probiotic effects on gut inflammation

Many fungus strains have been used and selected by the food industry for their capacities to ferment, produce flavors or produce heterologous molecules.

26 Oct 2023

$3.4 million grant awarded to identify therapeutic treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome

A four-year, $3.4 million grant to investigate molecular mechanisms and therapeutic treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has been awarded to UTHealth Houston researchers by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.

26 Oct 2023

How strep bacteria outsmart your immune system and why it matters for treatment

Researchers discover that Group A streptococcal infections alter immunoglobulin G (IgG) homeostasis to evade the immune system, affecting the transition from local to systemic infections. The study also raises concerns about the effectiveness of antibody-based therapies, as the bacteria's virulence factors can degrade therapeutic antibodies.

25 Oct 2023

New biomaterial could change the way human tissue can be grown in the lab

Scientists at UNSW Sydney have created a new material that could change the way human tissue can be grown in the lab and used in medical procedures.

24 Oct 2023

What's really in your kombucha and kefir?

Researchers have delved into the bacterial diversity of 47 different fermented foods, revealing significant variations in microbial richness and composition. The study highlights that foods like kombucha and kefirs have high microbial diversity, while plant-based yogurt alternatives and fermented vegetables show lower levels.

24 Oct 2023

Could the microbiome hold the key to diagnosing and treating biliary tract cancer?

A recent study in "Microorganisms" delves into the relationship between the microbiome and biliary tract cancer, revealing distinct microbial compositions in patients compared to healthy individuals. This research highlights potential diagnostic biomarkers and suggests that altering gut microbial composition might enhance responses to cancer immunotherapy.

24 Oct 2023

Plant microorganisms from fruit and vegetables boost gut diversity

Bacterial diversity in the gut plays an important role in human health. The crucial question, however, is where are the sources of this diversity? It is known that an important part of the maternal microbiome is transferred to the baby at birth, and the same happens during the breastfeeding period via breast milk.

24 Oct 2023

Bacterial News and Research

Added calcium and phosphate in fluoride varnishes no silver bullet for fighting kids' tooth decay, study finds

AI may help identify potential gonorrhea vaccine proteins

Fingertip blood test could aid in rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis in children

Antibiotics no longer effective in treating childhood infections in large parts of the world

New bivalent vaccine shows promising results against key fish pathogens

Water distribution cabinets with floor heating pose Legionnaires' disease risk

Current jargon on antibiotic resistance fails to stick or scare, study finds

Meet Opentrons at ASHG 2023

Non-alcoholic beers may be a happy hour for bacteria, study warns

Is retroelement-based gene editing a safer alternative to CRISPR-Cas approaches?

Fungi used to produce food products have potential probiotic effects on gut inflammation

$3.4 million grant awarded to identify therapeutic treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome

How strep bacteria outsmart your immune system and why it matters for treatment

New biomaterial could change the way human tissue can be grown in the lab

What's really in your kombucha and kefir?

Could the microbiome hold the key to diagnosing and treating biliary tract cancer?

Plant microorganisms from fruit and vegetables boost gut diversity

Genomic surveillance could help detect and slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs'

University of Montana awarded $12.3 million contract to develop novel vaccine adjuvant for TB vaccine

The intricate interplay of stress, quality of life, and gut microbiota in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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