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Unlocking the secrets of our body's first line of defense against strep throat and more

Researchers have mapped the complex structures of secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) in interaction with human CD89 and Streptococcus pyogenes M4, offering new insights into how our first line of mucosal defense operates. The study reveals the intricate ways these components may influence each other, impacting both bacterial survival strategies and host immune responses.

10 Sep 2023

Self-adjuvanting RNA vaccines boost immune response 10x more than existing vaccines

RNA vaccines against Covid-19 have proven effective at reducing the severity of disease. However, a team of researchers at MIT is working on making them even better.

8 Sep 2023

A subset of CD8+ T cells can play a protective role against Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital found that a subset of CD8+ T cells in the brain lessens the activation of microglia and limits disease pathology in a model of Alzheimer’s disease.

8 Sep 2023

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Research explores how the gut microbiota impacts critical areas of adolescent development, including mental health, metabolism, and skeletal growth. It suggests that understanding these interactions could lead to microbiome-based treatments for optimal growth and maturation.

7 Sep 2023

Vitamin C and D supplementation may reduce AML treatment complications

Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who received vitamin C and D supplements while undergoing intensive chemotherapy had lower rates of complications, such as infections, bleeding, and inflammation, when compared with similar, previously treated patients who did not receive these supplements.

7 Sep 2023

Oral health worsens in morbidly obese people before and after bariatric surgery

Oral health deteriorates in morbidly obese people on a diet in preparation for bariatric surgery and patients who have undergone the procedure, with increasing caries, gingivitis and periodontitis.

6 Sep 2023

Biosciences: how nature is changing the future of drug discovery

In this new podcast, Bruker's Kate Stumpo talks with Enveda's Pelle Simpson on the opportunities of natural products in the field of multiomics.

From Bruker Daltonics 6 Sep 2023

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Researchers in Biological Psychiatry delve into the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. The study explores how not just gut bacteria, but also lesser-known gut microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, and parasites, play a pivotal role in mood disorders.

5 Sep 2023

Outbreak of piercing infections in Australia traced to contaminated aftercare solution

Researchers in New South Wales, Australia, used genomic sequencing to trace an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections following ear piercings to a specific batch of aftercare solution. The study led to a recall of the product and improvements in manufacturing standards, successfully reducing the number of infections.

4 Sep 2023

Unique openings in specific ion channels could lead to development of selective drugs

Ion channels are attractive drug targets due to their importance in health and disease, but finding ways to target a specific ion channel selectively is a major challenge.

31 Aug 2023

Researchers unearth secrets of zinc transporter protein

A group of researchers has unearthed the secrets behind a tiny but crucial protein that shuttles zinc ions (Zn2+) within our bodies. The discovery offers a deeper understanding of how our cells maintain optimal health.

31 Aug 2023

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

An 8-week study found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods altered specific gut bacteria and positively impacted systolic blood pressure in Australians at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings suggest that this MedDairy diet could be an effective strategy for reducing cardiovascular risks.

31 Aug 2023

Gut microbiome linked to eczema in infancy

A new study has revealed important associations between the gut microbiome and eczema in infancy and has established the basis for the potential prevention and treatment of eczema via modulation of the gut microbiota.

30 Aug 2023

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive when the drugs kill 'good' bacteria in the gut, study shows

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill 'good' bacteria in the gut.

30 Aug 2023

Scientists create library of mutant bacteria to study antibiotic resistance

Modern medicine depends on antibiotics to treat infections by disabling targets inside bacterial cells. Once inside these cells, antibiotics bind to certain sites on specific enzyme targets to stop bacterial growth.

30 Aug 2023

New insights: Gut microbiome alterations linked to rising allergic disease prevalence

The association between the maturation of the infant gut microbiome and the infant immune system.

30 Aug 2023

High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

The role of diet in controlling the structure and function of the gut via chemical environment modulation.

30 Aug 2023

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

A new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed key differences in gut bacteria and their metabolic byproducts in infants that may predict the development of peanut allergies by mid-childhood.

29 Aug 2023

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

Targeting malignant tumors with high precision is challenging for biomedical researchers. However, this scenario is likely to witness a paradigm shift in the near future, through the use of specially engineered bacteria, that can eliminate malignant cells efficiently.

29 Aug 2023

New study sheds light on origins of childhood allergies

Several major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital.

29 Aug 2023

Bacterial News and Research

Unlocking the secrets of our body's first line of defense against strep throat and more

Self-adjuvanting RNA vaccines boost immune response 10x more than existing vaccines

A subset of CD8+ T cells can play a protective role against Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Vitamin C and D supplementation may reduce AML treatment complications

Oral health worsens in morbidly obese people before and after bariatric surgery

Biosciences: how nature is changing the future of drug discovery

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Outbreak of piercing infections in Australia traced to contaminated aftercare solution

Unique openings in specific ion channels could lead to development of selective drugs

Researchers unearth secrets of zinc transporter protein

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

Gut microbiome linked to eczema in infancy

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive when the drugs kill 'good' bacteria in the gut, study shows

Scientists create library of mutant bacteria to study antibiotic resistance

New insights: Gut microbiome alterations linked to rising allergic disease prevalence

High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

New study sheds light on origins of childhood allergies

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