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Excess sugar consumption triggers inflammation and dysbiosis, worsening periodontal disease

Research explores how excessive sugar consumption can drive systemic inflammation, disrupt the gut and oral microbiomes, and contribute to periodontal inflammation, with implications for global health.

10 Oct 2024

Your bathroom is a hidden haven of untapped viral biodiversity

A study reveals unique viral communities in toothbrush and showerhead biofilms, highlighting their role in microbial interactions and human health implications.

10 Oct 2024

Scientists identify gut microbial signatures that distinguish diseases and predict health states

Study reveals significant gut microbial differences across diseases in the Chinese population, identifying universal microbial signatures that could predict disease states with high accuracy.

2 Oct 2024

Could microalgae be the secret weapon to ending global hunger and saving the planet?

Researchers highlight the potential of commercially farmed microalgae to combat global undernutrition by providing essential nutrients and reducing environmental impacts.

26 Sep 2024

New method enhances detection of health threats in wastewater

Analyzing wastewater has the potential to alert authorities about thousands of health threats at once, from antimicrobial resistance to cholera, according to new research from several European universities.

17 Sep 2024

Extraordinary cell division mechanism discovered in common dental plaque bacteria

One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet is closer than you think -; right inside your mouth. Your mouth is a thriving ecosystem of more than 500 different species of bacteria living in distinct, structured communities called biofilms.

2 Sep 2024

16 promising postdoctoral scientists awarded Damon Runyon Fellowships for cancer research

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named 16 new Damon Runyon Fellows, exceptional postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators.

28 Aug 2024

Research shows predation drives evolution of virulence in bacteria

Opportunistic pathogens are typically benign microbes that can sometimes cause infections in individuals with weakened immune systems or when they gain access to sterile areas of the body.

22 Aug 2024

$Gut microbiota linked to fracture risk: Study reveals key microbial associations$

Gut microbiota linked to fracture risk: Study reveals key microbial associations

The association between gut microbiota (GM) composition and incident fractures in the Finnish Risk Monitoring Program (FINRISK) 2002 cohort.

19 Aug 2024

New model for ventilator-associated pneumonia reveals path to improved treatments

Scientists at The University of Warwick have made a breakthrough which could help find new treatments for a deadly infection that can affect up to 40% of hospital patients using mechanical ventilators.

16 Aug 2024

Study reveals skin bacteria's role in chronic bone infections after joint surgery

In individuals who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgery, clinicians are noticing increasing numbers of chronic bone infections linked to a bacterial strain commonly found on the skin.

24 Jul 2024

Coupling bacteria-laden hydrogel and electronics for adaptive treatment of skin inflammation

Coupling skin bacteria-laden hydrogel and electronics, researchers have introduced the ABLE platform, a bioelectronics system that can deliver management and adaptive treatment of skin inflammation.

30 May 2024

Australian scientists explore how harmful bacteria contribute to Alzheimer's

The phrase 'you are what you eat' was coined almost a century before Alois Alzheimer made his breakthrough in identifying brain disease, but the evidence is now clear that diet as well as age influences the brain.

22 May 2024

Matcha green tea powder may help keep gum disease bacteria at bay

Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease driven by bacterial infection and left untreated it can lead to complications including tooth loss.

21 May 2024

Freshness matters: Study finds newer honey packs a stronger antibacterial punch

Researchers reveal that the antibacterial potency of Hungarian honeys, including their effectiveness against respiratory pathogens, declines with storage time, emphasizing the need for fresh sources in medical applications.

8 May 2024

Cranberry extracts may improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases

Cranberry extracts appear to improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The study of Université Laval and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF) reported beneficial effects after only four days of use.

30 Apr 2024

Biofilms News and Research

Excess sugar consumption triggers inflammation and dysbiosis, worsening periodontal disease

Your bathroom is a hidden haven of untapped viral biodiversity

Scientists identify gut microbial signatures that distinguish diseases and predict health states

Could microalgae be the secret weapon to ending global hunger and saving the planet?

New method enhances detection of health threats in wastewater

Extraordinary cell division mechanism discovered in common dental plaque bacteria

16 promising postdoctoral scientists awarded Damon Runyon Fellowships for cancer research

Research shows predation drives evolution of virulence in bacteria

Gut microbiota linked to fracture risk: Study reveals key microbial associations

New model for ventilator-associated pneumonia reveals path to improved treatments

Study reveals skin bacteria's role in chronic bone infections after joint surgery

Coupling bacteria-laden hydrogel and electronics for adaptive treatment of skin inflammation

Australian scientists explore how harmful bacteria contribute to Alzheimer's

Matcha green tea powder may help keep gum disease bacteria at bay

Freshness matters: Study finds newer honey packs a stronger antibacterial punch

Cranberry extracts may improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases

Texas A&M scientists elucidate how phages disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Blocking polyphosphates could help treat chronic infections

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

Socioeconomic status shapes the gut microbiome in diverse U.S. population

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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