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Promising potential of probiotics and their byproducts for targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The use of probiotics and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) against multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria.

27 Sep 2023

Could next-generation antimicrobial agents act as an alternative to standard antibiotics?

Next-generation antimicrobial agents (NGAs) as a potential alternative to standard antibiotics

26 Sep 2023

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

Clovibactin - a game-changing novel antibiotic with no resistance

Researchers reported the discovery of a new antibiotic, clovibactin.

6 Sep 2023

New powerful antibiotic isolated from bacteria could combat multi-resistant 'superbugs'

A new powerful antibiotic, isolated from bacteria that could not be studied before, seems capable to combat harmful bacteria and even multi-resistant 'superbugs'.

22 Aug 2023

Researchers decipher the mode of action of new antibiotic

More and more bacterial pathogens are developing resistance. There is an increasing risk that common drugs will no longer be effective against infectious diseases.

22 Aug 2023

UCF researcher receives $3.4 million to develop new antibiotic to treat tuberculosis

A College of Medicine researcher is developing a new antibiotic related to penicillin to treat tuberculosis (TB) and related lung infections.

16 Aug 2023

Arming phages with heterologous effectors paves the way for successful UTI treatment

Study demonstrated how phage can be engineered to produce bacteriocins and cell wall hydrolases as antimicrobial effector genes.

24 Jul 2023

Researchers discover new way to target bacterial cell wall

The bacterial cell wall must be constantly remodeled in order to grow and divide. This involves the close coordination of lytic enzymes and peptidoglycan synthesis.

20 Jul 2023

Understanding the mechanisms behind rising antifungal drug resistance

In a recent study, researchers addressed the issue of the rise of antifungal drugs-resistant infections and the advent of multidrug-resistant fungal pathogens.

19 Jul 2023

Researcher receives $2.7 million grant to study lingering Lyme disease symptoms

An estimated 1,200 Americans, on average, are diagnosed with Lyme disease each day. Some of those patients continue to experience negative effects, even after treatment.

14 Jul 2023

New drug shows synergistic effect with antifungals in killing drug-resistant fungi

A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil shows that brilacidin, a new drug tested for treatment of diseases ranging from bacterial skin infections to COVID-19, can kill drug-resistant strains of fungi when combined with two classes of antifungals available on the market.

10 Jul 2023

Cell Wall News and Research

Promising potential of probiotics and their byproducts for targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Could next-generation antimicrobial agents act as an alternative to standard antibiotics?

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

Clovibactin - a game-changing novel antibiotic with no resistance

New powerful antibiotic isolated from bacteria could combat multi-resistant 'superbugs'

Researchers decipher the mode of action of new antibiotic

UCF researcher receives $3.4 million to develop new antibiotic to treat tuberculosis

Arming phages with heterologous effectors paves the way for successful UTI treatment

Researchers discover new way to target bacterial cell wall

Understanding the mechanisms behind rising antifungal drug resistance

Researcher receives $2.7 million grant to study lingering Lyme disease symptoms

New drug shows synergistic effect with antifungals in killing drug-resistant fungi

Researchers identify and characterize a key negative regulator of shoot regeneration in Arabidopsis

The use of bacterial colonists as therapy carriers is gaining interest for treating cancer

Researchers identify several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering inflammatory responses

Dutch scientists unveil the integral role of CD5L protein in IgM structure and function

The antimicrobial potential of nanoparticles

Transforming antibiotic resistance testing: a novel, rapid and affordable technique

UK’s first Centre for Phage Research highlights Actiphage in the KTN UK Phage Innovation Showcase

How does nutrition affect female fertility?

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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