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Creating New Targeted Antibacterial Products to Help Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

We speak to Matthew Dunne, Director for Drug Discovery at Micreos Pharmaceuticals, about the importance of creating new targeted antibacterial products.

22 Nov 2022

The antimicrobial activity of tee tree oil nanoliposomes against Escherichia coli

The main aim of the current study is to develop a new drug to promote sustainable and healthy animal husbandry in China.

18 Nov 2022

New study pinpoints neurons that slow us down during sickness

We tend to eat, drink, and move less when we're feeling under the weather. And we're not alone-;most animals reduce those same three behaviors when they're fighting an infection.

27 Oct 2022

Soy protein diet increases susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile infection

According to a recent study published in the journal Cell Reports, a diet rich in soy protein increases human Clostridioides difficile susceptibility by increasing the gut amino acids (AAs) levels and promoting the growth of Lactobacillus.

18 Sep 2022

The use of AlphaFold2-enabled molecular docking simulations to predict protein-ligand interactions for antibiotic drug discovery

Researchers demonstrated that advances in modeling protein-ligand interactions using machine learning-based approaches are needed to exploit AlphaFold2 for antibiotic discovery better.

9 Sep 2022

Newly designed nanoparticles target the body’s immune cells to turn them against cancer

Scientists of the department of Advanced Organ Bioengineering and Therapeutics (Faculty of S&T, TechMed Centre) recently published a novel cancer immune therapy in the scientific journal Nature Communications.

11 Aug 2022

New bacteria-killing copper coating could reduce infections from high-touch surfaces

A new copper coating that kills bacteria quicker and in greater amounts than current formulations could soon be available for hospitals and other high-traffic facilities.

28 Jul 2022

Creating a Microrobot to One Day Tackle Cancer

In this interview, we speak to Birgül Akolpoglu about her latest research into microrobotics and how these biohybrid microrobots could one day be used to tackle cancer.

27 Jul 2022

Using CRISPR to Lift the Lid on Probiotics

In this interview, we speak to Echo Pan, a Ph.D. student from North Carolina State University about her latest research that used CRISPR to uncover more on probiotics.

26 Jul 2022

Genome arrangement of tree ferns offers insights into its evolution

Land plants evolved 470 million years ago from algae and have since reshaped our world. Throughout their evolution, ferns have undergone a series of changes that have helped them survive on land.

25 Jul 2022

Gut microbiome acts on the brain to control appetite

Hypothalamic GABAergic neurons recognize microbial muropeptides through the cytosolic receptor NOD2, which regulates food intake and body temperature.

19 Jun 2022

Research reveals a potential Achilles heel in the protective layers surrounding Gram-negative bacteria

A new study published in Nature today has identified a potential Achilles heel in the protective layers surrounding Gram-negative bacteria that could aid in the development of next-generation antibiotics.

15 Jun 2022

Researchers discover bifunctional lipopeptide antibiotic with a low resistance potential

Through bioinformatic prospecting, researchers discovered and synthesized a novel, naturally inspired bifunctional lipopeptide antibiotic with a low resistance potential.

27 May 2022

Diabetes drug can improve the efficiency and efficacy of antibacterial treatments

Old dogs may not learn new tricks, but old drugs can, according to a research team based in China. The collaboration found that Metformin, a small molecule drug that has been used to treat type II diabetes for more than 50 years, can improve the efficiency and efficacy of antibacterial treatments for quick wound-healing in mice.

27 May 2022

Cell Wall News and Research

Creating New Targeted Antibacterial Products to Help Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

The antimicrobial activity of tee tree oil nanoliposomes against Escherichia coli

New study pinpoints neurons that slow us down during sickness

Soy protein diet increases susceptibility to Clostridioides difficile infection

The use of AlphaFold2-enabled molecular docking simulations to predict protein-ligand interactions for antibiotic drug discovery

Newly designed nanoparticles target the body’s immune cells to turn them against cancer

New bacteria-killing copper coating could reduce infections from high-touch surfaces

Creating a Microrobot to One Day Tackle Cancer

Using CRISPR to Lift the Lid on Probiotics

Genome arrangement of tree ferns offers insights into its evolution

Gut microbiome acts on the brain to control appetite

Research reveals a potential Achilles heel in the protective layers surrounding Gram-negative bacteria

Researchers discover bifunctional lipopeptide antibiotic with a low resistance potential

Diabetes drug can improve the efficiency and efficacy of antibacterial treatments

Repurposed drug clofoctol blocks SARS-CoV-2 replication in mouse study

Researchers reveal mechanism for spread of antibiotic resistance among bacteria

Researchers investigate IgG antibodies against Mtb proteins in an Asian elephant cured of tuberculosis

Researchers confirm the existence of 36-mer cellulose synthase supercomplex in cotton fiber

SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors built on rattlesnake venom scaffold

Scientists investigate how gut bacteria directly control the activity of specific neurons

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

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