A New Connection: Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Diabetes
An ongoing study led by Cedars-Sinai has demonstrated that certain gut bacteria may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes while others may provide protection…
An ongoing study led by Cedars-Sinai has demonstrated that certain gut bacteria may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes while others may provide protection…
A recent study has uncovered the importance of the microbiome in controlling body temperature. Normal body temperature can vary from individual to individual. However, despite…
A new study sheds light on the chemical processes that trigger marine bacteria to transition from coexisting with an algal host to a sudden killer….
Researchers Document Evolution of Plague Over Hundreds of Years in Medieval Denmark Longitudinal study reveals Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes plague, was reintroduced into…
The researchers analyzed over 600 genome sequences of Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible for causing the plague. In an effort to gain deeper insight into…
Infections in hospitalized patients may originate from their own bacteria. Hospitals implement strict hygiene and sanitation protocols to shield vulnerable patients with serious illnesses from…
New study shows how DNA components can enhance penicillin-type antibiotics to combat MRSA. Scientists at the University of Galway have uncovered a way to enhance…
A powerful plant-derived toxin with a unique way of killing harmful bacteria has been identified as one of the most promising new antibiotics in decades….
An ultra-stable protein nanowire made by bacteria provides clues to combating climate change. Rapid global warming poses a severe and immediate threat to life on…
Listeria monocytogenes, a deadly bacteria commonly found in the food processing industry, poses a significant threat to human health. Not only can it cause severe…
Researchers have discovered a gut-to-brain pathway in mice that increases exercise performance. According to a study published in Nature, led by researchers at the Perelman…
Findings from research on mice suggest a new approach to treating Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. A growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens…
Vaccination in mice has been shown to protect against gut damage caused by toxins produced by bacteria that cause diarrhea. Diarrhea was a major cause…
Utilizing these protective molecules could potentially provide a new approach to managing the illness, which is transmitted through contaminated water. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute…
According to the study, hospital and laboratory biocontainment facilities are vulnerable to terrorist attacks. A team of researchers at the University of California, Irvine has…
UNIGE researchers have discovered that a medication commonly used to treat herpes can combat an antibiotic-resistant bacterium by disrupting its defense mechanisms. Antibiotic resistance, or…
According to a new study from Yale University, a nutrient found in many common foods like mushrooms, beans, and grains may help a cancer-causing bacterium…
Scientists reveal how gut bacteria put people at risk for severe C. difficile infections. Microorganisms found in our guts can worsen dangerous C. difficile infections…