Silent Killer: AMR Linked to Over Half a Million Deaths in the Americas
Over 43% of deaths related to infections in the region were linked to AMR. 569,000 deaths were linked to bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in all…
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The Hospital Superbug Dilemma: Groundbreaking Treatment Emerges From Intensive Research
Researchers at Cal State Fullerton have found a lactic acid bacteria strain effective against the superbug Acinetobacter baumannii, offering potential for a new treatment approach….
Microscopic Masterminds: The Structural Genius of Bacteria
A new model demonstrates that chasing interactions can induce dynamical patterns in the organization of bacterial species. Structural patterns can be created due to the…
Researchers Discover New Method To Overcome Antimicrobial Resistance
The World Health Organization has identified antimicrobial resistance as a worldwide concern because most clinical antibiotics are no longer effective against certain pathogenic bacteria. The…
Scientists Discover a Completely New Type of Enzyme That Helps Fight Genomic Parasites
Professor René Ketting’s team at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany, along with Dr. Sebastian Falk’s group at the Max Perutz Labs…
Gene Transfer Tug-of-War: Wastewater’s Role in “Superbug” Pathogen Evolution
A complex interplay of factors influences the spread of superbug genes during wastewater treatment and reuse. The combination of chemical and physical stressors that bacteria…
Rolling the Dice: The Hidden Health Risks Lurking in Your Sushi
Bacteria in raw seafood can make you sick. Seafood can also spread bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Sushi has become everyday fare in many…
New Chemical Recipes for Life’s Origins: Guiding Us to Distant Planets Inhabited by Extraterrestrials
A team led by scientists has exploited the limitations of chemical combinations to write a cookbook with hundreds of recipes that have the potential to…
The Surprising Origin of a Deadly Hospital Infection
C. diff might not originate from external transmission but rather from within the infected patient themselves. Hospital staff dedicate significant effort to safeguard patients from…
Preventing $220 Billion in Damages – Scientists Discover Potential Way To Disarm a Mysterious Family of Microbial Proteins
Researchers from Duke University might have discovered a method to neutralize them, potentially averting $220 billion in yearly agricultural losses. Many of the bacteria that…
A Foul-Smelling Savior: How a New Gut Microbe Fights Dangerous Pathogens
Taurine-Degrading Bacteria Influence Intestinal Microbiome A novel bacterium, Taurinivorans muris, which feeds on taurine and emits hydrogen sulfide, has been identified by researchers. This discovery…
Vacationers Beware – Short, Sun-Seeking Trips Can Disrupt the Skin’s Microbiome
Researchers have demonstrated that excessive sun exposure can adversely impact the short-term diversity and composition of the skin’s bacterial makeup. Skin, the largest organ of…
Reviving Ancient Wisdom: Historical Recipes Inspire Modern Medical Innovations
Could a blend of honey and vinegar serve as a traditional yet innovative approach to addressing persistent infections? The mixture of honey and vinegar, also…
Killing Over 99% of Bacteria – Scientists Have Invented a Nano-Thin Superbug-Slaying Material
Scientists have developed a nano-thin superbug-slaying material that holds promise for future integration into wound dressings and implants to thwart or treat bacterial infections. The…
Yale Researchers Discover New Bacterial Strain Causing Widespread Newborn Deaths and Disease in Uganda
In 2007, Yale pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Steven Schiff, visited his colleague Dr. Benjamin Warf at the CURE Children’s Hospital in Uganda. The scenes at the…
Generating Electricity From Wastewater – Bioengineered Bacteria Produce Power
Scientists have successfully engineered E. coli bacteria to generate electricity, offering potential advancements in waste management, energy production, and other bioelectric applications. “We engineered E….
90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities
3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%. A significant portion of the global population experiences persistent…
“Very Worrisome” – Alarming Antibiotic Resistance Discovered in Ukraine
A team from Lund University in Sweden collaborated with Ukrainian microbiologists to study bacterial resistance in patients wounded in the war and treated in hospitals….