Bacteria can become antibiotic-resistant by closing pores on their surface to stop drugs getting in, study finds Researchers found bacteria
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In cystic fibrosis, lungs feed deadly bacteria
In cystic fibrosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a much-feared pathogen. The bacterium easily colonizes the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis,
Continue reading »Genetic census of the human microbiome: Genetic diversity of microbes residing in human gut and mouth
How many stars are there in the observable universe? It was once deemed an impossible question, but astronomers have gleaned
Continue reading »How to stay healthy as flesh-eating bacteria infections move into new, more northern waters
infectious disease expert discusses how to stay healthy as flesh-eating bacteria infections move into new, more northern waters Infections caused
Continue reading »E. coli in milk won’t necessarily make you sick—but it signals risks from other bacteria
Last Thursday, dairy company Lactalis Australia recalled eight varieties of milk over concerns the products could be contaminated with the
Continue reading »Salmonella resistant to antibiotics of last resort found in US
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found a gene that gives Salmonella resistance to antibiotics of last resort in
Continue reading »High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may be more prevalent among patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS), according to preliminary findings
Continue reading »Cranberry extract makes the bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics
Interaction between cranberry and bacteria discovered The large-fruited cranberry is better known under its English name of Cranberry. The relatives
Continue reading »New compound which kills antibiotic-resistant superbugs discovered
A new compound which visualises and kills antibiotic resistant superbugs has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield
Continue reading »Wrong diet: Supersaturated gut bacteria, our intestinal flora out of Balance
Connection between modern diet and the diseases of civilization We eat ourselves sick? A Kiel research team with a new
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