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Presence of fungal DNA in the fetal human gut
A recent human study published in The FASEB Journal discovered the presence of fungal communities in the fetal gut. The
Continue reading »Using a smartphone to detect norovirus
A little bit of norovirus — the highly infectious microbe that causes about 20 million cases of food poisoning in
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 »Salmonella could be combated by enhancing body’s natural process
Autophagy — the process of recycling cellular material in the body — can help combat Salmonella and other pathogens, according
Continue reading »The tightest non-aminoglycoside ligand for the bacterial ribosomal RNA A-site
A research group at Tohoku University has made a significant discovery with positive implications for the development of bacteria-fighting drugs.
Continue reading »We are bombarded by thousands of diverse species and chemicals
We are all exposed to a vast and dynamic cloud of microbes, chemicals and particulates that, if visible, might make
Continue reading »E. coli strain from retail poultry may cause urinary tract infections in people
A strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli) found in retail chicken and turkey products may cause a wide range of
Continue reading »How the cholera bacterium survives water predators
The cholera-causing bacterium, Vibrio cholerae, is commonly found in aquatic environments, such as oceans, ponds, and rivers. There, the bacterium
Continue reading »Bribing bacteria to play nicely is good for everyone: Scientists find that common dietary elements cure lethal infections, eliminating the need for antibiotics
Antibiotic use is driving an epidemic of antibiotic resistance, as more susceptible bacteria are killed but more resilient strains live
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