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Breaking antibiotic-resistant bacteria's protective shields opens door for immune system response
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria--such as how they synthesise their protective capsules--is essential for developing new ...
Breaking antibiotic-resistant bacteria's protective capsules: Study offers insights into combating S. pneumoniae
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria—such as how ...
Newly identified bacterial protein helps design cancer drug delivery system
A previously unknown protein in a family of bacteria found in soil and the human gut microbiome has been discovered—which ...
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4 ways gut bacteria may predict multiple sclerosis severity
Discover how gut bacteria may influence multiple sclerosis progression and severity. Research reveals specific bacterial ...
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How gut health shapes heart disease risk — and what you can do about it
A new review highlights how gut microbiome imbalances contribute to cardiovascular disease by altering short-chain fatty ...
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Compact robotic grippers made with shape memory alloy wires save 90% energy
Utilizing shape memory alloys (SMAs), the new robot is highly energy efficient, quiet, and lightweight. Currently, most industrial robots consume large amounts of electricity and often run at ...
New Scientist20d
Men taking antibiotics could cut rates of bacterial vaginosis in women
but symptoms often recur because having sex seems to reintroduce problematic bacteria, says Bradshaw. “One in two women will get their BV back within three to six months of the recommended ...
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White blood cells use brute force to dislodge bacteria
A vivid new image is taking shape in the world of cell biology: Imagine bacteria adhering to the surface ... Wang is now the recipient of a five-year, $2.3 million grant from the National ...
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Your Office Microwave Is a Hotspot for Bacteria, According to a Recent Study
Lauren is an award-winning registered dietitian, three-time book author ... and labs to identify the bacteria present and understand how usage patterns shape these bacterial communities.
Frontiers21d
Isolation and preliminary screening of lactic acid bacteria for antimicrobial potential from raw milk
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB ... exhibited a circular shape with regular, irregular, or eroded edges, and displayed colors ranging from white to transparent or grayish-white (see Figure 3). The colonies ...
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Longer breastfeeding linked to blood pressure lowering effects of certain infant gut bacteria
To assess this, they collected fecal samples to analyze bacteria in the infants' intestines during their first week, month, and year of life. Three and six years later, they measured the children ...
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Breastfeeding for six months may spur beneficial gut bacteria linked to lower childhood blood pressure
To assess this, they collected fecal samples to analyze bacteria in the infants' intestines during their first week, month, and year of life. Three and six years later, they measured the children ...