By David Adam A trip to hospital can play havoc with your gut bacteria. People treated for several days in an intensive care unit had their stomachs quickly colonised by harmful pathogens, tests show. Healthier gut microbes were pushed out – a shift that may have long-term effects after someone is discharged. Heavy use of...
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Green tea could hold the key to reducing antibiotic resistance
by University of Surrey Scientists at the University of Surrey have discovered that a natural antioxidant commonly found in green tea can help eliminate antibiotic resistant bacteria. The study, published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, found that epigallocatechin (EGCG) can restore the activity of aztreonam, an antibiotic commonly used to treat infections caused by...
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This designer clothing lets users turn on electronics while turning away bacteria
New rainproof, stainproof technology turns clothing into self-powered remotes PURDUE UNIVERSITY WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A new addition to your wardrobe may soon help you turn on the lights and music – while also keeping you fresh, dry, fashionable, clean and safe from the latest virus that’s going around. Purdue University researchers have developed a new fabric innovation that...
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Are apple bacteria good or bad? It depends on the apple
By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Paula Field Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away, as the saying goes? According to a new study, this largely depends on which types of bacteria the apple carries. Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. In 2018, the United States alone...
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Old vaccine brings new surprises
by University of Otago New research about an old vaccine—one that has been in use for nearly 100 years—has not only shown how effective it is but also suggests it improves our immune response to a wider range of bacteria than originally intended. BCG, Bacille Calmette-Guerin, has been used for TB vaccination since 1921. A new University of Otago, Wellington,...
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How kissing as a risk factor may explain the high global incidence of gonorrhoea
MONASH UNIVERSITY In 2016, there were 87 million people diagnosed with gonorrhoea, the most antibiotic resistant of all the STIs. There is a global rise in gonorrhoea rates and, until now, no one has understood why. Monash University’s Professor Kit Fairley, Director of the Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic in Australia, has presented data in Canada that indicates that a significant,...
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A revolutionary tool that can ‘listen to bacteria communicate’ could curb antibiotic resistance
Dr Fatima AlZahra’a Alatraktchi is developing the tool which is undergoing trials It translates ‘whispers’ between bacteria before they group together and attack Standard testing can take days, leading to generalised antibiotic prescribing The tool picked up deadly bacteria in half of patients with cystic fibrosis where standard testing did not, offering hope to thousands with the condition By VANESSA CHALMERS HEALTH REPORTER FOR MAILONLINE A revolutionary...
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Bacteria live on our eyeballs—and understanding their role could help treat common eye diseases
by Tony St. Leger, The Conversation You may be familiar with the idea that your gut and skin are home to a collection of microbes—fungi, bacteria and viruses—that are vital for keeping you healthy. But did you know that your eyes also host a unique menagerie of microbes? Together, they’re called the eye microbiome. When these microbes are out of...
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How bacteria kill host cells from the inside
by Public Library of Science Phagocytosed P. aeruginosa PAO1 first resides in a vacuole, before escaping the phagosome and promoting macrophage lysis. Live imaging of macrophages infected with fluorescent P. aeruginosa allows to follow the lysis of a specific macrophage (white arrow on the picture). MgtC and OprF act positively on the expression of T3SS, which is involved in cell...
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What to know about antibiotics and tooth infections
By Jon Johnson Reviewed by Dena Westphalen, PharmD A tooth infection, or an abscessed tooth, generally occurs as a result of tooth decay and poor oral hygiene. However, it can also develop due to previous dental work or traumatic injury. When an infection occurs, it causes a pocket of pus to form in the mouth as a result...