News tagged with gram negative bacteria


Researchers make significant step forward in combating antibiotic resistance

The research led by Durham University, which involved colleagues at the University of Birmingham, is a significant development in combating antibiotic resistance; it will pave the way for the creation of the inhibitors to ...

Medical research created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Synthetic corkscrew peptide kills antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria

An engineered peptide provides a new prototype for killing an entire category of resistant bacteria by shredding and dissolving their double-layered membranes, which are thought to protect those microbes from antibiotics.

Medical research created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

ESC cardiologists 'intrigued' by novel approach to heart failure

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) welcomes an "intriguing" study, published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, featuring a completely novel approach for improving endothelial function in hea ...

Cardiology created Jan 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Researchers announce discovery in fight against sepsis

New research from the Trudeau Institute may help to explain why anticoagulant therapies have largely failed to extend the lives of patients with sepsis. The study was led by Deyan Luo, a postdoctoral fellow in Stephen Smiley's ...

Medical research created Jul 11, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0