Gingivitis, a common and mild form of gum disease can progress to periodontitis, a more serious infection that damages the soft tissue of the gums and sometimes even destroys the bone supporting the teeth. An international ...
Aug 12, 2016
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At present, an early diagnosis of the tumour-like crown gall disease affecting grapevines seems out of reach. Two researchers have taken a closer look at the tumours and found a very special environment.
Aug 11, 2016
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University of South Florida researchers investigating the aftermath of a September, 2014 sewer line break in St. Petersburg, Florida, have found dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the untreated wastewater that gushed ...
Jul 20, 2016
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Bacteria that have the potential to abet breast cancer are present in the breasts of cancer patients, while beneficial bacteria are more abundant in healthy breasts, where they may actually be protecting women from cancer, ...
Jun 24, 2016
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A probiotic given to medical students during the run-up to nationwide medical school examinations reduced stress among the students. "The probiotic strain, Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota can relieve many aspects of the ...
May 9, 2016
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UC Davis researchers have shown that an enzyme produced by beneficial microbes in babies' intestines is able to harvest specific sugar compounds from human breast-milk and cow's milk. The discovery identifies those sugars—rather ...
Apr 15, 2016
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University of Florida Health researchers have identified a new strain of bacteria in the mouth that may keep bad bacteria in check—and could lead to a way to prevent cavities using probiotics.
Mar 10, 2016
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Since it first emerged more than half a century ago, a particular strain of multidrug-resistant Salmonella has spread all over the world. Now researchers have figured out why this strain, Salmonella Typhimuriam DT104, has ...
Mar 4, 2016
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New research from the University of Southampton shows that copper can destroy MRSA spread by touching and fingertip contamination of surfaces.
Feb 23, 2016
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People fed β-glucan-enriched pasta for two months showed increased populations of beneficial bacteria in their intestinal tracts, and reduced populations of non-beneficial bacteria. They also showed reduced LDL (bad) cholesterol. ...
Sep 18, 2015
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