Researchers discover a potential vaccine to prevent tuberculosis in people of all ages
In a critical global public health development, a candidate vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) has been created using a gene-editing approach.
Jun 19, 2024
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Bacteria: News and Research on Gram-Positive Asporogenous Rods, Regular
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Ultra-processed foods: Here's how they may affect the way the immune system functions
In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods.
Jun 18, 2024
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Engineered bacteria deliver chemotherapy directly to tumors
Traditional chemotherapy often poses significant challenges, including severe side effects, damage to healthy tissue and limited efficacy.
Jun 6, 2024
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Microfluidic organ chip models human cervix to fill key women's health gap
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) has been identified as one of the many unmet needs in women's health and affects more than 25% of reproductive-aged women. It is caused by pathogenic bacteria that push the healthy microbiomes in ...
May 30, 2024
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Specific microbial hallmarks in vagina could indicate gynecological cancers
A simple vaginal swab could reveal the presence of early-stage gynecological cancers, according to a new, wide-ranging study published in Open Life Sciences. The study is the first to assess the diagnostic potential of vaginal ...
May 28, 2024
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Researchers make strides in microbiome-based cancer therapies via iron deprivation in the tumor microenvironment
A team from POSTECH and ImmunoBiome has made a potential breakthrough in the fight against cancer. Their research, published in the May issue of Nature Immunology, explores a dietary-derived bacterial strain, IMB001. This ...
May 17, 2024
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Understanding the role gut microbiome–brain interactions play in social decision-making
Taking pro- and prebiotics could make people more sensitive to fairness, even at the cost of earning less money, according to a study published in the journal PNAS Nexus.
May 15, 2024
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Researchers identify highly drug-resistant infections from stem cell treatments in Mexico
Experts in mycobacterial diseases at National Jewish Health, in collaboration with local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are investigating a potential outbreak of a highly drug-resistant ...
May 9, 2024
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Planters peanut products under recall due to listeria risk
Planters peanut products sold at Publix and Dollar Tree in five states are being recalled due to the risk of Listeria contamination, maker Hormel announced.
May 7, 2024
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Deeper dive into the gut microbiome shows changes linked to body weight
Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified significant variations in the microbes of the small bowel (small intestine) are strongly associated with various body weights, from a normal body mass index, or BMI, to having obesity.
Apr 19, 2024
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