Tuberculosis, the main cause of death due to a single pathogen globally, causes more than 1.5 million deaths each year. New research from the University of Cincinnati finds that being in prison or being a former prisoner ...
Feb 9, 2024
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New research has mapped changes in tumor-related bacteria to uncover potential new strategies to combat the rise of young-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in people under the age of 50.
Feb 5, 2024
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In a study published in the journal Burns & Trauma, researchers employed a combination of techniques to analyze the effects of burn injury on the gut microbiota and mucus barrier in mice.
Feb 5, 2024
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Fermentation, one of the oldest food production and preservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. From craft beers and kombucha to yogurt, sauerkraut and pickles, fermentation is central to producing these ...
Feb 4, 2024
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Over half the adult population in the UK and US have gum disease. Typical treatments include mouthwash and in severe cases, antibiotics. These treatments have side effects, such as dry mouth, the development of antimicrobial ...
Jan 30, 2024
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An international team of researchers from Adelaide and the United States has opened the door to non-stool-based bowel cancer detection by showing that a probiotic bacteria already being used to treat gut disorders can be ...
Jan 24, 2024
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New research has identified positive steps toward a better understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), specifically in hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP).
Jan 18, 2024
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The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) can worsen the condition of patients with the lymphoma type Sezáry syndrome. A Danish research team has found an underlying mechanism. The improved understanding gives reason ...
Jan 16, 2024
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A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control reports microbial contamination—including pathogenic and potentially pathogenic bacteria—on high-touch hospital surfaces despite compliance with recommended ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Three weeks after her 40th birthday, Julie McDonald had a colonoscopy. When she walked into the doctor's office afterwards, there were photos lined up on the desk.
Jan 11, 2024
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