Large-scale study of preventive antibiotic usage against Lyme disease
At the start of the “Tick Week”, the Netherlands National Institute for Public Health and the Environment Continue reading “Large-scale study of preventive antibiotic usage against Lyme disease” » More...
There’s medicinal value in stools
A new therapy using donated human stool can treat deadly and Continue reading “There’s medicinal value in stools” » More...
Antibiotics may be behind spread of superbug MRSA
Overuse of antibiotics is behind the spread of the superbug MRSA, Continue reading “Antibiotics may be behind spread of superbug MRSA” » More...
26 species of gut bacteria linked to obesity and metabolic syndrome identified
University of Maryland researchers have identified 26 species of bacteria in the human gut microbiota that appear to be linked to obesity and related metabolic complications Continue reading “26 species of More...
`Friendly` tummy bugs could be key to long and healthy life in elderly
Trillions of “friendly bacteria” that live in the guts of 60-plus people could hold the secret to a healthy old age Continue reading “`Friendly` tummy bugs could be key to long and healthy life in elderly” More...
Scientists discover E coli’s Achilles heel
Researchers have identified E. coli’s Achilles heel – a molecule’s previously unknown role in Continue reading “Scientists discover E coli’s Achilles heel” » More...
Arsenic-friendly bacteria discovery in Mono Lake refuted
Researchers have claimed that the finding by a young researcher in 2010 about bacteria in Mono Lake, Calif., was wrong Continue reading “Arsenic-friendly bacteria discovery in Mono Lake refuted” » More...
UTI causing bacteria `steal` copper from host to defend themselves
Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have found that urinary tract infection causing bacteria “know” that copper is a potent weapon against them Continue reading “UTI causing bacteria `steal` copper More...
How virus power kills Red Sea corals
Researchers have found the secret behind how bacteria bleaches and kills corals Continue reading “How virus power kills Red Sea corals” » More...
Gut bacteria aids or kills worms depending on chance
Living in the guts of worms are seemingly innocuous bacteria that contribute to their survival Continue reading “Gut bacteria aids or kills worms depending on chance” » More...
