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Understanding How E. coli Strains Outcompete One Another

Different strains of E.coli can outcompete one another to take over the gut, a new study reveals.

18 Oct 2023

Genomic Surveillance Shows Antibiotic Resistance in Ghana Driven by Clinical Use of Antibiotics

Some strains of heavily antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Ghana are not successful at spreading outside of the hospital, suggesting that control measures can be focused on clinical settings to help curb treatment-resistant infections.

17 Oct 2023

Marine Bacteria Could Help Tackle Plastic Pollution in the Oceans

A bacterium that can degrade the common polymer polybutylene succinate (PBS), which naturally biodegrades to only a limited extent in marine environments, could lead to improved ways to recycle this polymer.

17 Oct 2023

Study Uncovers Genes in Gut Microbe That Play Key Role in Early Colonization After Fecal Microbe Transplant

Fecal microbe transplants from healthy donors can treat patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infections. However, after tens of thousands transplants,

16 Oct 2023

Shedding Light on the Science of Sourdough Bread

A recent investigation into the microbial ecosystem within sourdough has revealed that the use of various types of flour results in the development of unique bacterial communities.

12 Oct 2023

Uncovering the Genetic Landscape of Lactic Acid Bacteria

An international team of researchers has released the initial all-encompassing comparative analysis of the pan-genome of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), a group of microorganisms crucial to both natural ecosystems and the food industry.

11 Oct 2023

New Model Provides Insights Into Collective Behavior

The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) has put forward a new model highlighting the role of chasing interactions between two bacterial species in the creation of structural patterns.

9 Oct 2023

Targeting Microbiota 2023: A Ground-Breaking Experience in Microbiome Research

Targeting Microbiota 2023 will be a ground-breaking experience that will introduce you to the latest advancements in the microbiota field.

6 Oct 2023

Researchers Discover Achilles Heel of Staphylococcus Capitis Strain

Premature babies in neonatal care units are extremely vulnerable, and susceptible to life-threatening infections.

5 Oct 2023

Research Aims to Develop Model to Test Role of Viruses in the Gut Microbiome of Mammals

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people became well aware that viruses can be extremely harmful. But can viruses also be helpful?

4 Oct 2023

Leishmania Parasites Found to Infect Non-Immune Cells

The organisms that cause visceral leishmaniasis, a potentially deadly version of the parasitic disease that most often affects the skin to cause disfiguring disease, appear to have a secret weapon, new research suggests: They can infect non-immune cells and persist in those uncommon environments.

4 Oct 2023

Wildling Mice With High Microbial Exposure can Develop Allergies

The notion that some level of microbial exposure might reduce our risk of developing allergies has arisen over the last few decades and has been termed the hygiene hypothesis.

3 Oct 2023

Genomic Characterization of Shewanella Oneidensis to Replace Harsh Chemical Processing

Rare earth elements are used to power electric vehicles, wind turbines, and cell phones. These metals must be extracted from raw ore using acids and solvents.

3 Oct 2023

Gut Microbes Key to Alleviating Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Researchers at Oregon State University – Cascades have led a study that suggests gut microbes discovered in wild wolves could hold the solution to relieving a prevalent gastrointestinal ailment in domestic dogs.

3 Oct 2023

Understanding How Antibiotic Resistance Occurs in Pneumonia

Scientists at the University of Sheffield have uncovered an evolutionary gateway that enables pneumonia cells to develop resistance to antibiotics.

3 Oct 2023

Washing Habits Can Change Skin Microbiome and Affect Skin Health

A recent study conducted by researchers at George Washington University suggests that maintaining cleanliness behind the ears and between the toes can contribute to healthier skin in these areas.

29 Sep 2023

Sushi, A Fresh Feast or Hidden Health Hazard?

New research suggests that while sushi is generally safe to eat, some bacteria colonies in certain sushi could put those with weak immune systems at risk.

28 Sep 2023

Promoting Viral Propagation with Decreasing Biodiversity

How are environmental changes, biodiversity decline, and disease spread related? The solution is a riddle.

27 Sep 2023

A New Toxin from Aetokthonos hydrillicola Shows Potential Anticancer Properties

The cyanobacterium Aetokthonos hydrillicola has been found to produce not one, but two highly potent toxins.

27 Sep 2023

Using Genetic Engineering to Facilitate Mutualistic Relationships Between Plants and Nitrogen-Fixing Microbes

Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth, but the overuse of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture is not sustainable.

27 Sep 2023

Microbiology

Understanding How E. coli Strains Outcompete One Another

Genomic Surveillance Shows Antibiotic Resistance in Ghana Driven by Clinical Use of Antibiotics

Marine Bacteria Could Help Tackle Plastic Pollution in the Oceans

Study Uncovers Genes in Gut Microbe That Play Key Role in Early Colonization After Fecal Microbe Transplant

Shedding Light on the Science of Sourdough Bread

Uncovering the Genetic Landscape of Lactic Acid Bacteria

New Model Provides Insights Into Collective Behavior

Targeting Microbiota 2023: A Ground-Breaking Experience in Microbiome Research

Researchers Discover Achilles Heel of Staphylococcus Capitis Strain

Research Aims to Develop Model to Test Role of Viruses in the Gut Microbiome of Mammals

Leishmania Parasites Found to Infect Non-Immune Cells

Wildling Mice With High Microbial Exposure can Develop Allergies

Genomic Characterization of Shewanella Oneidensis to Replace Harsh Chemical Processing

Gut Microbes Key to Alleviating Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Understanding How Antibiotic Resistance Occurs in Pneumonia

Washing Habits Can Change Skin Microbiome and Affect Skin Health

Sushi, A Fresh Feast or Hidden Health Hazard?

Promoting Viral Propagation with Decreasing Biodiversity

A New Toxin from Aetokthonos hydrillicola Shows Potential Anticancer Properties

Using Genetic Engineering to Facilitate Mutualistic Relationships Between Plants and Nitrogen-Fixing Microbes

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