Researchers studying antimicrobial-resistant E. coli – the leading cause of human death due to antimicrobial resistance worldwide – have identified a mechanism in dogs that may...
A recent study published in the journal Advances In Nutrition reviewed the evidence of the benefits of probiotics for healthy people. Probiotics are microbes that confer...
‘Unhealthy’ gut microbiome patterns are linked to a heightened risk of death after a solid organ transplant, finds research published online in the journal Gut. While these particular...
A new way to map the spread and evolution of pathogens, and their responses to vaccines and antibiotics, will provide key insights to help predict and...
When E. coli detects damage to its genetic material, it sends out an SOS signal that alters activity inside the cells. “The bacteria go into full...
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) may serve as an effective antiseptic in dermatologic surgery of sebaceous areas, with efficacy in preventing post-operative infections with a low risk of...
In a recent study published in the journal Clinical Microbiology and Infection, researchers conducted a population-based emulated trial to evaluate the clinical efficacy of penicillin V...
A breakthrough in bacteria research by microbiologists at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), could lead to increased effectiveness of currently available antibiotics. Professor Miguel A Valvano, Chair...
The gut microbiome is integral to health throughout life. A recent study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe explores the paternal role in infant...
Changing the way antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis will save thousands of lives a year globally, according to research by The University of...
Researchers have developed a new antibiotic drug that kills pathogenic bacteria while sparing healthy microbes. Called lolamicin, the drug reduced or eliminated bacterial infections in mouse...
A recent Nutrients journal study investigates the association between gut microbial dysbiosis and risk factors in women with a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Study: Associations...