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Obesity might protect against death in severe bacterial infection
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 30 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that though overweight and obesity are risk factors for many diseases, a higher BMI can be linked to higher survival rates in patients hospitalized for severe bacterial infections.
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'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ul
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 30 (ANI): A new study published in Nature Communications demonstrates that a consortium of bacteria designed to complement missing or underrepresented functions in the imbalanced microbiome of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, prevented and treated chronic immun
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Bacterium causing rabbit fever remains virulent for months in cold water,
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 28 (ANI): A study led by researchers at the Northern Arizona University has solved a long-term mystery, providing a plausible explanation for how Francisella tularensis (rabbit fever) can overwinter in the environment outside of a host.
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Researchers discover microbial gene that could help maintain 'greater' gut
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Illinois [US], May 27 (ANI): New research from the University of Illinois identifies a microbial gene discovery could that could mean lead to greater gut health.
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Researchers find good bacteria can temper chemotherapy side effects
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Washington [US], May 26 (ANI): A new Northwestern University study found that naturally occurring gut bacteria can clean up chemo toxins in the body.
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Study shows how fungi, bacteria can activate genes associated with head, n
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Brasilia [Brazil], May 26 (ANI): A research group at Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) has analyzed how Candida albicans fungi and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria influence gene expression and tumour cell survival.
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In severe bacterial infection, obesity protects against death
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 25 (ANI): Though overweight and obesity are risk factors for many diseases, a new study suggests that a higher BMI may be linked to higher survival rates in patients hospitalized for severe bacterial infections.
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Theoretically, antibiotics can treat human diseases in addition to bacteri
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 25 (ANI): According to the findings of a study by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago, the antibiotics used to treat common bacterial infections, like pneumonia and sinusitis, may also be used to treat human diseases, like cancer. At least, theoretically.
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Enzymes protect skin by ignoring microbes, viruses
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 23 (ANI): The human body is constantly exposed to various environmental actors, from viruses to bacteria to fungi, but most of these microbial organisms provoke little or no response from our skin, which is charged with monitoring and protecting from external dangers.
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Bacteria causing plague detected in Korean delicacy kimchi exported from C
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Seoul [South Korea], May 20 (ANI):A type of bacteria that causes plague has been detected by South Korean food regulators in the delicacy kimchi exported from China.
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Study reveals a gentler strategy for avoiding childhood dental decay
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], May 19 (ANI): A new therapeutic strategy could help wash away the build-up while sparing oral tissues by targeting the bonds between bacteria and yeast that can form a sticky dental plaque, suggest the findings of a new study led by researchers from the University of Penns
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Study explores new intervention in fight against gastrointestinal disease
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], May 14 (ANI): A team of researchers has validated a way to successfully detect a diverse range of bacteria (pathogens) that cause diarrhoeal disease in informal settlements.
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