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Research on bacteria adds to understanding of their social life
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 11 (ANI): According to a study, strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae transform themselves from small, comma-shaped cells to long filaments in nutrient-poor environments to aid short-term survival.
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Self-sterilising polymer proves potent against drug-resistant pathogens
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 4 (ANI): A recent study has found that an elastic polymer possesses broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, allowing it to kill a range of viruses and drug-resistant bacteria in just minutes including methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
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TB bacteria use carbon monoxide to survive in human tissue
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Washington D.C. [USA], August 3 (ANI): Mycobacteria, a bacterial group that causes killer diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), leprosy, and Buruli ulcer depend on carbon monoxide to survive when other nutrients are not available, suggests a new study.
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Gut bacteria found in mice could help humans with obesity issues
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Washington D.C. [USA], July 26 (ANI): A specific class of bacteria called Clostridia found in the gut of mice prevents them from becoming obese, researchers claim these may similarly control weight in humans.
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An apple carries about 100 million bacteria: Study
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), July 24 (ANI): An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Are you sure? According to a recent study, an apple carries about 100 million bacteria.
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Study suggests mechanism to wake up sleeping bacteria to fight infections
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Washington D.C. [USA], July 20 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a mechanism to wake up sleepy bacteria to combat chronic infections. These sleeping bacteria are called 'persisters' and can be found in every type of bacterial population studied so far, including important human pathogens.
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Study suggests new virus found may have coevolved with human lineage
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 13 (ANI): In 2014, a virus called crAssphage that infects bacteria was discovered as part of the body's intestinal environment. Now, a recent study investigated its origin and evolution, which may have coevolved with human lineage.
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Cancer-causing bacteria gains antibiotic resistance finds KMC Scientists
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Manipal (Karnataka) [India] July 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): A study by the Kasturba Medical College and tertiary care hospital said to be first of its kind from Karnataka, has found that Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that resides in the human stomach and causes ulcers, gastritis and stomach cance
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Premature born infants have delayed microbiome development
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 10 (ANI): While previous studies indicated that preterm birth affects an infant's future brain health, a new study has highlighted that kids who are born prematurely and have depicted a growth slower than expected, have a delayed development of their microbiome, o
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Good bacteria may prevent food allergy: Study
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jun 25 (ANI): The epidemic of food allergy is caused by the absence of certain beneficial bacteria in the human gut, researchers suggest.
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Cannabidiol shows promise as new antibiotic
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 24 (ANI): Cannabidiol, the main non-psychoactive chemical compound extracted from cannabis and hemp plant, is found to be active against Gram-positive bacteria including those cause serious infections, with a potency similar to established antibiotics, finds a rec
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Do plants really transmit superbugs to people?
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 23 (ANI): Antibiotic-resistance infections are a big challenge to public health, food safety, and economy.
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