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Changes in gut microbiota during pregnancy alter immune system response: S
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During pregnancy, a woman's immune system undergoes considerable changes, but experts still don't fully understand the underlying mechanisms. A recent study illustrates how gut bacteria may play a role.
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Researchers discover genetic malfunction that causes rare lung disease
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The macrophage is one of the most important cells in the body. This immune cell, which means "big eater" in Greek, consumes and digests harmful materials such as bacteria, cancer cells, dust, and detritus. Macrophages are notably crucial in the lungs, where they fight bacterial infections wh
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Study finds nematode species that protect crops without pesticides
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers identified a microscopic worm species that infects and kills insects.
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Tomato juice has antibacterial properties that can destroy salmonella: Stu
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
A study published in Microbiology Spectrum, an American Society for Microbiology magazine, found that tomato juice helps eliminate Salmonella Typhi and other bacteria that might harm digestive and urinary tract health
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Plant receptors that regulate growth, immunity have common origin: Study
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
As in animals, plants have immune responses that help them defend against pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and oomycetes. Before invaders can be stopped, they must first be detected, and this is accomplished by pattern recognition receptors located on the surface of plant cells
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Studies on infant mice offer a novel strategy to stop the flu from spreadi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Now, a new study in infant mice shows that keeping virus particles from attaching to SAs limits more than just the entry of influenza A viral infections, but also hinders their exit (shedding) and transmission from mouse to mouse. Such infections are the main cause of the seasonal flu that k
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Rich in fungi soil could benefit green roofs: Study
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
A team sought to establish whether regulating green roof soil bacteria may improve healthy urban soil growth, a methodology that could be used to increase climate resilience in cities.
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Tomato juice has antibacterial properties that can kill salmonella: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tomato juice helps destroy Salmonella Typhi and other bacteria that can affect digestive and urinary tract health, according to a study published in Microbiology Spectrum.
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Researchers unveil new tool that reveals gene behaviour in bacteria
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Bacterial infections are responsible for millions of deaths each year, with the global threat made severe by the increasing resistance of microbes to antibiotic treatments
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Bacterial meningitis can cause neurological damage in children: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The results show that those diagnosed with bacterial meningitis consistently have a higher prevalence of neurological disabilities such as cognitive impairment, seizures, visual or hearing impairment, motor impairment, behavioral disorders, or structural damage to the head.
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Bacterial meningitis may cause neurological impairment in children: Study
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
One out of every three children who suffer bacterial meningitis has irreversible neurological impairments as a result of the infection. This is according to a recent epidemiological study done by Karolinska Institutet and published in the top medical journal JAMA Network Open.
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Apparel manufacturer signs MoU with Indian Navy for supply of technically
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Taking to social media, the spokesperson for the Indian Navy posted on X, "MoU signed between Indian Navy and M/s Arvind Limited for supply of a technically advanced uniform fabric for Navy. Specifications of the new anti-fungal, anti-microbial, and anti-bacterial fabric specially developed
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