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Israeli scientists discover tiny viral switch that could fight antibiotic-
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A tiny viral switch discovered by Israeli and American scientists could open a new front in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections, a global health threat projected to kill up to 10 million people annually by 2050.
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IIT Guwahati harnesses clay sedimentation to identify and measure Coronavi
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati researchers have developed a novel method for detecting and measuring the amount of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The innovative approach is based on how quickly a clay-virus-electrolyte mixture settles; a process commonly known as sedime
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Dormancy vs Aggression: Israeli researchers unravel mystery of virus behav
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The findings, published in the peer-reviewed Nature Microbiology journal, present a sophisticated mechanism in which viruses co-opt bacterial defence systems to regulate their behaviour.
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Researchers build understanding of the virus universe using metatranscript
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): Researchers have discovered new RNA bacteriophages, viruses that attack bacteria, advancing the understanding of virus evolution.
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Study finds gut microbiota may change response to cancer treatment
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): According to Brigham and Women's Hospital, sequencing technology has recently shown that the gut microbiome may also play a role in cancer treatment along with its other benefits.
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Proteon Pharma to focus on development of Bacteriophages as a sustainable
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI/NewsVoir): Proteon Pharmaceuticals India - a subsidiary of Proteon Pharmaceuticals SA Poland, today announced it will focus on the development of bacteriophages as a sustainable alternative to antibiotics in the poultry industry. It is engaged in
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Proteon Pharmaceuticals secures 21 million euro and takes another step tow
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Warsaw (Poland), August 11 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Proteon Pharmaceuticals India, a subsidiary of Proteon Pharmaceuticals SA today announced an investment of 21 million Euro (approx. INR 200 crores) to accelerate commercialization of its products in aquaculture and livestock farming as wel
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Dangerous bacteria communicate with each other to avoid antibiotics: Study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 2 (ANI): While suffering from viral fever or bacterial infection, the first thing one does is to take antibiotics. Some bacteria develop resistance to otherwise effective treatment with antibiotics.
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A step towards understanding causes of Parkinson's disease
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], June 11 (ANI): A specific class of virus can drive Parkinson's disease, a new research has claimed.
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A promising alternative to antibiotics
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Jun 11 (ANI): Antibiotics' days might be numbered as viruses that kill harmful gut bacteria could represent a real alternative to the traditional medicine.
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