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New Research Highlights 'Biofilm Shield' as the Hidden Culprit Behind Recu
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 12: Despite advancements in personal hygiene, millions of women worldwide continue to battle a silent, recurring cycle: the Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). While traditional treatments focus on surface-level bacteria, new scientific insights are pointing
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Study finds how oral bacteria can aggravate rheumatoid arthritis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Periodontal disease, which is most commonly caused by the growth and deposition of bacterial biofilm around the teeth, can eventually lead to tooth loss if not treated properly. Interestingly, the inflammatory effects of periodontal bacteria can extend well beyond the mouth, resulting in sys
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Temperature can influence microbial competition in rivers: Study
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers reported this week in mSphere that ARGs penetrate and initially join natural biofilms after being introduced to a river.
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Israeli scientists identify molecule preventing dental cavities
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A team of Israeli-led researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule that reduces the biofilm which produces plaque and causes cavities. The molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes, the researchers said.
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Study: Hydrogel injections help to heal infections after hip, knee replace
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The challenges of total hip and knee replacements are enough for patients. When an infection develops thereafter, the outcomes are frequently disastrous and call for strong antibiotics and revisionary surgery.
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Study finds enzyme that effectively breaks down molecules used by bacteri
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): Bacteria create sticky biofilms to cover and defend themselves, making them more resistant to antimicrobial medications and chemical cleaning agents. Biofilms have health and industrial consequences because they can cause fouling, corrosion, and bacterial c
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Study reveals ditching toothbrush can help get whiter teeth and less cavit
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): People notice your smile when they first meet you. People desire healthy, bright white teeth to feel more secure when flashing wide-mouthed, eye-crinkling smiles. However, whitening procedures can damage enamel, causing cavities and discolouration, and toothp
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Scientists demonstrate salmonella biofilm protein that causes autoimmune r
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], July 10 (ANI): In breakthrough research, scientists have demonstrated that a Salmonella biofilm protein can cause autoimmune responses and arthritis in animals.
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Researchers develop electric field-based dressing to treat wound infection
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], May 18 (ANI): Bacterial infection, slimy and thin film of bacteria that forms on wounds, can be treated with the use of an electric field-based dressing, a study has claimed.
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Micro-robots can help dentists remove plaque: Study
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Apr 26 (ANI): Scientists have developed micro-robots which can break apart and remove dental biofilm or plaque from teeth, thereby significantly reducing the burden on dentists.
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Tumours grow where these gut bacteria thrive
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jan. 4 (ANI): Turns out, bacteria play an important role in driving sporadic colon cancer.
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Cancer-causing virus can lurk in your throat
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Feb.1 (ANI): It has come to light that cancer causing virus may hide in small pockets on the surface of tonsils in throats of unsuspected people.
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