Posts Tagged ‘bacterial infection’
Antigen discovery sets up salmonella vaccine
UC DAVIS (US) — Researchers have taken an important step toward an effective vaccine for the foodborne bacteria salmonella. Continue…
Monday, February 20, 2012 11:04 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Jan 5, 2012 12:24 - 0 Comments
Bacteria ‘chatter’ curbs infectious slime
TEXAS A&M (US) — By manipulating the way bacteria “talk” to each other, researchers have achieved unprecedented control over the formation and dispersal of biofilms. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 1, 2011 8:06 - 1 Comment
Compound defeats drug-resistant bacteria
BROWN (US) — When drugs are developed to combat infection, bacteria fight back by coming up with a deterrent. A newly developed compound makes the bacteria vulnerable again.
Health & Medicine - Nov 14, 2011 12:08 - 0 Comments
Hospital ‘superbug’ colonizes colon
U. MONASH (US) — A mutation turns a common hospital bacterium into a deadly superbug that kills increasing numbers of hospital patients worldwide. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 19, 2011 12:21 - 2 Comments
Gel shines bright to spot bacteria
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Polymers that light up in the presence of bacteria could offer a new way to quickly detect infected wounds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 4, 2011 15:07 - 0 Comments
Molecule makes cells kill Chlamydia
DUKE (US) — A newly designed molecule disarms the pathogen responsible for the largest number of sexually transmitted infections in the United States. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 11, 2011 11:36 - 0 Comments
Shield eases antibiotic’s toxicity
CARDIFF U. (UK) — New research is expected to expand the use of the antibiotic colistin, effective in fighting infection, but underused because it is toxic to kidneys and nerves. (more…)
