A new study has shown that zinc plays a key role in a hospital superbug that doctors struggle to treat due to its resistance to antibiotics.
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 15, 2023
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A new microarray-based tool, called VaginArray, offers the potential to provide a fast, reliable and low-cost assessment of vaginal health and diagnoses of infections. The research is published ahead of print March 2, in ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 18, 2015
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Researchers at the University of York have developed a new sensor that is capable of detecting multiple proteins and enzymes in a small volume of blood, which could significantly speed up diagnostic healthcare processes.
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 14, 2016
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A discovery by researchers at the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick offers a new technology for detecting bacteria in minutes by 'zapping' the bacteria with electricity.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 12, 2019
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University of Portsmouth researchers have found a naturally occurring compound, known as hydroquinine, has bacterial killing activity against several microorganisms.
Biochemistry
Aug 31, 2022
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Natural compounds in cranberries are linked to the prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) but inconsistencies in methods currently used commercially to measure levels can result in the over- or under-estimation of ...
Other
Apr 21, 2010
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A team led by Karolinska Institutet has combined Artificial Intelligence (AI) with structural biology to gain insights into two similar proteins that prevent bacterial infection in the urinary tract and the gastrointestinal ...
Biotechnology
Mar 11, 2022
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A diagnostic system developed at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology enables rapid and accurate customization of the antibiotic to the patient. The system makes for faster diagnostics, earlier and more effective treatment ...
Biochemistry
Jun 30, 2017
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Scientists have discovered a bacteria 'alarm clock' that wakes dormant Salmonella in the body, allowing the bug to trigger a repeat infection.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 19, 2016
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In recent films involving space travel, such as Interstellar, Gravity and The Martian, several female characters have been portrayed as astronauts, commanders and specialists with the capability to endure the same missions ...
Space Exploration
Apr 1, 2016
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