Researchers have identified how the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) can evolve rapidly in response to new environments, according to a study published today in eLife.
Evolution
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Oregon State University scientists have identified proteins that prevent a bacterial cell from becoming misguided by its own messaging, allowing it to instead wait for collective communication from its group.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 13, 2022
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One of the primary ways harmful bacteria acquire resistance to antibiotics is by receiving DNA from other bacteria that are already resistant. This DNA exchange is made via a process called conjugation, akin to bacterial ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 13, 2022
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Treatment of severe infections caused by pathogenic bacteria relies on "last resort" antibiotics, but rising resistance by "superbugs" to most clinically approved drugs leaves patients exposed to possible fatalities.
Cell & Microbiology
May 30, 2022
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DNA molecules called plasmids—some of which protect bacteria from antibiotics—can spread rapidly through bacterial "communities" that are treated with antibiotics, new research shows.
Cell & Microbiology
May 26, 2022
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Since the advent of penicillin more than 90 years ago, antibiotic drugs have saved countless lives by preventing and treating bacterial infections. However, bacteria are rapidly developing new ways to resist antibiotics, ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 25, 2022
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In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Stockholm University show for the first time how NrdR binds to DNA to inhibit RNR. The novel mechanism could help scientists design better antibiotics by ...
Biochemistry
May 19, 2022
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The capabilities of complex microbial communities are used for numerous biotechnological processes. This requires special compositions of the microbial communities. However, these are often unstable and susceptible to disruption. ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 17, 2022
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A bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus is widespread and generally harmless, but can cause infections known as "opportunistic infections." These occur when the bacteria take advantage of certain situations, such as a weakened ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 10, 2022
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Semi-artificial photosynthesis integrates the high selectivity of living biosystems and the broad-range light-harvesting of semi-conductive materials, which enables sustainable light-driven chemical production. The bio-abiotic ...
Biochemistry
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