Leaves of the European chestnut tree contain ingredients with the power to disarm dangerous staph bacteria without boosting its drug resistance, scientists have found.
Biochemistry
Aug 21, 2015
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In research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Saint Louis University Mee-Ngan F. Yap, Ph.D., discovered new information about how antibiotics ...
Biochemistry
Jan 23, 2015
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Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has a slew of surprises in its bag of dirty tricks and among the most puzzling has been the ability of non-resistant forms of the bacteria to emerge unscathed, even after exposure to high ...
Researchers from RMIT University have developed a new artificial enzyme that uses light to kill bacteria.
Bio & Medicine
Apr 4, 2018
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Staph bacteria colonize nasal passages through a newly discovered function for a primeval biochemical mechanism.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 28, 2016
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Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are the leading cause of skin, soft tissue and several other types of infections. Staph is also a global public threat due to the rapid rise of antibiotic-resistant strains, including methicillin-resistant ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 6, 2016
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A research team has created a test using a biosensor that will help medical professionals more quickly identify super bacteria like MRSA.
Analytical Chemistry
May 23, 2013
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new portable device can detect bacteria and help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This new tool takes from 15 minutes to 2 hours to diagnose a patient for infectious diseases and can be used in ...
New research suggests that some patients develop a potentially deadly blood infection from their implanted cardiac devices because bacterial cells in their bodies have gene mutations that allow them to stick to the devices.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 24, 2011
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It's "lights out" for antibiotic-resistant superbugs as next-generation light-activated nanotech proves it can eradicate some of the most notorious and potentially deadly bacteria in the world.
Bio & Medicine
Jan 16, 2023
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