Antibiotics do not easily eradicate the gut bacteria Escherichia coli, as some bacteria survive treatment in a dormant state. Once treatment is stopped, these dormant cells can become active again and recolonize the body. ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 7, 2016
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New research to be published January 13 in the journal Scientific Reports shows that some bacterial cultures adopt an all-for-one/one-for-all strategy that would make a socialist proud in preparing for the possibility of ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 13, 2016
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Scientists call them toxins. But these bacterial proteins don't poison us, at least not directly.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 26, 2015
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New research challenges the common perception that bacteria develop antimicrobial resistance in wastewater treatment plants. The findings have recently been published in the recognized scientific journal Nature Communications.
Environment
Oct 7, 2015
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A team from Macquarie University has proved for the first time that even low concentrations of antibiotics are polluting waterways, according to a study published today in Frontiers in Microbiology.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 6, 2015
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Researchers have found antibiotic resistance genes are spreading to bacteria of Australian wildlife, including captive sea lions and rock wallabies, and the little penguins of Sydney Harbour.
Ecology
Jul 28, 2015
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Researchers studying a dangerous type of bacteria have discovered that the bacteria have the ability to block both their own growth and the growth of their antibiotic-resistant mutants. The discovery might lead to better ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 12, 2015
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Chlorine, a disinfectant commonly used in most wastewater treatment plants, may be failing to completely eliminate pharmaceuticals from wastes. As a result, trace levels of these substances get discharged from the plants ...
Biochemistry
Mar 22, 2015
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Rivers and streams could be a major source of antibiotic resistance in the environment.
Environment
Feb 13, 2015
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Researchers have developed a powerful new tool to identify genetic changes in disease-causing bacteria that are responsible for antibiotic resistance. The results from this technique could be used in clinics within the next ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 7, 2014
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