bacteria
29
Nov
First evidence drug resistant bacteria can travel from gut to lung, increasing infection risks
Bacteria that are resistant to drugs are a growing problem worldwide. These so-called "superbugs" can cause serious infections, and are...
26
Nov
Intestinal microorganisms influence white blood cell levels in blood
The human gastrointestinal tract is home to a vast community of microbes that influence many processes in the body, including the immun...
13
Nov
Probiotic ‘backpacks’ show promise for treating inflammatory bowel diseases
Investigators are looking into the possibility that good bacteria might one day be used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), suc...
28
Oct
Fighting tumors with magnetic bacteria
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Although there are many different types of cancer, they all have one thing in c...
28
Oct
Can gut bacteria cause rheumatoid arthritis?
Can gut bacteria cause rheumatoid arthritis?
This is a question that has been debated for years, and although there is no clear answer...
07
Oct
Microbiome: ‘good’ gut bacteria really could help you lose weight – new study
Overweight and obesity are increasing at an alarming rate all over the globe. In the United States, for example, the prevalence of obes...
04
Oct
Seeing antibiotics in action inside a pathogenic bacterium
Bacteria are tiny, single-celled organisms that can cause infections in humans. antibiotics are drugs that kill bacteria or stop their ...
03
Oct
Gut bacteria may contribute to susceptibility to HIV infection
In a new study, researchers have found that gut bacteria may contribute to susceptibility to HIV infection. The findings suggest that g...
20
Sep
Why you should pay attention to fly vomit
If you have ever been unlucky enough to have fly vomit land on you, you know it is not a pleasant experience. Fly vomit is made up of p...
18
Sep
The ‘powerful’ supplement that could enhance your immune response to bacteria and viruses
The 'powerful' supplement that could enhance your immune response to bacteria and viruses
Some experts believe that a specific type of...