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Scientists Date Prehistoric Bacterial Invasion Still Present in Today's Plant and Animal Cells
How long ago did bacteria
invade the one-celled
ancestors of plants and
animals to become
energy-producing
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A Shot in the Arm for Old Antibiotics
Slipping bacteria some
silver could give old
antibiotics new life,
scientists report. This
could pave the way for new
therapies for drug-resistant
and recurrent infections. ... > full story
Researchers Discover Immunity Mechanism: Platelets Patrolling the Bloodstream
Scientists have discovered a
mechanism that is used to
protect the body from
harmful bacteria. Platelets,
a component of blood
... > full story
New Virus Isolated from Patients With Severe Brain Infections
A new study describes a new
virus isolated from patients
with severe brain
infections. Further research
is needed to determine
... > full story
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Estrogen Is a New Weapon Against Urinary Tract Infection in Postmenopausal Women
June 19, 2013 — Estrogen stimulates the production of the body’s own antibiotic and strengthens the cells in the urinary tract, according to a new study. The results show that estrogen supplements may help ... > full story -
HIV-Derived Antibacterial Shows Promise Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
June 19, 2013 — Scientists have developed antibacterial compounds, derived from the outer coating of HIV, that could be potential treatments for drug-resistant bacterial infections and appear to avoid generating ... > full story -
No Danger of Cancer Through Gene Therapy Virus, Study Suggests
June 19, 2013 — The first modified adeno-associated virus was recently approved for clinical gene therapy in the Western world. Scientists say it appears that no cancer risk emanates from the virus used for gene ... > full story -
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New Approach to Battling Tuberculosis
June 18, 2013 — Scientists have discovered a drug that cripples tuberculosis bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) in a novel way, by dissolving the protecting fatty coating of the bacteria. The drug killed the ... > full story -
New Compound Excels at Killing Persistent and Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
June 17, 2013 — Scientists have identified a highly promising new anti-tuberculosis compound that attacks the tuberculosis bacterium in two different ... > full story -
New Way to Improve Antibiotic Production
June 17, 2013 — New research findings could reduce production times and therefore costs for antibiotic ... > full story -
One Step Closer to a Vaccine for a Common Respiratory Disease
June 17, 2013 — Young children and the elderly are especially susceptible to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The three-dimensional structure of respiratory syncytial virus has been solved by an international team ... > full story -
Bullfrogs May Help Spread Deadly Amphibian Fungus, but Also Die from It
June 17, 2013 — Amphibian populations are declining worldwide and a major cause is a deadly fungus thought to be spread by bullfrogs, but a two-year study shows they can also die from this pathogen, contrary to ... > full story -
Mapping Translation Sites in the Human Genome
June 16, 2013 — Scientists have produced the first genome-wide investigation of cap-independent translation, identifying thousands of mRNA sequences that act as Translation Enhancing Elements, which are RNA ... > full story -
Bioenergy Potential Unearthed in Leaf-Cutter Ant Communities
June 14, 2013 — As spring warms up Wisconsin, humans aren't the only ones tending their gardens. Colonies of leaf-cutter ants cultivate thriving communities of fungi and bacteria using freshly cut plant ... > full story
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