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New Compound Overcomes Drug-Resistant Staph Infection in Mice
January 7, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a new compound that restores the health of mice infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), an otherwise dangerous bacterial infection. The new ... > full story -
Human Genes Influence Gut Microbial Composition, Study Suggests
January 7, 2013 — New research has identified a link between a human gene and the composition of human gastrointestinal bacteria. In a new study, scientists outline new evidence suggesting that the human genome may ... > full story -
The Living Lab: Navigating Into Cells
January 7, 2013 — How do viruses attach to cells? How do proteins interact and mediate infection? How do molecular machines organize themselves in healthy cells? How do they differ in diseased cells? These are the ... > full story -
Rainfall, Brain Infection Linked in Sub-Saharan Africa
January 4, 2013 — The amount of rainfall affects the number of infant infections leading to hydrocephalus in Uganda, according to a team of researchers who are the first to demonstrate that these brain infections are ... > full story -
Under the Weather, Literally: More Rainfall and Bigger Storms May Lead to More Stomach Upsets
January 4, 2013 — We can blame all sorts of things on the weather. But a stomach bug? It seems unlikely. Yet, scientists say greater quantities of rainfall and bigger storms will lead to more stomach upsets in parts ... > full story -
Structural Studies of a Toxin from Bacillus Cereus That Causes Diarrhea
January 4, 2013 — Food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus can lead to diarrhea which is probably caused by a 3-component toxin which is produced by this bacteria strain and which perforates and kills cells. New ... > full story -
Breast Milk Contains More Than 700 Species of Bacteria, Spanish Researchers Find
January 4, 2013 — Researchers have traced the bacterial microbiota map in breast milk and identified the species of microbes taken from breast milk by infants. The study has revealed a larger microbial diversity than ... > full story -
Editing Genome With High Precision: New Method to Insert Multiple Genes in Specific Locations, Delete Defective Genes
January 3, 2013 — Researchers have developed a new technique for precisely altering the genomes of living cells by adding or deleting ... > full story -
Rethinking Bacterial Persistence: Optofluidics Allow for New Understanding of Resistance to Antibiotics
January 3, 2013 — Scientists have used microfluidics to observe the behavior of individual tuberculosis-like bacteria in the presence of antibiotics. Their observations call into question the prevailing theory of ... > full story -
Rare Form of Active 'Jumping Genes' Found in Mammals
January 3, 2013 — Much of the DNA that makes up our genomes can be traced back to strange rogue sequences known as transposable elements, or jumping genes, which are largely idle in mammals. But researchers report ... > full story
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