Researchers have known for some time that maternal breast milk provides critical nutrients for newborns, and antibodies from mothers vaccinated against a specific disease-causing bacterium or virus can be transferred…
Tag: bacteria
Research discovers new bacteria that stick to plastic in the deep sea to travel around the ocean — ScienceDaily
Newcastle University scientists have found new types of plastic loving bacteria that stick to plastic in the deep sea that may enable them to ‘hitchhike’ across the ocean. The team…
Key to success of drug-resistant bacteria — ScienceDaily
Researchers have discovered how Gram-negative bacteria — which cause drug-resistant pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and surgical site infections in hospitalized patients — finish building a crucial component of their outer membrane…
Research confirms unique community of bacteria and immune responses among people who use e-cigarettes — ScienceDaily
A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry highlights how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease. The latest, published in mBio,…
Engineered bacteria convert captured carbon dioxide into chemicals for fuels, fabric and cosmetics — ScienceDaily
Researchers engineered a strain of bacteria to break down carbon dioxide (CO2), converting it into commonly used, expensive industrial chemicals. The carbon-negative approach removes CO2 from the atmosphere and bypasses…
‘Heartburn’ helps bacteria to survive antibiotic treatment — ScienceDaily
Even at high concentrations, antibiotics won’t kill all bacteria. There are always a few survivors, even in a bacterial population that is genetically identical. Scientists at the KU Leuven (Belgium)…
Natural sweetener xylitol can fight bacteria and viruses, including the COVID-19 virus – NaturalNews.com
(Natural News) Natural sweetener xylitol, a lower-calorie alternative to sugar, may have strong antiviral and antibacterial properties. Research suggests that xylitol may have both antibacterial and antiviral properties, an unusual combination…