Scientists have discovered a target for the development of a drug to combat a bacterium that can cause chronic lung infection in hospitalized patients, immunocompromised individuals and people with cystic fibrosis.
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 10, 2024
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Since it was detected in August 2023, the JN.1 variant of COVID has spread widely. It has become dominant in Australia and around the world, driving the biggest COVID wave seen in many jurisdictions for at least the past ...
Evolution
Jan 26, 2024
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A research team has discovered antibodies that could lead to a new approach to treating acute and chronic infections with the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Due to its numerous resistance mechanisms, P. aeruginosa is associated ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 2, 2023
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There was a time when Catherine Wakeman thought she might become a physician, but then she had an opportunity to participate in laboratory research during her days as an undergraduate student.
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 15, 2023
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As cat researchers, one of the most common complaints we hear is: "My cat is a jerk! Whenever I do something he doesn't like, he pees on my bed or the rug."
Veterinary medicine
Jul 13, 2023
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People with weakened immune systems are at constant risk of infection. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common environmental bacterium, can colonize different body parts, such as the lungs, leading to persistent, chronic infections ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 14, 2023
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Antibiotic resistance (ARE) is a threat to human health worldwide, as diverse proteins allow pathogenic bacteria to develop increasing levels of resistance to antibiotic medicines. Now, a team from the University of Tsukuba ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 30, 2023
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Mice, voles and other rodents are small, but as carriers of disease, they can pack a mighty punch.
Ecology
Mar 16, 2023
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Some of the world's most deadly and drug-resistant pathogens work collaboratively to become more powerful and infectious, a new study has found.
Ecology
Feb 13, 2023
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Doctors at Oregon State University's veterinary hospital performed the first known total ear canal ablation surgery on a pig last week, in consultation with a human ear doctor who previously operated on the lead veterinary ...
Veterinary medicine
Dec 27, 2022
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