Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have found a specific strain of Helicobacter pylori strongly correlated with stomach cancer. […]
Five of the scariest antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the past five years
Nearly one million people die every year from bacterial infections that cannot be treated with common antibiotics. This is frightening […]
Scientists are a step closer to developing a vaccine against acne
Vaccine against ACNE is a step closer after scientists block bacteria which cause swelling Vaccine against ACNE is one step […]
From guts to glory: The evolution of gut defense
A new Nature Communications paper has journeyed to the inside of our insides, as a team from the Okinawa Institute […]
Novel nanoparticle-based approach detects and treats oral plaque without drugs
When the good and bad bacteria in our mouth become imbalanced, the bad bacteria form a biofilm (aka plaque), which […]
Chips, light and coding moves the front line in beating bacteria: Multidisciplinary study finds way to examine biofilms with high efficiency
The never-ending fight against bacteria has taken a turn in humanity’s favor with the announcement of a tool that could […]
Researchers use green gold to rapidly detect and identify harmful bacteria
Researchers from the University of Minnesota (UMN) have developed a method to screen and identify harmful or antibiotic-resistant bacteria within […]
Researchers link animosity in couples to inflammation, bacteria in bloodstream
Married people who fight nastily are more likely to suffer from leaky guts—a problem that unleashes bacteria into the blood […]
Rescuing antibiotics’ effectiveness in face of drug-resistant bacteria
BIDMC Research Briefs showcase groundbreaking scientific advances that are transforming medical care. Bacteria — especially Gram-negative strains — are becoming […]
Bacteria are becoming resistant to alcohol-based disinfectants
A number of bacteria species are already resistant to a range of antibiotics; the infections they cause are difficult to […]