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Tag Archives: pathogens
Bacterial intruder seeks a warm welcome
Post by Helen Cope, University of Edinburgh Among hospital-acquired bacterial infections, Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most prevalent. Cunningly, this bacterium can evade the body’s natural defences by hiding within the host’s own cells. It seems, however, that S.aureus … Continue reading
Posted in Clinical & medical microbiology
Tagged Hospital-acquired infections, pathogens
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Silver nanoparticles have antibacterial properties!
Post by Rebecca Way, University of Aberdeen Silver nanoparticles have been shown to have effective antibacterial activity against a range of disease-causing bacteria. In this study featured in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, nano-silver was put to the test against … Continue reading
Posted in Clinical & medical microbiology
Tagged antimicrobial resistance, bacteria, biofilms, microbiology, MRSA, nanotechnology, pathogens, silver
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Viruses hijack cellular microRNAs for their own advantage
Post by Andras Donaszi-Ivanov, University of East Anglia Researchers have found that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can manipulate levels of regulatory genetic material, called microRNAs, in host cells, helping the virus suppress the immune response to aid its survival. This … Continue reading
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Tagged microbiology, microRNAs, pathogens, regulation, viruses
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‘Naturally’ targeted inhibition of gut pathogens over commensals
Post by David Guymer, Newcastle University The term ‘essential oils’ is frequently used and often represents a catch-all for a variety of volatile, water-insoluble compounds extracted from plants. While potentially harmful, undiluted, these oils have been used throughout history in … Continue reading
Virulence mechanisms of MRSA
Post by Daniel Amund, London Metropolitan University The emergence of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains as potentially lethal pathogens is a continuing cause for public health concern worldwide. An understanding of the various virulence mechanisms used by these antibiotic-resistant bacterial … Continue reading
Gut survival: a new E. coli protein player
Post by Greg Potter, Dalhousie University, Canada During a routine trip to the supermarket, consumers today can easily purchase foods sourced from all corners of the globe. Our supply does not come without its share of problems though; food safety … Continue reading
Fighting infectious fungi with vaccines
Post by Rebecca Way, University of Aberdeen With antifungal treatments failing due to increasing resistance to antimicrobials, fungal infections are emerging as a silent killer in the healthcare setting. Scientists are researching strategies to overcome this problem and are trying … Continue reading
