Unveiling novel mechanism underlying the heat shock response in Escherichia coli
Biological cells undergo a process known as “heat stress response” when exposed to excessively high temperatures. Heat stress triggers a ...
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Common wristbands ‘hotbed’ for harmful bacteria including E. coli, staphylococcus
The COVID-19 pandemic took disinfecting to new heights. Now, a new study examining a commonly used item might convince you ...
Researchers track antimicrobial resistance in E. coli isolated from swine
The spread of drug-resistant microbes has become a global health concern that threatens our ability to treat infections. The widespread ...
Engineered E. coli delivers therapeutic nanobodies to the gut
BOSTON-- Humans are colonized with thousands of bacterial strains. Researchers are now focused on genetically modifying such bacteria to enhance their ...
Brazilian researchers investigate diversity of E. coli bacteria in hospitalized patients
The human intestine is an environment inhabited by many bacteria and other microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiome, gut ...
Mapping E. coli to overcome antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance, when infection-causing bacteria evolve so they are no longer affected by typical antibiotics, is a global concern. New ...
Fatty liver linked to survival in E. coli infection
Scientists at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have developed a new way of looking at sex-biased diseases that is rooted in ...
New study reveals how Escherichia coli cells evade antibacterial treatment
The formation of persisters is an important feature of bacteria like Escherichia coli (E. coli). These noxious cells, being able ...
E. coli engineered from stool samples can survive the hostile gut environment long enough to treat disease
Scientists have long tried to introduce genetically engineered bacteria into the gut to treat diseases. In the past, these attempts ...
Researchers reconstruct the genome of centuries-old E. coli using fragments extracted from an Italian mummy
Hamilton, ON, June 16, 2022 – An international team led by researchers at McMaster University, working in collaboration with the University ...
E. coli bacteria exploits Crohn’s disease inflammation
ITHACA, N.Y. -- A multi-year study of the role of E. coli gut bacteria in Crohn’s disease finds that intestinal inflammation liberates ...
Futuristic coating for hospital fabrics and activewear kills COVID and E. coli
UBC researchers have developed an inexpensive, non-toxic coating for almost any fabric that decreases the infectivity of the virus that ...
UCalgary researcher to lead North American study on a new treatment for E. coli in children
Pediatrician and University of Calgary researcher, Dr. Stephen Freedman, MD, the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation Professor in Child Health and ...
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Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
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‘Shocking’ discovery: Electricity from electric eels may transfer genetic material to nearby animals
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Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
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New implants linked to less infection and better recovery from orthopedic surgery
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Elham Azizi vs. cancer: Fighting the disease with data, AI, and math
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New study identifies the greatest threat to wildlife across North America and Canada: people