Bacteria

Protein in human sweat may guard against Lyme disease

SCGB1D2 halts Borrelia burgdorferi growth and impacts Lyme disease risk.

Gut bacteria essential for conquering milk allergy

Gut bacteria and compounds in poop are connected to long-lasting relief in kids with milk allergies treated with oral therapy.

AI-assisted bacterial fermentation advances Alzheimer’s drug

Biosensor and machine learning assist in amaryllidaceae enzyme engineering.

Steroid drugs for HRT tackles E. coli and MRSA

Steroid drugs kill MRSA by inhibiting bacterial oxidases.

Gut bacteria shape the newborn immune system with neurotransmitters

Gut bacteria-produced serotonin encourages immune tolerance in infancy.

MIT researchers are using new nanoparticles to improve vaccines

Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks boost SARS-CoV-2 spike protein trimer immunity via Toll-like receptor activation.

Lettuce should be refrigerated to minimize E. coli contamination

Attached is E. coli O157:H7 on leaf surfaces, highlighting the susceptibility of leafy greens.

Eco-friendly wound dressing inspired by banana fibres

An eco-friendly wound dressing material.

TB vaccine reduces liver cancer tumors in mice

BCG option for repurposing HCC treatment with Mechanistic insights

Contact lens eye infection can be curable by tree compound

Hydroquinine strengthens contact lens solution.

A common food preservative found to have unexpected effects on the gut microbiome

Nisin A, a Class I lantibiotic commonly used as a food preservative, has been studied for its ability to kill pathogens. Yet, its effects...

Fast-acting molecule boosts white blood cell counts briefly

Endocrine stress response: Small molecule mobilizes leukocytes.

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