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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
12/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Natural antibiotic: Research looks at potential of ginger against superbugs
Ginger is a well-known spice often used in Asian cuisine, especially in Indian, Thai, and Chinese cooking. Also known by its scientific name Zingiber officinale, ginger belongs to the same family as other medicinal spices like cardamom and turmeric. In traditional medicine, the root of the ginger plant is used to alleviate digestive problems, relieve nausea and […]
11/21/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Oral streptococcal bacteria found to be present in thrombus aspirates of acute ischemic stroke patients
In this study, researchers from Tampere University in Finland investigated the presence of oral bacterial DNA in the thrombus aspirates of patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with mechanical thrombectomy. Their findings were published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Chronic infections are known to be risk factors for coronary heart disease and ischemic […]
10/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Arsenic is toxic to humans, but these microbes live and breathe it
Researchers from the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington have discovered how some microorganisms that live in portions of the ocean where oxygen is almost absent manage to thrive. Called marine oxygen-deficient zones (ODZs), these regions are sandwiched between the oxygen-rich surface and the deep layers. In their study, which appeared in the […]
09/20/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Discover natural agents for disrupting bacterial biofilm
Bacteria represent just one part of a large and thriving community of microorganisms that the human body plays host to. These microbes can be found in different parts, including the skin, the oral cavity, and most notably, the gut. While bacteria, together with other microbes, contribute to the maintenance of good health, certain factors, such […]
08/15/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Natural anti-biofilm agents can help treat infections
In this article, researchers from different universities in Hong Kong and China summarized recent studies and discussed the discovery of natural anti-biofilm agents from plants. Their review, which focused on herbs with both known and unknown bioactive ingredients and mechanisms of action, was published in the journal Chinese Medicine. Biofilm is defined as a natural form of […]
08/07/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Maslinic acid and oleanolic acid exhibit antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens
In this study, researchers from Austria, Germany, Greece, and Switzerland investigated the antimicrobial potential of five chemical components of Olea europaea and three compounds from Pistacia lentiscus. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Because of increasing antibiotic resistance, natural antibacterial agents are now being studied for the treatment of oral diseases […]
06/26/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Yoga mats may be filled with antibiotic-resistant microbes, according to study
According to a recent study published in mSystems, an open access journal run by the American Society for Microbiology, people introduce chemicals to the environment wherever they go. These chemicals called antimicrobials are often used in disinfectants and cleaners to kill microorganisms that can cause diseases. When these chemicals settle in indoor dust and spread in public spaces, they can […]
04/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Carvacrol, a compound found in oregano, exhibits powerful antimicrobial properties
Essential oils are commonly used today for aromatherapy. It is a form of alternative medicine that is used to treat mild ailments and improve a person’s emotional well-being. Aside from being aromatic, essential oils also contain compounds that possess antimicrobial properties. One such example is carvacrol, a volatile chemical that can be found in oregano, thyme, […]
04/15/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study explores the antimicrobial properties of carvacrol, the primary constituent of oregano essential oil
In this study, published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, researchers from Mexico examined the antimicrobial activity of volatile compounds derived from essential oils. They tested these compounds against nosocomial (hospital-derived) pathogens, including a multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii, which commonly affects people with weak immune systems. The minimum inhibitory dose (MID) of the tested compounds […]
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