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02/15/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Antimicrobial resistance up in animals raised for human consumption, warns study
A recent study published in Science warns that antibiotic resistance in animals is on the rise. To note, this occurrence is seen in livestock from developing countries – with chicken and pigs showing a marked increase in antibiotic resistance. In particular, the authors noted that antimicrobial resistance in bacteria found in livestock grown in low to medium-income countries […]
01/13/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists study nanocapsules in the search for an antibiotic-free approach to superbugs
Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem around the world, with multiple strains of bacteria now showing adaptations designed to increase their protection against the drugs that have been formulated to kill them. One such pathogen is Helicobacter pylori, which, according to current data, is carried by around 4.4 billion people worldwide, although it is most […]
11/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers investigate green tea compounds that may help resolve antibiotic resistance
Scientists have reported that compounds present in green tea may improve the efficacy of antibiotics against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In their report, researchers from the University of Surrey‘s School of Veterinary Medicine in the U.K. noted this effect is because of the compound epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is present in green tea. EGCG is a plant compound with potent […]
09/07/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers use nanomedicine to eliminate superbugs, turning the tide in the war against infectious disease
A team of Australian researchers has discovered a way to find and beat superbugs, a new report has revealed. As detailed in the academic journal Antibiotics, researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Bio-Nano Science and Technology (CBNS) and the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a nanocarrier system that is capable of […]
06/21/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Governors now in hot water for forcing nursing homes, assisted living facilities to take in COVID-19 patients
Five state governors are now in hot water after issuing mandates that force nursing homes to take in COVID-19 patients – a blatant disregard for guidance set earlier by the federal government. According to the Epoch Times, lawmakers from the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis have already sent letters to the governors demanding […]
06/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Your smartphone camera could soon allow health practitioners to identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Smartphone cameras may soon become the latest weapon against dangerous pathogens, a team of Australian scientists suggest. In a study published in the academic journal Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, researchers from Macquarie University and the University of New South Wales unveiled a new device that can be used to confirm the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, […]
05/29/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers: Vitamin D deficiency may lead to severe COVID-19 complications, death
Those who are deficient in vitamin D may be more prone to developing severe COVID-19 symptoms, according to a new research paper. The statistical analysis, conducted by a team of researchers from Northwestern University and published in preprint format on the MedXRiv site, covered Wuhan coronavirus cases in multiple countries, including China, Iran, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the […]
05/29/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers: Eyes are a possible entry point for coronavirus
The coronavirus may be using the eyes as an entry point into the body, suggests a new study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University. The study, published in a preprint format in MedRxiv, found that a certain protein enzyme produced by the eyes called angiotensin-converting enzyme-2, or ACE-2, can serve as a carrier for […]
05/07/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Air quality in India is IMPROVING after nationwide lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has have one unexpected effect in the Indian subcontinent — clean air. This development came as a result of the recently-enacted 21-day lockdown enforced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a way to curb the steadily-rising number of coronavirus infections in the South Asian nation. “It is true that pollution levels are going […]
04/21/2020
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By Michael Alexander
You’ve heard of the gut microbiome – how about the “eye” microbiome?
Contrary to what people might think, the eyes aren’t a spotless, aseptic environment. Just like the gut and the skin, the eyes are a perfect environment for a host of various microorganisms that could be key to preserving good ocular – or eye – health. In an article published in The Conversation, Tony St. Leger of the University of […]
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