Bacterias

Research from Georgia State University shows that gut bacteria, particularly segmented filamentous bacteria, play a crucial role in protecting mice against respiratory viruses by influencing immune cells in the lungs. This study could have profound implications for understanding and managing respiratory infections in humans.Researchers at the Center for Translational Antiviral Research within the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University have discovered that the makeup of gut microbiota affects mice’s…

A new study has demonstrated that a natural bacterial defense mechanism against invading viruses can be used as a weapon to combat bacterial infection. The finding opens the door to new anti-bacterial therapeutics, particularly important in the face of rising antibiotic resistance.When certain bacteria are infected by a virus, they initiate a self-destruct mechanism called the cyclic oligonucleotide-based antiphage signaling system (mercifully shortened to CBASS) to prevent the spread of that virus to other bacterial…

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai unveiled mEnrich-seq, a groundbreaking method for microbiome research, enabling more precise and efficient study of specific bacteria in the human body. This innovative approach promises to advance research in areas like antibiotic resistance and offers broad applicability in both research and clinical settings. Credit: SciTechDaily.comGenomic ‘Tweezer’ Ushers In a New Era of Precision in Microbiome ResearchInnovative method holds the potential to reshape our understanding of…

University of Oxford researchers have uncovered the evolutionary reasons behind the diverse weaponry of bacteria. Using Pseudomonas aeruginosa, they demonstrated that short-range weapons are effective in low-density conditions, while long-range weapons excel at higher densities. This knowledge could be pivotal in developing new methods to fight drug-resistant bacteria. A new study led by the University of Oxford has shed light on why certain species of bacteria carry astonishing arsenals of weapons. The findings,…

Scientists are one step closer to understanding the vaginal microbiome and its links to pregnancy loss, early birth, and other health complications.A new study has delved into bacterial vaginosis, a common condition caused by an overgrowth of certain bacterial species, to show how one particular microbe disrupts vaginal health by 'eating away' at the vagina's protective coating.The findings from cell experiments suggest unruly resident bacteria secrete enzymes that dismantle sugar molecules, called glycans, on the…