bacteria Archive
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![WHO has released a list of the 12 bacterial pathogens it thinks should take priority in the fight against antibiotic resistance. Topping the list with […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5148710483_380a5f9d85_o-115x115.jpg "WHO’s Hit List: 12 top priority superbugs")
WHO’s Hit List: 12 top priority superbugs
Posted on March 15, 2017 | No CommentsWHO has released a list of the 12 bacterial pathogens it thinks should take priority in the fight against antibiotic resistance. Topping the list with […] -
![Wolbachia is a bacterium that infects arthropods, such as insects and nematodes. Wolbachia has attracted a lot of attention from the researchers world-wide because it […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Wolbachia_bacteria-115x115.jpg "Bacterial prophage leads to incompatible lovers")
Bacterial prophage leads to incompatible lovers
Posted on March 15, 2017 | No CommentsWolbachia is a bacterium that infects arthropods, such as insects and nematodes. Wolbachia has attracted a lot of attention from the researchers world-wide because it […] -
![Prions are infectious agents comprised of proteins that can fold in many ways and still be functional. They cause other, normal proteins to fold into […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/prt-115x115.png "Infectious proteins found in bacteria")
Infectious proteins found in bacteria
Posted on January 23, 2017 | No CommentsPrions are infectious agents comprised of proteins that can fold in many ways and still be functional. They cause other, normal proteins to fold into […] -
![Antibiotics have been the most successful treatment for a whole array of infectious diseases and are vital in almost all areas of modern medicine. However, […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/E._coli_Bacteria_16578744517-115x115.jpg "Are antibiotics going out of fashion?")
Are antibiotics going out of fashion?
Posted on January 8, 2017 | No CommentsAntibiotics have been the most successful treatment for a whole array of infectious diseases and are vital in almost all areas of modern medicine. However, […] -
![A team of geneticists have created the simplest self-replicating cell known, a bacterium called JCVI-syn3.0 that marks a breakthrough in synthetic biology. Dr Craig Venter, […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/905-115x115.jpg "Lab creates viable synthetic cell with smallest-ever genome")
Lab creates viable synthetic cell with smallest-ever genome
Posted on March 30, 2016 | No CommentsA team of geneticists have created the simplest self-replicating cell known, a bacterium called JCVI-syn3.0 that marks a breakthrough in synthetic biology. Dr Craig Venter, […] -
![A recent study has shown that common antibiotics such as ampicillin do not work in more than half of all cases of urinary tract infections […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/e-coli-bacteria-115x115.jpg "Antibiotics beginning to fail against common childhood infections")
Antibiotics beginning to fail against common childhood infections
Posted on March 20, 2016 | No CommentsA recent study has shown that common antibiotics such as ampicillin do not work in more than half of all cases of urinary tract infections […] -
![Antibiotics are one of the most precious resources in modern medicine. Yet, the fear of a post-antibiotic era is looming over the scientific community. Discovery […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1.-Bacteria-115x115.jpg "Antibiotic Resistance – A Global Problem Needing Global Solutions")
Antibiotic Resistance – A Global Problem Needing Global Solutions
Posted on January 28, 2016 | No CommentsAntibiotics are one of the most precious resources in modern medicine. Yet, the fear of a post-antibiotic era is looming over the scientific community. Discovery […] -
![The bacterial cells we harbour are estimated to outnumber our human cells by 10 to 1. It therefore seems natural that they have a huge […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "Gut Bacteria vs Cancer")
Gut Bacteria vs Cancer
Posted on November 25, 2015 | No CommentsThe bacterial cells we harbour are estimated to outnumber our human cells by 10 to 1. It therefore seems natural that they have a huge […] -
Using Maths to Combat Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Posted on November 2, 2015 | No CommentsImagine a world where even simple cuts can be life threatening. That is the potential of a world without antibiotics. Along with an overuse of […] -
![With the growing rise of antibiotic resistance there is a clear and desperate need for alternative treatments. Recently, scientists have turned to nature to look […]](/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/News-image-01-300x1691-115x115.jpg "Mother Nature’s Alternative Antibiotics")
Mother Nature’s Alternative Antibiotics
Posted on June 4, 2015 | No CommentsWith the growing rise of antibiotic resistance there is a clear and desperate need for alternative treatments. Recently, scientists have turned to nature to look […] -
![What are friendly bacteria? Friendly bacteria are everywhere: on our skin, in our mouth, inside our eyelids – you name it, they’ve got it covered. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Small_intestine_low_mag-2-cropped-115x115.jpg "Friendly Bacteria: A Healthy Gut Makes a Happy You")
Friendly Bacteria: A Healthy Gut Makes a Happy You
Posted on March 25, 2015 | No CommentsWhat are friendly bacteria? Friendly bacteria are everywhere: on our skin, in our mouth, inside our eyelids – you name it, they’ve got it covered. […] -
![A team of researchers recently discovered teixobactin, a candidate antibacterial that has shown good promise against multidrug-resistant bacteria both in cell cultures and laboratory mice. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-image-01-115x115.jpg "The ‘Subterranean Hotel’ for Resistance-Free Antibiotics")
The ‘Subterranean Hotel’ for Resistance-Free Antibiotics
Posted on January 11, 2015 | No CommentsA team of researchers recently discovered teixobactin, a candidate antibacterial that has shown good promise against multidrug-resistant bacteria both in cell cultures and laboratory mice. […] -
Falling Stars: Probing the Starfish Pandemic
Posted on November 26, 2014 | No CommentsSea-star wasting disease (SSWD) is a recurring phenomenon whereby massive numbers of starfish die on the American West Coast; this baffling occurrence has been tracked for […] -
New antibiotic clears chronic infections by forcing bacteria to self-digest
Posted on November 18, 2013 | No CommentsChronic bacterial infections are extremely difficult to clear completely, even with the best current drugs. Most antibiotics work by disrupting bacterial growth and division. However, […]
