All articles tagged with #bacteria
New research suggests that disrupting bacterial communication in the mouth through quorum sensing inhibitors could promote beneficial bacteria and reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, offering a potential new approach to oral health management.
Scientists discovered 26 new bacteria species in NASA's cleanrooms, which could potentially survive space travel and contaminate Mars, raising concerns about planetary protection and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Scientists discovered that bacteria from the Japanese tree frog, Ewingella americana, can shrink and eliminate tumors in mice by attacking cancer cells and boosting the immune response, showing promise as a new cancer treatment, though further testing is needed for human application.
A 2022 mouse study suggests that nose-picking may increase the risk of Alzheimer's by allowing bacteria like Chlamydia pneumoniae to travel from the nose to the brain, potentially triggering Alzheimer's-like pathology, though human implications remain unconfirmed and further research is needed.
Dermatologists warn against reusing washcloths due to bacteria buildup and recommend using disposable, plant-based Clean Skin Club towels for a hygienic and effective skin cleanse, which many users find improves skin health and reduces irritation.
Researchers discovered that a bacterium from the gut of the Japanese tree frog, Ewingella americana, can completely eradicate aggressive colon tumors in mice by selectively targeting tumor environments, killing cancer cells, and activating the immune system, outperforming standard treatments. While promising, further research is needed to determine safety and efficacy in humans.
Researchers have discovered that disrupting bacterial communication signals in dental plaque using enzymes can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and potentially prevent gum disease, offering a new approach to maintaining oral health without harming good bacteria.
Food poisoning occurs from consuming contaminated food with harmful bacteria or toxins, with different bacteria causing symptoms in various ways. To prevent it, avoid risky foods like raw oysters and meat, practice good hygiene, keep raw and cooked foods separate, and cook foods thoroughly. Most cases resolve on their own, but dehydration is a common risk, and severe cases require medical attention.
Recent research from Wroclaw Medical University warns that Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS), a popular alternative remedy, is toxic at doses claimed to be therapeutic, capable of destroying bacteria but also harming human cells and microbiomes, with no proven health benefits and significant risks involved.
Researchers have discovered a powerful new antibiotic precursor, pre-methylenomycin C lactone, which shows over 100 times the effectiveness against certain bacteria and could be crucial in fighting antibiotic-resistant pathogens like MRSA and VRE. The molecule is a natural intermediate in the production of the well-known antibiotic methylenomycin A, and its stability and production potential make it a promising candidate for future drug development. This discovery also highlights a new approach to finding bioactive compounds by studying intermediate molecules in bacterial pathways.
Neutrogena is recalling 1,312 cases of its Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes after tests revealed contamination with Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable individuals.
NASA discovered a bacteria called Tersicoccus phoenicis that can enter a deep dormant state, making it undetectable and potentially capable of surviving in spacecraft clean rooms, raising concerns about microbial contamination of Mars and other space environments.
NASA discovered a bacteria called Tersicoccus phoenicis that can enter a deep dormant 'play dead' state, allowing it to evade detection in spacecraft clean rooms and potentially be accidentally sent to Mars, raising concerns about microbial contamination and planetary protection.
The FDA has classified Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes as a Class II recall due to contamination with bacteria, specifically pluralibacter gergoviae, which poses a potential health risk. The product was sold in four states and the recall is ongoing, with consumers advised not to use the wipes.
The WHO reports a significant rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, with one in six tested in 2023 showing resistance, and a 40% increase in resistance over five years, posing a serious threat to public health.