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Group A Streptococcus (GAS), sometimes known as “flesh-eating bacteria,” causes invasive infections that result in high mortality. GAS is susceptible to many antibiotics, but continues to cause devastating infections. Many studies have attempted to understand the mechanism for immune recognition of GAS, but none has provided a clear explanation, until now. In a new study […]
FRIDAY, Oct. 26, 2018 — Athletes may be less likely to suffer concussions if they carry a gene linked to the learning disorder dyslexia, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at the concussion history of 87 football players at Penn State University. They also checked the players for certain genes. The findings suggest that “genotype […]
‘Trojan horse’ antibiotic can kill drug-resistant superbugs from WITHIN ‘by hijacking their defences’ The drug, called cefiderocol, works by attaching itself on to iron molecules Once allowed inside the bacterial cell, it can destroy it from within, experts say Experts now hope it will top up the world’s dwindling arsenal of antibiotics Antibiotic resistance is […]
SUNDAY, Sept. 30, 2018 — It’s a perfect case of the enemy of my enemy is my friend. A potentially dangerous bacteria appears to target malignant cells and could provide a new means of fighting cancer, a small, preliminary study reports. The bacteria, Clostridium novyi-NT, can cause gas gangrene and sepsis if infection is allowed […]
Compound in kale, cabbage and broccoli protects against bowel cancer Another reason to eat your greens! Compound in kale, cabbage and broccoli protects against bowel cancer When green vegetables are digested, a protein is activated This protein reduces gut inflammation and prevents colon cancer forming It repairs damaged gut cells, allowing them to absorb nutrients […]
A uniquely designed experimental vaccine against Zika virus has proven powerful in mice, new research has found. A team led by researchers at The Ohio State University has developed and tested a vaccine that employs an uncommon two-pronged approach to fighting the virus, which is spread by mosquitos and is most serious for pregnant women […]
Flu jab given to millions offered NO protection against the killer ‘Aussie’ strain, admit public health officials Public Health England said the jab had ‘no effectiveness’ against H3N2 Unprecedented pressure on the NHS was blamed on the potent strain The new PHE data suggests the vaccines may have been partly to blame e-mail View comments […]