This valuable study proposes a novel rapid-entry mechanism of S. aureus that involves the rapid release of calcium from lysosomes. The strength of the paper lies in a very interesting hypothesis; what ...

Bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine (SIBO) is usually treated with antibiotics, but some alternative healthcare practitioners also recommend trying natural remedies such as a low carbohydrate ...

Paronychia is a type of nail infection, most commonly caused by the bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus, which affects the skin around the nail (called nail folds). It can also occur as a result of ...

A virulent new strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes severe disease could be spreading widely across Asia -- posing significant challenges to global public health. A virulent new ...

Summary: New research has unveiled how gut bacteria play a key role in regulating stress by interacting with circadian rhythms, opening possibilities for microbiome-based therapies for mental health.

Eco-friendly and biodegradable plastic using bacteria has been developed at the University of the Philippines (UP) Los Baños, according to the report of Martin Javier for Game Changer on "24 Oras" on ...

Essential revisions (for the authors): 1) Check if there is an effect of Slc30A1 deletion on bacterial phagocytosis (evaluation of bacterial numbers after 30 min of infection). 2) How does Zinc or ...

There was no resurgence of bacterial growth in supernatant or cells in tests carried for four hours. The leukocytes of all four term ill infants demonstrated inadequate phagocytosis and ...

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The sequence of events that are responsible for the onset of bacterial meningitis has been charted, particularly in the case of Escherichia coli. In general terms, it involves bacterial invasion ...

Bacterial toxins are toxic substances that are produced and released by bacteria to target other bacterial or host cells. Bacteria often have antitoxins to avoid the deleterious effects of toxins ...