Researchers from the University of Groningen (the Netherlands) and colleagues from France and Germany studied how fever affects antimicrobial resistance. They found that a slight temperature increase from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius significantly increased mutation rates in E. coli bacteria. This could promote antibiotic resistance. If confirmed in humans, controlling fever could be a …
Solving a 400-year-old solar mystery AN international team of researchers led by Geoffrey Vasil of Edinburgh University is getting closer to solving a 400-year-old solar mystery that even Galileo Galilei had tried to understand. Since first observing the sun’s magnetic activity, astronomers have struggled to pinpoint where the process originates. Now, after running a series …
A recent report from the US Bipartisan Commission on Biodefence cautioned NASA and governments worldwide against extra-terrestrial contagion to prevent a global meltdown, reported The Telegraph. This development comes after hundreds of people were reported dead in Arizona after suffering near-instantaneous blood clots. Research findings suggest that a satellite crashed in the region previously. The …
AMR occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the effects of medications (Image: Shutterstock) The authors of the Lancet series highlight how babies, children, the elderly and people with chronic illness are most vulnerable as they have a higher risk of contracting bacterial infections in general Global deaths — …
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritization. The list provides guidance on the development of new and necessary treatments to stop the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, …
To provide guidance on new and necessary treatments to halt the spread of antimicrobial resistance, the World Health Organization has released an updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, which features 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The logo of the World Health Organization (WHO) at the entrance of their headquarters in Geneva. (AFP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health concern, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)’s global TB report for 2019, approximately 10 million individuals worldwide were diagnosed with tuberculosis that year. Specifically concerning India, WHO estimates indicate that around 2.7 million people developed TB in 2017, with over 400,000 TB-related deaths …
A recent Science Immunology study revealed that neonatal gut bacteria produce serotonin and down-regulate monoamine oxidase A (MOA) to limit serotonin breakdown, thereby promoting immune tolerance. Study: Gut bacteria–derived serotonin promotes immune tolerance in early life. Image Credit: Tatiana Shepeleva/Shutterstock.com Background Bacterial colonization in the neonatal gut plays a crucial role in the development of the immune …
Galantamine is a medicine used to treat dementia and Alzheimer’s disease; however, producing it in a lab is not viable. It is often taken from daffodils, a long and weather-dependent process. University of Texas at Austin researchers use AI and biosensors to help microbes produce it efficiently. Researchers published a study in Nature Communications describing …
ANI | Updated: Mar 17, 2024 23:34 IST North Carolina [US], March 17 (ANI): T cells are commonly referred to be “assassins” or “killers” because they can plan and execute missions to hunt down bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells throughout the body. As powerful as T cells may be, current research has revealed that once …