All Pharmaceutical Microbiology articles – Page 5
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NewsNovel 3D hydrogel culture to study TB infection and treatment
Researchers have designed a novel 3D hydrogel culture system that mimics the mammalian lung environment, providing a platform to track and study how tuberculosis bacteria infect lung cells and test the efficacy of therapeutics used to treat TB.
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NewsScientists identify molecules associated with recurrence in blood samples from malaria patients
Researchers have described for the first time possible biomarkers associated with recurrence of vivax malaria. The study involved analysis of blood samples from volunteers infected by Plasmodium vivax.
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CareersMike Goodfellow: a passion for Actinobacteria and an outstanding mentor
Applied Microbiology International has paid tribute to Professor Mike Goodfellow, who died on March 8 2024 at the age of 83 following a short illness.
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NewsMetformin and AGIs show potential for improved outcomes in COVID-19 patients with type 2 diabetes
A new study has found a significant association between metformin and AGI use and reduced all-cause mortality in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes. Conversely, insulin use was linked to an increased risk of death.
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NewsWild chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat illness and injuries
The study combined behavioral observations of wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) with pharmacological testing of the potentially medicinal plants they eat.
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NewsE. coli sends out SOS when antibiotics attack, sparking emergency mode
Antibiotics damage E. coli DNA, including by causing formation of single strands of incomplete DNA inside the cell. When that happens, it’s like lighting a match under a smoke detector, according to a new study.
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NewsWHO releases report on state of development of antibacterials
Although the number of antibacterial agents in the clinical pipeline increased from 80 in 2021 to 97 in 2023, there is a pressing need for innovative agents for serious infections and to replace those becoming ineffective due to widespread use, the WHO says.
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NewsScientists map role of Porphyromonas gingivalis in chemotherapy resistance
A new paper describes how the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis interferes with chemotherapy-induced mitophagy, allowing oral cancer tumors to become resistant to the drug’s effects.
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NewsTraditional Chinese medicine could help fight African swine fever, review finds
A review reveals the potential of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in combating African Swine Fever (ASF), a viral disease with near 100% mortality rate in pigs.
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NewsTemperature could be the new weapon in the battle against antibiotic resistance
Scientists have found that a small increase in temperature from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius drastically changes the mutation frequency in E. coli bacteria, which facilitates the development of resistance.
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NewsBerberine could treat eczema-exacerbated staph infections
Eczema, a skin inflammatory disease that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin, affects millions worldwide. Eczema is associated with an altered skin microbiome and higher colonization by Staphylococcus aureus. Source: NIAID/NIH Scanning electron micrograph of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA, brown) surrounded by cellular debris. A new study, ...
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NewsNovel lipopeptide produced by bacterium proves lethal against Staphylococcus aureus
A novel antibacterial lipopeptide produced by the bacterium Serratia marcescens has been shown to be highly effective in killing Staphylococcus aureus – one of the most important pathogens occurring in humans.
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NewsLiposomes can target antibiotics right to where they’re needed in wounds
The antibiotic gentamicin can be encapsulated into liposomes, allowing for more accurate use in situations such as wound treatment, according to new research presented at the recent Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium.
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NewsLargest-ever antibiotic discovery effort uses AI to uncover potential cures in microbial dark matter
Researchers used machine learning to search for antibiotics in a vast dataset containing the recorded genomes of tens of thousands of bacteria and other primitive organisms, yielding nearly one million potential antibiotic compounds.
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NewsBone loss drugs can help azoles fight fungal infections
A new study suggests that adding common bone loss drugs to azoles can improve efficacy. In lab tests, combinations of these drugs worked against dermatophyte species and prevented resistance.
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NewsOral nucleoside antiviral is progressing toward future pandemic preparedness
Oral obeldesivir has been shown to reduce disease severity in mice infected with one of several different coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19), SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV.
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NewsNovel triple antibiotic combination offers breakthrough in combatting antibiotic resistance
A new study unveils a promising triple combination of antibiotics that significantly expands our arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria.
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NewsCaffeine-degrading microbes could tackle coffee pollution - and produce valuable pharmaceutical compounds
Caffeine-degrading microbes could offer vital bioremediation services as well as upcycling coffee waste into valuable pharmaceutical compounds, a new review suggests.
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NewsThe world’s most powerful anti-fungal chemistries cause fungal pathogens to self-destruct
Scientists have discovered that the most widely-used class of antifungals in the world cause pathogens to self-destruct. The research could help improve ways to protect food security and human lives.
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News'Failed drug' could offer new approach to Epstein-Barr virus and resulting diseases
Researchers have found that the Epstein-Barr virus triggers infected cells to ramp up the production of an enzyme known as IDO1, a discovery that offers a promising starting point for putting the brakes on EBV.
