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Using Biotechnology in Cultural Heritage Conservation
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 10, 2009
... Nacional de la República de Cuba, says using costly chemical biocides to combat infestations of microorganisms and insects, the principal agents of biodeterioration of cultural documents, not only ha...
MicroBiome Analysis Center to Link Chronic Diseases to Microbiomes
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 14, 2009
...ed the MicroBiome Analysis Center (MBAC) aims to catalog the human microbiome - the population of microorganisms living within the human body- and try to correlate it with chronic diseases such as o...
Gut Microorganisms May Help Prevent Onset of Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 22, 2008
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In an animal study published in Nature , they found that exposure to certain non-pathogenic gut microorganisms helped prevent the onset of Type I diabetes in non-obese diabetic mice. From the re...
Bacteria May Protect Against Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on September 22, 2008
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There are microorganisms that are harmful to the body. There are also those that challenge our immune system in a way that strengthens one's immunity.
Speaking of microbes, r...
Bioenergy: Alternative Energy from Microorganisms
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 3, 2008
... The ASM Press has released Bioenergy , a new book focusing on microorganisms as a sustainable and cost-effective source of alternative energy.
In 31 detailed chapters, Bioenergy provides thorou...
Fermentation Reduces Soy's Allergenicity
in Allergies, on March 10, 2008
...ople with food allergies.
"When we fermented soy seeds, flour, or meal by introducing certain microorganisms, inmmunoreactivity was significantly reduced - by as much as 99 percent. This shows t...
Using Dehalococcoides to Reduce Tricholorethene Contamination in Groundwater
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 29, 2008
... Researchers have demonstrated that a water treatment system using microorganisms called membrane biofilm reactor (MBfR) is effective in eliminating the common contaminant chlorinated solvent tri...
The Human Microbiome Project
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 22, 2007
...oday announced the official launch of the Human Microbiome Project , the collective genomes of all microorganisms present in or on the human body.
Part of the NIH's Roadmap for Medical Rese...
Genetically Engineered Microorganisms as Drug Factories
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 20, 2007
...rchers from the University at Buffalo have filed several patents related to genetically engineering microorganisms, such as E. coli, into tiny "cellular factories" to produce pharmaceutical ...
Antimicrobial Biopolymer for Food Preservation
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 29, 2007
... oregano , thyme and paprika, and are said to be more effective against a broader spectrum of microorganisms than organism-specific drugs.
"As they degrade in the presence of water and/or ...
From Poultry Litter to Biodiesel
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 20, 2007
... separate location," Agblevor said. "In addition, the thermochemical process destroys the microorganisms reducing the likelihood of the transmission of disease to other locations."
Dep...
Not All Probiotics are Effective against Acute Diarrhea
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 13, 2007
...rhea in children - said a new study published in the British Medical Journal .
Probiotics are microorganisms that once colonized in the bowel exert beneficial effects to human health and are com...
New Method for Identifying Marine Microorganisms
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 23, 2007
...m the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences report of a new approach in identifying unculturable microorganisms from marine environments .
"We present a novel approach to studying metabolic c...
Lactoferrin Aids in Treatment of H. Pylori Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 20, 2007
...inal disorders .
Lactoferrin has previously been found to be effective at inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and reducing the side effects of antibiotics, respectively, but the new study marks t...
Fabric From Acetobacter Fermentation By-Product
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 21, 2007
... Dubbed as the Micro'be' project, researchers have explored the use of a fabric made by microorganisms. The cellulosic material is produced by the Acetobacter bacterium with red wine as ...
Probiotics Boost Immune System and Nutrient Absorption, Animal Studies Say
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 5, 2007
... Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when added to foods or dietary supplements in sufficient numbers have been proven beneficial in more ways than one.
In two separate animal studies condu...
Handy der Woche: Motorola i880
in Das Handy-Weblog, on 20.11.06
...gies, Inc., is incorporated into the coating and protects the phones by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms such as mold and mildew to help resist odor. Motorola is the first and only manufacturer...
Microbially Produced Antibiotics as Cancer Drug Candidates
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 2, 2006
...gs. Because these compounds are difficult to synthesize chemically, researchers are looking coaxing microorganisms to produce them.
Professor Greg Challis and colleagues in the Chemistry Department ...
Gen-Probe Received USFDA Clearance to Run Standalone APTIMA® Tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea on the TIGRIS® System
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 21, 2006
...be's semi-automated instrument system, the two amplified nucleic acid tests detect the microorganisms that cause the most common bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United...
Bio-Adhesives From Switchgrass
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 4, 2006
... believe might even be more valuable than ethanol: glycocalyx , a glue-like substanced produced by microorganisms to adhere to cellulose fibers.
"Because glycocalyx works so effectively ...
Conjugated Linoleic Acids in Milk May Treat Type 2 Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 7, 2006
...also have potentials as a therapeutic against diabetes .
CLA are fatty acids produced by ruminant microorganisms and are therefore found predominantly in milk and beef. Fed to mice with adult-onset ...
Allergies in Children
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 30, 2006
... Some people have high sensitivity to some substances, like pollen, food and/or microorganisms. Signs of allergic reactions to specific substances include sneezing, skin rashes and itching.
In chi...
American Society for Microbiology Meeting Highlights Energy-Producing Bacteria
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 24, 2006
...that can breakdown and ferment cellulose biomass directly to ethanol.
Detergent-Producing Microorganisms For More Efficient Oil Recovery : Microbes have long been used to recover/mine the ea...
Fosfomycin Ineffective in Vitro But Shows In Vivo Efficacy Against Listeriosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 12, 2006
...irst has to show efficacy under laboratory conditions. If a compound does not inhibit the growth of microorganisms under in vitro conditions, the drug candidate does not advance into in vivo trials. A...
Periodontitis Associated with Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women
in The Parenting Weblog, on April 25, 2006
...d pressure have to do with a gingivitis? Well, apparently, researchers found that presence of the microorganisms, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis Tannerella forsythia and Eikenella corrodens , wh...
Animalcules 1.6: Carnival Of The Microbes
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 20, 2006
...le solution!
Again about cyanobacteria : Coturnix is doing a series on biological clocks in microorganisms , and for this issue of Animalcules, sent an article about the evolution of clocks i...
Lung's Unique Innate Immune System, Now Revealed
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 20, 2006
...chool of Medicine.
The body's respiratory tract is constantly exposed to inhaled particles or microorganisms. The alveola - tiny air sacs in the lung where exchanges of gases between the respira...
Science, Medicine, Microbiology and Biotechnology According to Blogs
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 12, 2006
... Animalcules , where the microbes take center stage. If you'd like to submit an entry tackling microorganisms (bacteria, parasite, virus, fungus , etc), just send your entries to ruth(at)c...
Genomic Tags: New Method of Identifying Microbes
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 7, 2006
... A new high-throughput technique for identifying the many species of microorganisms living in an unknown "microbial community" have been developed by Scientists at the U.S. Department of E...
Microbial Biotechnology: The Prescription For Earth's Environmental Health
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 17, 2006
...sure to pathogens.
Rittmann's center puts some of these technologies into service, identifying microorganisms that help clean up pollutants such as trichloroethene (TCE) and perchlorate from ...
Vancomycin Analog 40% More Potent, May Counter Antibiotic Resistance
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 10, 2006
...re bacterial strains are developing resistance to this antimicrobial compound. Vancomycin-resistant microorganisms accomplish this by altering their cell wall structure, thus eliminating vancomycin...
Gut Protein Protect Against Infection And Intestinal Breakdown
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 8, 2006
... The human intestine, particularly the small intestine, is host to huge numbers of microorganisms. It is the bile acids, generated in the liver that keep them in check and prevent these micr...
Yoghurt Bugs Engineered To Produce HIV-Drug
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 1, 2006
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) is a group of microorganisms commonly used for manufacturing milk products such as cheese and yoghurt. A research team from the Brown Medical School successfully engi...
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS): merging cells and machines
in Nanotechbuzz, on January 6, 2006
...15-18, 2006 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California. Its participants aim to explore how microorganisms can contribute to the field of nanotechnology. Topics to be covered include:
• Using...
Avain flu worries send NanoMask sales flying
in Nanotechbuzz, on December 21, 2005
... combination of hydrophobic and hydrophilic filters able to capture and isolate bacterial and viral microorganisms with efficiencies of 99.9%. EFP bills the NanoMask as the first face mask in the worl...
Aloe Vera Gel as Post-Harvest Preservative
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 23, 2005
...ich was tested in this particular study on grapes, works not only as a physical barrier to spoilage microorganisms, but has been proven to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
Read th...
The water in New Orleans
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 10, 2005
... lake. The Ninth Ward was one of the city's hardest-hit neighborhoods.
"In terms of total microorganisms in floodwater, this is about as bad as it can get," Pearce told ABC News. Pearce...
The public health risks in the hurricane aftermath
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 1, 2005
...lth Laboratory at Saint Louis University School of Public Health in Missouri.
"A lot of these microorganisms that would be flushed into the ocean or rivers are now sitting in a stagnant pool,&qu...
Bacteria Against Bad Breath
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 26, 2005
...obial Biotechnology. This category will include all biotech breakthroughs and products arising from microorganisms.
Back to the title of this entry: What causes bad breath in the first place an...