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Vaccine for Ear Infections
in The Parenting Weblog, on July 10, 2009
...d organs where it can generate an immune response rapidly reducing or eliminating NTHI, one of the bacteria commonly responsible for ear infections, from the nose and ears.
If this works in humans, i...
Novel Delivery of Vaccine Against Otitis Media
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 4, 2009
...d organs where it can generate an immune response rapidly reducing or eliminating NTHI, one of the bacteria commonly responsible for ear infections, from the nose and ears.
If this works in humans, t...
Azotobacter vinelandii Genome Sequence
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 18, 2009
...The data gathered will help advance research on nitrogen fixation and other biochemical processes, using A. vinelandii as model organism.
A. vinelandii has one of the highest respiratory rates of a... ... levels of cytoplasmic oxygen through a process called respiratory protection. The sequence of the bacteria's genome allowed the team of researchers to identify the genes involved in respiration, ...
P[acman]-Generated Gene Libraries for Drosophila melanogaster
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 25, 2009
... Using a tool called P[acman] , group of researchers has established a library of clones covering most of the genome of Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly), an organism widely used in genetics... ...iC31 artificial chromosome for manipulation - combines different technologies: a specially designed bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) that allows maintenance of large pieces of DNA in bacteria, re...
Bacteria with Multiple Antibiotic Resistance in Waste Treatment Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 10, 2009
... © DefMo Researchers have discovered increasing populations of bacteria with multiple resistance to antibiotics in waste water treatment plants. They found the so-called superbugs-bacteria resista...
134 KHz RFID Tag: The Hygienic Animal Tag
in The RFID Weblog, on May 7, 2009
...ind of infection.
Polyurethane has been used for creating the animal tags which prevents growth of bacteria and in turn outbreak of any kind of serious epidemic. These tags can be used for livestock ...
Improving Indoor Air Quality
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
.... Turn off the humidifier - Room air humidifiers are moisture-generating sources that can spread bacteria, mold spores and chemical deposits into the air in your home. Keep relative humidity between...
What's the State of Your Air?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
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7. Turn off the humidifier - Room air humidifiers are moisture-generating sources that can spread bacteria, mold spores and chemical deposits into the air in your home. Keep relative humidity betwee...
Microbes Convert Carbon Dioxide and Electricity to Methane
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 31, 2009
... Researchers have developed microbial electrolysis cells using Archaea species that could use the current to convert carbon dioxide and water to methane without any organic material, bacteria or ... ...ould use the current to convert carbon dioxide and water to methane without any organic material, bacteria or hydrogen usually found in microbial electrolysis cells.
The researchers created a two-c...
Low-Sugar Vegetable Juice For Diabetics, Coming Soon
in Daily Diabetic, on March 27, 2009
...s have been developed by Chinese scientists . The said vegetable juice uses lactic acid-producing bacteria (LAB) - a known probiotics - to remove carbohydrates while retaining the juice's good ta...
Bioremediation of Chromium-Contaminated Waste with Acetic Acid
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 13, 2009
...cheaper, environmentally safer alternative or bioremediation without introducing or engineering new bacteria. The research has been published online in the Journal of Ecological Engineering .
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How Cranberry Prevents Urinary Tract Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 12, 2009
...idins (PACs). The adhesion forces between the bacteria and a silicon surface were then measured using atomic force microscopy. They demonstrated that the longer the bacteria were exposed to either... ...ight urinary tract infections. An earlier study revealed that tannins found in cranberries prevent bacteria from adhering to the lining of the urinary tract .
In a laboratory set up, this mechanism ...
Green Tea Against Gum Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 11, 2009
...ti-inflammatory effects, and gum disease has been linked to an inflammatory response to periodontal bacteria in the mouth.
Green tea indeed is a never-ending source of health benefits. The above fin...
The hygienic RFID Animal Ear Tags for livestock
in The RFID Weblog, on February 24, 2009
...Created from polyurethane these RFID animal ear tags minimizes any chance of animal infection since bacteria does not grow easily on polyurethane material.
These passive LF 134.2KHz RFID animal ear ...
Lactic Acid Bacteria as Vehicle for Anthrax Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 24, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 407156 Researchers have discovered that lactic acid bacteria, commonly found in dairy products, can also be used as a vehicle for an oral vaccine against an...
Having Pets Can Help Fight Allergies
in Allergies, on February 18, 2009
... later. He was looking for evidence of an allergic reaction, immunity changes, and for reactions to bacteria in the environment.
If a dog lived in the home, infants were less likely to show evidence ...
Using Biotechnology in Cultural Heritage Conservation
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 10, 2009
...with biotech scientists to find ways to restore and prevent the decay of art and cultural artefacts using biotechnology.
Prof. Giancarlo Ranalli, of the Universitá degli Studi del Molise in Pesche, ... ...ential risks to art objects from such threats as pollution and dust levels . She says fungi and bacteria can be harnessed to warn of significant environmental fluctuations and the impact of too many v...
Hydramycin: New Antibiotic Compound from Hydra
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 20, 2009
...Hydra . The compound, called hydramacin-1, shares virtually no similarity with any other known antibacterial proteins except for two other antimicrobials found in leech, and has been shown in laborat...
MicroBiome Analysis Center to Link Chronic Diseases to Microbiomes
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 14, 2009
... day within samples taken from various ecological systems, including the human body.
"Did the bacteria change and upset the immune system and cause the cancer? Or did the cancer start, upset the...
Industrial Production of Succinic Acid Genetically Modified Bacteria
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 21, 2008
...succinic acid through fermentation. The technology produces industrial quantities of succinic acid using the principles of "white biotechnology" i.e., production without the use of petroleum... ...to commercialize technologies by Rice University researchers, who genetically engineered E. coli bacteria to produce high yields of succinic acid through fermentation. The technology produces indust...
New Bacterial Species in Raw Milk
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 11, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5514120 Microbiologists have identified new species of bacteria in raw milk . One of these bacteria, Chryseobacterium oranimense , can grow at cold tempera...
Hops Extract Lupulone as Antibiotic in Poultry
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 8, 2008
... antimicrobial compounds such as lupulone that may be used to to control levels of the pathogenic bacteria Clostridium perfringens in the gut of chickens.
[The researchers]delivered different con...
Pop Culture Probiotic Bars
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 24, 2008
... of manufacturing processes, as well as the acidic stomach environment due to the protection of the bacteria by a naturally-occurring hardened shell of organic material.
If that hardened shell can su...
Bacteria on Vetiver Roots Influence Properties of Essential Oils
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 31, 2008
...her with the sesquiterpenes are primarily used in perfumery and cosmetics.
Researchers found that bacterial populations present on Vetiver roots, however, not only help the essential oil production,...
Novel Antibiotic Candidates from Myxobacteria
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 26, 2008
...a group of new natural antibiotics against tuberculosis. The compounds have been isolated from Myxobacteria , and works by inhibiting the pathogen's RNA polymerase, thus preventing the translatio...
Gpr41 Receptor Molecule in Intestines, Target for Anti-Obesity Drugs?
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 20, 2008
...eceptor molecule present in the intestinal wall called Gpr4 , that, when activated by wastes of gut bacteria, controls the movement of food through the intestine, thus regulating nutrient absorption a...
GOOD CLEAN FUN: Tips to Keep Kids Healthy
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 24, 2008
...althy. Kids can touch up to 300 surfaces in just 30 minutes and the average desk has 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat. Think these stats are bad, we have more...There are things th...
Gut Microorganisms May Help Prevent Onset of Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 22, 2008
...shown that NOD mice exposed to killed (i.e., non-active) strains of tuberculosis or other disease-causing bacteria are protected against the development of Type I diabetes. This suggests that the rapi... ... to the so-called "hygiene hypothesis" - the theory that a lack of exposure to parasites, bacteria and viruses in the developed world may lead to increased risk of diseases like allergies, a...
Bacteria May Protect Against Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on September 22, 2008
... the University of Chicago found evidence in their mice study that exposure to a common stomach bacteria may protect against the development of type 1 diabetes .
The said findings support the &qu...
New Tuberculosis Vaccine Goes Into Clinical Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 12, 2008
... been in use since 1921, and has been genetically engineered to prevent infection with tuberculosis bacteria much more effectively than its predecessor.
"The BCG tuberculosis vaccine, which was ...
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Now Offering Allergy-Friendly Rooms
in Allergies, on August 8, 2008
... ClearAir (SM) Rooms .
The rooms are especially designed for travelers with asthma and allergies, using the system designed by PURE Solutions that removes up to 98 percent of allergens.
CNN Mone... ...ized and treated with a long-lasting microbial shield, making them free from odors and resistant to bacteria and viruses. Next, a medical-grade air purification system is installed.
Air-handli...
Kansas Underground Salr Museum
in Wandalust, on August 6, 2008
... star exhibits is the oldest known living organism in the world, 250 million year old living bacteria trapped in a salt crystal. There is also one of the original train engines constructed in 1...
Genetically Modified Salmonella Delivers Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 17, 2008
...ave any vaccine cells in the environment.
"If we tried to use live Streptococcus pneumoniae causing pneumonia for a vaccine, we would obviously kill the patient. The benefit of a live vaccine th... ...en up through the intestinal lining and stimulate an immune response by using just a portion of the bacteria causing pneumonia that itself is not deadly."
In experiments, the genetically modifie...
Ceftobiprole Effective Against MRSA and VRSA
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 4, 2008
...al Agents and Chemotherapy and available online now, looked at how well Ceftobiprole worked against bacterial clones that had already developed resistance to other drugs. In every case, Ceftobiprole w...
Almonds Has Prebiotic Potential
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 1, 2008
...d Research, almonds could help improve our digestive health by increasing levels of beneficial gut bacteria.
The study, published in Applied and Environmental microbiology , found that finely ...
ORBIS International: Saving Sight Worldwide
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 23, 2008
....
Trachoma is the result of the infection in the eye with Chlamydia trachomatis - the same bacteria responsible for the common sexually transmitted disease (STD), Chlamydia .
Infection spre...
How Does Salmonella Get on Tomatoes?
in Latina Viva, on June 18, 2008
...minate others. Especially when the tomatoes travel a long way and have plenty of time to grow more bacteria to share with the healthy tomatoes on board.
Here's a more detailed report published ...
Drinking Drugs? No? Sure?
in Latina Viva, on June 15, 2008
...docrine disrupters... they interfere with hormone production.
Antibiotics could cause disease-causing bacteria to become immune to treatment, meaning drug-resistant diseases could develop.
The l... ...e disrupters... they interfere with hormone production.
Antibiotics could cause disease-causing bacteria to become immune to treatment, meaning drug-resistant diseases could develop.
The life cy...
Probiotic Drink Yakult May Ease Hay Fever
in Allergies, on June 3, 2008
...tudy, volunteers with a history of seasonal hay fever drank a daily milk drink with or without live bacteria over 5 months.
The probiotic drinks contained Lactobacillus casei, a bacterial species ...
Plant Flavonoid Luteolin Reduce Inflammatory Response in the Brain
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 21, 2008
...ion by exposing the cells to lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a component of the cell wall of many common bacteria.
Those cells that were also exposed to luteolin showed a significantly diminished inflammat...
Bacteria-Resistant Films
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 19, 2008
...ly, MIT news revealed that a team of scientists and researchers have discovered a way to create a bacteria-resistant film.
This discovery was made by Materials Science and Engineering ( Course 3 )...
Staying Healthy Through the Weather Changes
in Latina Viva, on May 14, 2008
...s, nuts, eggs, shell fish.
Include Probiotics
-Eat yogurt with live cultures. It provides bacteria that your stomach needs .
Those are the foods. Stay tuned for the behaviors....
Wakame and Halomonas Bacteria May Help Remediate Polluted Seawater
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 10, 2008
... helped identify the active species isolated from the seaweeds in Awaji Island, Japan, and that the bacteria grows well even at high salt (sodium chloride) concentrations and can reduce the total orga...
Yogurt: Source of Good Bacteria
in Latina Viva, on May 8, 2008
...a good jocoque. This is a long-standing tradition in my father's home. For jocoque, instead of using bulgaros, you use soured milk as the bacterial source. Making jocoque takes more time, but the ... ...ess we follow. It's quick and easy.
One thing, though: The longer you take to sift the living bacteria and separate your yogurt from it, the more acidic it will taste. We once left it for two day...
Engineered Cyanobacteria: New Source for Biofuels
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 24, 2008
...ose.
Considering that the bacteria can be grown in production facilities on non-agricultural lands using salty water unsuitable for human consumption or crops, and that the sugars produced are more r... ... Scientists have engineered a cyanobacteria to produce sugars which may be used as raw material for ethanol and designer fuels production.
Nobles made the new cyanobacteria (also known as blue-...
A probiotic solution to travellers tummy
in Wandalust, on April 18, 2008
...ns digestive health and immunity while travelling by increasing the incidence of so called friendly bacteria. It costs £7.49 of a pack of 30 capsules and the makers recommend that you take 2 capsules ...
Raycop Anti-Bacterial Hand Vacuum Won't Let Bedbugs Bite
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 4, 2008
... . This isn't your typical hand-vac, as it has some seriously cool features.
The Raycop Anti-Bacterial Hand Vacuum has a UV-C Sterilizing lamp that can kill 99.9% of bacteria, and can eradicate...
Green Tea Increases Antibiotic Efficacy
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 31, 2008
... efficacy of antibiotics by up to three times.
"In every single case green tea enhanced the bacteria-killing activity of the antibiotics. For example the killing effect of chloramphenicol was 9...
Can I drink the tap water?
in Latina Viva, on March 18, 2008
...o on the roof because gravity provides water pressure. Anyway, if the cistern isn't kept clean, bacteria can grow, and that can mess with your insides.
Drink bottled water or boil your tap water....
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... ...d then introduced TCE into the system.
Rittmann's MBfR works by delivering hydrogen gas to the bacteria through tiny hollow tubes submerged in water. In the right environment, the tubes become co...
Rhodococcus Antibiotic Effective Against H.pylori
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 26, 2008
...in of Steptomyces , scientists were able to trigger anitbiotic production in Rhodococcus , a soil bacteria that does not normally produce antibiotics but whose genome has been noted to code for seve...
Natural Products Discovery and Production
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 25, 2008
...impact traditional culture classes: actinomyces, non- yeast fungal, plants, & single cell bacteria/yeast.
Special sessions will be devoted to atypical sources of cultures and specific novel...
Knocking Out Pigment Production Reduces Staphylococcus Virulence
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 18, 2008
...ment formation in staph could restore the immune system's ability to thwart infection. While perusing a magazine on microbial research, Eric Oldfield, Ph.D., of the University of Illinois at Urban... ... an antioxidant which blocks the effect of reactive oxygen molecules the immune system uses to kill bacteria.
Researchers had speculated that blocking pigment formation in staph could restore the im...
Pucker Up.
in Are you a beauty?, on February 13, 2008
....
-Order the fruit dessert. Fresh fruits help cleanse the mouth after a meal and flush away odor-causing bacteria
At the Bar... Alcohol dries out the mouth, which reduces saliva production.
-Moj... ...der the fruit dessert. Fresh fruits help cleanse the mouth after a meal and flush away odor-causing bacteria
At the Bar... Alcohol dries out the mouth, which reduces saliva production.
-Mojitos c...
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on January 28, 2008
...d eggs (including eggs in cookie dough and cake batter), as they may be contaminated with disease-causing bacteria and viruses.
3. Unpasteurized dairy foods, including some milk and cheeses, as they ... ... (including eggs in cookie dough and cake batter), as they may be contaminated with disease-causing bacteria and viruses.
3. Unpasteurized dairy foods, including some milk and cheeses, as they may ha...
Cranberry Juice Against UTI in Women
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 16, 2008
... colleagues, seems to coat some bodily surfaces with Teflon-like efficiency, preventing infection-causing agents from taking root.
Surprisingly, NDM appears to have no effect on some of the good bact... ...n-causing agents from taking root.
Surprisingly, NDM appears to have no effect on some of the good bacteria in our bodies, says Prof. Ofek.
Find more details from Science Daily ....
Anti-Helicobacter pylori and Thrombin Inhibitory Components from Chinese Dragon's Blood
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 22, 2007
... Daemonorops, and Pterocarpus. In traditional Chinese medicine, this extract is used to fight ulcer bacteria and blood clots.
Researchers have now isolated 22 different compounds from the powder...
Biologically Produced Nanotubes from Shewanella Bacteria
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 13, 2007
...Researchers have discovered that the bacteria Shewanella can produce semiconducting nanotubes that may be useful in the creation of a new generation of nanoelectronic devices. This is the first repo...
Get Heatlhier Teeth, Gums, Body Courtesy of the Sonicare UV Sanitizer!
in Cool Picking, on December 11, 2007
...izer for toothbrushes
Specially engineered Philips UV sanitizing technology helps kill 99% of the bacteria on brush heads
A simple push of the button safeguards against bacteria and it takes about...
Wine: It's Not Just for Drinking
in Celebrate Wine, on December 9, 2007
... little did I realize that I was actually helping to get rid of the nasty E Coli and staphylococcus bacteria at the same time!
[via EpiLog ]
...
Bob Jones U. has Outbreak of Whooping Cough
in The Universities Weblog, on December 4, 2007
...mptoms.
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis , is a highly infectious illness caused by a bacteria. Whooping cough is on the rise in the U.S. and often attacks college students who immunity ...
Vitamin B12 Derivative Nitrosyl-Cobinamide May Treat Heart Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 30, 2007
...vitamin B12 analog, and, in fact, is the penultimate compound in the biosynthesis of vitamin B12 by bacteria.
The UCSD investigators have shown that cobinamide binds relatively tightly to nitric o...
Novel Biomimetic Membranes Containing Aquaporin Z
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 29, 2007
...able and selective membranes are based on the incorporation of the a water channel protein from the bacteria E.coli , Aquaporin Z , into a novel A-B-A triblock copolymer.
"Aquaporin Z makes a ...
Homemade Yogurt
in Do you like to cook?, on November 21, 2007
...up in the garbage.
The process is a relatively simple one: yogurt is basically a mixture of milk, bacteria and time. I make my own wine , liqueur , vinegar and bread . So why not yogurt?
Purch...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases on the Rise
in Well Woman Blog, on November 16, 2007
...eport each year on chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, three diseases caused by sexually transmitted bacteria.
Chlamydia is the most common. Nearly 1,031,000 cases were reported last year, up from 976...
Promising MRSA VAccine Targets Quorum Sensing
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 9, 2007
...cers, the team designed a molecule known as a hapten that, when conjugated with specific proteins using well-established procedures, induces the production of antibodies by the immune system.
Next,... ...A new type of vaccine against resistant bacterial strains, particularly methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is being developed.
Rather than killing bacteria, the new vac...
Pictomio: free photo software for fast 3D graphics cards
in Wangtam, on October 18, 2007
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