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Bacteriophages found to combat antibiotic resistance in kitchen sponges

Researchers at the New York Institute of Technology have discovered that bacteriophages that combat antibiotic resistance may be present in household kitchen sponges. As the threat of antibiotic resistance grows, bacteriophages, or phages for…
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Sharp rise in antibiotic-resistant pathogens in India

In India, the spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens is increasing sharply. This was reported by Sebastian Manns, correspondent for ARD radio in New Delhi, and by Indian media on June 5, 2019. A study by the Indian health authorities found…

Concern about hospital-acquired pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa

28 patients at the Cologne Medical Care Center have fallen ill with a bacterial infection. All had been treated for back pain – such as herniated discs. An 84-year-old man has now died as a result of the infection – presumably with the pathogen…

How Predators Influence Our Gut Flora – Bacteriophages

The gut microbiome is a complex, interconnected ecosystem of species. And as in any ecosystem, some organisms are predators and others are prey. A new study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Wyss Institute examines…

How Predators Influence Our Gut Microbiota: Bacteriophages

The gut microbiome is a complex and interconnected ecosystem of species. And, as in any ecosystem, some organisms are predators and others are prey. A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Wyss Institute examines the…