Ignaz Semmelweis – The “Savior of Mothers”
We invite you to read the (forgotten) story of Ignaz Semmelweis - Wash your hands! [...]
Bacterial infections
How a Manuka honey ‘sandwich’ could be the key to fighting infections
Using small amounts of Manuka honey between layers of surgical mesh acts as a natural antibiotic. [...]
Germ-fighting catheter coating may help prevent infections
For the first time researchers have incorporated auranofin -- an antibiotic with low resistance potential -- into a coating for intravascular catheters; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Study finds bacteria in milk linked to rheumatoid arthritis
Bacteria found in milk and beef may trigger the development of rheumatoid arthritis in people who are genetically at risk, finds a study in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Overcoming the last line of antibiotic resistance against bacterial infections
A recent study published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology presents a comprehensive overview of S. aureus’ remarkable resilience against our body’s immune system and how to better protect against deadly infections. [...]
Bacteria found in Alzheimer’s brains
Brains from patients with Alzheimer's disease show changes in bacterial populations compared with healthy brains. [...]
Disease-causing gut bacteria common in children
A type of bacteria, which can cause diarrhea and inhibit growth in children in developing countries, is highly prevalent in a sample of children in an industrialized country. [...]