0 E. coli created with world’s first synthetic and redesigned genome
Scientists have created the world’s first living organism that has a synthetic and altered genetic code, built on only 61 codons as opposed to 64.
Browsing: Bacterial > E. Coli
0 What impact do microbiome metabolites have on EHEC infections?
Microbiome metabolites have been discovered to enhance colon injury in human EHEC infections in a human–mouse comparative study, accounting for species-specific differences in infection tolerance.
0 Could an insect-derived compound be a new class of antibiotics against Gram-negatives?
Researchers from the University of Zurich have discovered that thanatin, a compound produced naturally by the spined soldier bug, could target Gram-negative bacteria by preventing formation of the bacteria’s outer membrane – an unprecedented mechanism.
0 E. coli: A helpful bacterium?
A study by a team of researchers demonstrates that the commonly known food poisoning pathogen E.coli is integral in promoting health by producing a compound which helps cells absorb iron.
0 Nanoplasmonics used for monitoring biofilm formation
Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have developed a method to study biofilm formation, and how it is affected by drugs, with high efficacy.
0 Novel models for enteric infections – an interview with the Faherty Lab
In line with our July focus around enteric infections, we recently spoke to Christina Faherty and Research Fellow from her lab, Alejandro Llanos-Chea, about the lab’s research on Shigella, Salmonella and E. coli and novel models for these in vitro.
0 A peek behind the paper – Jeffrey Henderson on iron in uropathogenic E. coli
In this interview, take a look behind the scenes of a recent Future Microbiology paper on the role of transition metal control in E. coli virulence with author, Jeffrey Henderson.
0 Infographic: The burden of foodborne diseases
In this infographic we take a look at the estimated burden of some key foodborne diseases in terms of both cases and mortality.
1 Could bacterial immunotherapy replace antibiotics against Gram-negative bacteria?
Small-molecule compounds designed to tag the cell surface of Gram-negative bacteria and trigger an immunological response have shown promise.
0 ASM Microbe: Genetic analysis used to show transfer of carbapenem resistance
Whole-genome sequencing has been used to demonstrate that carbapenem resistance can be transferred among unrelated bacteria species in a healthcare setting.
