0 Could bioelectricity help regulate the innate immune system?
Researchers have discovered that compounds altering transmembrane potential in Xenopus laevis may improve resistance to E. coli infection.
Browsing: Bacterial > E. Coli
0 ECCMID17: New test could detect colistin resistance in bacteria
New research suggests it may be possible to quickly and accurately diagnose drug-resistant bacteria utilizing equipment already owned by hospitals.
0 Bacteriophages provide promising results against multidrug-resistant E.coli
Research has suggested that bacteriophages derived and manipulated from ExPEC reservoirs are capable of combating infections caused by E.coli ‘superbugs’.
0 How can nanosensors detect bacterial contamination before it ever reaches the dinner table?
How can we ensure products remain pathogen free? In this editorial, the authors discuss the most common causes of food-borne illnesses, methods by which contamination is traditionally detected and what current research has to offer, specifically in the field of nanoscience.
0 From drug developer to antibiotic hunter – an interview with Mark Blaskovich
Mark Blaskovich, Principal Investigator and Program Coordinator for the Community for Open Antimicrobial Drug Discovery (CO-ADD) discusses his work towards uncovering compounds with antibiotic potential and shares his thoughts on the best strategies to tackle antibiotic resistance moving forwards.
0 Foodborne enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli: from gut pathogenesis to new preventive strategies involving probiotics
Could probiotics be used to treat Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC)? This review discusses ETEC pathogenesis, its modulation by human gastrointestinal cues and novel preventive strategies such as probiotics.