0 Oligosaccharides from breast milk could protect against GBS
Researchers have discovered that some oligosaccharides from human breast milk may possess antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties against Group B Streptococcus (GBS).
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0 First 3D movie of virus depicts key biological processes in replication
For the first time, physicists have created a 3D movie that demonstrates a virus preparing to infect a healthy cell via genomic rearrangement – leading to the potential to better treat an array of human diseases caused by viruses.
0 Mechanosensing in E. coli – similarities with vertebrates uncovered
Researchers have demonstrated that individual E. coli cells can sense the mechanical environment via voltage-induced calcium fluxes, a mechanism similar to that seen in vertebrate’s sensory neurons.
0 Adaptation to macrophage killing by Talaromyces marneffei
The pathogenicity of T. marneffei depends on the ability of the fungus to survive the killing process and replicate inside the host macrophage cells. This paper summarizes factors relating to the stress responses that contribute to the intracellular survival of T. marneffei
0 CNS fungal infections
This article summarizes lessons learned from the fungal meningitis outbreak of 2012 and discusses meningitis due to Cryptococcus neoformans and Coccidioides immitis.
0 DNA sequencing could predict MRSA infection outcome
DNA sequencing of MRSA could help identify patients who are most at risk of death from the infection – providing a new treatment strategy towards personalized medicine.
0 IDHTalks: Uncovering the mycobiome – an interview with Mahmoud Ghannoum
In this IDHTalks podcast we speak to Mahmoud Ghannoum about the importance of fungi, his work in identifying mycobiome and its implications in health and disease.
0 Prior exposure to flaviviruses may not enhance Zika infection
New research in macaque models has suggested that prior dengue or yellow fever exposure has no significant effects on subsequent Zika infection in vivo, despite demonstrated enhancement in cell culture.
0 Study reveals copper-transporting function of yersiniabactin in bacteria
Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine examined the role of yersiniabactin (Ybt) in copper import in bacteria. Their findings indicate that bacteria are able to utilize Ybt to obtain copper as a source of nutrition.
0 A novel antimicrobial approach based on the inhibition of zinc uptake in Salmonella enterica
In this review the authors discuss evidences suggesting that bacterial zinc homeostasis represents a promising target for new antimicrobial strategies, focusing on the inhibition of zinc uptake in Salmonella enterica.