Latest Bacteriology Stories
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Some microorganisms have developed the ability to thrive in the most hostile environments on Earth, from the superheated geothermal vents to pools of toxic drainage deep underground. According to a new study in the journal Science, researchers have found evidence one of these so-called “extremophiles” steals its ability to endure extreme environments from the organisms around it. While the ability to pilfer genes from another...
April Flowers for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Important genetic clues about the history of a group of ancient microorganisms called archaea and the origins of life itself have been discovered by a team of researchers. Results of this first-of-its-kind study shed light on one of Earth's oldest life forms. "Archaea are an ancient form of microorganisms, so everything we can learn about them could help us to answer questions about the origin of life," explained William Whitman,...
-In a revolutionary article published in the journal "Archives of Microbiology", a researcher from the University of Granada (Spain) provides an answer to an enigma that scientists have still not been able to solve -According to his theory, bacteria that are non-resistant to antibiotics acquire said resistance accidentally because they take up the DNA of others that are resistant, due to the stress to which they are subjected A University of Granada researcher has formulated a new...
New Research Suggests Probiotics May Lower Cholesterol, Probiotic Action Reports with Insight from the New York Times, Probiotic Action adds insight to the new research. Miami, FL (PRWEB) March 07, 2013 While Anaerobic Probiotics, which are ingested, have been used for years to aid in digestion, and promote intestinal function and topical/aerobic probiotics have gained attention as the best acne treatment, studies are now being conducted as to whether or not our favorite friendly germs...
Researchers release new information on using DNA Sequencing to tell apart Good, and Bad Bacteria hiding in the skin. Probiotic Action comments on how this new scientific development may change lives for those suffering with Acne. Miami, FL (PRWEB) March 06, 2013 While many are still blaming dirt, dry skin, and oil alone for acne issues, researchers along with Probiotic Action, known for the best acne treatment are spreading new developments on how using Probiotics for Acne can lessen, or...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online You may want to think twice before waging a thermonuclear war against acne and blasting your face with some astringent chemical to kill off all bacteria. A new study from UCLA has found there are good and bad kinds of bacteria which live on your face. The good bacteria may even be responsible for protecting your face against the bad, zit-bringing bacteria. These life-changing results have been published in the Journal of...
MONTREAL, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Micropharma Limited, a pioneer in the development of innovative and effective probiotics, today announced that their heart health probiotic, Cardioviva(TM) (Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242), has obtained "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) status. This U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designation signifies that Cardioviva(TM) is considered safe by experts to use as an ingredient in food. Of the top 10 probiotic supplements in the...
Men's Fitness listed the chilling reality that some harmful germs are lurking in gyms across the world, Probiotic Action sheds light on how dangerous a workout could be for one's health and how to stay healthy while working out. Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 26, 2013 The long winter has led many to suffer from record breaking cases of the flu and other ailments, reminding the public that germs are not only getting stronger, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle by going to the gym,...
NIAID Initiates Clinical Trial of STEBVax, a Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B Vaccine GAITHERSBURG, Md., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated BioTherapeutics (IBT) announces the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical trial testing the safety and immunogenicity of its staphylococcal enterotoxin B vaccine "STEBVAX" in healthy adults. This trial, marking the first time a superantigen vaccine has been administered to humans, is designed to enroll 28 individuals. STEBVax is a proprietary,...
SAN BRUNO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than one-third of the U.S. adult population is obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, a study from The Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ, found that type 2 diabetes, which is typically associated with obese adults, has increased in frequency with youth ages 10 to 19 years, accounting for 33% of all new diabetes diagnoses. First Lady Michelle Obama has...
Latest Bacteriology Reference Libraries
Staphylococcus epidermidis is one of thirty-three known species belonging to the genus Staphylococcus. It is part of our skin flora and can also be found in the mucous membranes and in animals. It is the most common species found in laboratory test due to contamination. It is not usually pathogenic; however, patients with a compromised immune system often risk infection. Infections can be both nosocomial and community acquired and are more of a threat to hospital patients. Hospitals carry...
Staphylococcus aureus is a facultative anaerobic gram-positive coccus, and is the most common cause of staph infections. It is commonly part of the skin flora found in the nose and on skin. Around 20% of the human population is long-term carriers. It gets its golden color due to its carotenoid pigment staphyloxanthin. The pigment acts as a virulence factor with an antioxidant action that allows the microbe to evade death by reactive oxygen species used by the host immune system. Staphylococci...
Salmonella enterica is a subspecies of Salmonella enterica, the rod shaped, flagellated, aerobic, Gram-negative bacterium. It is a member of the genus Salmonella and many of the pathogenic serovars of the S. enterica species are in this subspecies. Serovars can be designated fully or in a shortened form. The genus, Salmonella, is on the short form lists which are followed by the capitalized and non-italicized serovar. Each serovar can have many strains as well, which allows for a rapid...
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacterium that can cause disease in animals and humans. It can be found in soil, water, skin flora, and most man-made environments throughout the world. It thrives in normal or hypoxic atmospheres; due to this it has colonized many natural and artificial environments. It can infect animals with damaged tissue or people with reduced immunity. Symptoms are generalized inflammation and sepsis. It can be fatal if colonization occurs in critical body organs,...
Lactobacillus casei is a species of genus Lactobacillus found in the human intestine and mouth. Since it produces lactic acid it helps with the propagation of desirable bacteria. This species is documented to have a wide pH and temperature range. It also improves digestion and reduces lactose intolerance and constipation. Most often L. casei is industrial, specifically for diary production. L. Casei is the dominant species of non-starter lactic acid bacteria present in ripening Cheddar...
