Species of gut bacteria linked to enhanced cognition and language skills in infant boys
A University of Alberta-led research study followed more than 400 infants from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) at its Edmonton
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Bacteroides-dominant gut microbiome linked with advanced cognition and language skills in infant boys
The University of Alberta-led research followed more than 400 infants from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) at its Edmonton site.
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Researchers explore potential exposure to microbial agents in-utero
The human fetal immune system begins to develop early during gestation, however, factors responsible for fetal immune-priming remain elusive. Using
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Students isolate 570 microbes from soil samples to identify new antibiotics
The 57 Valencian students who have taken part in the "En busca de nuevos Fleming" (Searching for the new Fleming)
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Do labels on commercial kefir products report microbial levels correctly?
The gut microbiome is an essential part of the human organism, as has become abundantly clear from much research carried
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Developing nanoparticles to detect and kill multi-resistant pathogens
Multi-resistant pathogens are a serious and increasing problem in today's medicine. Where antibiotics are ineffective, these bacteria can cause life-threatening
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Maintenance of good oral health may help prevent heart infection caused by mouth bacteria
Maintenance of good oral health is more important than use of antibiotics in dental procedures for some heart patients to
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Good dental health may help prevent heart infection from mouth bacteria
Maintenance of good oral health is more important than use of antibiotics in dental procedures for some heart patients to
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M. tuberculosis contrasted with all other pathogenic bacteria whose toxins contribute to illness or death, shows study
Six years ago, Michael Niederweis, Ph.D., described the first toxin ever found for the deadly pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This toxin,
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Researchers identify potential trigger of Crohn's disease
People living with the often-debilitating effects of Crohn's disease may finally gain some relief, thanks to ground-breaking research led by
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