Patients with cirrhosis are at an increased risk of bacterial infection (BI), which is the most common precondition for acute-on-chronic liver failure ...

It is a method that has become increasingly popular in recent years, with a number of health experts praising the diet's ...

Even if you know instinctively that your kitchen sponge can get pretty nasty, the numbers still might shock you: 54 billion bacteria per cubic centimeter (yes, billion with a B) can be found on a ...

Here, we aimed to characterise compositional and functional alterations in gut microbiome in association with age in children with ASD and to identify novel faecal bacterial markers for predicting ASD ...

These findings suggest that people with gum disease, especially those infected with P. gingivalis producing gingipain, may be at greater risk of serious complications if they suffer a heart attack.

Abnormal autophagy is a key factor in the development of AS. The importance of berberine (BBR) in AS has been well established. However, its exact role in regulating autophagy and alleviating ...

Over just a week of daily exposure to cold water, participants showed improved autophagy—a cellular “recycling” system—and reduced signs of damage. This adaptation could offer protection against ...

Lariocidin is a lasso peptide, a string of amino acids in a lasso shape that attacks bacteria and keeps it from growing and surviving, according to a McMaster press release. It is produced by a ...

Researchers have identified a new way to fight infections like Lyme disease and syphilis by disrupting the bacteria's "motor," preventing it from spreading through the body. The findings could ...

A team of researchers from McMaster University has identified a new molecule – lariocidin – that can challenge some of the most drug-resistant bacteria on Earth. The discovery responds to a critical ...