Auburn researchers uncover staph’s superglue-like grip on human skin
Imagine a child with eczema who scratches a patch of irritated skin. A tiny opening forms, invisible to…
Platelets found to mop up DNA fragments and improve early cancer detection
Platelets are probably best known for their role in blood clotting, making scabs and related, if less salubrious,…
Certain dietary fats found to trigger hard-to-treat asthma in children
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that certain lipids, or fats, in obesity-causing foods also cause…
Probiotics limit the spread of drug-resistant genes in preemies
New research reveals how probiotic supplementation helps fragile preterm babies build healthier gut microbiomes and lowers the spread…
Common painkillers ibuprofen and paracetamol found to fuel antibiotic resistance
Ibuprofen and paracetamol are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when we’re sick. But new…
Gut bacteria provide key to identifying colorectal cancer from stool samples
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. If detected early, it can be efficiently…
Gut bacteria and insomnia influence each other in small but significant ways, study shows
New genetic analysis reveals that insomnia and gut microbes shape each other, offering fresh clues to why poor…
Gut bacteria in mothers and newborns may shape infants’ risk of early respiratory infections
A large Finnish cohort study reveals that subtle shifts in maternal and infant gut bacteria could signal a…