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Pathogenic bacteria rendered almost harmless

Scienmag

By identifying one of the mechanisms regulating the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a UNIGE team is proposing a new strategy to combat this bacterium, which is resistant to many common antibiotics Credit: © UNIGE Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogenic bacterium present in many ecological niches, such as plant roots, stagnant water (..)

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Valneva accelerates Lyme disease vaccine R&D project with Pfizer

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Subject to approval from regulators the vaccine specialist said it plans the trial known as VLA15-221 as a randomised, observer-blind phase 2 study including around 600 healthy people aged 5-65 years of age. OspA is one of the most dominant surface proteins expressed by the bacteria when present in the ticks that spread the disease.

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Worst Food Safety Scandals of 2023

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This persistent strain of Salmonella , also known as REPJFX01, not only led to significant illnesses but also prompted a massive recall and stricter regulations on poultry processing. The scandal led to stricter regulations on pesticide use and a push for organic farming methods.

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10 of the Worst Food Safety Scandals in Recent History

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While food safety regulations and advances in technology have greatly reduced the incidence of such events, some of the worst food safety incidents continue to occur. The outbreak was caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli O157:H7, a strain of E. It was caused by a strain of E. coli known as E.

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Scientists discover small RNA that regulates bacterial infection

The Pharma Data

Scientists discover small RNA that regulates bacterial infection People with weakened immune systems are at constant risk of infection. Further tests showed that the gene also regulates bacterial respiration under low oxygen conditions. Now, we know that oxygen levels are regulating this transition.”

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A new era in diagnostics: The growing demand for POC testing

Pharmaceutical Technology

While nucleic acid amplification tests - a type of viral diagnostic test for a virus or bacterium that detects genetic materials rather than antigens or antibodies - can provide a shorter turnaround time, they come with challenges, ranging from their complex nature to the intensity of labour required in their creation. “In

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MIT Scientists Develop Food Sensor That Can Detect Spoiled or Contaminated Food

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The strip did indeed work, showing a positive for the bacterium in about 16 hours and indicating spoilage a few hours after that. To test out this microneedle strip, the researchers injected a piece of raw fish with E. coli , salmonella and a non-contaminated control fluid. They also waited for it to, essentially, rot.