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Researchers discover identical antibiotic resistant genes in soil bacteria and in pathogens from clinics

February 21, 2012
Disease-causing bacteria's efforts to resist antibiotics may get help from their distant bacterial relatives that live in the soil, new research at Washington University School of Medicine suggests.

Soil bacteria and pathogens share antibiotic resistance genes

February 21, 2012
(PhysOrg.com) -- Disease-causing bacteria’s efforts to resist antibiotics may get help from their distant bacterial relatives that live in the soil, new research at Washington University School of Medicine suggests.

Iconic marine mammals are ‘swimming in sick seas’ of terrestrial pathogens: researchers

February 20, 2012
(PhysOrg.com) -- Parasites and pathogens infecting humans, pets and farm animals are increasingly being detected in marine mammals such as sea otters, porpoises, harbour seals and killer whales along the Pacific coast of the U.S. and Canada, and better surveillance is required to monitor public health implications, according to a ...

Reuters examines security measures taken at labs working with deadly pathogens

February 17, 2012
Reuters reports on security measures taken at laboratories working with deadly bacteria and viruses, examining current regulations around lab safety and detailing precautions taken at various labs around the world.

Smoking Zaps Healthy Bacteria In The Mouth, Welcomes Pathogens

February 17, 2012
According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to disease. Despite the daily disturbance of brushing and flossing, the mouth of a healthy person contains a stable ecosystem of healthy bacteria. New research shows that the mouth of ...

In the mouth, smoking zaps healthy bacteria, welcomes pathogens

February 15, 2012
According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to disease.

In the mouth, smoking zaps healthy bacteria, welcomes pathogens

February 15, 2012
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to disease. Despite the daily disturbance of brushing and flossing, the mouth of a healthy person contains a stable ecosystem of healthy bacteria. ...

Tool Can Help Save Lives By Quickly Tracing Origins Of Foodborne Pathogens

February 15, 2012
2011 brought two of the deadliest bacterial outbreaks the world has seen during the last 25 years. The two epidemics accounted for more than 4,200 cases of infectious disease and 80 deaths. Software developed at Georgia Tech was used to help characterize the bacteria that caused each outbreak. This helps ...

In the mouth, smoking zaps healthy bacteria, welcomes pathogens

February 15, 2012
(Ohio State University) According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to disease. Despite the daily disturbance of brushing and flossing, the mouth of a healthy person contains a stable ecosystem of healthy bacteria. New research shows that ...

Georgia Tech develops software for the rapid analysis of foodborne pathogens

February 13, 2012
2011 brought two of the deadliest bacterial outbreaks the world has seen during the last 25 years. The two epidemics accounted for more than 4,200 cases of infectious disease and 80 deaths. Software developed at Georgia Tech was used to help characterize the bacteria that caused each outbreak. This helps ...

Georgia Tech develops software for the rapid analysis of foodborne pathogens

February 13, 2012
(Georgia Institute of Technology) 2011 brought two of the deadliest bacterial outbreaks the world has seen during the last 25 years. The two epidemics accounted for more than 4,200 cases of infectious disease and 80 deaths. Software developed at Georgia Tech was used to help characterize the bacteria that caused ...

Plasma can be an effective method to kill pathogens on uncooked poultry

February 3, 2012
A new study by food safety researchers at Drexel University demonstrates that plasma can be an effective method for killing pathogens on uncooked poultry. The proof-of-concept study was published in the January issue of the Journal of Food Protection.