WorldPingAn unprecedented meningitis outbreak that occurred in Kent, UK, in March seems to have been driven by a bacterial strain taking genes from harmless microbes…
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Severe meningitis outbreak caused by bacteria that took genes from microbiome
Why a food poisoning bacterium can cause severe wound infections
Plasma-activated water tests show concentration matters for effective bacterial disinfection
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WorldPingIn a study published in npj Clean Water, researchers from EPFL investigated how Escherichia coli responds to different concentrations of plasma-activated water (PAW) under nutrient-rich conditions.
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WorldPingThe toxin NheABC, produced by Bacillus cereus, is particularly active in the pH conditions found in open wounds.
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