Bacterial infection Archives

Are bacteria that secrete protein degradation enzymes responsible for preterm births?

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Dr Laura Sycuro and her team research the vaginal microbiome, with a particular focus on bacteria which could be responsible for preterm birth

Preterm births occur before the 37th week of gestation and are the leading cause of infant deaths around the world. Although there are many factors contributing to preterm labour, including multiple gestation and diseases such as diabetes, approximately 40% of cases are associated with bacterial infection of the uterus. Dr Laura Sycuro and her team at the University of Calgary, […]

Taming Staphylococcus aureus in the eczema skin microbiome

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Researchers Greg Hillebrand, Gabriel Núñez and Seitaro Nakagawa research compounds found in rosemary that may prevent Staphylococcus auerus related skin problems such as atopic dermatits, or eczema

Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a skin condition that affects millions of people globally. The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus – a common and normally harmless member of the skin microbiome that can turn nasty in certain circumstances – has been linked to this condition. A team at the University of Michigan, USA, led by Drs Gabriel Núñez and Seitaro […]

Proteomics reveals new possibilities in the fight against infection

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The work of Dr Jennifer Geddes-McAlister at the University of Guelph investigates the interactions between hosts and pathogens to uncover new treatment options to combat infections. Her lab uses a range of techniques centered around proteomics, the study of proteins, to progress knowledge of fungal and bacterial infections in humans and agricultural crops. The results of this research can be […]