Posts Tagged ‘bacteria’
How a Scientist Followed Curiosity (and Love) to Build an Innovative Tool to Track Changes in the Gut Microbiome
Developed by scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, ChronoStrain is a cutting-edge tool that tracks changes in bacterial populations over time.
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Bacteria Behind the Recent Food Poisoning Outbreak
Clostridium perfringens is a common foodborne illness that causes nearly 1 million infections each year. The bacterium has many environmental sources, but is typically found on raw meat and poultry.
Read MoreNew Insights Into How Shigella Bacteria Cause Disease
In the battle between bacteria and humans, the best defense may be a good offense.
Read MoreInvestigating the Relationship Between MRSA and the Lymphatic System
Dennis Jones, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow in the Edwin L. Steele Labs at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Jones won an award for a poster detailing the results of a research study that shows how MRSA infections contribute to recurrences of lymphedema by damaging muscle cells with bacterial toxins. Continue reading to learn more about…
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