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Research advances understanding of how hydrogen fuel is made
Oxygen may be necessary for life, but it sure gets in the way of making hydrogen fuel cheaply and abundantly from a family of enzymes present in many microorganisms. view more (2005-10-06)
Figuring out function from bacteria's bewildering forms
The constellation of shapes and sizes among bacteria is as remarkable as it is mysterious. Why should Spirochaeta halophila resemble a bedspring coil, Stella a star and Clostridium cocleatum a partly eaten donut? No one really knows. view more (2006-07-19)
Treating upset guts with bacteria
Scientists checking bacteria which live in the intestines of autistic children may have found a way to control gut problems, such as diarrhoea or constipation, without using antibiotics, according to work presented today (Wednesday, 08 September 2004) at the Society for General Microbiology's 155th Meeting at Trinity College Dublin. view more (2004-08-23)
Molecular structure reveals how botulinum toxin attaches to nerve cells
Botulism is a life-threatening disease caused by exposure to botulinum neurotoxins, which are among the most potent toxins known. These neurotoxins are produced by Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium found in soil and food. view more (2006-12-14)
Researcher finds new use for botox
Botox, used by Hollywood stars to smooth out facial wrinkles, is playing an important role in UQ research to understand how nerve cells communicate with each other. view more (2005-09-22)
Curbing C. difficile's toxin production
As if being admitted to the hospital weren't bad enough, patients, once admitted, are at higher risk of becoming infected with a "superbug" bacterium, Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). view more (2007-09-06)
C-diff infection 4 times more likely to kill patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Clostridium difficile infection is four times more likely to kill patients with inflammatory bowel disease, suggests research published ahead of print in the journal Gut. view more (2007-09-27)
Mechanism proposed for link between RU-486 and fatal infections
The abortion drug mifepristone (Mifeprex,TM RU-486) has been linked to rare cases of fatal bacterial infections, but until now the connection has not been clearly understood. view more (2005-07-27)
Study identifies several new bacterial species associated with common infection in women
Despite being one of the most common infections among women, scientists and doctors know little about the causes of bacterial vaginosis (BV), a usually benign disease that is also linked to serious health problems including pelvic inflammatory disease. view more (2005-11-03)
Highly concentrated botulinum preparation for cosmetic injections can result in severe illness
An examination of 4 cases of botulism following cosmetic injections to the face indicates that the adults received a highly concentrated, unlicensed preparation that resulted in toxin levels up to 40 times the estimated human lethal dose. view more (2006-11-22)
Wound botulism
In a case study in PLoS Medicine, doctors report on the case of a 35 year old heroin user who came to the accident and emergency department with double vision, slurred speech, drooping eyelids, and eye muscle weakness. The diagnosis turned out to be wound botulism. view more (2006-12-26)
Ready meals need proper handling at home to prevent illness
Growing consumer appetite for ready-to-eat meals with a minimal preparation time and few preservatives has led to increased production and sales of chilled ready meals. Although the food industry has control measures in place to prevent growth of food poisoning organisms, consumers need to handle these foods properly in order to avoid food-borne... view more... (2002-02-11)
Genome of Clostridium botulinum reveals the background to world's deadliest toxin
The genome of the organism that produces the world's most lethal toxin is revealed today. This toxin is the one real weapon in the genome of Clostridium botulinum and less than 2 kg - the weight of two bags of sugar - is enough to kill every person on the planet. view more (2007-05-29)
Advances in C. difficile research
New research into the toxins, virulence, spread and prevention of the superbug Clostridium difficile is reported in the June special issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology. These findings will play a crucial role in providing us with ammunition in the fight against a sometimes deadly pathogen. view more (2008-06-02)
Foam cot mattresses could explain some cot deaths
BABY vomit soaking into foam mattresses might help explain some cot deaths. Bacteria linked to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) seem to thrive in vomit-soaked polyurethane foam, especially if the babies drink formula rather than breast milk. Experiments at De Montfort University in Leicester also... view more... (2002-04-17)
Is Clostridium difficile-associated disease linked to use of common stomach medication?
Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD), often associated with antibiotic use, is recognized as a major avoidable cause of illness and death in hospital patients. view more (2006-09-26)
Two bacteria better than one in cellulose-fed fuel cell
No currently known bacteria that allow termites and cows to digest cellulose, can power a microbial fuel cell and those bacteria that can produce electrical current cannot eat cellulose. view more (2007-07-30)
Report raises C. diff concerns; yeast-based probiotic shown to help significantly reduce recurrence
C. diff-associated disease (CDAD), otherwise known as severe intestinal disease brought on by the Clostridium difficile (C. diff) pathogen, has been the subject of heightened concern in the medical community. view more (2008-04-30)
UV lotion lights the way to cleaner facilities
A team of Canadian scientists using a lotion which glows under ultraviolet light have shown that up to a third of patient toilets are not properly cleaned. view more (2008-05-12)
Poultry probiotics - Easter discovery for UK chicks
UK scientists have discovered a new way to combat food poisoning, by targeting it in living animals using beneficial bacteria. Probiotics provide fresh hope for destroying food poisoning bacteria in poultry before it enters the food chain. Scientists at the Institute of Food Research (IFR) have discovered that the probiotic Lactobacillus johnsonii... view more... (2004-04-07)
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