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The Men’s Bodysuit Moment — How to Wear It Without Fear
8 of the best men’s zip sweaters this Fall
8 of the best men’s zip sweaters this Fall
Step Into History with the Norman Walsh Ensign Hiking Sneakers
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Arming phages with heterologous effectors paves the way for successful UTI treatment
Tag: Antibiotic

Arming phages with heterologous effectors paves the way for successful UTI treatment

Recently, bacteriocins, synthetic antimicrobial peptides produced by bacteriophages (phages), are being developed as precision antimicrobials. This antimicrobial agent targets specific cell wall hydrolases, such as phage-derived endolysins, for their particular function. A recent Nature Communications study demonstrated how phage can be engineered to produce bacteriocins and cell wall hydrolases as antimicrobial effector genes. Therefore, an […]

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Jul , 2023
Does previous antibiotic treatment affect COVID-19 severity?
Tag: Antibiotic

Does previous antibiotic treatment affect COVID-19 severity?

In a recent article published in eClinical Medicine, researchers determine whether frequent antibiotic use increased the risk of adverse outcomes, including death, following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Study: Repeated antibiotic exposure and risk of hospitalization and death following COVID-19 infection (OpenSAFELY): a matched case–control study. Image Credit: dturphoto / Shutterstock.com Background Previous studies indicate that […]
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