New Way to Fight Food Poisoning Bacteria Using Probiotics
Scientists discovered a new strategy to fight Salmonella, a common bacteria that causes food poisoning. They found that by blocking a specific protein in the …
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Too Much Vitamin D May Weaken Fish Immunity
Scientists studied how too much vitamin D affects young zebrafish and their ability to fight off bacterial infections. They found that when fish were exposed …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Helps Piglets Fight Dangerous Bacteria
Researchers studied how a natural plant compound called berberine could help young piglets recover from a harmful bacterial infection that causes diarrhea. …
Read MoreWhy Some Stomach Bugs Are Becoming Harder to Treat
Researchers looked at studies from around the world about a stomach bug called Shigella that causes severe diarrhea, especially in young children in developing …
Read MoreSelenium May Help Fight Udder Infections Without Antibiotics
Researchers discovered that selenium, a natural mineral, might help cows and other animals fight dangerous udder infections caused by bacteria. The study found …
Read MoreSpecial Tomato Nutrient Helps Chickens Fight Infections Better
Researchers tested whether a special form of lycopene—a nutrient found in tomatoes—could help chickens stay healthier and fight off bacterial infections. They …
Read MoreSpecial Fat Helps Farmed Shrimp Fight Disease and Grow Better
Researchers discovered that adding a natural fat called oleic acid to shrimp feed helps protect them from harmful bacteria and makes them grow faster and taste …
Read MoreTaking Vitamin D Early Helps Fish Fight Serious Infections Better
Scientists studied how vitamin D3 helps fish fight a dangerous bacterial infection called Edwardsiella tarda. They tested two approaches: giving vitamin D3 …
Read MoreRare Kidney Dialysis Infection Solved With New Antibiotic Combo
A patient undergoing peritoneal dialysis—a treatment that filters waste from the blood using the belly lining—developed a serious infection caused by bacteria …
Read MoreScientists Find Genes That Control Infection-Fighting Protein in Blood
Researchers studied the genes of over 12,000 people to understand what controls procalcitonin, a protein doctors use to tell if you have a bacterial or viral …
Read MoreRaw Milk from Free-Roaming Cows May Spread Dangerous Bacteria in Rwanda
Researchers in Rwanda studied 330 farming families to see if drinking raw milk could make people sick with a bacterial infection called brucellosis. They found …
Read MoreYeast Protein Helps Sea Cucumbers Fight Disease and Grow Better
Scientists tested a special protein from yeast to see if it could help sea cucumbers stay healthy and grow better. They found that this yeast protein can kill …
Read MoreRaw Milk from Free-Range Cattle May Carry Disease Risk in Rwanda
Researchers in Rwanda studied 330 cattle-owning families to understand the risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk. They found that nearly half of families …
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