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10/06/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Anthroposophical medicine, a little-known alternative therapy, found to be effective in killing bad bacteria

Now that antibiotic resistance is becoming prevalent in different bacterial species, it has become crucial to find new sources of antibacterial compounds. One study, conducted by researchers from the Center for Complementary Medicine and University Medical Center Freiburg, has shown that medication from anthroposophical medicine known as Berberis Decoctum D2 possesses antibacterial potential. This was observed through the […]

09/21/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Next-gen solar cells use bacteria that convert light into energy

Solar power has a lot of benefits, but one big downside is the fact that places where it’s overcast more often than not can’t make the most of this clean power source. All that could be set to change, however, as scientists in often-cloudy British Columbia have found a way to use E. coli bacteria […]

09/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Ginger essential oil can prevent cheese from getting infected with E.coli

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is prized around the world for its uses and benefits both in food and medicine. A study made by researchers at Ege University in Turkey revealed that dipping certain cheeses in a coating made from the essential oil of the plant can prolong shelf life. Their findings, which appeared in CyTA – Journal of […]

09/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Surfers at higher risk of having antibiotic-resistant E. coli in their digestive tract from swallowing contaminated seawater

According to a new study, dangerous superbug E. coli is spreading among surfers and bodyboarders. Data from the report has revealed that since regular surfers often ingest contaminated seawater, they are more vulnerable than swimmers. The former can swallow as much as 10 times more seawater compared to the latter. Researchers share that surfers and bodyboarders are “three […]

09/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Edible coating made with ginger essential oil decreases microbial activity of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus in cheese

Adding an edible coating made from ginger essential oil can help prolong the shelf life of kashar cheese, according to researchers from Ege University in Turkey. The study, published in CyTA – Journal of Food, investigated how the coat affects the microbiological and physicochemical properties of kashar cheese after different days in storage. To make the edible […]

08/30/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Fighting antibiotic resistance in space: NASA sent E.coli into space to see how the superbug fares in hostile conditions

We’ve launched nearly everything into space — from coins to recordings, to images of cities, we’ve even sent up dirt and toys. Just when you think that we’ve already launched every conceivable thing into orbit, scientists over the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have launched a bacteria strain in space to see how it would react […]

08/29/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Thought of as a weed, research shows wild clary (wild sage) protects red blood cells

Researchers from Algeria have set their eyes on wild clary, a plant that is native to Europe and northern Africa, to unlock its potential therapeutic effects. The paper, published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, studied the protective effect of the plant on red blood cells, its role in preventing the increase of […]

08/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Did you know that you have E.coli in your body right now? Some strains are actually needed for your survival

In the U.S., most food poisoning cases are caused by E. coli outbreaks. Still, it’s important to know that while some strains of E. coli are indeed harmful to humans, not all types are pathogenic. You even have different strains of E. coli in your intestines, such as a strain of the bacteria that can produce the vitamin K that it also […]

08/12/2018 / By Janine Acero

Researchers: Coriander oil is a safe and effective way to treat MRSA superbug infections

Food-borne diseases are a common public health concern, and with the prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria, or the so-called “superbugs,” the need for viable solutions is only growing bigger. But nature once again offers an effective solution in the form of coriander oil. Coriander oil is known to be toxic to various strains of pathogenic bacteria. One study, […]

03/05/2018 / By Janine Acero

South African herb lance-leaved waxberry found to offer antimicrobial and antitumor benefits

The use of medicinal plants as an alternative treatment to various health conditions is a common practice in many cultures. Many plants have natural antimicrobial activity and other medicinal properties that have yet to be fully explored. One South African herb became the focus of a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigating its antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. The South […]

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