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03/06/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Philippines and Singapore look into COCONUT OIL molecules as potential cures for the coronavirus

Coconut oil has been widely marketed as a superfood that provides a range of health benefits – from improving heart health to boosting brain function. Now, researchers from Singapore and the Philippines are exploring its potential use as a treatment for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global emergency […]

03/05/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Can the flatcrown tree be the answer to Gram-negative superbugs?

Gram-negative bacteria, which are classified based on the color (red) they turn to after Gram staining, can be found everywhere, even in the human gut. Many known bacterial pathogens are Gram-negative, such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Chlamydia trachomatis and Vibrio cholerae. According to studies, Gram-negative bacteria are inherently resistant to macrolide antibiotics, which are widely used to […]

02/28/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

New report reveals COVID-19 can even be transferred through the fecal-oral route

The new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that originated in Wuhan, China has now infected more than 70,000 people worldwide. While the earliest reports suggested that the virus’ mode of transmission was from animals to humans, human-to-human transmission has now been confirmed by official reports. According to the World Health Organization, previous outbreaks due to other coronavirus strains […]

02/25/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Anti-cancer potential of postbiotic metabolites from Lactobacillus plantarum

In this study, researchers from Malaysia evaluated the cytotoxicity of postbiotic metabolites (PM) produced by six strains of Lactobacillus plantarum on various cancer and normal cells. Their findings were published on the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. L. plantarum is a major species of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) capable of producing PM. Studies suggest that […]

02/20/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers discover how to deactivate influenza protein that turns off innate immunity

Research on the influenza virus has come a long way. One of the most significant discoveries about the virus is the role of Non-Structural Protein 1 (NS1) in influenza virus A infection and pathogenesis. According to earlier studies, NS1 plays a critical role by antagonizing the host cell’s anti-viral response. But while scientists are familiar […]

02/19/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

New research reveals a way to stop Ebola virus from replicating

The Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a rare but highly contagious disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus, or simply the Ebola virus. Due to the high fatality rate associated with EVD, the Ebola virus is considered one of the scariest human pathogens today. Despite efforts to develop treatments, there is still no cure for EVD. But scientists […]

02/18/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers are looking to peptides to combat drug-resistant microbes

Anti-microbial resistance can be defined as the ability of microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, fungi and viruses) to change upon exposure to an anti-microbial component and reduce its effectiveness. The World Health Organization (WHO) has labeled the spread of anti-microbial resistance as a global health concern because it threatens the ability of humans to treat common infectious […]

02/18/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers investigate the antibacterial activity of Albizia adianthifolia

In this study, researchers from Cameroon and Turkey isolated phytochemicals from the root of Albizia adianthifolia and assessed their anti-microbial effects against Gram-negative and multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. A. adianthifolia is used in Cameroon as a natural medicine for bronchitis and skin diseases. In their previous […]

02/12/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Good oral hygiene isn’t just for the mouth: It benefits brain health too

Heart disease and cerebrovascular diseases (e.g., stroke) are the leading causes of death in western countries. These diseases are caused by several factors, such as hypertension, high blood cholesterol, diabetes mellitus, smoking and obesity. However, recent studies have found that there is another unexpected contributor to the development of atherosclerosis and atherothrombosis (blood clot formation): inflammation […]

02/06/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Does the bacterium that causes Lyme disease also hold the key to treating Lyme arthritis?

Lyme disease is one of the most common vector-borne diseases in the US. The CDC reports that around 30,000 Americans get infected by Lyme every year. However, other data gathering methods suggest that this number can rise to 300,000 cases each year. Because of the rising number of Lyme disease cases, scientists have been interested […]

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