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Brazilian researchers create cutting-edge nanoparticle weapon against tuberculosis

A low-cost technology involving nanoparticles loaded with antibiotics and other antimicrobial compounds that can be used in multiple attacks on infections by the bacterium responsible for most cases of tuberculosis has been developed by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil and is reported in an article published in the journal Carbohydrate Polymers.

20 Dec 2023

Racial and ethnic disparities hinder TB elimination efforts in the U.S.

Progress toward the elimination of tuberculosis in the United States has been stalled by significant racial and ethnic disparities often masked by state- and national-level data, say University of Michigan researchers.

14 Dec 2023

First study to report isolation of M. saskatchewanense from medical devices

Researchers reported the first isolation of M. saskatchewanense from medical-grade equipment.

12 Dec 2023

Natural compound activates macrophages to fight resistant tuberculosis bacteria

Tuberculosis (TB) is a prevalent infectious disease that affects millions of people each year. It was previously the leading cause of death from a single pathogen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Dec 2023

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

Ashwagandha extracts show promise in reducing stress hormones, study suggests

A systematic review reveals that Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) extracts can effectively reduce cortisol levels in the short term, offering a natural alternative for stress management, though long-term effects remain unexplored.

6 Dec 2023

Scientists uncover key protein aggregation in frontotemporal dementia

Most neurodegenerative diseases, including dementias, involve proteins aggregating into filaments called amyloids.

6 Dec 2023

IU researchers uncover novel mechanism of pathogen entry into cells

Similar to a burglar breaking a window to get into a house, Indiana University researchers have discovered a previously unknown process by which pathogens enter a cell with physical force, breaching the body's immune defenses that prevent infection.

1 Dec 2023

Scientists uncover the mystery behind painless leishmaniasis lesions

For the first time, scientists have begun to figure out why the disfiguring skin lesions caused by cutaneous leishmaniasis don't hurt.

30 Nov 2023

BU researcher wins NIH award to quantify long-term impact of nutritional interventions on TB incidence

Pranay Sinha, MD, assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has received a National Institutes of Health Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01).

30 Nov 2023

Portable AI-driven COVID-19 test detects variants with high accuracy

A new AI-assisted molecular diagnostic platform capable of identifying variants of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases has been developed by scientists in the UK. The low cost, portable device could play a crucial role in preventing future pandemics due to its accuracy and versatility.

29 Nov 2023

Towards a world free of tuberculosis: The ADVANCE-TB COST Action

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. For decades, it has been among the top 10 reasons of death globally, and the number one infectious killer.

28 Nov 2023

Machine learning unlocks secrets of antimicrobial resistance, identifying over 900 key genes

Researchers employed advanced techniques like gene annotation, pangenomics, and machine learning to identify over 900 genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance in 12 bacterial species, outperforming traditional identification methods. This breakthrough approach offers new insights into the genetic basis of resistance, potentially guiding the development of more effective antibiotics

27 Nov 2023

Tuberculosis News and Research

Latest Tuberculosis News and Research

Brazilian researchers create cutting-edge nanoparticle weapon against tuberculosis

Racial and ethnic disparities hinder TB elimination efforts in the U.S.

First study to report isolation of M. saskatchewanense from medical devices

Natural compound activates macrophages to fight resistant tuberculosis bacteria

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Ashwagandha extracts show promise in reducing stress hormones, study suggests

Scientists uncover key protein aggregation in frontotemporal dementia

IU researchers uncover novel mechanism of pathogen entry into cells

Scientists uncover the mystery behind painless leishmaniasis lesions

BU researcher wins NIH award to quantify long-term impact of nutritional interventions on TB incidence

Portable AI-driven COVID-19 test detects variants with high accuracy

Towards a world free of tuberculosis: The ADVANCE-TB COST Action

Machine learning unlocks secrets of antimicrobial resistance, identifying over 900 key genes

Study highlights glycolysis as a potential therapeutic target to combat Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for children

Uniting Against Antimicrobial Resistance: An Interview with the World Health Organization

Breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment: TB-PRACTECAL trial reveals efficacy of new oral regimen

Promising new cancer therapy appears to be extremely potent against tuberculosis

Oral antibiotic taken once-daily for six months reduces risk of developing drug-resistant TB

New study reveals turmeric and Tinospora Cordifolia reduce liver injury risk in TB patients

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

Tuberculosis News and Research

Latest Tuberculosis News and Research

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

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