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TB's defence mechanism revealed The research could eventually lead to new drugs for TB, which remains one of the biggest killers among infectious diseases worldwide. |
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New antibiotic could treat infection while dodging resistance problems A new antibiotic that can kill life-threatening bacteria -- without them appearing to be able to develop resistance to the drug -- has been discovered by a team of scientists. |
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Feb 2012
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A Safer Shot at TB While trying to understand tuberculosis bacteria genes, researchers discovered a safe way to shut down the bacteria. |
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May 12, 2011
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Sugars recruited in fight against persistent infections Adding sugar to antibiotics can boost their effectiveness and prevent recurrent and chronic infections, according to researchers in the US. |
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August 28, 2009
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A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down Modified gut bacteria that produce therapeutic agents in response to specific dietary sugars could be employed as novel treatments for bowel disorders. |
Chemistry World
May 1, 2008
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Click chemistry illuminates embryo development US researchers have smuggled modified sugar molecules into a developing zebrafish embryo and then used 'click chemistry' to snap a fluorescent tag onto them to watch cells and tissues forming. |
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September 9, 2007
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Sugaring the Pill Researchers in the US have made a key advance in efforts to bolt sugar molecules onto natural products in the search for new drugs. |
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October 8, 2003 |
Bacteria make more electricity Researchers from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst have identified a microorganism that is particularly good at converting sugars to electricity under natural conditions. |
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August 6, 2012
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Sensor a snug fit for glucose A simple approach to making sugar-binding molecules provides a route towards practical glucose-sensing devices. |
Chemistry World
January 28, 2014
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Sweet success for bio-battery Rechargeable, energy-dense bio-batteries running on sugar might be powering our electronic gadgets in as little as three years, according to a US team of scientists. |
IEEE Spectrum
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A World-beating TB Detector To quickly and cheaply diagnose the world's worst infectious disease, engineers have shrunk an NMR machine down to size |
AskMen.com
October 9, 2003
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Q&A On Sugar & Sweeteners Does sugar cause weight gain?... Does sugar cause diabetes?... Does sugar make you overeat?... Does sugar have any nutritional value?... Is sugar addictive?... Do we crave sweets?... Do artificial sweeteners cause cancer?... etc. |
Chemistry World
January 3, 2013
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TB drug milestone for bedaquiline Bedaquiline (sirturo) has become the first drug to be approved in the US for the treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis |
Chemistry World
March 3, 2009
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Sweet-toothed bacteria make their own vaccine With careful feeding, bacteria can produce vaccines against themselves, scientists in the US and China have found. |
Chemistry World
May 2008
Philip Ball |
The crucible When the going gets tough, the tough get sweet. There are many physiological responses to cold conditions, but one of the common strategies for insects is to fill their cells with sugar. |
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September 11, 2001 |
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Chemistry World
September 17, 2009
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Targeted TB treatment Researchers in the US have discovered that a class of small molecules can selectively disable a key protein complex in the tuberculosis bacterium and kill the organism |
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February 2009
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Tuberculosis, The Unromantic Killer Tuberculosis has never stopped being one of the world's most lethal infections |
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July 24, 2007
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The Ultimate Diagnostic Device (By the Way, You've Got Drug-Resistant TB!) The CDC's goal of a tuberculosis-free society grew short due to the development of drug-resistant strains. But new standards for detection are in the works. |
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4 Future Plagues What future plagues await us? Let's have a look. |
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July 10, 2006
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Water Trapped in a Sugar Crystal A spectroscopy technique commonly used to study polymers has helped shed light on how a sugar protects certain organisms from dehydration. |
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July 2006
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More than one sugar Removing calories, and even the sweetness, from sugar creates new product formulation possibilities. |
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January 21, 2005
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How to Find a New TB Drug Scientists at Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) have announced the first novel class of antibiotics in 40 years. The diarylquinolines, as the new compounds will be known, could offer shorter treatment regimens and be a precise weapon against tuberculosis. |
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September 25, 2007 |
Three Smart Things You Should Know About Bacteria The benefits of bacteria. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2005
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Management of Active Tuberculosis Although the overall incidence of tuberculosis has been declining in the United States, it remains an important public health concern. Patients who present with symptoms of active tuberculosis (e.g., cough, weight loss, or malaise with known exposure to the disease) should be evaluated. |
AskMen.com
Shannon Clark |
Health Benefits Of Sugar Sugar's days as a "bad guy" may be coming to an end, at least for now. |
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October 26, 2015
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The Sugar Debate It's time to end the debate: does sugar deserve its bad rap? |
Technology Research News
April 9, 2003 |
Alcohol powers fuel cell Researchers from St. University have developed a fuel cell that uses enzymes rather than metal and can be recharged by adding a few milliliters of alcohol. Biofuel cells could eventually be used as a replacement for any rechargeable power source, including laptop and PDA batteries. |
HHMI Bulletin
Aug 2010 |
Bishai Named Director of K-RITH A prominent tuberculosis researcher and doctor will become the first permanent director of the KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV. |
AskMen.com
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Do You Have A Sugar Addiction? For those with an inclination for sweets, a sugar addiction can be as strong, and as serious, as a drug or alcohol dependency. Here are some ways to kick the habit. |
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Type 1 Diabetes: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is type 1 diabetes?... What should I do if I have type 1 diabetes?... How do I control my blood sugar level?... What if my blood sugar level gets too low or too high?... etc. |
