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·January 10, 2019·3 min read

New Bacteria Discovered in Human Blood

Researchers have identified two new species of bacteria in the blood of patients in China. The bacterias are in the Enterobacter genus and are resistant to multiple antibiotics. Enterobacter has previously been linked to meningitis and other serious medical conditions. Read More

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·July 20, 2016·5 min read

Infections and Antibiotic Use Linked to Manic Episodes in People With Serious Mental Illness

A new study appears to add to the growing evidence that the immune system may play a vital role in some psychiatric disorders. Read More

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·January 10, 2017·5 min read

Drug That Aids Injured Adult Brains May Exacerbate Cognitive Problems in Kids

A new study reports that when minocycline is given to new born rats following a head injury, cognitive deficits are exacerbated. Read More

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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

Antibiotic produced by the microbiome kills bacteria by disturbing energy metabolism

A synthetic version of a fibupeptide, which is naturally produced by the microbiome, may help in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Lugdunin has been shown to be effective against MRSA. The findings could help in the creation of a new class of antibiotics to treat infections currently resistant to drugs on the market. Read More

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·May 19, 2016·4 min read

A Link Between Gut Bacteria and Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

According to a new mouse study, antibiotics that are strong enough to kill gut bacteria can also halt the growth of hippocampal neurons. Read More

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·April 8, 2019·5 min read

Anti-inflammatory medicine can have a beneficial effect on depression

Anti-inflammatory medications, such as those commonly prescribed for arthritis, improve depressive symptoms in those with MDD. Read More

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·November 16, 2020·4 min read

Antibiotics Before Age 2 Associated With Childhood Health Issues

Researchers have identified an association between antibiotics administered to children aged two and under, and an increased risk of ongoing conditions ranging from ADHD to obesity. Children exposed to numerous courses of antibiotics as toddlers were more likely to be diagnosed with continuous conditions later in childhood. The study speculates that while antibiotics may only have a transient effect on the developing microbiome, this may have an impact on long-term illness. Read More

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·November 28, 2018·4 min read

Antibiotic Could Protect Against Neurodegenerative Diseases During Aging

A new study reveals minocycline, a popular antibiotic, can help extend lifespan and improve protein balance in aging worms. Researchers say the protective mechanism of the medication could be exploited to help prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's in humans. Read More

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·May 25, 2019·5 min read

From the overuse of antibiotics to anti-vaxxers, why we need to work together to create a stronger culture of public health

From anti-vaccine rhetoric to the over-prescription of antibiotics, researchers suggest we should try to work together to improve public health, rather than socially shun those who ignore scientific evidence. Read More

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·November 22, 2019·4 min read

Increased use of antibiotics may predispose to Parkinson’s disease

Excessive exposure to certain antibiotics can predispose a person to Parkinson's disease, with a delay of onset of up to 15 years. Read More

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·March 12, 2016·5 min read

Bacterial Infections During Pregnancy May Trigger Abnormal Neuron Proliferation in Fetal Brain

Researchers have discovered how pieces of bacterial cell wall cross the placenta and enter developing neurons, altering fetal brain anatomy and cognitive functioning after birth. Read More

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·May 3, 2017·5 min read

Antibiotic Doxycycline May Offer Hope As Parkinson’s Treatment

Lower doses of the common antibiotic Doxycycline reduces toxicity of alpha synuclein and may be used to help treat Parkinson's disease, a new study reports. Read More

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