antibiotics

Latest

antibiotics

·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.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·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.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 7, 2018·6 min read

Human Gut Study Questions Probiotic Health Benefits

According to researchers, probiotics may not be as effective as most believe. Researchers report many people's digestive tracts prevent standard probiotics from successfully colonizing them.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 18, 2018·5 min read

Gut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Obesity

Researchers report a link between gut bacteria and psychological distress associated with obesity. Switching mice to high fat diets, researchers reported the animals experienced more depressive and anxiety symptoms. These were improved when antibiotics that alter the gut bacteria were administered.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 28, 2017·4 min read

Antibiotics Administered During Labor Delay Healthy Gut Bacteria in Babies

A new study reveals antibiotics given to pregnant women with Group B Streptococcus during labor can affect a baby's development of gut bacteria.

Featured Psychology

·July 19, 2017·5 min read

Old Antibiotic Could Form New Depression Treatment

Minocycline, a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic, has shown promise in the treatment of depression. Researchers say the antibiotic could help reduce brain inflammation associated with some cases of major depressive disorder. A small study conducted by researchers at Deakin University found those treated with Minocycline reported improved quality of life, reduced anxiety symptoms and a better global impression of their depression.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 19, 2017·4 min read

Treating Autism By Targeting the Gut

Researchers report therapies that help change the bacteria in the gut could be beneficial in treating autism.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·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.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 4, 2017·3 min read

Low Doses Penicillin in Early Life Induces Long Term Behavioral Changes

A new study reports penicillin when administered during pregnancy or during early years of life can result in long-term behavioral changes.

Featured Neurology

·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.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 30, 2016·6 min read

Zika in Fetal Brain Tissue Responds to a Popular Antibiotic

Researchers discover an antibiotic, that is safe to use during pregnancy, can help to prevent the Zika virus from infecting certain fetal brain cells.

Image shows a diagram of an alzheimer's brain slice.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 15, 2016·3 min read

Antibiotic Restores Brain Cell Communication in Areas Damaged by Alzheimer’s

Researchers report an antibiotic usually administered prior to surgery to prevent infection could help reduce damage to the brain that occurs during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

1 2 3 4