Spores Can Return to Life Using a Neuron Model While in a Physiologically Dead State [STUDY]

Medicine & Technology Oct 07, 2022

New research shows that dormant bacteria or spores are revived through a neuron model. Read on to know more about this new study.

C. difficile Persists on Surgical Gowns, Stainless Steels and Resists Hospital Disinfectant

Jul 13, 2019

This pathogen commonly affects older adults in hospitals and long-term care facilities

Scientists Invented Paper-Based Sanitizers, Effective & Inexpensive Way To Beat Bacteria

May 02, 2017

A paper-based sanitizer was formed by researchers that could successfully sanitize bacterias that are hard to kill.

Fighting Fire With Fire—Viruses to Combat Disease

May 28, 2015

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have unraveled the mystery of a strange virus in the hopes of creating more effective tools in the war against human disease. The secret weapon this virus may offer? "Armor" for disease-fighting DNA courtesy of the SIRV2 virus, who calls acid at almost boiling temperatures home.