New SARS-like virus is poised to infect humans
New SARS-like virus is poised to infect humans: The new virus, known as WIV1-CoV, directly binds to the same human receptor as the SARS strain that infected thousands in 2002: A SARS-like virus found in Chinese horseshoe bats may be poised to infect humans without the need for adaptation, overcoming an initial barrier that could potentially set the stage for an outbreak according to a new study.
How blue and green clays kill bacteria
How blue and green clays kill bacteria: Since prehistoric times, clays have been used by people for medicinal purposes. Whether by eating it, soaking in a mud bath, or using it to stop bleeding from wounds, clay has long been part of keeping humans healthy. Now scientists have discovered the two key ingredients that give some natural clays the power to kill even antibiotic-resistant microbes.
Clay deposits may hold keys to defeating infections
Natural clay deposit may hold keys to defeating hospital infections: Researchers have uncovered potent antimicrobial activity in a natural clay deposit found on the central coast of British Columbia, Canada. The research shows that the clay can kill members of the ESKAPE group of bacterial pathogens, the culprits behind some of the deadliest and most antibiotic-resistant hospital-acquired infections.
Microbial fuel cells turn urine into electricity
Smaller, cheaper microbial fuel cells turn urine into electricity: A new design could help produce sustainable energy in developing countries: A new kind of fuel cell that can turn urine into electricity could revolutionize the way we produce bioenergy, particularly in developing countries. The research describes a new design of microbial fuel cell that's smaller, cheaper and more powerful than traditional ones.
New technique for rapidly killing bacteria using tiny gold disks and light: Light-activated gold nanoparticles destroy potentially deadly bacterial cells in seconds
New technique for rapidly killing bacteria using tiny gold disks and light: Light-activated gold nanoparticles destroy potentially deadly bacterial cells in seconds: A new technique for killing bacteria in seconds using highly porous gold nanodisks and light has been developed by researchers. The method could one day help hospitals treat some common infections without using antibiotics, which could help reduce the risk of spreading antibiotics resistance.
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