Microbiology
Composition of the Gut Microbiome Differentiates Normal Individuals from Those with Precancerous Polyps or Invasive Colorectal Cancer
A recent paper described how analysis of the gut microbiome could be used to differentiate healthy individuals from those with precancerous adenomatous polyps and those with invasive colorectal cancer. More...18 Aug 2014
Multiplex Assay Identifies Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli
A rapid, reliable and repeatable method is urgently needed for identifying diarrheagenic Escherichia coli so as to provide the reference for responding to diarrheal disease outbreaks and the treatment of the diarrheal patients associated with DEC. More...14 Aug 2014
Novel Chromogenic Screening Medium Developed for MRSA
A novel chromogenic screening agar medium for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus has been developed, as rapid and definite detection of MRSA is important not only diagnosis but also for preventing the spread of this bacteria. More...13 Aug 2014
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