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A Bacterial "Back-Up Plan"

12-09-2015 15:10:38 PM

Type I Signal Peptidase (SPase) is a bacterial protein that, until recently, was thought to be essential. Because of its key role it has been the target of much antibiotic development. A recent publication by scientists from The Scripps Institute ... Continue reading → The post A Bacterial "Back-Up Plan" appeared first on BioDtech, Inc.. ...ť

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The Post-Antibiotic Era?

12-02-2015 17:01:25 PM

Colistin is a polymyxin antibiotic effective against several pathogenic species of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas, Klebsiella and E. coli. Even though the drug can cause kidney damage, it is still in use due to its role as a "drug of ... Continue reading → The post The Post-Antibiotic Era? appeared first on BioDtech, Inc.. ...ť

The Role of Inflammation in Parkinson's Disease

11-20-2015 12:23:24 PM

The etiology of Parkinson's Disease (PD) involves both genetic and environmental factors where inflammation plays a key role. Patients with PD have increased levels of inflammatory cytokines, however it is unclear if inflammation is the cause or result of neurodegeneration. ... Continue reading → The post The Role of Inflammation in Parkinson's Disease appeared first on BioDtech, Inc.. ...ť

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