Archive for the ‘Microbiology’ Category

US pharmaceuticals industry to curb drug abuse

Raising awareness about prescription drug abuse is a critically important public service, according to Dr. Herbert Neuman, vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer of Covidien's…

Posted on April 2nd, 2011 by admin  |  No Comments »

Mice Study: Soil Bacteria Can Make You Smarter

A new research suggests that certain soil bacteria can make you learn more easily if you spend time outdoors and inhale or consume them.

Mycobacterium vaccae is one kind of natural bacterial found …

Posted on May 25th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

FDA: GlaxoSmithKline’s Rotarix® Vaccine Is Safe

Photo CreditThe US FDA has declared GlaxoSmithKline's Rotarix® vaccine to be safe for use. According to the FDA, the presence of porcine circovirus type 1 (PCV-1) in the vaccine poses no safet…

Posted on May 17th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Plant Essential Oils Against Hospital Superbugs

For hundreds of years, essential oils have been recognized for their therapeutic properties but little is known about their antibiotic properties. Now, Greek researchers have found a cheap and effecti…

Posted on April 5th, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »