Antibiotic-resistant bacteria more vulnerable under body-like fluid flow conditions, study finds
Some notoriously difficult-to-treat infections may not be as resistant to antibiotics as has been thought, according to new ...
Researchers discover neutrophils that strengthen skin barrier
A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) led by Dr. Andrés Hidalgo has discovered a specialized population of neutrophils in the skin that produce extracellular matrix, ...
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CNIC scientists discover a type of immune cell that produces defensive "shields" in the skin
The study, published in Nature, demonstrates that the immune system not only targets pathogens, but also physically strengthens the skin to prevent them entering the body. Neutrophils are an ...
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Bacterial vaginosis, vaginal fluid neutrophil defensins, and preterm birth.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between bacterial vaginosis, vaginal fluid neutrophil defensins, and preterm birth. METHODS: Vaginal fluid specimens were obtained at 24-29 weeks' gestation ...