by Perfectus Biomed | 2021, Biofilm, Infectious Disease, Publications
Abstract
Antimicrobial resistance threatens the viability of modern medicine, which is largely dependent on the successful prevention and treatment of bacterial infections. Unfortunately, there are few new therapeutics in the clinical pipeline, particularly for...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2018, Infectious Disease, Microbiology Research, Publications
Abstract
The human cervical-vaginal area contains proteins derived from microorganisms that may prevent or predispose women to gynecological conditions. The liquid Pap test fixative is an unexplored resource for analysis of microbial communities and the...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Infectious Disease, Publications, Tissue Models, Virology
Abstract
Background: The vaginal microbiota can impact the susceptibility of women to bacterial vaginosis (BV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). BV is characterized by depletion of Lactobacillus spp., an overgrowth of anaerobes (often dominated by...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Infectious Disease, Publications
Following a public vote, the 2014 Longitude Prize to develop an idea that will help solve one of the greatest issues of our time will go to a project working on antibiotic resistance. The focus of the £10m award will go to the best idea for a cheap, fast and...