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Bacteriophage TLS sensitizes Escherichia coli to antibiotics

Emann et al. | Mar 04, 2026

Bacteriophage TLS sensitizes <i>Escherichia coli</i> to antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health threat, and one strategy to combat it is using bacteriophages to enhance the effectiveness of existing antibiotics. This study tested whether targeting the TolC protein in E. coli with the TLS bacteriophage would increase bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics.

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Effects of common supplements on human platelet aggregation in vitro

Prabhakar et al. | Apr 16, 2025

Effects of common supplements on human platelet aggregation in vitro
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There is a need for safe and effective therapies to prevent platelet aggregation associated with cardiovascular diseases. Prabhakar and Prabhakar test to see whether dietary supplements claiming to reduce cardiovascular disease risk will affect aggregation of human platelets.

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