BUTTIAUX and his colleagues1 have questioned the reliability of the urea test for the identification of members of the genus Proteus in routine investigations of Enterobacteriaceae. They found many ...

This type of medium is both selective and differential. The MSA will select for organisms such as Staphylococcus species which can live in areas of high salt concentration (plate on the left in the ...

Alcohol is one of the clearest offenders of aggravating stomach ulcer symptoms, as it directly irritates the stomach lining, ...

Garlic is not just a common kitchen ingredient and a flavour enhancer, but also a potent medicine. For ages it has been part of traditional medicines and Ayurveda regards it as an effective cure for ...

Does my corn need more nitrogen? That’s a high-dollar question farmers wrestle with each summer that’s taken on more relevance in 2026 with spiking fertilizer costs. Typically, N deficiencies flash in ...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a heterogenous group of bacteria that play an important role in a variety of fermentation processes and food preservations. Since ancient times, LAB have been ...

Correspondence to Brian B Scott, Department of Medicine, Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln LN2 5QY, UK; drbbscott{at}aol.com Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) occurs in 2–5% of adult men and postmenopausal ...

Single-domain antibodies (sdAbs) represent the minimal antigen binding-competent form of the immunoglobulin domain and have unique properties and applications. SdAbs are naturally produced as parts of ...

A phase 2 trial shows combining intravesical recombinant BCG with chemoimmunotherapy in MIBC yields a higher than expected pathologic complete response rate. Intravesical recombinant bacillus Calmette ...

Objective Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs used to suppress gastric acid production and treat GI disorders such as peptic ulcers and gastro-oesophageal reflux. They have been considered low ...