Differentiating between pathogenic and closely related bacterial strains. The Francisella genus is diverse and contains species that are highly pathogenic to humans, pathogenic in immunocompromised individuals,...
Full StoryTea to fight infection Work by Betts et al aimed to see if naturally occurring compounds in tea could be antibacterial and if this could be tested in Galleria. They used two compounds: theaflavins, which...
Full StoryAs you know we are passionate about Galleria mellonella as an alternative research model and we are interested in learning how the model is being used in different ways across the globe. This is why we...
Full StoryAntimicrobial resistance has been recognised as a serious emerging threat worldwide, with grim warnings about the post-antibiotic era being reported across the media. Consequently there have been calls...
Full StoryThere is an absolute need for tests that can be used to better predict toxicity in mammals. This is one area where our research grade G. mellonella larvae, TruLarvTM, are making important and vital differences...
Full StoryThis weeks newsletter highlighted the work of Lara Thieme. Lara is currently in her third year of her PhD at the Institute of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Jena University Hospital,...
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