Understanding why C. difficile causes disease -- it's hungry
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Millions of people the world over suffer today from obesity, yet there is no “magic bullet” that has yet provided a universally accepted solution. However, a young researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem feels he has come up with a practical weight loss solution for the obese person without his having to...Want to memorise better for the exams: stay hungry!!!
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Researchers studying the genetics behind why C. difficile causes disease have come to a simple conclusion -- the bacteria do it because they are starving. That just might help them find a new treatment for what can sometimes be a very difficult disease to treat. "The genes responsible for toxin production only seem to be expressed during periods of nutrient deprivation. This is consis...