Browsing by Subject "Department of Microbiology"
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Ctrl-atl-delete: Re-thinking the mechanisms of biofilm formation by staphylococci
(2015-04-07)Biofilm formation by staphylococci on implanted medical devices represents a major virulence mechanism and a serious threat to hospital patients. Staphylococcus aureus strains including, methicillin-resistant S. aureus ... -
Development of a targeting mechanism for regeneration of the intervertebral disc
(2014-11-24)Degeneration of the intervertebral discs (IVD) is a leading cause of neck and low back pain. While its aetiology is poorly understood, it is known to begin in the central nucleus pulposus region, leading to degradation of ... -
An evaluation of the applicability of microarrays for monitoring toxic algae in irish coastal waters
(2014-03-14)Monitoring of toxic phytoplankton is traditionally carried out by light and electron microscopy. However, the use of molecular methods for identification and quantification are now becoming more prevalent. Existing ... -
Glycoconjugates in Campylobacter jejuni-mediated disease
(2013-09-30)Gram-negative bacterium Campylobacter jejuni is a major cause of gastroenteritis in humans worldwide, and the most frequent infectious trigger in patients developing Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). While C. jejuni is ... -
Hydrolysis, methanogenesis and bioprocess performance during low-temperature anaerobic digestion of dilute wastewater
(2015-04-28)Anaerobic digestion (AD) technologies represent sustainable and appropriate systems for the treatment of organic wastewaters. Lettinga et al (1987) stated, "A satisfactory application to raw domestic sewage would represent ...