Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Staphylococcus aureus functional amyloids catalyze degradation of β-lactam antibiotics
Bacterially secreted amyloid fibrils were shown for the first time to catalyze the degradation of β-lactam antibiotics. This observation points to possible antibiotic resistance mechanisms associated with bacterial biofilms.
Feasibility of a novel wearable thermal device for management of bothersome hot flashes in patients with prostate cancer
Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Hot flashes are a common, bothersome side effect of prostate cancer treatment that negatively affect survivorship. We used a novel thermal device that demonstrates a nonpharmacological option for the management of hot flashes.
