Tag: Daniel Czyz

Microbiology & Cell Science Professors Czyz and Jones recognized as “Future Leaders” in Host-Microbe Interactions

by Meghan Berryman, Ph.D.
December 21, 2023

Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Assistant Professors Daniel Czyz and Melissa Jones received prestigious recognition as “Future Leaders in the field of host-microbe interactions” from Infection and Immunology, a respected American ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Daniel Czyz, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Melissa Jones, Microbiology, Microbiology And Cell Science

Silver nanoparticles show promise in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

by Samantha Murray
January 31, 2023

For centuries, silver has been known to have antimicrobial properties. New research investigated whether silver nanoparticles could amplify the effects of antibiotics on antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The study found that small amounts ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotics, Autumn Dove, Daniel Czyz, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, Nanotechnolgoy, News, Silver

Study: How a unique family of bacteria hides from the immune system

by Samantha Murray
July 28, 2021

The Yersinia family of bacteria, which includes the bacterium that causes bubonic plague, can cause infections that are difficult for the human immune system to clear and can result in complications such as reactive arthritis. Researchers ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Daniel Czyz, Mariola Edelmann, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, News

UF scientists find new evidence linking gut bacteria and neurodegenerative conditions

by Samantha Murray
May 6, 2021

New research establishes, for the first time, a link between specific bacteria species and physical manifestations of neurodegenerative diseases. The scientists introduced specific bacteria into 1-millimeter-long worm called C. elegans, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Daniel Czyz, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, Neurodegenerative Diseases, News

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