Ruthenium Based Antibacterials – Can this be useful in the fight against resistant bacteria?

Posted on October 23, 2020November 5, 2020 by Cierra Benavidez

A team of researches at the University of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England, have reported a new compound that displays the ability to kill both gram-positive and gram-negative antibiotic-resistant bacteria (1). PhD student Kirsty Smitten, Principal Investigator Jim Thomas, and their team in the Department of Chemistry first published their findings in Chemical Science in Read more about Ruthenium Based Antibacterials – Can this be useful in the fight against resistant bacteria?[…]

Can Bacteria be Used to Attack Tumors?

Posted on October 8, 2020January 8, 2021 by Cierra Benavidez

Bacteria are commonly considered a culprit leading to cancer. However, recent research suggests that some bacteria, being a potential enemy can also be a friend, and thus be utilized to create novel cancer therapeutics and treatments.(1, Figure 1) A great deal of research ahs centered on using bacteria to reduce the size of tumors. Tumors Read more about Can Bacteria be Used to Attack Tumors?[…]

The humble beginnings of Hardy Diagnostics

Posted on October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 by Daniel Ballew

“Many people have asked me how I got started in business. First of all, you will need to know that our company, currently consisting of 430 co-workers, manufactures culture media that microbiologists use in the laboratory. Culture media is what we call the “bug food” that bacteria and fungi feast upon in order for microbiologists Read more about The humble beginnings of Hardy Diagnostics[…]

Blocking COVID with Antibodies

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Cierra Benavidez

As the number of global coronavirus cases continues to increase beyond 20 million, there is an urgent need for treatment for those infected with SARS CoV2. Internationally, biotech companies are working feverishly towards developing a vaccine to reduce infection rates. However, it is still unclear when a final product will be released and to what Read more about Blocking COVID with Antibodies[…]

How is Legionnaire’s Disease related to Covid?

Posted on September 11, 2020November 5, 2020 by Cierra Benavidez

The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike any public health emergency we have seen in many decades. Nations have shut down borders, businesses, and life as people knew it. Aside from the obvious economic side effects of shutting down businesses, offices, schools, and other buildings, another potentially deadly disease may be on the rise as a consequence Read more about How is Legionnaire’s Disease related to Covid?[…]

Vitamin D – A neglected option of treatment and prevention of COVID-19 infections

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Daniel Ballew

Below are quotes from numerous studies showing that Vitamin D can be useful in the battle against COVID-19 infections. “Several groups of researchers from different countries have found that the sickest patients often have the lowest levels of vitamin D, and that countries with higher death rates had larger numbers of people with vitamin D Read more about Vitamin D – A neglected option of treatment and prevention of COVID-19 infections[…]

Controlling Weight with Probiotics- Akkermansia muciniphilaand the Microbiome

Posted on August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 by Daniel Ballew

Without a doubt one of the greatest health problems plaguing Americans to date is obesity. The CDC reports that currently 42.4% of adults in the US are obese with a body mass index (BMI) between 30-40. Among these individuals, 9.2% were reported as having severe obesity with a BMI greater than 40. (1) In addition Read more about Controlling Weight with Probiotics- Akkermansia muciniphilaand the Microbiome[…]

CBD: How Pet Parents are Leading the Pack -The current landscape for pets and medical cannabis products

Posted on August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 by Daniel Ballew

CBD: How Pet Parents are Leading the Pack -The current landscape for pets and medical cannabis products In America, nearly 67% of households own a pet. This means that roughly 85 million families have welcomed a four legged (or maybe feathered) friend into their homes. (Clement, 2019) Not only do most people own a pet Read more about CBD: How Pet Parents are Leading the Pack -The current landscape for pets and medical cannabis products[…]

Go with Your Gut—Your Gut Microbiome That Is!

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Daniel Ballew

Listeria hysteria! Outbreaks have been popping up in a variety of foods over the years—however, not all infections are created equal. The severity of L. monocytogenes infection, also known as Listeriosis, is dependent on both the host’s immune system and the virulence of the strain.(1) Immunocompromised populations may experience encephalitis, meningitis, bacteremia, miscarriage, gastroenteritis, or Read more about Go with Your Gut—Your Gut Microbiome That Is![…]

Hardy Diagnostics in the News

Posted on June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by Daniel Ballew

Hardy Diagnostics is proud to partner with labs around the country as they work tirelessly to detect and prevent the further spread of COVID-19. We were recently featured by a local news team to show our community what we’re doing in the fight against this pandemic. Watch our recent highlight and let us know how Read more about Hardy Diagnostics in the News[…]