MIT team helps uncover secrets of ulcer-causing bacteria
A group of MIT-based mechanical and biomedical engineers, including Professor Gareth McKinley, Professor Peter So, and Randy Ewoldt, has teamed with scientists from Boston University and Harvard Medical School to challenge long-held assumptions about the bacteria responsible for causing stomach ulcers. According to their findings, Helicobacter pylori changes the acidity of its environment, allowing it to penetrate the protective mucus that lines the stomach wall. The researchers hope their findings will lead to better treatment and prevention strategies for dealing with ulcers. you can find the full story online on the National Science Foundation website at http://www.nsf.gov.
