Scientists discover antibiotic-producing bacterium

A novel species of a bacterium that produces antibiotic has been discovered by a professor in the and his researchers, it was said today.

"Found in the Buffalo Lake on the campus, the newly discovered bacterium, Planctopirus hydrillae, may provide a solution to the problem of diseases becoming resistant to a majority of known drugs," UoH said in a release.

The new bacteria would also clean up ammonia waste, a growing environmental concern, it said.

Scientists have been striving hard to find drugs to overcome the challenge of antimicrobial resistance in the wake of disease-causing germs failing to respond to even the most potent antibiotics, it said.

"In this scenario, the discovery of antibiotic- producing Planctomycete may help in the development of a new drug. The bacterium was isolated from aquatic plant Hydrilla," the release said.

The discovery was published in the latest issue of the scientific publication,  it said.

"The new species reported by the researchers is a very uncommon bacterium belonging to the phylum Planctomycetes and was isolated from the university campus," the Prof. said.

"This is the first report of an antibiotic producing bacterium from the phylum Planctomycetes. 

Cultivating the bacteria of this phylum is extremely difficult.

And we are the first group from India to develop the art of cultivating these bacteria which are very useful even for environmental issues particularly for the treatment of ammonia waste," he said.

The bacteria are called as "Anamox (Anaerobic ammonia oxidising) bacteria," the Prof. said.

The senior professor said he and his team have been working to identify the chemical nature of the antibiotic and the spectrum of antibiotic.

"They have also sequenced the genome of the bacterium," the release said.

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 This is a very old remedy that helps weight loss, originating in India, and it works remarkably well.

How does fennel seed water help with weight loss?

In addition to fennel seeds containing potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and Vitamins A and C, they also offer a variety of health benefits that aid our weight loss:

1. Accelerates metabolism: Our metabolism is the rate in which our cells use the energy we gain from the food we eat. By boosting and accelerating this process, the calories we consume are used by our cells more rapidly, which both gives us energy and helps us burn fat from our body. 

2. Suppresses hunger: The fennel seed water prevents muscle contraction, which helps with our hunger pangs by relaxing the stomach muscles, and so we feel less hungry.

3. Purifies the blood: Fennel seed water helps dump the remnants of urine acid in the blood, and in addition, breaks down stomach acids to prevent the accumulation of additional fat in the liver.

4. Helps with toxin clean-up: In today's world, we are beset by toxins at every corner: Car exhaust fumes, cosmetics, polluted water and meat. Fennel seed water helps wash the body, purifying it from these toxins and removing them through the kidneys.

5. Encourages the production of melatonin: Melatonin is the hormone responsible for our sleep cycles. A good night's sleep is between 6 and 9 hours, and is essential for good health and the appropriate body weight. Drinking fennel seed water helps make sure that the melatonin levels in our body work in our favor and prevent insomnia. Note: This doesn't mean the drink will make you sleep, quite the opposite: During the day you will feel like you have extra energy, but you will notice it is easier to fall asleep come bed time.

If you'd like to begin with caution, start with 1-2 glasses a day and see how your body reacts. Slowly, you can raise that amount to 4 glasses per day (1 liter). In addition, even though this is a completely natural drink, you should check for allergies or any pre-existing conditions (for example, this drink should not be drunk by pregnant women).

Recipes for fennel seed water

Preparing the fennel seed water is a very simple process that will do miracles for your body. There are 2 "recipes" one can follow. The first includes cooking in boiling water and cooling them, and the second includes soaking the seeds overnight. Pick the method most suitable for you, and start taking better care of your health and weight.

A few tips: It is recommended to use filtered water, the cleanest you can drink. To add aroma to the beverage, you can roast the fennel seeds in a pan until they release their sweet scent (about 20 seconds). It's recommended one starts with a small amount (about half what appears in the recipes). If you like the drink and feel like you've finally found your method for losing weight, continue drinking it every day.

 

 

 

Method #1: Cooking the fennel seed water

Ingredients:

1 liter water

2 table spoons fennel seeds

Glass jar

 

Instructions:

Bring the liter of water to a boil in a pot, you can also pour boiling water straight from the kettle. When the water begins to boil, throw the fennel seeds into them and immediately put out the heat. Cover the pot with a lid and let the water cool to room temperature.

When the water has fully cooled, your fennel seed water is ready. All you have to do is transfer them to a jar that can be sealed tight, and drink it throughout the day. You can make a bigger batch and store it in the fridge if you don't have the time to make a new batch each day. Just double or triple the ingredients.

Method #2:

Personally, I prefer the following method because it's easier to make, and when I wake up in the morning I can just take it with me as I leave the house. It doesn't use heat, either, and so there's no risk of harming the quality of the fennel seeds.

 

Ingredients:

1 liter water

2 table spoons fennel seeds

Glass jar 

 

Instructions:

All you need to do is take a glass jar, put 2 table spoons of fennel seeds in it and fill it up with a liter of water, similar to the first recipe. Close the lid of the jar and let it sit for the night. In the beginning you'll see the seeds float, but by morning they will have sunk to the bottom.

 

How much fennel seed water should I drink throughout the day?

Although this drink helps with weight loss, drinking more of it will not make the process any quicker. Like everything else in life, this drink should be taken in moderation. Follow the instructions in the recipe and make a daily batch with 1 liter of water, sipping it throughout the day.