Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ruth H Barnes"
- Ruth H Barnes' research primarily focuses on the antimicrobial activity of organic acids and antimicrobial peptides, investigating their mechanisms of action against bacterial pathogens, particularly Listeria monocytogenes.
- Her studies demonstrate that fumarate, despite expectations of low antimicrobial efficacy, exhibits significant activity through uncharacterized additional mechanisms, and highlight a novel approach to enhancing microbial sensitivity to acidity by inhibiting acid resistance mechanisms.
- Barnes also explores the self-assembly and cytotoxic properties of peptide bolaamphiphiles, uncovering their interactions with lipid membranes, which is critical to understanding their antimicrobial effectiveness and potential applications in food safety.
