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Flesh-Eating Bacteria 'Buruli Ulcer' Spreading In Australia. What It Is
In Australia, a flesh-eating bacteria that is believed to have been transmitted from possums and mosquitoes is spreading fast across the state of Victoria with health experts warning that "everyone" is at risk.
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Scientists Want 'Mirror Life' Microbe Research To Halt. Here's Why
Leading scientists from across the globe have suggested halting the research aimed at creating "mirror life" microbes.
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IIT Researchers Make Bacteria Eat Carbon Dioxide, Methane For Cleaner Fuel
Waste to wealth and combating climate change, a win-win laboratory scale solution has been developed by scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. They have deployed a bacteria to help them achieve this.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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Nutritionist Talks About The Power Of Lifestyle Optimisation For Better Health
Optimising your lifestyle can make a huge difference in your overall health.
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Asteroid Ryugu Sample Was 'Rapidly Colonised' By Earth Bacteria: Study
The sample from the asteroid Ryugu was overrun with Earth-based life forms after they were brought to the planet, scientists have concluded in a study.
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Study Reveals How Salmonella Tricks Gut Defenses, Causes Food Poisoning
US researchers have found that Salmonella manipulates gut conditions to survive by disrupting nutrient absorption, aiding its growth and persistence in the digestive system.
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Indian Scientists Create Genetically Modified Bacteria Capable of Mathematical Computation
Scientists from Kolkata’s Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics have genetically engineered bacteria that can perform calculations like addition and subtraction, as well as identify prime numbers. This breakthrough highlights the potential for bacterial biocomputers, using bacterial cells to perform computational tasks. Researchers believe these deve...
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Sewage Surveillance Might Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Reveals
Sewage surveillance is emerging as a crucial method in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new research from Virginia Tech. Published in Nature Water, the study demonstrates that monitoring wastewater provides a more efficient and comprehensive approach to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria than testing individuals. This meth...
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8 Hidden Places You May Be Forgetting To Clean In Your Home: Essential Tips To Keep Your Home Fresh And Clean
Think your home is spotless? Think again! Discover the most overlooked spaces that quietly gather dust and bacteria in an Indian household. Keep every corner of your home fresh and clean with these practical tips.
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Bacteria Can Accelerate Mosquito Control, Prevent Dengue, Zika: Study
In a breakthrough research, UK scientists have identified a bacteria that can curb the growth of disease-spreading mosquitoes.
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Private Hot Tubs On Cruises Pose Risk Of Legionnaires Disease, CDC Reports
The CDC has warned travelers about the risks associated with private hot tubs on cruise ships after two outbreaks of Legionnaires disease.
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80-Year-Old Antibiotic Shows Promise Against Superbug Crisis: Report
Researchers are revisiting streptothricin, an antibiotic developed over 80 years ago and previously sidelined due to toxicity concerns, now being studied as nourseothricin.
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Kerala Doctor Highlights The Dangers Of Consuming Raw Milk: "Can Ruin Your Life"
The doctor issued a stern warning, advising against drinking or giving raw milk to children due to its potential to harbour harmful bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.
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New Patch Device Uses Electricity To Combat Harmful Skin Bacteria
Scientists have created a bioelectronic patch, BLAST, that uses mild electrical pulses to eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin. Tested on pig skin, this device has shown significant reductions in bacterial levels, suggesting it could be used to prevent infections from medical devices. The patch creates an acidic environment that inhibits biofilm ...
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria 'Buruli Ulcer' Spreading In Australia. What It Is
In Australia, a flesh-eating bacteria that is believed to have been transmitted from possums and mosquitoes is spreading fast across the state of Victoria with health experts warning that "everyone" is at risk.
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Scientists Want 'Mirror Life' Microbe Research To Halt. Here's Why
Leading scientists from across the globe have suggested halting the research aimed at creating "mirror life" microbes.
-
IIT Researchers Make Bacteria Eat Carbon Dioxide, Methane For Cleaner Fuel
Waste to wealth and combating climate change, a win-win laboratory scale solution has been developed by scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. They have deployed a bacteria to help them achieve this.
-
Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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Nutritionist Talks About The Power Of Lifestyle Optimisation For Better Health
Optimising your lifestyle can make a huge difference in your overall health.
-
Asteroid Ryugu Sample Was 'Rapidly Colonised' By Earth Bacteria: Study
The sample from the asteroid Ryugu was overrun with Earth-based life forms after they were brought to the planet, scientists have concluded in a study.
-
Study Reveals How Salmonella Tricks Gut Defenses, Causes Food Poisoning
US researchers have found that Salmonella manipulates gut conditions to survive by disrupting nutrient absorption, aiding its growth and persistence in the digestive system.
-
Indian Scientists Create Genetically Modified Bacteria Capable of Mathematical Computation
Scientists from Kolkata’s Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics have genetically engineered bacteria that can perform calculations like addition and subtraction, as well as identify prime numbers. This breakthrough highlights the potential for bacterial biocomputers, using bacterial cells to perform computational tasks. Researchers believe these deve...
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Sewage Surveillance Might Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Reveals
Sewage surveillance is emerging as a crucial method in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new research from Virginia Tech. Published in Nature Water, the study demonstrates that monitoring wastewater provides a more efficient and comprehensive approach to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria than testing individuals. This meth...
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8 Hidden Places You May Be Forgetting To Clean In Your Home: Essential Tips To Keep Your Home Fresh And Clean
Think your home is spotless? Think again! Discover the most overlooked spaces that quietly gather dust and bacteria in an Indian household. Keep every corner of your home fresh and clean with these practical tips.
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Bacteria Can Accelerate Mosquito Control, Prevent Dengue, Zika: Study
In a breakthrough research, UK scientists have identified a bacteria that can curb the growth of disease-spreading mosquitoes.
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Private Hot Tubs On Cruises Pose Risk Of Legionnaires Disease, CDC Reports
The CDC has warned travelers about the risks associated with private hot tubs on cruise ships after two outbreaks of Legionnaires disease.
-
80-Year-Old Antibiotic Shows Promise Against Superbug Crisis: Report
Researchers are revisiting streptothricin, an antibiotic developed over 80 years ago and previously sidelined due to toxicity concerns, now being studied as nourseothricin.
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Kerala Doctor Highlights The Dangers Of Consuming Raw Milk: "Can Ruin Your Life"
The doctor issued a stern warning, advising against drinking or giving raw milk to children due to its potential to harbour harmful bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.
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New Patch Device Uses Electricity To Combat Harmful Skin Bacteria
Scientists have created a bioelectronic patch, BLAST, that uses mild electrical pulses to eliminate harmful bacteria on the skin. Tested on pig skin, this device has shown significant reductions in bacterial levels, suggesting it could be used to prevent infections from medical devices. The patch creates an acidic environment that inhibits biofilm ...
