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In 2005, scientists thawed 32,000-year-old organisms frozen since the Ice Age, and they started swimming almost immediately, challenging everything we knew about life's limits

NASA scientists made a groundbreaking discovery deep inside Alaskan permafrost. They defrosted 32,000-year-old bacteria frozen since the ancient Ice Age. The moment the ice melted, the microbes woke right up. They immediately started swimming, feeding, and multiplying. This shock revival proved ancient organisms can survive extreme freezing for millennia. Now,…

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Harmful bugs can thrive in your kitchen sponge for weeks – and you won’t be able to tell

That kitchen sponge sitting by your sink is not as innocent as it looks. It could be harbouring Salmonella enteritidis, E coli or Staphylococcus aureus – and there’s no way to tell just by looking at it or smelling it.

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'Honey helps wounds, burns to heal faster': Study finds that it has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties

Honey Wound Healing Properties: Honey has healed wounds since ancient Egypt. Studies now confirm its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help wounds and burns heal faster.

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7 Foods That Naturally Cleanse Your Kidneys Every Day

Your kidneys work around the clock, filtering nearly 50 gallons of blood every day to remove waste, balance fluids, and keep your body functioning properly. Yet most people don't think about their kidney health until a problem appears. The good news is that certain everyday foods contain nutrients that support…

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Ten Years of Veterinary Science Discoveries Changing How We Care for Dogs and Cats

Animals Hide Pain Better Than We Thought, And We Now Know How to Find ItFor decades, the standard assumption was that a quiet pet was a comfortable pet. A 2016 study published in PLOS ONE, and subsequent research from the University of Lincoln, changed that. Cats in particular suppress pain…

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A dangerous parasite is spreading north through Central America into the US, and its weakness may be a very specific smell

A dangerous parasite is spreading north, prompting urgent research into its specific attractants. Scientists are investigating foul-smelling chemical signals that lure the New World screwworm. This flesh-eating fly lays eggs in open wounds, feeding on living animal flesh. Current traps attract related flies, making detection of the dangerous species difficult.…

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I tried so hard to become a salad eater. Now cyclospora is sending me back to burgers

Between the companies pushing junk food and the bacteria threatening our produce, eating right feels basically impossible

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Scientists Restored the Power of Vancomycin, the Last-Resort Antibiotic Superbugs Had Already Beaten

Scientists at CSHL and Scripps Research restored vancomycin's ability to kill drug-resistant bacteria using a small molecule called pghi-4. Here is what the finding means for antibiotic resistance.

Medical Daily

Deep beneath New Mexico, an isolated cave microbiome contains bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics, suggesting resistance predates modern medicine

Lechuguilla Cave's isolated microbes show ancient antibiotic resistance mechanisms. These bacteria evolved defenses over millions of years underground. This discovery suggests resistance is an ancient survival strategy. Understanding these natural defenses aids modern drug design. It offers a head start against future superbugs.

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Beyond Camouflage: How Animal Colour Serves as Warning, Signalling, and Thermoregulation Tool

When Bright Colour Means "Back Off"The poison dart frog of Central and South America carries enough batrachotoxin in its skin to kill a small predator. It is also electric blue, vivid orange, or lime green, depending on the species. This is aposematism: colouration that functions as an active broadcast of…

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Why a face full of poo can be your baby’s best start in life

It may sound surprising – even a little shocking – but the very first thing many babies encounter when they’re born is their mother’s poo.

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Common Childhood Infections Are Becoming Harder to Treat as Drug-Resistant Bacteria Surge Worldwide, Study Warns

Antibiotic resistance is rising in children worldwide, with drug-resistant bacteria threatening treatment for pneumonia, sepsis and urinary tract infections and last-line drugs at risk.

Medical Daily

Scientists Find a Way to Make a Failing Last-Resort Antibiotic Work Again Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Scientists paired vancomycin with a new compound called pghi-4, restoring the antibiotic's ability to kill drug-resistant VRE bacteria in lab and mouse studies published in 2026.

Medical Daily

In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from vacation and accidentally discovered penicillin, the medical breakthrough that became the world's most widely used antibiotic

Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin accidentally in 1928 after returning from vacation. Howard Florey and Ernst Chain later developed methods to purify this substance. Penicillin became a crucial medicine during World War II, saving many soldiers. This antibiotic revolutionized medical care by treating previously deadly infections. Penicillin laid the groundwork…

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He baked potato in aluminium foil, and ate it next morning after microwaving. Hours later, he was paralysed, doctor explains why

How Potato became a biological trap: A routine kitchen shortcut involving foil-wrapped baked potatoes led to paralysis. This common practice can incubate dangerous botulism-causing bacteria overnight. Reheating leftovers in a microwave does not neutralize the potent botulinum toxin. Nerve damage from this poisoning requires extensive and uncertain recovery periods. Prompt…

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Six Everyday Triggers Making Your Sinusitis and Sinus Congestion Worse Every Winter

Sleeping with a ceiling fan on all nightMost Indians keep the ceiling fan running through winter nights out of habit, or because the room feels stuffy. The fan does not cool the air significantly in December, but it does dry it out, and dry air is one of the most…

Medical Daily

Fifth Person Dies in NYC Legionnaires Outbreak as Cases Reach 82; Officials Say Source Has Likely Been Eliminated

A fifth person died Tuesday in the NYC Upper East Side Legionnaires outbreak as cases climbed to 82. The source is "likely eliminated" but 140 towers still await results.

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Legionnaires' disease outbreak in NYC kills 5: How dangerous Legionella bacteria multiply in ACs and cooling towers, symptoms, prevention and treatment explained

Legionnaires disease outbreak: New York City is experiencing a Legionnaires' disease outbreak with five fatalities reported. Health officials confirmed over sixty-six individuals have fallen ill during the past month. Legionnaires' disease usually begins with fever, chills, cough, muscle aches, headache and shortness of breath, and may also cause chest pain,…

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Lauren Sánchez Bezos put $34 million behind reinventing what clothes are made of—and stirred a debate about Amazon

The grants go toward researching new fabrics including bacteria-grown fiber, spider-silk substitutes, and gene-edited cotton.

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Woman claims she left baked Walmart chicken on the counter for six months. Then she looked inside the Ziploc bag: ‘For entertainment purposes only’

Commenters had their theories, but there's one likely explanation.

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Study Finds Most of 39 Common Sweeteners Changed Gut Bacteria, With Stronger Effects Alongside Medications

Cambridge researchers tested 39 sweeteners on 25 gut bacteria species and found 75% altered microbial growth. Mixing with duloxetine was especially disruptive. Here's what the research shows.

Medical Daily

Nanoplastics in Drinking Water Help Dangerous Bacteria Survive Water Treatment, New Research Finds

Virginia Tech researchers found nanoplastics in drinking water strengthen bacterial biofilms, making them more resistant to disinfectants. Here's what the research shows and means for you.

The Economic Times

Before you put those leftovers wrapped in aluminum foil in the fridge, read this

Storing leftovers in aluminum foil risks: Aluminum foil does not create an airtight seal for leftover food storage. Bacteria grow faster when air reaches refrigerated food items. A registered dietitian recommends shallow, airtight containers for cooling food. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours to prevent rapid bacterial multiplication.

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NYC Legionnaires Outbreak Kills Two as Cases Climb to 72; Guggenheim and Met Cooling Towers Test Positive

Two people have died in NYC's Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak. Cases have risen to 72, with bacteria found at the Guggenheim and Met cooling towers. Here's what you need to know.

The Economic Times

Dollarama recalls Heavenly Spices garlic powder across Canada over bacterial contamination that can cause diarrhea and vomiting

Garlic powder recall: Dollarama's Heavenly Spices Garlic powder is recalled nationwide due to possible contamination. Bacillus cereus bacteria can cause foodborne illness, leading to vomiting or diarrhea. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued this Class 2 recall notice on July fifteenth. Consumers are advised not to use the affected garlic…

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