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AI can now be used to design brand-new viruses. Can we stop it from making the next devastating bioweapon?

Scientists have used AI to design bacteriophages, or viruses that infect only bacteria. Does the prospect of designing viruses with AI pose threats to biosecurity?

LiveScience

13 Common Groceries That Turn Dangerous After They Expire

Many of the “best by” and “sell by” dates on our food are simply suggestions for peak quality. It is perfectly safe to eat a can of beans or a box of crackers that is past its date. However, this rule is not universal. For a number of common, perishable…

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Striking images capture an antibiotic slaying bacteria in real time

Scientists have captured images of polymyxins, a type of antibiotic, disrupting and infiltrating the membranes of disease-causing bacteria.

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Experts warn that failing to clean this nasty part of your fridge daily will 'transfer oils, dirt, and bacteria' all over your home during hosting season

Such a simple task can have a huge impact

Homes & Gardens

7 Baby Items That Are Collecting More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat

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Kids Ain't Cheap

As an OB-GYN, I see firsthand how misleading statements on acetaminophen leave expectant parents confused, fearful and lacking in options

When President Donald Trump adamantly proclaimed in a press conference on Sept. 22, 2025, that pregnant women should not take Tylenol, I immediately thought about my own experiences during my second labor. While pushing for nearly three hours, I developed an infection in my uterus called chorioamnionitis, which occurs when…

The Conversation

Researchers just unleashed microbes trapped in Arctic ice for 40,000 years: ‘These are not dead samples’

From The Thing to The Last of Us, dozens of sci-fi classics have warned us about this moment — but did we listen?

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Early warning sign of Parkinson’s could change how it’s treated

The toxins could potentially be used as ‘markers’ for doctors to identify Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of developing dementia

The Independent UK

What the gut microbiome of the world’s oldest person can tell us about ageing

When María Branyas Morera died in 2024 at the age of 117, she left more than memories. She left science a gift: samples of her microbiome.

The Conversation

Scientists create ‘virus cocktail’ to fight superbugs

Researchers have developed a product that uses bacterial viruses, known as ‘bacteriophages’, to combat antimicrobial-resistant bacteria

The Independent UK

Science history: Alexander Fleming wakes up to funny mold in his petri dish, and accidentally discovers the first antibiotic — Sept. 28, 1928

Alexander Fleming was doing experiments with bacteria when he woke up to a strange mold growing in his petri dish. The "mold juice" would usher in the first antibiotic, penicillin, and would revolutionize medical care for bacterial infections.

LiveScience

Best over-the-counter treatments for cystitis and UTIs

Georgie Darling has your 101 on getting relief, quickly

Evening Standard

As my daughter got sicker and sicker, our quest for answers dragged on. How did we all miss the bacteria taking over her body?

I write about nature, but when Milly got sick with a mystery illness, it never occurred to me that a long-forgotten tick bite could be the cause

The Guardian - UK

Bacteria attached to charcoal could help keep an infamous ‘forever chemical’ out of waterways

Polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, a class of fire-resistant industrial chemicals, were widely used in electrical transformers, oils, paints and even building materials throughout the 20th century. However, once scientists learned PCBs were accumulating in the environment and posed a cancer risk to humans, new PCB production was banned in the…

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Man dies from flesh-eating bacteria after wading knee-deep at Virginia beach

A 64-year-old Tampa man died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus at Virginia Beach, where he was on vacation with his wife

The Independent UK

The stinky truth about modern deodorant – and why doctors are worried

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As personal hygiene companies launch all-body sprays and antiperspirants, Ellie Muir explores the bizarre marketing around these products – and why we shouldn’t be too quick to spray our crotches

Euronews

'Nightmare bacteria' infections are on the rise in the US

Though the numbers are still small, the rate of US cases jumped more than fivefold in recent years.

The Independent UK

The supplement that improved my IBS symptoms in a week

Not only did my stomach issue ease, but my mental health improved massively

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The Independent UK

Health warning issued as drug-resistant ‘nightmare bacteria’ infections continue to rise

It's likely many people are unrecognized carriers of the drug-resistant bacteria, which could lead to community spread

The Independent UK

The common herb that fights bacteria and tames stress

The kitchen staple has beneficial vitamins and properties that can help fight off unwanted infections

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The 5 Most Unhygienic Things You’re Touching at the Grocery Store

A grocery store is a very public space, with thousands of people passing through and touching the same surfaces every single day. While we might be focused on the safety of the food we are buying, we often overlook the germs and bacteria that are lurking on the store’s high-touch…

Homes & Gardens

Forget soaking your kitchen sponge in bleach or zapping it in the microwave – I’m a professional cleaner and this is the easiest way to thoroughly banish bacteria

The dishwasher is your best bet

The Guardian - UK

Mouldy plates, burning pans, clouds of vape smoke: how to survive the horrors of the shared kitchen

Whether it’s your first day at uni or your 10th year in a flatshare, there’s no telling what awaits you whenever you enter the communal kitchen. Here’s how to cook and eat with the minimum of squalor – and the maximum of safety

Woman & Home

6 things experts recommend cleaning with lemons, to benefit from the natural anti-bacterial element

If you're looking to keep your cleaning routines chemical-free and low-cost, then lemons are your next best friend

The Independent UK

Skipping this daily habit could triple your risk of pancreatic cancer

Poor oral hygiene has long been linked to a number of diseases – but scientists now have a better understanding of why

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