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Viruses have a mind of their own

A biologist explains the intricacies of viruses and phages in your body

Salon · Sep 21, 2022

Covid detected in 10 minutes with face mask that warns wearer via mobile phone

A sensor in the face mask can detect air-borne viruses just ten minutes after coming into contact with bacteria.

Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022

Gum disease breakthrough: New dental 'gel' developed by scientists

Therapy combats inflammation and could revolutionise treatment

Wales Online · Sep 20, 2022

Viruses may be 'watching' you – some microbes lie in wait until their hosts unknowingly give them the signal to start multiplying and kill them

After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might picture a virus as a nasty spiked ball – a mindless killer that gets into a cell and hijacks its machinery to create a gazillion copies of itself before bursting out. For many viruses, including the coronavirus that causes…

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2022

Five natural home remedies for eczema to soothe itchy, dry or red skin

If you suffer from eczema, here are five easy home remedies that can relieve symptoms.

Daily Record · Sep 14, 2022

Listeria signs and symptoms as food safety experts issue warning over smoked fish

Several cases of listeriosis have been reported as part of an ongoing outbreak in the UK.

Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022

Listeria symptoms to be aware of as food safety experts issue warning over smoked fish

A warning has been issued after several cases if listeria have been reported. Listeria could lead to meningitis causing major problems with those with a weakened immune system such as the elderly or even causing stillbirths among pregnant women

Daily Mirror · Sep 13, 2022

Pakistan floods: A health crisis of epic proportions

With 33 million people affected by flooding, increased risks of waterborne diseases and disrupted access to healthcare.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2022

These lab-engineered bacteria can take in solar energy and spit out clean electricity

Scientists have tinkered with bacteria to create a new possible source of solar energy that can replicate itself and absorb carbon dioxide from the air.

Inverse · Sep 12, 2022

Resistance to high-end antibiotics is growing: ICMR

NEW DELHI: A survey carried out by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to determine the trend in antibiotic resistance across the country has shown that Acinetobacter baumannii, a gram-negative bacteria known to cause infection in the blood, urinary tract and lungs among others, is resistant to high-end antibiotics.

The Times of India · Sep 10, 2022