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At least one person has died from drug-resistant bacterial infection

The Pilbara region of Western Australia is home to one of the most ancient surviving pieces of Earth’s crust, which has been geologically unchanged since its creation some 3.5 billion years ago.

Scientists say albicidin has allowed them to take a giant step forward to creating a powerful new range of antibacterial drugs

Two common areas in our home were found to be even dirtier than the toilet seat, covered in harmful bacteria.

Researchers may have found an unlikely contributor to the development of Alzheimer’s disease: the bacteria in your gut. Their study, published in the journal Science, suggested that certain gut bacteria increase the brain damage seen in mice with an Alzheimer’s-like disease.

The pillowcase can eliminate 99.7% of acne-causing bacteria and prevent 'bed head', according to a viral TikTok video

Scientists say albicin, which has a unique way of killing harmful bacteria, is one of the strongest antibiotic candidates in decades.

Microbiologist Tim Call has left people horrified after he shared just how dirty our kitchen sinks are - with some saying they'll never eat at another person's house

Our gut microbiome is involved in a wide array of health outcomes. Do spices help or hurt?