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Research suggests bacteria in fermented foods may ameliorate some inflammation that microplastics promote in our system

Social media isn’t exactly known for being a welcoming place to have a productive discussion or share your opinions. Even the most inoffensive posts can breed noxious comments sections. Take this seemingly harmful post on TikTok, in which a woman shares a step-by-step recipe for spatchcocking chicken.

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

Dogs around the country are becoming sick with an unknown respiratory illness. Some veterinarians are warning dog owners to take precautions. A strange bacterium could be involved.

This itchy microbe really touches a nerve. A common skin bacterium can directly interact with a nerve cell to trigger an itch, new study shows, suggesting possible new therapies for itchy conditions.

Researchers say they have discovered a common type of bacteria can trigger irritation

A new study identifies genes in gut microbes important for alleviating constipation by digesting a plant fiber known as arabinan.

Following government guidance by using disinfectant to tackle C diff bacteria proved ineffective in experiments

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

Want to have a cleaner bed? This one mattress tip is easy and can help eliminate dust mites

A promising new cancer treatment looks to be especially successful against tuberculosis (TB), one of the world's most fatal infectious diseases. Read further on Dynamite News: