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More than half of Earth’s species live in the soil, study finds

Study estimates soil is home to 90% of world’s fungi, 85% of plants and more than 50% of bacteria, making it the world’s most species-rich habitat

The Guardian - UK

UK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ‘extensive’ bacterial infection

Findings highlight role of cats as reservoirs of ‘as yet undiscovered bacterial species’

The Independent UK

This Common Throat Infection Can Be Hard To Spot — Here’s What To Look Out For

Many people incorrectly assume that all sore throats are due to strep throat. Here's what else a sore throat can be.

Inverse

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In TB detection, smear microscopy’s share still holds sway

India's TB diagnosis rate is low, with over 40% of 10.6 million people globally who developed TB in 2021 not diagnosed. India, Indonesia, and Philippines account for 67% drop in diagnosis in 2020 due to COVID-19. India has been overly relying on smear microscopy for initial diagnosis, despite WHO guidelines…

The Hindu

In A First, Scientists Induce Cancer Cells To Kill Themselves

Researchers use a ‘Trojan horse’ approach to get cancer cells to produce toxic bacteria that destroys them from within.

Zenger

Could an antibiotic taken after unprotected sex prevent STIs? What to know about doxy-PEP.

This summer, the CDC is expected to release guidelines for the use of doxy-PEP to prevent STIs. But what is it, and why is everyone talking about it now?

LiveScience

Gut-healthy foods: 12 foods for gut health

These gut-healthy foods are easy to add to your diet, perfect for making small changes with big health impacts, as nutritionists explain

Woman & Home

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Genomic tech to control future infections in the Hunter

Platform to determine which bacterial strains cause worst disease.

Newcastle Herald

In rare case, man develops 'flesh-eating' bacterial infection on both legs, but 4 days apart

"Flesh-eating" bacteria normally spread rapidly throughout the body. In this case, it took four days for the infection to reach both of a man's legs.

LiveScience

Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors – new research

A key function of our immune system is to detect and eliminate foreign pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Immune cells like T cells do this by distinguishing between different types of proteins within cells, which allows them to detect the presence of infection or disease.

The Conversation

Why you should go to sleep at the same time every night, according to experts

Can going to sleep every night help prevent 'social jetlag' and improve your gut health? A new study suggests so...

Woman & Home

Irregular sleep linked to harmful gut bacteria, study suggests

Multiple links were found between social jet lag, diet quality, diet habits, inflammation, and gut microbiome composition

The Independent UK

Irregular sleep patterns linked to harmful gut bacteria, study suggests

The study found find multiple associations between social jet lag – and diet quality, diet habits, inflammation and gut microbiome composition.

The Independent UK

TikTok viewers spark debate over whether or not to wash chicken - so who’s right?

‘Washing chicken is as stupid as washing your bread,’ viewer says

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

E.coli infection and symptoms: Surrey adventure farm park closes after outbreak

We're used to associating E.coli with the odd bout of food poisoning, but certain strains can be toxic.

The Independent UK

Spanish beaches closed after ‘abnormal’ levels of bacteria detected in water

It comes after a number of Spanish beaches were shut due to contamination levels

The Independent UK

Experts reveal the most unhygienic things in your kitchen – and how to get them clean

Your kitchen could be making you sick

The Conversation

Your genetic code has lots of 'words' for the same thing – information theory may help explain the redundancies

Nearly all life, from bacteria to humans, uses the same genetic code. This code acts as a dictionary, translating genes into the amino acids used to build proteins. The universality of the genetic code indicates a common ancestry among all living organisms and the essential role this code plays in…

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The Independent UK

The most unhygienic things in your kitchen revealed – and how to get them clean

Your kitchen could be making you sick. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

LiveScience

Salmonella outbreak in 4 states linked to ground beef, CDC warns

The CDC is working to identify the source of ground beef believed to be responsible for the Salmonella outbreak.

The Guardian - AU

Honey produced by Australian ant has highly effective antibacterial properties, researchers say

Honeypot ant researchers hope to identify compounds that can be used in antimicrobial treatments as western science catches up to Indigenous knowledge

Zenger

Simple Nasal Swab Test Could Reduce Antibiotic Use In Children With Sinusitis

American scientists find that testing for bacteria can determine effectiveness of antibiotics, potentially reducing unnecessary prescriptions.

Evening Standard

Best probiotics for dogs and why they need them according to a vet

Keep your dog smelling sweet and their good bacteria in tip-top condition

The Conversation

Crohn's disease: bacteria in the mouth may be a cause – here's why

Crohn’s disease affects four million people worldwide. The condition causes debilitating symptoms such as chronic fatigue, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, weight loss and malnutrition. Once symptoms develop, Crohn’s is a lifelong condition – and while there are ways to manage symptoms during flare-ups, there’s currently no cure.

Dynamite News

Research advances understanding of how bacteria benefit plant growth

Plants create alliances with bacteria in the soil in which they thrive. Legumes, for example, benefit from a symbiotic relationship with microorganisms that live in nodules in their roots and "fix" nitrogen in the atmosphere to make it available for the legumes' growth. Read further on Dynamite News:

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