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The bacteria and microbes in your gut can affect your body and mental health – engineering them promises new forms of treatment. Podcast

The human body is a complex organism, made up of trillions of cells. But not all of them are human — about half of them are fungi, microbes and bacteria. Scientists are starting to understand how and why these communities — referred to as microbiomes — are crucial to the…

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Fermented food is a staple in west Africa: 5 ways to make sure it's safe for eating

A typical west African menu is not complete without a fermented food or drink. These are foods that have been transformed by natural processes involving “friendly” microorganisms like bacteria or yeast. The microorganisms break down the sugars and other substances in the food, which changes the taste and texture, and…

The Conversation

Mucus-loving gut bug could be key for controlling cholesterol, lab study finds

A study conducted in lab dishes and mice finds that mucus-eating bacteria found in the human gut could be key for controlling cholesterol.

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Strep throat can easily be confused with throat infections caused by viruses – here are a few ways to know the difference

“My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody’s.”

The Conversation

Pregnant women in dark about deadly bug you have to get a private test for

Other countries like United States, Canada, Germany, France and Spain routinely test women for the bacteria that can kill babies

Wales Online

AW FUCK NAH: Dude’s Tongue Grows Literal Fur & Turns Green After One Too Many Durries

A man's tongue has resembled The Grinch after turning green and spouting fur after smoking ciggies.

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Man's tongue turned green and hairy due to rare reaction to cigarettes

The man had been on a course of antibiotics when he noticed his tongue start to change in colour and texture before it turned green and hairy in a rare side effect

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Fuzzy caterpillar has sting 'like being hit with a baseball bat," and now we know why

Scientists have discovered proteins in the caterpillars' venom that fold up "like a little donut" to punch holes in the victim's cells, delivering extremely potent pain signals to the brain.

LiveScience

Gum disease linked to buildup of Alzheimer's plaque formation: Study

Although most individuals don't associate oral disease with serious health issues, growing evidence suggests that oral bacteria play an important role in systemic disorders such as colon cancer and heart disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Expert warning over water danger to dogs that can kill in 15 minutes

There are nine symptoms to be aware of, and you should seek help from a vet immediately

Wales Online

Cop almost dies three times a month after mystery bacteria found in lung

Conway police officer Michael Dodd was working the Memorial Day weekend when he started to develop a dry cough. He didn't think anything of it until he started to get hot chills

Daily Mirror

The furry puss caterpillar's venom packs a painful punch. Now new research shows it came from an unlikely source

Did you know venom – a toxic substance injected by one animal into another – has evolved around 100 times?

The Conversation

People urged to replace mattress immediately as experts issue disgusting warning

Your bed should be an oasis of sleep, but experts say it could be teeming with stomach-churning bacteria.

Daily Record

'Worst state': The illness that never ends

'Many patients are subjected to medical gaslighting.'

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Urgent warning to replace your mattress IMMEDIATELY after gross discovery

Sleeping on an old one puts us at risk of inhaling gross bacteria and mould, the experts warned - with the results leading to vomiting and diarrhoea, and even more serious problems like pneumonia

Wales Online

Brits issued warning as deadly bacteria and faeces found around popular Spanish island

Brits travelling there have been warned after the alarming discovery

The Hindu

E. coli is one of the most widely studied organisms – and that may be a problem for both science and medicine

Scientists examine bacterial species that physiologically differ from E. coli in hopes of expanding the existing pool of knowledge within microbiology

Inverse

Gene-Swapping Viruses Are Likely Behind Antibiotic Resistance

A new study out of Hong Kong found that viruses in man-made environments interact with neighboring bacteria, sharing genes that help with survival.

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Study reveals widely consumed vegetable oil leads to unhealthy gut

High use of soybean oil has been associated with obesity and diabetes, as well as autism, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. Read further on Dynamite News:

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North Coast beaches hit by 'stay out of water' warning over blue green algae fears

The algae is a bacteria that can cause mild to serious health problems and has been known to attack the liver and nervous system

The Independent UK

83,000 Hawaii homes dispose of sewage in cesspools. Rising sea levels will make them more of a mess

Hawaii has 83,000 cesspools, more than any other state, and many are close to the shoreline

The Conversation

_E. coli_ is one of the most widely studied organisms – and that may be a problem for both science and medicine

In 1857, a young pediatrician named Theodor Escherich discovered what may very well be the most well-studied organism today. The rod-shaped bacterium named Escherichia coli, better known as E. coli, is a very common microbe residing in your gut. It’s also the workhorse of early molecular biology.

Inverse

A Long-Awaited Vaccine For Lyme Disease is Tantalizingly Close — Here's When It Could Be Available

Over the past twenty years, Lyme disease cases have continued to climb, and we are finally tantalizingly close to another vaccine.

The Guardian - UK

Henley regatta organisers complain of sewage pollution from Thames Water

Concerns raised after tests found stretch of river used for world-famous event had dangerous bacteria

Zenger

Tel Aviv University Researchers Develop Method To Trick Cancer Cells Into Self-Destruction

Scientists encode bacterial toxin into mRNA molecules to induce cancer cells to produce self-destructive protein.

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