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Old Museum Armadillos May Hold the Key to Unraveling Leprosy

Years-old tissue samples from armadillos in museum collections may harbor Mycobacterium leprae, the bacteria that causes Hansen’s disease

Inverse

Study: Clouds Carry Drug-resistant Bacteria across Distances

For a team of Canadian and French researchers, dark clouds on the horizon are potentially ominous not because they signal an approaching storm -- but because they were found in a recent study to carry drug-resistant bacteria over long distances. "These bacteria usually live on the surface of vegetation like…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Carluke schoolboy nearly 'loses eye' after severe infection caused by Strep A

Lochlan Mcdonald needed to have a pocket of bacteria drained from around his eye following a major Strep A infection which nearly resulted in him losing his eye

Glasgow Live

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What is the link between pollen and eye infections?

Experts say allergic conjunctivitis could be on the rise during hay fever season.

The Independent UK

Scots schoolboy 'hours away from losing eye' after Strep A caused major infection

GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING: Lochlan McDonald, eight, was rushed in for emergency surgery to drain a 3.5cm pocket of bacteria from around his eye at the Wishaw General Hospital just days before Christmas.

Daily Record

Centenarians Have Super Healthy Gut Microbiomes — Can This Help Us Live Longer?

A study published earlier this month found centenarians in China carry microbes associated with youthfulnesses in their microbiomes.

Inverse

FDA approves first-ever pill made from healthy gut bacteria found in human waste

The pill paves way for an easier way of performing so-called faecal transplants

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First pill for fecal transplant wins FDA approval

U.S. health officials have approved the first pill that uses healthy bacteria from human waste to fight dangerous gut infections — an easier way of performing so-called fecal transplants

The Independent UK

Leprosy-causing bacteria found in armadillo specimens highlight value of museum collections for tracking pathogens

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The Conversation

Lyme disease: Signs and treatment for the bacterial illness as cases spike

Cases of the disease are already on the rise in the UK so here are some telltale signs to look out for in the event of a surge in Ireland

Dublin Live

How often should you clean your shower? Cleaning experts advise on hygiene and upkeep

Cleaning experts share how often you should be cleaning your shower to keep you and your shower space spotless and free from bacteria

Homes & Gardens

Use of antibiotics in farming ‘endangering human immune system’

Study suggests antimicrobial used to promote livestock growth breeds bacteria more resistant to our natural defences

The Guardian - UK

The surprising link between hay fever and your gut bacteria

Samuel J. White, senior lecturer in genetic immunology and Philippe B. Wilson, professor of one health at Nottingham Trent University, explain how new research has revealed a link between hay fever and the microbiome, the collection of microorganisms that live in and on our bodies.

The Week

Safety warning issued as cases of rare disease on the rise across UK

Lyme disease cases are increasing across the UK, with the bacteria infection passed to humans by ticks carrying the disease.

Daily Record

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Fortune

Probiotics and prebiotics are essential for gut health. Here's how to get the best of both

When you think of probiotics, think of fermented foods like sauerkraut.

Edinburgh Live

Experts issue 'stay safe' warning as rare tick disease on the rise in Scotland and UK

Lyme disease is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. The infection is predominantly spread to humans through the bite of an infected tick.

WEKU

Unraveling a hidden cause of UTIs — plus how to prevent them

New research shows that one of the most common infections in women may be linked to our food supply. Here's what to know to protect yourself.

The Conversation

Hay fever could be linked to our gut and nose bacteria – and probiotics may help symptoms

For many people, spring has brought with it the dreaded symptoms of hay fever, such as itchy eyes, sneezing and a stuffy nose. Hay fever is common, affecting up to 42% of people. It occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens including pollen.

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LiveScience

Scientists invent 'shape-shifting' antibiotic to fight deadly superbugs

Scientists have developed a new "shape-shifting" antibiotic to fight drug-resistant bacteria, but it hasn't been tested in humans yet.

LiveScience

Worms and humans both get 'the munchies,' despite 500 million years of evolutionary separation

Researchers found that roundworms gobble down high-calorie foods when exposed to a compound that acts on the same brain receptor as THC.

The Week

Climate change: seven good-news stories for the planet in 2023

With major climate-change related disasters hitting the headlines over the past years, the future of the planet can seem bleak – but new breakthroughs are providing scientists with a glimmer of hope.

Inverse

Astronaut Mice Reveal Potential Link Between the Gut and Bone Loss in Space

Scientists sent 20 mice to the International Space Station so scientists could observe how microgravity affected their bone density and gut microbiomes.

Tribune News Service

Bacteria skyrockets to 100 times beyond safe levels in some Fort Lauderdale canals after historic flooding

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fort Lauderdale — known as the “Venice of America” for its many waterways — was marred by water dirtier than a toilet during last week’s historical flooding.

The Guardian - UK

Volcanic microbe eats CO2 ‘astonishingly quickly’, say scientists

Discovery of carbon-capturing organism in hot springs could lead to efficient way of absorbing climate-heating gas

The Conversation

Humans weren't the first engineers, doctors and farmers – bacteria, plants and animals have lots to teach us

Life existed without human beings for more than 99.9% of Earth’s history. Yet we often ignore the achievements of species that preceded us by billions of years.

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