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Expert reveals 'dirtiest' item in your bedroom that could contain millions of bacteria

As well as the 'dirtiest' spot, the expert named two other areas in your bedroom which should be cleaned regularly.

Daily Record

Scientists target gut microbiome to treat rheumatoid arthritis in world-first clinical trial

Scientists investigate whether introducing live, beneficial bacteria to the gut could treat or even cure the disease in a world-first trial.

ABC News

Study finds reusable water bottles hold more bacteria than toilet seat

This will certainly irk you when you learn that reusable water bottles, which most of us conveniently use to fill filtered drinkable water, have more germs than a toilet seat!

The Times of India

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Weight loss boost could come from eating certain foods linked to 'slimmer waists'

Experts say their findings could help to reshape dietary advice as we know it, as more foods high in 'good' bacteria could be recommended more in the future.

Daily Record

Five key signs of stress in your gut you shouldn't ignore – from bloating to weight gain

Your efforts to help improve your gut health could be derailed by something as simple as stress without you even realising it – these are five key symptoms to look out for

Daily Mirror

Revealed: the 9 places in your bedroom you’re probably forgetting to clean and pro tips on tackling them

Make your sleep space squeaky clean by sorting the 9 spots you're probably forgetting to clean with these expert tips

Real Homes

Clothing expert busts biggest cleaning 'myth' for jeans that doesn't kill bacteria

A clothing expert has shared their top tips for washing jeans and the mistakes people make - she also debugged a common misconception around putting jeans in the freezer

Daily Mirror

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Experts say how often you should replace towels, sheets, toilet brushes and other things around the house

We're probably all guilty of not changing some of these items as often as we should

Wales Online

Piercing expert busts five myths and common mistakes people should 'never' make

Piercing studio owner Matthew Harris has laid out the myths he's often come against in his 30 year career.

Daily Record

IIT Roorkee researchers discover new antibacterial molecule against superbugs

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) discovered a new antibacterial small molecule (IITR00693) that could help the fight against drug-resistant infections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Scientists develop world’s first mRNA vaccine for deadly bacteria

Researchers in Israel claim new jab could pave way for protection against future antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Evening Standard

Breastmilk Can Boost the Microbiomes of C-section Babies, New Research Shows

A study conducted found that while cesarean-born babies do miss out on certain maternal microbiomes at birth, breastmilk can make up for missing microbes.

Inverse

Melbourne scientists find enzyme that can make electricity out of tiny amounts of hydrogen

Scientists have isolated an enzyme from soil bacteria that can convert air into electricity, which they say could be developed into a renewable power source for small devices.

ABC News

Electricity from thin air: an enzyme from bacteria can extract energy from hydrogen in the atmosphere

It may sound surprising, but when times are tough and there is no other food available, some soil bacteria can consume traces of hydrogen in the air as an energy source.

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Australian scientists discover a ‘natural battery’ that generates electricity from ‘thin air’

A “natural battery” – an enzyme that can convert air into electrical energy – has been found by Monash University researchers.

The Independent UK

Caesarean babies missing key microbes at birth ‘can get them from other sources’

Scientists found C-section babies received fewer beneficial germs from mothers at birth, but was compensated by getting more microbes from breastmilk.

Daily Mirror

'I've been piercing for 30 years and these are things clients should never do'

When you've been piercing for three decades, you see some odd myths about treating new piercings. Metal Morphosis owner, Matthew Harris, shared his biggest pet peeves that clients do

Inverse

Strange Bacteria Colonies in Chile Show How Life on Mars May Be Scattered in Pockets

Boosting our odds of finding traces of life depends on looking in the right tiny patch of sediment, according to a new study.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Kombucha fan? You can brew it at home from scratch

You’ll need a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), which may be grown or purchased, tea and sugar — that’s it!

Daily Mirror

Mrs Hinch fans praise 'unreal' £2 hack that kills germs in 45-seconds with no wiping

A cleaning expert has shared their top tip for killing bacteria and viruses around the home and leaving the place smelling 'beautiful' - and Mrs Hinch fans 'love' the hack

Salon

Alaska’s coastal towns fight erosion

"There's a lot of history being washed away"

Inverse

This Simple, Everyday Hack Can Help Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Research on the evolution of antimicrobial resistance has focused more on evolutionary selection than hygiene.

Fortune

A ‘super strain’ of an antibiotic-resistant stomach bug is on the rise in the U.S. Here are the symptoms to watch for

It’s never been more important for clinicians to ensure that the antibiotics they’re prescribing are appropriate, one expert tells Fortune—and for patients to understand that if their provider isn’t prescribing antibiotics, it may be for good reason.

WEKU

What is Shigella, the increasingly drug-resistant bacteria the CDC is warning about?

Shigella causes shigellosis, an inflammatory diarrhea. The extensively drug-resistant strain is relatively uncommon overall, but it's being seen in more cases among adults.

The Guardian - UK

Bacteria-killing viruses could combat antibiotic resistance, says UK scientist

Prof Martha Clokie says phages could become routine for some conditions

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