NJ officials investigate unusual spike in Legionnaires' disease New Jersey health officials are looking for a potential source of the unusual surge in Legionnaires' disease seen in two counties. LiveScience · Nov 10, 2023
Scientists show how to turn lunar soil fertile for agriculture Scientists have found a way to turn inhospitable lunar soil fertile by introducing bacteria that enhance the availability of phosphorus, an important plant nutrient. The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023
Why it is important to have curd as part of lunch daily Yogurt, also referred to as curd, is a widely consumed dish that is suitable for any time of day. On the other hand, it is usually advised to have curd after a meal preferably lunch rather than before one. After a meal, consuming curd can facilitate digestion by supplying probiotics,… The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023
Cavity prevention: Why habit of brushing teeth at night should be inculcated from an early age Why skipping night time brushing is risky business for your teeth The Times of India · Nov 9, 2023
Astronauts might be able to grow plants on the moon, thanks to a few Earth microbes Microbes could help unlock vital nutrients in lunar soil to one day help farms sustain astronaut crews on the moon, a new study reports. Space · Nov 9, 2023
Do you think you have a penicillin allergy? You might be wrong 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. The Conversation · Nov 8, 2023
‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain chronic urinary tract infections Researchers developed an artificial bladder to observe the behaviour of pathogens. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Scientists discover ‘hidden’ reason why certain people suffer more from UTIs Common symptoms of UTIs include it being painful to urinate and having the need to urinate more often The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
The 8 worst foods for gut health, revealed by nutrition experts A nutritionist and dietitian reveal the worst foods for gut health - and some of them you might not be expecting Woman & Home · Nov 8, 2023
The rise and fall of antibiotics. What would a post-antibiotic world look like? 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. The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023
How do bacteria actually become resistant to antibiotics? 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. The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023
Engineered 'living materials' could help clean up water pollution one day Water pollution is a growing concern globally, with research estimating that chemical industries discharge 300-400 megatonnes (600-800 billion pounds) of industrial waste into bodies of water each year. The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023
NICED makes quick detection of drug-resistant H. pylori possible Researchers from NICED develop two-step PCR-based assay to detect H. pylori infection and identify clarithromycin-resistant bacteria in six-seven hours. It has 100% sensitivity and specificity and bypasses the slow growth of H. pylori bacteria and the weeks-long drug-sensitivity tests. The assay is a response to the increasing incidence of clarithromycin-resistant H. pylori bacteria in India, which… The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023
LiveScience · Nov 4, 2023 Deadly bacteria may be the culprit behind mysterious elephant die-off Scientists found a potential cause of a mysterious die-off of African savanna elephants in 2020 after they discovered deadly bacteria lurking in six corpses.
LiveScience · Nov 3, 2023 Antibiotics growing gravely ineffective for childhood infections A study found that many common antibiotics were less than 50% effective at treating serious bacterial infections in children and newborn babies in the Asia-Pacific.
Woman & Home · Nov 3, 2023 This is exactly how often to wash your makeup brushes Knowing how often to wash your makeup brushes will keep your complexion happy, and help your tools last as long as possible.
Homes & Gardens · Nov 2, 2023 How to clean a jetted bathtub, according to cleaning experts Without proper cleaning and maintenance, the intricate systems of jetted baths can accumulate residue and bacteria over time, compromising their functionality
Woman & Home · Nov 2, 2023 How to wash makeup brushes to keep bacteria at bay Learning how to wash makeup brushes will stop your brushes from gathering grime and growing bacteria. Here's exactly how to do it.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023 It took years to solve the mystery elephant deaths. Now, the threat is spreading The 35 elephants that dropped dead in Zimbabwe were victims of an obscure bacteria combined with extreme heat, and more elephants – and other species – could suffer the same fate
The Conversation · Nov 1, 2023 Bioprospecting the unknown: how bacterial enzymes encoded by unknown genes might help clean up pollution Enzymes are biological nanomachines. They make almost all of life’s chemistry happen, when and where required.
LiveScience · Oct 31, 2023 How does plaque cause cavities? A buildup of dental plaque breaks down tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health conditions.
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023 What is fried rice syndrome, and how long can you food keep in the fridge? TikTok video spreads fears online Food poisoning risk from eating starchy foods over a few days old
WEKU · Oct 29, 2023 The FDA warns consumers to stop using several eyedrop products due to infection risk Federal health officials issued the alert for six different brands of products after finding bacterial contamination at a manufacturing facility.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Sainsbury recalls chorizo product over risk of Listeria contamination Taste the Difference chorizo has been recalled over fears it could be contaminated by poisonous bacteria