The Latest Breaking News from Bacteria

Hurricane Idalia - latest: Biden requests billions more in disaster relief as photos show storm’s destruction

President Joe Biden has announced that he will visit on Saturday morning and has requested billions in extra disaster relief funding

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

This Aggressive Strain Of Lyme Disease Could Hold Clues To Better Treatments

Scientists are zeroing in on a highly virulent and infectious Lyme disease strain to find better ways to treat the infection.

Inverse · Aug 31, 2023

New antibiotic that slays superbugs discovered in 'dark matter' microbes from North Carolina soil

Deadly superbugs are unlikely to develop resistance to a new antibiotic produced by bacteria, scientists say.

LiveScience · Aug 30, 2023

When not causing breakouts, acne bacteria may strengthen the skin's protective barrier

Bacteria most commonly associated with acne may not be all bad for skin health.

LiveScience · Aug 25, 2023

FDA issues voluntary recall of certain eye drop brands sold online after fungal and bacterial contamination

Move came after FDA said earlier that people should ‘properly discard’ the products if they have purchased it

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Listeria: Everything you need to know as bacteria outbreak kills three in Washington

The cases were linked to the bacteria’s spread through eating ice cream from Listeria-contaminated machines

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Five deaths this year from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria recorded in Florida

The disease can be caused by contaminated seafood or when an open wound is exposed to the bacteria

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Acne bacteria trigger cells to produce fats, oils and other lipids essential to skin health – new research

The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it plays a crucial role as the first line of defense against pathogens and insults from the external environment. It provides important functions like temperature regulation and moisture retention. And despite the misconception that lipids harm your skin by causing…

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2023

Scientists Develop Powerful Antibiotic That Can Tackle Superbugs

We urgently need new antibiotics to combat bacteria that become increasingly resistant to most clinically used antibiotics.

Zenger · Aug 23, 2023

Flesh-eating bacteria spreads across US

Thanks to warming waters, Vibrio vulnificus is expected to expand its territory and infect more people

Salon · Aug 23, 2023