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Skin, mouth, lungs ... it's not just your gut that has a microbiome

A lot has been written and said about the gut microbiome – the community of bacteria, viruses, fungi and archaea that lives in our intestines. But the gut is not the only place that has a microbiome. The mouth, nose, skin, lungs and genitals have microbiomes of their own. And…

The Conversation · Jul 21, 2023

IISc researchers design synthetic peptide to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria

IISc researchers design peptide to poison key enzyme in disease-causing bacteria. Mimics natural toxin to inhibit topoisomerases, which unspool/re-coil bacterial DNA. Peptide tested on cell culture/animal models, found to reduce infection & safe with no toxic reactions. Combination therapy with existing antibiotics possible.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Study: Gut Microbiome Abnormality In Autism Suggests Potential For ‘Poop Transplant’

Researchers find compelling evidence linking gut bacteria to autism spectrum disorder, paving the way for innovative treatments.

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in NZ's wild cockles and watercress put people at growing risk of serious illness

Traditional harvesting sites, or mahinga kai, continue to be used throughout New Zealand to provide food and to share skills and cultural practices between families and generations.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023

Unhappy gut? Meet the vegan probiotic you need to know about

Healthspan Super20 Pro® is a game-changing probiotic that will turn around your gut health

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Rheumatic heart disease in Indigenous children could be spread by throat bacteria, researchers find

Exclusive: strep A genome sequencing by Australian scientists will likely have implications for prevention and vaccine development

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023

Should I worry about ticks?

Evidence suggests their numbers could be increasing – with bites transmitting viral, bacterial and potentially life-threatening diseases. But there are ways to guard against these attacks

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

Lollipops may aid in diagnostic procedures for both children, adults: Research

A lollipop may be a pleasant reward for a child who has made it through a visit to the doctor's office, but this sweet delicacy may now make diagnostic testing during a visit less intrusive and more enjoyable. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 16, 2023

Evolution is the right of all life forms – even synthetic ones

Researchers led by Jay T. Lennon at Indiana University in Bloomington, U.S., attempted to understand how a synthetic life-form would adapt or evolve over time, especially in situations where the raw materials required to do so could be limited.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

These Omega-3 tablets will come without a trace of fish

Consumers want the good oil, not more harm to dwindling fish stocks, which means a new brew of marine and soil bacteria could catch on as a food supplement.

AAP · Jul 14, 2023