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Oldest evidence of plague in Britain found in 4,000-year-old human remains

Traces of Yersinia pestis bacteria were found in teeth of people buried at bronze age sites in Cumbria and Somerset

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023

Researchers find 4,000-year-old plague DNA – the oldest cases to date in Britain

Francis Crick Institute scientists identified three cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague in human remains at two burial sites.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

‘Smart bandages’ could improve outcomes for patients with non-healing wounds

Wirelessly powered smart bandages have been developed by a team of scientists to improve the quality of life for those with non-healing wounds.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Easy method to dissolve limescale and bacteria from your showerhead

We've all left it a little too long between cleans in our bathrooms, but if you need a method that's going to blast the limescale and bacteria from your showerhead, an expert has an easy method

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2023

Sewage spills blamed as E coli forces Cornish shellfish sites to close

Producers accuse government of failing to tackle pollution after ‘very high’ levels of bacteria found

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023

Scientists use AI to discover new antibiotic to treat deadly superbug

AI used to discover abaucin, an effective drug against A baumannii, bacteria that can cause dangerous infections

The Guardian - US · May 25, 2023

Symptoms of unhealthy gut as experts share five foods that help stomach issues

An unhealthy gut can contribute to several health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and even anxiety.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

C-CAMP launches Antimicrobial Resistance Quest

The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) is launching the 4th edition of Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) supported Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Quest.

The Hindu · May 24, 2023

'Brain-eating' amoeba ruled out in 'cluster of illnesses' in Oklahoma. What could the cause be?

Oklahoma's state health department is investigating a cluster of illnesses in people who swam in local lakes and rivers. The cause remains unknown, but a dangerous brain-eating amoeba has been ruled out.

LiveScience · May 24, 2023

Wastewater is a valuable source of information - Africa's scientists need to use it to find drug-resistant bacteria

People often think of wastewater as serving no purpose. But it can be a valuable source of information. Wastewater is increasingly recognised as a significant environmental reservoir for antimicrobial resistance – a growing global public health threat.

The Conversation · May 24, 2023