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Scientists say they could isolate five antibiotic-producing bacteria from ocean plastic

The batches may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a disease-causing bacteria

A snacking superworm that loves to eat polystyrene may hold the key with a bacterial enzyme in its gut to help recycle plastic waste, researchers say.

Showers in Portcullis House were closed as a ‘precautionary measure’ after low levels of the bacteria were detected during routine maintenance.

The vaccine against the B strain is not available to most children and adolescents free of charge but a researcher says new trials could change its cost-effectiveness.

A research scientist has claimed that using a sponge to do the washing up could be making your plates worse to eat from - as bacteria build-up makes them filthy

An effective step-by-step guide for cleaning a washing machine drum, detergent drawer, and door seal to ensure fresher laundry

Wondering if you should keep or toss the three-day-old pasta in your fridge or the milk past its expiration date? Most food can safely be eaten days or weeks after the date on the packaging

The Abbott facility was closed in February after a recall involving bacterial infections in infants which led to a nationwide shortage

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Plastic bottles, punnets, wrap – such lightweight packaging made of PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) plastic becomes a problem if it is not recycled. Scientists at Leipzig University have now discovered a highly efficient enzyme that degrades PET in record time. The enzyme PHL7, which the researchers found in a compost heap…