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Scientists develop world’s first mRNA vaccine for deadly bacteria

Researchers in Israel claim new jab could pave way for protection against future antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023

Breastmilk Can Boost the Microbiomes of C-section Babies, New Research Shows

A study conducted found that while cesarean-born babies do miss out on certain maternal microbiomes at birth, breastmilk can make up for missing microbes.

Inverse · Mar 9, 2023

Melbourne scientists find enzyme that can make electricity out of tiny amounts of hydrogen

Scientists have isolated an enzyme from soil bacteria that can convert air into electricity, which they say could be developed into a renewable power source for small devices.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

Strange Bacteria Colonies in Chile Show How Life on Mars May Be Scattered in Pockets

Boosting our odds of finding traces of life depends on looking in the right tiny patch of sediment, according to a new study.

Inverse · Mar 6, 2023

Kombucha fan? You can brew it at home from scratch

You’ll need a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), which may be grown or purchased, tea and sugar — that’s it!

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023

Mrs Hinch fans praise 'unreal' £2 hack that kills germs in 45-seconds with no wiping

A cleaning expert has shared their top tip for killing bacteria and viruses around the home and leaving the place smelling 'beautiful' - and Mrs Hinch fans 'love' the hack

Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2023

Alaska’s coastal towns fight erosion

"There's a lot of history being washed away"

Salon · Mar 5, 2023

This Simple, Everyday Hack Can Help Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Research on the evolution of antimicrobial resistance has focused more on evolutionary selection than hygiene.

Inverse · Mar 4, 2023

A ‘super strain’ of an antibiotic-resistant stomach bug is on the rise in the U.S. Here are the symptoms to watch for

It’s never been more important for clinicians to ensure that the antibiotics they’re prescribing are appropriate, one expert tells Fortune—and for patients to understand that if their provider isn’t prescribing antibiotics, it may be for good reason.

Fortune · Mar 4, 2023

What is Shigella, the increasingly drug-resistant bacteria the CDC is warning about?

Shigella causes shigellosis, an inflammatory diarrhea. The extensively drug-resistant strain is relatively uncommon overall, but it's being seen in more cases among adults.

WEKU · Mar 3, 2023