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The surprising link between oral health and cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is a major concern worldwide, with millions affected by heart-related conditions. While many are aware of the traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking, the connection between oral health and heart disease is less commonly discussed. However, maintaining good oral hygiene might have a…

The Times of India

At-home test can catch cancer and IBS-causing bacteria

Gut ID test provides detailed analysis on contents of the microbiome

Evening Standard

CRISPR could be used to treat UTIs, early trial hints

Scientists are testing a "genetically enhanced bacteriophage cocktail" as a treatment for urinary tract infections.

LiveScience

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Nigeria’s Niger delta biohazards – high radioactive levels detected in new study

The Niger Delta, in southern Nigeria, is one of the most significant oil-producing regions in the world. It spans over 70,000 square kilometres and is also an area of great biodiversity, including mangroves, swamps and rainforests. However, the region has been plagued by severe environmental pollution for decades, primarily due…

The Conversation

Deadly food poisoning outbreak linked to a nationwide recall of 7 million pounds of Boar’s Head deli meats

As of early August, 43 people had gotten sick and three of them died

The Independent UK

How we reconstructed the ancestor of all life on Earth

Understanding how life began and evolved on Earth is a question that has fascinated humans for a long time, and modern scientists have made great advances when it comes to finding some answers. Now, our recent study hopes to offer new insights into the origin of life on Earth.

The Conversation

Best kefir to buy in the UK for gut health and immunity

Fermented, gut-loving goodness for better mornings ahead

Evening Standard

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Urban birds are teeming with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study finds

Exposure to bacteria in landfill sites and polluted rivers may explain prevalence among city-dwelling birds

The Guardian - UK

City birds can be carriers of antibiotic resistant bacteria, study suggests

In the study, researchers analysed 700 samples of bacteria taken from the guts of 30 species of wild birds across eight countries, including the UK.

The Independent UK

Probiotic supplement caused man's fatal infection in rare case

In very rare instances, the live microorganisms in probiotics can cause dangerous infections.

LiveScience

After six years, a Texas town’s boil-water notice has been lifted, but residents are still concerned

The town’s troubles started in 2018, when its water tested positive for the dangerous E.coli bacteria.

The Texas Tribune

Bacteria that switch antibiotic resistance on and off are going undetected. Microbiologist Karin Hjort is on a mission to find out how they do it.

Microbiologist Karin Hjort discusses what heteroresistance is and how it could change the way we treat bacterial infections.

LiveScience

How fast can antibiotic resistance evolve?

Bacteria can mutate surprisingly fast to resist antibiotics.

LiveScience

10 of the deadliest superbugs that scientists are worried about

These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, leaving doctors scrambling to help patients who are infected.

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What's the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?

There are two main types of bacteria, and these categories reflect the microbes' biology and their vulnerability to different antibiotics.

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Scientists have found a secret 'switch' that lets bacteria resist antibiotics — and it's been evading lab tests for decades

Microbiologists are on a quest to unravel a rare phenomenon involved in antibiotic resistance and how it may change our understanding of infections.

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Paris Olympics Water Quality Data Reveals Bacteria Levels

Paris Olympics monitored Seine River water quality during events, facing challenges from bacteria levels influenced by weather.

The Independent UK

Water quality was acceptable when Olympians swam in Seine River, data shows

Water quality data used by Paris Olympics organizers shows that bacteria levels in the Seine River were within acceptable levels on the days that athletes swam in the famed waterway

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Scientists discover plastic-eating fungi that could help clean up world’s oceans

Bacteria and fungi are evolving to eat plastic but their impact will likely be limited to specific applications, researchers say

AAP

Tower bacteria testing linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

Health authorities have confirmed the suspected source of a Legionnaires' outbreak as they continue investigating how the bacteria grew in a cooling tower.

Salon

Seine bacteria remedy: Coca-Cola?

Water quality concerns have led some Olympians to get creative when it comes to trying to eliminating bacteria

Sports Illustrated

Strong Current in Seine River a Tough Challenge for U.S. Open-Water Swimmers

After concerns about water quality and bacteria levels, Katie Grimes and Mariah Denigan also battled a troublesome tide in the women’s 10k swim in Paris.

The Independent UK

After baby's death, Kentucky parents sue infant formula maker at center of 2022 crisis

The parents of Kentucky baby who died last fall after drinking bacteria-tainted infant formula are the latest to sue manufacturer Abbott Nutrition

The Conversation

How the health of your lungs is linked to the bacteria in your gut

The trillions of bacteria living in our gut have an extraordinary effect on our health. They’re in charge of digestion, breaking down the foods we eat and extracting their vitamins and minerals. A healthy, balanced microbiome also helps ward off infections and even lowers risk of certain diseases.