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Could gut fungi be linked to severe COVID? What to make of new research findings

Many tiny organisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses normally live on our bodies, and even inside us. These are called the microbiome. The large number of these organisms living in the gastrointestinal tract are collectively known as the gut microbiome.

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A layered lake is a little like Earth’s early oceans − and lets researchers explore how oxygen built up in our atmosphere billions of years ago

Little Deming Lake doesn’t get much notice from visitors to Itasca State Park in Minnesota. There’s better boating on nearby Lake Itasca, the headwaters of the Mississippi River. My colleagues and I need to maneuver hundreds of pounds of equipment down a hidden path made narrow by late-summer poison ivy…

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Leptospirosis claims three lives in Alappuzha

Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection, has claimed three lives in Alappuzha district in recent days.

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10 important rules that can keep office employees safe from infections

Did you know that hands are responsible for 80% of the spread of common illnesses. A simple act of washing your hands at least five times a day can significantly decrease the frequency of colds, flu and other infections. Not only will it keep you infection-free, it will also help…

The Times of India

First asylum seekers back on board Bibby Stockholm after Legionella evacuation

The Home Office said tests for the bacteria had been completed ahead of the return of the occupants to the barge moored in Dorset.

The Independent UK

Asylum seekers return to the Bibby Stockholm barge after legionella scare as protesters block entry

Just Stop Oil activists blocked a coach transporting migrants to the barge

The Independent UK

Protesters gather as asylum seekers brought back to Bibby Stockholm barge

It has been more than two months since the vessel was evacuated following the discovery of Legionella bacteria in the water supply.

The Independent UK

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Asylum seekers set to return to barge after Legionella evacuation

It has been more than two months since the Bibby Stockholm was evacuated following the discovery of Legionella bacteria in the water supply.

The Independent UK

AI chatbots could help plan bioweapon attacks, report finds

Large language models gave advice on how to conceal the true purpose of the purchase of anthrax, smallpox and plague bacteria

The Guardian - UK

European Researchers Identify Potential Link Between Gut Microbiome And Colorectal Lesions

Gut bacteria's role in predicting colon cancer onset revealed in groundbreaking study

Zenger

Will we still have antibiotics in 50 years? We asked 7 global experts

Almost since antibiotics were first discovered, we’ve been aware bacteria can learn how to overcome these medicines, a phenomenon known as antimicrobial resistance.

The Conversation

Plant-derived nutrients can have impact on gut, brain: Study

Prebiotics are chemicals that aid in the colonisation of beneficial bacteria in the stomach. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What is a UTI? Nearly two million Brits hospitalised with infection in the last five years

There are things you can do to better your chances of avoiding UTIs

Evening Standard

Nasal vaccine could offer protection against Strep A

Jab has potential to be ‘world first’ in treating deadly bacteria

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Study reveals how plant-derived nutrients can affect gut, brain

Prebiotics are substances that help beneficial bacteria colonise the gut. These indigestible dietary fibres can be found in a variety of plant-based foods, including onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and in high concentrations in chicory root. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Here's why your fridge could be dirtier than toilet seat

Fridge is where food is – your favorite ice cream, your leftover gravy or your milk, jam, water whatnot!

The Conversation

How dormant plant traits could be reawakened to unlock fertiliser-free farming

Plants are among the most intrepid explorers on Earth. Roughly 460 million years ago, the first plants started leaving lakes and rivers and appeared on land. At that time, the surface of Earth was mostly bare rock.

The Conversation

Baby formula preparation machines might not reach NHS recommended temperatures for killing bacteria – new research

When you have a new baby, it can feel as though there are suddenly thousands of things to worry about. One of the biggest concerns for parents in the early weeks is feeding.

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Cell death is essential to your health − an immunologist explains when cells decide to die with a bang or take their quiet leave

Living cells work better than dying cells, right? However, this is not always the case: your cells often sacrifice themselves to keep you healthy. The unsung hero of life is death.

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Premature babies in neonatal care units are susceptible to fatal illnesses: Study

Premature babies in neonatal care units are very sensitive and susceptible to potentially fatal illnesses. To help keep these babies safe, the danger of infection must be kept as low as possible. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brush your teeth! Bad oral hygiene linked to cancer, heart attacks and renal failure

It’s normal to have bacteria in your mouth. But harmful bacteria have been linked to a host of health problems. Medical scientist Glenda Davison and microbiologist Yvonne Prince, who have researched the oral cavity, explain why it’s so important to practise good oral hygiene.

The Hindu

Genes fuel antibiotic resistance in Yemen cholera epidemic

In Yemen, a cholera epidemic in 2018 led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant V.cholerae strains. A study found a new plasmid in these bacteria, which conferred resistance to multiple antibiotics, including macrolides. This plasmid spread rapidly and was found in all epidemic samples by 2019. Genetic exchange and clinical macrolide use may…

The Guardian - AU

Australian gardener becomes first person to survive deadly flesh-eating bacteria

Woman treated with antibiotics and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to survive infection by pathogen that causes blackleg disease in cattle and sheep

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden says Trump 2.0 would threaten democracy

Faced with stagnant approval ratings, president ups ante in his re-election campaign. Plus, the plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world

The Guardian - UK

When the drugs don’t work: can we do anything about antimicrobial resistance?

One little girl’s tragic death in an Abuja hospital this summer illustrates a global problem, but one that is worst in Africa where it could kill 4 million people by 2050

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