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Can “Coral Probiotics” Help Solve a Major Planetary Crisis? An Expert Explains

Lab experiments suggest that a dose of carefully selected microbes may boost the health of these reef-building creatures and their symbiotic algae

Inverse

Skin, mouth, lungs ... it's not just your gut that has a microbiome

A lot has been written and said about the gut microbiome – the community of bacteria, viruses, fungi and archaea that lives in our intestines. But the gut is not the only place that has a microbiome. The mouth, nose, skin, lungs and genitals have microbiomes of their own. And…

The Conversation

IISc researchers design synthetic peptide to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria

IISc researchers design peptide to poison key enzyme in disease-causing bacteria. Mimics natural toxin to inhibit topoisomerases, which unspool/re-coil bacterial DNA. Peptide tested on cell culture/animal models, found to reduce infection & safe with no toxic reactions. Combination therapy with existing antibiotics possible.

The Hindu

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Study: Gut Microbiome Abnormality In Autism Suggests Potential For ‘Poop Transplant’

Researchers find compelling evidence linking gut bacteria to autism spectrum disorder, paving the way for innovative treatments.

Zenger

Wild-harvested foods can be harmful

"We need improved guidelines for the safe harvesting and use of wild foods and more strenuous monitoring"

Salon

London scientists develop tool to equip antibiotics to fight superbugs

Researchers say method could remove need to develop expensive new antibiotics

Evening Standard

Professional chef shares warning about wooden chopping boards

Wooden chopping boards can be ground zero for bacteria. Here's one chef's advice to help you change that...

Woman & Home

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Breast Milk Antibodies Vary, Impacting Infant Immunity: Study

Mothers with specific antibodies protect babies from life-threatening gut disease

Zenger

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in NZ's wild cockles and watercress put people at growing risk of serious illness

Traditional harvesting sites, or mahinga kai, continue to be used throughout New Zealand to provide food and to share skills and cultural practices between families and generations.

The Conversation

Unhappy gut? Meet the vegan probiotic you need to know about

Healthspan Super20 Pro® is a game-changing probiotic that will turn around your gut health

The Independent UK

Rheumatic heart disease in Indigenous children could be spread by throat bacteria, researchers find

Exclusive: strep A genome sequencing by Australian scientists will likely have implications for prevention and vaccine development

The Guardian - AU

Should I worry about ticks?

Evidence suggests their numbers could be increasing – with bites transmitting viral, bacterial and potentially life-threatening diseases. But there are ways to guard against these attacks

The Guardian - UK

Lollipops may aid in diagnostic procedures for both children, adults: Research

A lollipop may be a pleasant reward for a child who has made it through a visit to the doctor's office, but this sweet delicacy may now make diagnostic testing during a visit less intrusive and more enjoyable. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Evolution is the right of all life forms – even synthetic ones

Researchers led by Jay T. Lennon at Indiana University in Bloomington, U.S., attempted to understand how a synthetic life-form would adapt or evolve over time, especially in situations where the raw materials required to do so could be limited.

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These Omega-3 tablets will come without a trace of fish

Consumers want the good oil, not more harm to dwindling fish stocks, which means a new brew of marine and soil bacteria could catch on as a food supplement.

The Hindu

The curious link between endometriosis and an infectious bacterium

A new study has found a link between the presence of Fusobacterium bacteria and endometriosis, opening the door for researchers to potentially develop non-invasive tests for the condition as well as treat its severity with antibiotics. Endometriosis currently affects one in ten women worldwide and has an average time-to-diagnosis of…

The Conversation

The bacteria and microbes in your gut can affect your body and mental health – engineering them promises new forms of treatment. Podcast

The human body is a complex organism, made up of trillions of cells. But not all of them are human — about half of them are fungi, microbes and bacteria. Scientists are starting to understand how and why these communities — referred to as microbiomes — are crucial to the…

The Conversation

Fermented food is a staple in west Africa: 5 ways to make sure it's safe for eating

A typical west African menu is not complete without a fermented food or drink. These are foods that have been transformed by natural processes involving “friendly” microorganisms like bacteria or yeast. The microorganisms break down the sugars and other substances in the food, which changes the taste and texture, and…

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Mucus-loving gut bug could be key for controlling cholesterol, lab study finds

A study conducted in lab dishes and mice finds that mucus-eating bacteria found in the human gut could be key for controlling cholesterol.

The Conversation

Strep throat can easily be confused with throat infections caused by viruses – here are a few ways to know the difference

“My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody’s.”

Wales Online

Pregnant women in dark about deadly bug you have to get a private test for

Other countries like United States, Canada, Germany, France and Spain routinely test women for the bacteria that can kill babies

Pedestrian.tv

AW FUCK NAH: Dude’s Tongue Grows Literal Fur & Turns Green After One Too Many Durries

A man's tongue has resembled The Grinch after turning green and spouting fur after smoking ciggies.

Daily Mirror

Man's tongue turned green and hairy due to rare reaction to cigarettes

The man had been on a course of antibiotics when he noticed his tongue start to change in colour and texture before it turned green and hairy in a rare side effect

LiveScience

Fuzzy caterpillar has sting 'like being hit with a baseball bat," and now we know why

Scientists have discovered proteins in the caterpillars' venom that fold up "like a little donut" to punch holes in the victim's cells, delivering extremely potent pain signals to the brain.

Dynamite News

Gum disease linked to buildup of Alzheimer's plaque formation: Study

Although most individuals don't associate oral disease with serious health issues, growing evidence suggests that oral bacteria play an important role in systemic disorders such as colon cancer and heart disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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