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Older brothers and sisters could help build babies' defence against allergies, findings suggest

For more than three decades, researchers have known that children from larger families are less likely to develop allergic disease, but the potential reason for that remained a mystery.

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How to live beyond 100: Researchers think they have found the secret

We might be one step closer to figuring out how to live a very long life indeed

Evening Standard

Is there life in the sea that hasn't been discovered?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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Diet guru Dr Michael Mosley shares best 'anti-ageing' foods

Genetics play a relatively small part in how we age

Bristol Post

How genome sequences tracked down an ancient disease

Scientists have traced the prehistoric trail of many major human pathogens in recent years, providing an unparalleled view of the evolution and adaptation of human pathogens. This article takes a closer at the origins of the cause of the bubonic plague.

The Hindu

Gut microbiome changes linked to precancerous colon polyps: Study

In a recent study, researchers at Mass General Brigham and Women's Hospital linked specific types of gut bacteria to the formation of precancerous colon polyps. Read further on Dynamite News.

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The world is running out of treatments for deadly infections, but an ancient animal may hold the answer

Antibiotic resistant superbugs are wreaking havoc as experts warn we're in a race against time to find new treatments.

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Clumps of 5,000-mile seaweed blob bring flesh-eating bacteria to Florida

Decomposing pieces of Great Atlantic sargassum belt carry Vibrio bacteria on state’s shoreline

The Guardian - US

Does the giant blob of seaweed headed to Florida really contain 'flesh-eating' bacteria?

A gargantuan seaweed blob on its way to Florida beaches is filled with plastic and some potentially harmful bacteria, but no "flesh-eating" microbes, as some news reports have suggested.

LiveScience

Flesh-eating bacteria found in seaweed on Florida beaches

Researchers warn a massive belt of Sargassum seaweed headed towards the state could be infected with the deadly Vibrio bacteria

The Independent UK

The dangers of fungal diseases on crops

"Ever since potatoes emerged . . . growers have battled the threat of soil-borne fungal and bacterial diseases"

Salon

Researchers find 4,000-year-old plague DNA – the oldest evidence of the disease in Britain

Francis Crick Institute scientists identified three cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague in human remains at two burial sites

The Independent UK

Explained | Abaucin, the potential new antibiotic found with machine-learning

Researchers in the US and Canada have reported rediscovering a known compound called abaucin for its antibacterial properties against Acinetobacter baumannii, a notorious pathogenic bacteria known to resist multiple antibiotics, using machine learning.

The Hindu

Why our allergies are getting worse —and what to do about it

From excessive hygiene to low-fiber diets, author Theresa MacPhail explores the deep-rooted causes of rising allergy rates in her new book Allergic.

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Hauls of seaweed washing ashore 'contain FLESH EATING bacteria' that can match common sickness

Beaches along South Florida, US, are being filled with Sargassum which is a thick, brown algae that releases a horrific smell as it decays, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University

Daily Record

Kill germs and bacteria with 'natural' method to clean a duvet - without washing machine

A cleaning expert has shared her top tips on how to make sure your duvets and pillows are clean and rid of both stains and bacteria.

The Guardian - UK

Oldest evidence of plague in Britain found in 4,000-year-old human remains

Traces of Yersinia pestis bacteria were found in teeth of people buried at bronze age sites in Cumbria and Somerset

The Independent UK

Researchers find 4,000-year-old plague DNA – the oldest cases to date in Britain

Francis Crick Institute scientists identified three cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague in human remains at two burial sites.

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The Independent UK

‘Smart bandages’ could improve outcomes for patients with non-healing wounds

Wirelessly powered smart bandages have been developed by a team of scientists to improve the quality of life for those with non-healing wounds.

The Conversation

Four dangers lurking in your garden – and how to protect yourself

Many people see gardening as a relaxing pastime – an easygoing way to spend hours outdoors when the weather’s nice. But as a consultant in emergency medicine, I deal with all manner of medical emergencies and injuries arising from what may appear to be a harmless hobby.

Wales Online

Socks people wear to bed are 'dirtier than a toilet' lab report reveals

The swab analysis also showed that people’s socks are likely to feature the same bacteria found on cockroaches and their faecal droppings

Daily Record

Michael Mosley says key to living longer is 'getting infected' by certain viruses

The diet guru explained that having the right viruses in your gut could help fight illnesses and prolong your life.

Daily Mirror

'Harmless' pink mould can cause UTIs and pneumonia - how to get it out of your bathroom

Pink mould is often found in bathrooms and can cause urinary tract infections and digestive problems, but thankfully it's easy to remove - here's a simple explainer

Daily Mirror

Easy method to dissolve limescale and bacteria from your showerhead

We've all left it a little too long between cleans in our bathrooms, but if you need a method that's going to blast the limescale and bacteria from your showerhead, an expert has an easy method

The Guardian - UK

Sewage spills blamed as E coli forces Cornish shellfish sites to close

Producers accuse government of failing to tackle pollution after ‘very high’ levels of bacteria found

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