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The world’s oldest fossils or oily gunk? New research suggests these 3.5 billion-year-old rocks don’t contain signs of life

The Pilbara region of Western Australia is home to one of the most ancient surviving pieces of Earth’s crust, which has been geologically unchanged since its creation some 3.5 billion years ago.

The Conversation

Cleaning expert shares how often bath mats should be changed as 'mould could grow'

Your bath mat should be washed more often than you'd think to combat the build-up of bacteria.

Daily Record

People are only just realising they've been washing broccoli wrong their whole lives

Daily Mirror

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Make-up artist warns against crayon lip liner hack that could cause bacterial infection

Beauty bloggers have been amazed by the results of using a crayon for lip liner - but a make-up artist explains why it's a bad idea

Daily Mirror

NASA-funded study to research if bacteria could help form building materials on Mars

Since the 1990s, several architectures have been drafted for crewed missions to Mars, all of which have emphasized the need for keeping launch mass low.

Inverse

Plant toxin hailed as ‘new weapon’ in antibiotic war against bacteria

Scientists say albicidin has allowed them to take a giant step forward to creating a powerful new range of antibacterial drugs

The Guardian - UK

Home experts reveal the dirtiest surfaces as kitchen surface 'dirtier' than toilet

Two common areas in our home were found to be even dirtier than the toilet seat, covered in harmful bacteria.

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Possible link between Alzheimer's disease and gut microbiome found in mice – new study

Researchers may have found an unlikely contributor to the development of Alzheimer’s disease: the bacteria in your gut. Their study, published in the journal Science, suggested that certain gut bacteria increase the brain damage seen in mice with an Alzheimer’s-like disease.

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Beauty fans rave over pillowcase that prevents acne and split ends

The pillowcase can eliminate 99.7% of acne-causing bacteria and prevent 'bed head', according to a viral TikTok video

Chronicle Live

Plant toxin discovery could boost fight against antibiotics resistance

Scientists say albicin, which has a unique way of killing harmful bacteria, is one of the strongest antibiotic candidates in decades.

The Independent UK

Microbiologist reveals how dirty our kitchen sinks really are – even AFTER cleaning

Microbiologist Tim Call has left people horrified after he shared just how dirty our kitchen sinks are - with some saying they'll never eat at another person's house

Daily Mirror

Can spicy food boost our gut health? Here's what the science says

Our gut microbiome is involved in a wide array of health outcomes. Do spices help or hurt?

Inverse

'Scientists find leprosy bacteria could be force for good - by regrowing damage livers'

Dr Miriam Stoppard writes how the ancient infection leprosy - once such a disfiguring disease that sufferers were exiled - could now help people's health

Daily Mirror

How to treat scars at home — and hopefully make them disappear

The first six months after an injury or surgery is critical for scar prevention and treatment, writes Michael Freeman.

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The Independent UK

Scientists create ‘living medicine’ to tackle lung infections

Scientists believe they have found a new solution for drug-resistant lung infections

Daily Mirror

How to boost your gut health and why ignoring the warning signs can make you ill

GP Dr Sameer Sanghvi says your immune response, physical health and even mood can all be affected if you don't pay enough attention to your gut health.

Zenger

How Trendy Mindfulness Popular With Celebrities Boosts Good Bacteria

Fans include Beatles legends Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Beyonce on trendy mindfulness.

Wales Online

I’m a bacteria expert - here's why you may want to rethink wearing shoes in the house

Experts have taken a look at just how dirty common footwear is - and there were some surprising findings

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The Independent UK

Mindfulness boosts good gut bacteria, new research reveals

A study of Buddhist monks found their microbes differed substantially from those of secular neighbours

Irish Mirror

My 600lb Life star reveals epic weight loss after suffering from flesh-eating bacteria

Charity Pierce, who weighed in at more than 57 stone when she first appeared on My 600lb Life, looks completely unrecognisable after turning her life around

The Independent UK

Deep meditation can ‘improve gut bacteria’ – study

This in turn could offer benefits for physical and mental health, researchers said.

The Conversation

How to treat scars at home – and hopefully make them disappear

Maybe you’ve had a skin cancer removed from your face or body. Perhaps you had an injury or accident and needed stitches. However you came by a cut on your skin, you probably want to make it appear as small as possible as quickly as possible and avoid a longer-lasting…

Liverpool Echo

Common household item 'dirtier' than a toilet seat

An expert advised people how to "reduce the bacteria and dirt" in their home

The Conversation

Why cholera continues to threaten many African countries

Malawi is facing its worst cholera outbreak in two decades. The outbreak started early in 2022 and has, so far, resulted in over 18,000 cases and the loss of 750 lives. It’s also forced the closure of schools and many businesses. Microbiologist Sam Kariuki, who is the director of Kenya’s…

Daily Mirror

Bacteria expert shares disgusting reason you should always take shoes off inside

Bacteria experts have tested how dirty the shoes we wear inside our home are – and it's clear that we should be asking people to take their trainers off before coming in

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