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Animal welfare group reveals cause of death for Pakistan’s Sonia the elephant

Sonia was recently reunited with her sister Madhubala, who was transferred from Karachi Zoological Garden last month to be with her family

The Independent UK

Dangerous flesh-eating bacteria detected in new state

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Best hypochlorous acid sprays to gently soothe and repair skin

Everything you need to know about the viral, anti-bacterial skincare and how to use it

Evening Standard

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I'm an evolutionary biologist who investigates real-time evolution in bacteria. These are my 5 must-read science books.

Tiffany Taylor, professor of microbial ecology and evolution at the University of Bath in the U.K., recommends the books that shaped her career and her outlook on life.

LiveScience

‘Mirror life forms’ may sound like science fiction, but scientists warn they could be deadly to humans and destroy the environment

When you look in a mirror, the reflection is fundamentally you, but with a perfect reversal of all your features. This illustrates a phenomenon we also see in the tiny world of molecules.

The Conversation

Call for rollout of vaccines after bacteria outbreak

Australia has recorded the highest number of a deadly bacterial infection in two decades, as experts call for newer vaccines to be rolled out.

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Lab-made ‘mirror bacteria’ could endanger all life on earth, scientists warn

Synthetic microbes can cause pervasive infections in humans, animals and plants

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‘Unprecedented risk’ to life on Earth: Scientists call for halt on ‘mirror life’ microbe research

Experts warn that mirror bacteria, constructed from mirror images of molecules found in nature, could put humans, animals and plants at risk of lethal infections

The Guardian - UK

Best acne-fighting gadgets to reduce spots and blemishes fast

These top blemish-busting tools are designed to clear your skin and boost your confidence

Evening Standard

35 Unpopular Hygiene Practices That May Sound Like A Scam But Are Actually Life-Changing

Folks online are sharing unpopular hygiene practices they believe more people should be aware of. The post 35 Unpopular Hygiene Practices That May Sound Like A Scam But Are Actually Life-Changing first appeared on Bored Panda.

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How hygienic is your make-up bag?

It’s probably time to clean your beauty kit. Here’s how…

The Independent UK

13 best gut-health drinks, from kefir to kombucha

Bacteria-boosting drinks can help maintain a healthy gut and your overall wellbeing

The Independent UK

Unveiling the Antarctic ‘plastisphere’, a unique and potentially hazardous new ecosystem – new research

Antarctica, the world’s most remote, harsh and pristine continent, is not free from marine pollution. Where human activity goes, plastic debris inevitably follows.

The Conversation

Thirteen children dead in Mexico due to suspected IV bag contamination

Health department suspects the children have died due to an outbreak of a multidrug-resistant bacteria

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‘Impossible to treat’ superbugs on rise in Ukraine, scientists warn

Bacteria exhibit extreme antibiotic resistance

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How to improve gut health: 7 tips from the experts

Our experts reveal how to improve gut health – from eating fermented foods to reducing your alcohol intake

Evening Standard

Company fined £600,000 after prisoner died from legionella bacteria in water

Water samples taken from HMP Lincoln tested positive for the bacteria after Graham Butterworth’s death.

The Conversation

3 surprising vegan foods that can make you sick this summer

It’s a common myth that only food of animal origin, such as meat, seafood, eggs and dairy, can give you food poisoning.

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The Independent UK

Vaccine targeting common gut bacteria E.coli could help prevent cancer, scientists suggest

Proboitics and vaccines for two E.coli strains could hold the key to reducing bladder and colon cancer, researchers suggest

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Is homemade dog toothpaste safe? A vet weighs in

Ever wanted to make homemade dog toothpaste? Our vet explains why it’s not such a good idea…

LiveScience

Diagnostic dilemma: A woman cleaned her fish tank and ended up in the hospital

A bacterial infection that rarely occurs in the United States hit a woman in Maryland after she cleaned her home aquarium.

The Guardian - UK

The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?

Long thought to be sterile, our brains are now believed to harbour all sorts of micro-organisms, from bacteria to fungi. How big a part do they play in Alzheimer’s and similar diseases?

Inverse

This High School Science Concept May Be The Key To Massively Advanced Pathogen Detection

Microfluidic electrophoresis could lead to faster, cheaper pathogen detection everywhere.

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How bacteria are inspiring the next generation of space-borne lasers

The bacteria could be grown in space, and lend their photosynthesizing talents to supplying power to the hundreds of thousands of satellites in orbit.

Evening Standard

UK ‘on the brink of defeating’ meningitis C

There were just three cases of meningococcal group C – the infection which can lead to meningitis C – last year, the UK Health Security Agency said.

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