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Piercing expert busts five myths and common mistakes people should 'never' make

Piercing studio owner Matthew Harris has laid out the myths he's often come against in his 30 year career.

Daily Record

IIT Roorkee researchers discover new antibacterial molecule against superbugs

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) discovered a new antibacterial small molecule (IITR00693) that could help the fight against drug-resistant infections. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Scientists develop world’s first mRNA vaccine for deadly bacteria

Researchers in Israel claim new jab could pave way for protection against future antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Evening Standard

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Breastmilk Can Boost the Microbiomes of C-section Babies, New Research Shows

A study conducted found that while cesarean-born babies do miss out on certain maternal microbiomes at birth, breastmilk can make up for missing microbes.

Inverse

Melbourne scientists find enzyme that can make electricity out of tiny amounts of hydrogen

Scientists have isolated an enzyme from soil bacteria that can convert air into electricity, which they say could be developed into a renewable power source for small devices.

ABC News

Electricity from thin air: an enzyme from bacteria can extract energy from hydrogen in the atmosphere

It may sound surprising, but when times are tough and there is no other food available, some soil bacteria can consume traces of hydrogen in the air as an energy source.

The Conversation

Australian scientists discover a ‘natural battery’ that generates electricity from ‘thin air’

A “natural battery” – an enzyme that can convert air into electrical energy – has been found by Monash University researchers.

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Caesarean babies missing key microbes at birth ‘can get them from other sources’

Scientists found C-section babies received fewer beneficial germs from mothers at birth, but was compensated by getting more microbes from breastmilk.

The Independent UK

'I've been piercing for 30 years and these are things clients should never do'

When you've been piercing for three decades, you see some odd myths about treating new piercings. Metal Morphosis owner, Matthew Harris, shared his biggest pet peeves that clients do

Daily Mirror

Strange Bacteria Colonies in Chile Show How Life on Mars May Be Scattered in Pockets

Boosting our odds of finding traces of life depends on looking in the right tiny patch of sediment, according to a new study.

Inverse

Kombucha fan? You can brew it at home from scratch

You’ll need a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), which may be grown or purchased, tea and sugar — that’s it!

Chicago Sun-Times

Mrs Hinch fans praise 'unreal' £2 hack that kills germs in 45-seconds with no wiping

A cleaning expert has shared their top tip for killing bacteria and viruses around the home and leaving the place smelling 'beautiful' - and Mrs Hinch fans 'love' the hack

Daily Mirror

Alaska’s coastal towns fight erosion

"There's a lot of history being washed away"

Salon

This Simple, Everyday Hack Can Help Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Research on the evolution of antimicrobial resistance has focused more on evolutionary selection than hygiene.

Inverse

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Fortune

A ‘super strain’ of an antibiotic-resistant stomach bug is on the rise in the U.S. Here are the symptoms to watch for

It’s never been more important for clinicians to ensure that the antibiotics they’re prescribing are appropriate, one expert tells Fortune—and for patients to understand that if their provider isn’t prescribing antibiotics, it may be for good reason.

WEKU

What is Shigella, the increasingly drug-resistant bacteria the CDC is warning about?

Shigella causes shigellosis, an inflammatory diarrhea. The extensively drug-resistant strain is relatively uncommon overall, but it's being seen in more cases among adults.

The Guardian - UK

Bacteria-killing viruses could combat antibiotic resistance, says UK scientist

Prof Martha Clokie says phages could become routine for some conditions

Daily Mirror

Grim bacterial infection warning to anyone who makes a cup of tea at work

Few things can put Brits off a good cup of tea, but this study by Liverpool's School of Tropical Medicine who swabbed kettles and microwaves in workplace kitchens may make you think twice

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Liverpool Echo

Warning to anyone who makes a cup of tea at work

Various bacteria were found on a number of common kitchen items

Tribune News Service

Tijuana sewage isn't only in Imperial Beach waves. It's in the air. And San Diegans are breathing it

SAN DIEGO — Sewage pollution spilling over the border from Tijuana into the San Diego region not only threatens the health of surfers and swimmers but potentially those simply breathing the air.

The Guardian - US

Not a breath of fresh air: study finds sewage bacteria in ocean spray

Pathogens such as E coli, norovirus and salmonella can be blown miles into coastal communities after a rainstorm

Fortune

Japanese hotel boss admits spa water is teeming with deadly bacteria

The president of the inn admitted it had previously falsified documents about chlorine levels in its baths.

The Independent UK

Japanese spa apologises for only changing water twice a year after deadly bacteria found

The manager admitted to ‘completely disregarding the health of our customers’

The New Daily

Conditioner recalled amid bacteria alarm

An in-shower body conditioner sold at supermarkets across Australia is being urgently recalled due to bacteria contamination.

Wales Online

'Serious public health alert' in US over drug-resistant stomach bug

Shigella bacterial condition can result in a life-threatening blood infection in rare cases

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