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C-CAMP researchers formulate new novel bio-alternative for controlling Xanthomonas

Researchers at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) have formulated a novel bio-alternative called XanthoControl for the effective management of Xanthomonas spp, a phytopathogenic bacteria.

The Hindu

Two babies infected with rare bacteria sometimes found in powdered infant formula

A Kentucky child is dead and a Missouri infant has brain damage from the same kind of bacteria that sparked powdered formula recalls and shortages last year

The Independent UK

Vaccine for superbugs? New shot shows promise in early tests

A new vaccine, so far tested only in mice, broadly activates the immune system against a wide array of bacteria and fungi.

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Best ways to preserve food

" A preservation project can also be about more than just the food"

Salon

Should You Wash Chicken Before Cooking It? A Microbiologist Reveals the Shocking Answer

Chicken does contain harmful microorganisms, but washing it prior to cooking doesn’t remove them.

Inverse

Are antibacterial duvets worth it? A sleep editor investigates

The best antibacterial bedding should help you sleep fresh and cool, but it's expensive. I asked sleep experts whether antibacterial duvets are worth the cost.

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Yogurt For Mental Health? Study Uncovers How Fermented Food May Prevent Depression, Anxiety

A team of researchers has identified how bacteria in fermented foods such as yogurt can help manage stress and prevent depression and anxiety.

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'Extremely high' number of pneumonia cases strike kids in Ohio county

Common respiratory viruses and bacteria are likely behind the uptick in pediatric pneumonia in Warren County, Ohio.

LiveScience

Black Death’s Legacy: How Plague Altered Human Oral Microbiome And Our Modern Diet

New research suggests the Black Death may have influenced the composition of the human oral microbiome, leading to chronic diseases and dietary shifts.

Zenger

This clever hack will keep cut flowers alive for longer – all you need is to treat them to a cheeky tipple, seriously

Is giving your fresh flowers a shot of vodka going to keep them alive for longer? Experts reveal

Ideal Home

Mike Brown obituary

Other lives: Academic pharmacist and pharmaceutical microbiologist who specialised in understanding how bacteria respond to antibiotics

The Guardian - UK

Bacteria Carried By Mothers Kills 100,000 Newborns Annually

Group B Streptococcus poses deadly risk, yet rarely tested for in UK

Zenger

Denmark and Netherlands report surge in child pneumonia as China battles outbreak

Danish health experts warn spike in bacteria illness is high enough to be considered epidemic

Evening Standard

Gut-friendly Christmas: 6 ways to protect your health

'Tis the season of excess. Louise Pyne reveals the tricks to keep your gut happy without forgoing the festive food and booze

Evening Standard

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Microbiome Study May Have Finally Solved An Enduring Mystery In Gynecology

New study unveils how bacterial vaginosis, a common disruption of the vaginal microbiome, is linked to reproductive health issues.

LiveScience

188 new types of CRISPR revealed by algorithm

Researchers used an algorithm to scour databases of bacterial genomes for never-before-seen CRISPR systems.

The Conversation

Do you really need antibiotics? Curbing our use helps fight drug-resistant bacteria

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

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Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning

Contaminated saline products used at hospitals are being recalled after the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued an alert following a bacterial outbreak.

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Zenger

New Study Uncovers Profound Implications Of E.coli’s Antibiotic Resistance Evolution

E.coli's ability to evolve antibiotic resistance may be greater than previously thought, study reveals

Salon

You shouldn't wash your chicken

"Traces of feathers, slime or dirt might have necessitated washing chicken half a century ago"

The Guardian - US

Pass the yogurt: can probiotics help negate the toxicity of plastic in our stomachs?

Research suggests bacteria in fermented foods may ameliorate some inflammation that microplastics promote in our system

The Conversation

Chicken doesn't need to be washed before cooking – here's why

Social media isn’t exactly known for being a welcoming place to have a productive discussion or share your opinions. Even the most inoffensive posts can breed noxious comments sections. Take this seemingly harmful post on TikTok, in which a woman shares a step-by-step recipe for spatchcocking chicken.

The Conversation

Drug resistance may make common infections like thrush untreatable

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions.

WEKU

Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues

Dogs around the country are becoming sick with an unknown respiratory illness. Some veterinarians are warning dog owners to take precautions. A strange bacterium could be involved.

WEKU

What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit

This itchy microbe really touches a nerve. A common skin bacterium can directly interact with a nerve cell to trigger an itch, new study shows, suggesting possible new therapies for itchy conditions.

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