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How dormant plant traits could be reawakened to unlock fertiliser-free farming

Plants are among the most intrepid explorers on Earth. Roughly 460 million years ago, the first plants started leaving lakes and rivers and appeared on land. At that time, the surface of Earth was mostly bare rock.

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Baby formula preparation machines might not reach NHS recommended temperatures for killing bacteria – new research

When you have a new baby, it can feel as though there are suddenly thousands of things to worry about. One of the biggest concerns for parents in the early weeks is feeding.

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Cell death is essential to your health − an immunologist explains when cells decide to die with a bang or take their quiet leave

Living cells work better than dying cells, right? However, this is not always the case: your cells often sacrifice themselves to keep you healthy. The unsung hero of life is death.

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Premature babies in neonatal care units are susceptible to fatal illnesses: Study

Premature babies in neonatal care units are very sensitive and susceptible to potentially fatal illnesses. To help keep these babies safe, the danger of infection must be kept as low as possible. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brush your teeth! Bad oral hygiene linked to cancer, heart attacks and renal failure

It’s normal to have bacteria in your mouth. But harmful bacteria have been linked to a host of health problems. Medical scientist Glenda Davison and microbiologist Yvonne Prince, who have researched the oral cavity, explain why it’s so important to practise good oral hygiene.

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Genes fuel antibiotic resistance in Yemen cholera epidemic

In Yemen, a cholera epidemic in 2018 led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant V.cholerae strains. A study found a new plasmid in these bacteria, which conferred resistance to multiple antibiotics, including macrolides. This plasmid spread rapidly and was found in all epidemic samples by 2019. Genetic exchange and clinical macrolide use may…

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Australian gardener becomes first person to survive deadly flesh-eating bacteria

Woman treated with antibiotics and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to survive infection by pathogen that causes blackleg disease in cattle and sheep

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First Thing: Biden says Trump 2.0 would threaten democracy

Faced with stagnant approval ratings, president ups ante in his re-election campaign. Plus, the plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world

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When the drugs don’t work: can we do anything about antimicrobial resistance?

One little girl’s tragic death in an Abuja hospital this summer illustrates a global problem, but one that is worst in Africa where it could kill 4 million people by 2050

The Guardian - UK

Woman paralysed for months after eating expired pesto

Doralice Carneiro Sobreira Goes described horror ordeal on TikTok

The Independent UK

I'm a microbiologist and here's what (and where) I never eat

Every year, around 2.4 million people in the UK get food poisoning – mostly from viral or bacterial contamination. Most people recover within a few days without treatment, but not all are that lucky.

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Your microbes live on after you die − a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life

Each human body contains a complex community of trillions of microorganisms that are important for your health while you’re alive. These microbial symbionts help you digest food, produce essential vitamins, protect you from infection and serve many other critical functions. In turn, the microbes, which are mostly concentrated in your…

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‘We are just getting started’: the plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world

The long read: When a microbe was found munching on a plastic bottle in a rubbish dump, it promised a recycling revolution. Now scientists are attempting to turbocharge those powers in a bid to solve our waste crisis. But will it work?

The Guardian - UK

Vogue Williams loves this probiotic supplement so much that she decided to invest in it

Heights’ Smart Probiotic was created by scientists and dietitians over a two-year span

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Antibiotics can prolong the survival of some bacteria

Scientists have discovered an unexpected impact of some antibiotics on some bacteria: the medications occasionally help bacteria by extending their life. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Antibiotics can help certain bacteria survive for longer, research suggests

Until now it had been thought that antibiotics kill bacteria or stop them growing.

The Independent UK

Woman paralysed for months after eating expired pesto

Doralice Carneiro Sobreira Goes described horror ordeal on TikTok

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Flesh-eating bacteria infections rising

Treating flesh-eating bacteria is a race against time. Here's what to do to protect yourself

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Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US − a microbiologist explains how to protect yourself

Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a growing – and potentially fatal – threat to people.

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A Roman solution to Raac’s ruin – is self-healing concrete the answer?

After recent building failures, researchers are looking to ancient materials for inspiration in creating more durable materials that repair themselves

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More than half of Scottish beaches plagued by sewage - see which areas here

MORE than half of Scotland’s most popular beaches for wild swimming have been polluted with unsafe levels of sewage this summer, with one tourist…

The Times of India

Brazilian fruits can impact gut bacteria and fight chronic diseases

Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) are a big cause of death worldwide. The mix of bacteria in our gut (intestinal microbiota) can change and play a role in NCDs.

The Independent UK

Bibby Stockholm receives all clear on legionella ahead of reopening to asylum seekers

The latest legionella results on board the barge came back as ‘satisfactory’

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Four things you need to know about your vagina vulva

When it comes to female anatomy, there’s still a lot that many of us don’t know. A 2019 survey from YouGov found that half of those questioned didn’t know where the vagina was on a diagram of a woman’s genitalia.

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Bibby Stockholm gets ‘satisfactory’ test results for legionella

Results revealed in FoI data follow other tests that found unsatisfactory levels of the bacteria on barge

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