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Some 1.27 million people died in 2019 directly as a result of infection because the bacteria causing the infection were resistant to the drugs designed to kill them, according to a recent study in The Lancet; overall, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is estimated to have contributed directly or indirectly to the…

Bangkok Post

Myrkl: The new anti-hangover pill said to break down up to 70 per cent of alcohol in an hour

The pill is aimed at those who do not want a hangover after drinking the day before. But can these pills really prevent a hangover?

The New Daily

Lyme disease: Why it is on the rise and how to protect against it

The bacterial infection is becoming increasingly common and a British mother is now bedbound because of a bite she received eight years ago

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Food body urges good cooking practices amid pork ‘superbug’ concerns

Scotland's public sector food body has emphasised the need for good hygiene and cooking practices amid concerns over a “superbug” found in some…

The National (Scotland)

Myrkl: new anti-hangover pill said to break down up to 70% of alcohol in an hour – what you need to know

A new anti-hangover supplement has just gone on sale in the UK. It is marketed by Swedish firm Myrkl as “the pre-drinking pill that works”.

The Conversation

Potentially deadly superbug found in British supermarket pork

Tests found more than 10% of sampled products resistant to antibiotic used to treat serious illnesses in humans

The Guardian - UK

Pantoea ananatis identified in rice in Kuttanad for first time

Bacteria cause a disease with symptoms similar to leaf blight

The Hindu

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Are mosquitoes biting you more than others lately? This research on mice may have an answer

Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes, new research in mice finds

The Hindu

Nearly 1,000 new microbes unknown to science found trapped in Tibetan glaciers

Release of ‘potentially hazardous bacteria’ could affect China and India, say scientists

The Independent UK

You don’t need a microscope to see the biggest bacteria ever found

NEW YORK: In a Caribbean mangrove forest, scientists have discovered a species of bacteria that grows to the size and shape of a human eyelash. These cells are the largest bacteria ever observed, thousands of times bigger than more familiar bacteria such as Escherichia coli.

Bangkok Post

Two Australian children have caught diphtheria. What is it? Is there a vaccine? And how do you prevent it?

Two Australian children are hospitalised with rare cases of diphtheria of the throat. So, what is diphtheria? How is it treated? And how important is vaccination?

ABC News

Breaking the myths about Botox

Botox is a natural, purified protein that relaxes the muscle when injected. The relaxation is targeted to the muscles in the face, which fades away wrinkle, scowl or knit the brows leaving residual wrinkles. Controlling these actions has the effect of preventing the formation of wrinkles or folds and makes…

The Times of India

Prostate cancer 'could be prevented by eating yoghurt enriched with good bacteria'

The wrong gut bugs fuel the growth of tumours - and may make them resistant to therapy, scientists say

Wales Online

Salmonella shuts down world's biggest chocolate factory that supplies Nestle and Hershey

The Belgian-based Barry Callebaut factory - which produces chocolate for Hershey, Mondelez, Nestle and Unilever - has suspended operations after salmonella bacteria was found in its factories

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The Conversation

Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes, new research in mice finds

Mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animal. Over 1 million deaths per year are attributed to mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, Zika and chikungunya fever.

Zenger

Smart Solutions For The World’s Serious Pesticide Problem

The post Smart solutions for the world’s serious pesticide problem appeared first on ISRAEL21c.

The Conversation

Climate change is putting food safety at risk more often, and not just at picnics and parties

Every year, almost 1 in 6 Americans gets a foodborne illness, and about 3,000 people die from it, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. Picnics and parties where food sits out for hours are a common source, but heat waves and power outages are another silently growing…

The Conversation

What's cellulitis? A dermatologist explains

Your skin usually deflects any bacteria it encounters, protecting you from all sorts of infections. However, when you get a bug bite or a rash, some of that bacteria can sneak in, potentially causing serious consequences.

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Mummy Mia: Oldest Known E. Coli Sample Dating Back To 16th Century Extracted From Italian Mummy

The oldest known sample of an Escherichia coliform (E. coli) bacteria has been extracted from a 16th-century Italian mummy by an international team of researchers.

Daily Mirror

Eerie footage of giant bacteria 5,000 times bigger than average ‘swimming’ in swamp

Researchers have identified a massive strand of bacteria swimming in mangrove swamps in the Caribbean that is the size of an eyelash and you don't need a microscope to see it

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire dog owners warned over potentially fatal algae

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets, livestock and birds if ingested even in small quantities.

Inverse

Scientists discover the biggest bacteria ever

In this edition of Inverse Daily, read about huge bacteria, old reptiles, climate doom, and more.

Zenger

High Five: Trench Fever That Affected Tolkien And C.S. Lewis Could Be Prevented Say Scientists

The discovery of a special antibody could help prevent dangerous bacterial infections such as trench fever, whose sufferers included celebrated authors like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.

Inverse

The powerhouse of the cell has a more complicated origin than we thought

Were mitochondria a driving force or a late addition in the evolution of more complex cells like ours?

Inverse

These gut health supplements may help treat depression

A new study finds people who pair their antidepressants with probiotics experience a greater improvement in depressive symptoms compared to a control group.

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