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‘Vast’ mass of microbes being released by melting glaciers

Bacteria can fertilise ecosystems but need to be studied closely to identify potential pathogens, scientists say

The Guardian - UK

Leprosy has potential to regenerate livers, study finds

Parasites associated with the disease can reprogramme cells to increase the size of a liver in armadillos, researchers found.

The Independent UK

Babies’ antibody response to jabs linked to mode of delivery – study

Researchers looked at the relationship between gut microbes and antibody levels in 120 babies who had been vaccinated.

The Independent UK

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Scarlet fever outbreak in Scotland: what you need to know

Cases of scarlet fever in Scotland are “unseasonably high”, according to NHS Borders Health Protection team.

The Conversation

Ants – with their wise farming practices and efficient navigation techniques – could inspire solutions for some human problems

King Solomon may have gained some of his famed wisdom from an unlikely source – ants.

The Conversation

Lung transplant patient dies from infection linked to contaminated water at hospital

Concerns over a lack of guidance to hospitals around identifying and controlling multidrug-resistant bacteria have been expressed after two women died at the Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge in 2020

Daily Mirror

Only official bathing spot on Thames fails tests for bacteria linked to sewage

Data shows E coli and intestinal enterococci at levels unsafe for swimming at Wolvercote Mill Stream, near Oxford

The Guardian - UK

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'I'm a sleep expert - here's how often you should wash your bed sheets'

Germs and bacteria that are not visible to the naked eye can build up during the night, meaning regular washing is the only way to keep them at bay

Daily Mirror

This diet helps your mental health by boosting your gut health

A recent study shows evidence that the psychobiotic diet, which consists of prebiotic and fermented foods, is linked to improved mental wellness.

Inverse

Inflammation: Immune system science explains why the body attacks itself

While inflammation is commonly associated with the pain of an injury or the many diseases it can cause, it is an important part of the normal immune response.

Inverse

Skin bacteria and individual aroma prompting mosquitoes to target certain people over others

Do you seem to be the only one in the group that attracts mosquitoes? It's not your imagination. There's a reason they like some people more than others.

ABC News

Does Having Good Friends Mean Having A Healthy Stomach?

A new study suggests that good friends are just as important for our physical health as they are for our mental well-being

Zenger

A coup for poo: why the world’s first faecal transplant approval matters

Australia’s green light for the procedure opens up potential to treat bacterial infections, as well as other diseases

The Guardian - AU

Scientists are struggling to figure out how space transforms our gut microbiome

Scientists are still figuring out how space will change astronauts' microbiome, and it isn't even clear how our guts shift on Earth.

Inverse

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Modified bacteria can clean up pollution

Genetically modified bacteria can make all types of materials — and it's easy and cheap

The Times of India

World Pneumonia Day: Know how to spot first signs of Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs generally caused by bacteria and viruses. The most common bacterial cause of pneumonia is a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, while Influenza or the flu is the common viral cause of pneumonia. The estimated worldwide incidence of community-acquired pneumonia varies between 1.5…

The Independent UK

Friendly monkeys have ‘higher levels of helpful bacteria in their guts’

The scientists followed 38 macaques on the island of Cayo Santiago, off Puerto Rico.

The Independent UK

Listeria: Everything you need to know as deli meat outbreak kills at least one

Sixteen cases detected across six states, with almost half in New York, CDC warns

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Australia gives world-first approval for faecal transplants to restore gut health

BiomeBank in Adelaide collects healthy genetic material from the microbiomes of donors to treat potentially deadly bacterial condition

WEKU

Amid vaccine shortages, Lebanon faces its first cholera outbreak in three decades

Several crises in the country — including political instability, COVID and financial collapse — have created deteriorating conditions that have allowed the bacteria to spread.

Irish Mirror

Parents warned over 'unseasonably high' levels of Victorian illness that causes 'telltale rash'

Scarlet Fever is a bacterial infection that mainly affects children, and causes a telltale red rash

Dynamite News

Health: Researchers Discover Cytoskeleton Acts As Cells' Bouncer For Bacteria

Researchers have discovered that septins a part of the cytoskeleton form a barrier to the penetration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The process is dependent on the LecA molecule on the surface of the bacteria. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain how the body responds to everything from stings to vaccination and why it sometimes goes wrong

When your body fights off an infection, you develop a fever. If you have arthritis, your joints will hurt. If a bee stings your hand, your hand will swell up and become stiff. These are all manifestations of inflammation occurring in the body.

The Independent UK

Italian scientists develop new recipe that extends pasta shelf life by 30 days

Options to extend shelf life of fresh pasta without synthetic ingredients are limited, scientists say

LiveScience

What is photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is the process plants, algae and some bacteria use to turn sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen.

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