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Otters, beavers and other semiaquatic mammals keep clean underwater, thanks to their flexible fur

Underwater surfaces can get grimy as they accumulate dirt, algae and bacteria, a process scientists call “fouling.” But furry mammals like beavers and otters that spend most of their lives wet manage to avoid getting their fur slimy. These anti-fouling abilities come, in part, from one of fur’s unique properties…

The Conversation

How to clean a bird bath – and why it's essential to keep on top of this simple task

By cleaning your bird bath you can stop harmful bacteria spreading to birds and humans

Homes & Gardens

Salt-loving bacterium can be genetically engineered to purify rare-earth metals

Genetically modifying a specific species of bacterium boosted its ability to extract rare-earth metals by 210% — paving the way for more environmentally friendly ways to extract these valuable elements.

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Viruses aren't always harmful. 6 ways they're used in health care and pest control

We tend to just think of viruses in terms of their damaging impacts on human health and lives. The 1918 flu pandemic killed around 50 million people. Smallpox claimed 30% of those who caught it, and survivors were often scarred and blinded. More recently, we’re all too familiar with the…

The Conversation

How to keep your gut microbiome healthy

"It is always recommended you check with your doctor before introducing a probiotic supplement"

Salon

Barry Keoghan reveals he nearly lost his arm from rare flesh-eating bacteria

The Irish actor caught a case of necrotizing fasciitis shortly before shooting ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’

The Independent UK

Are mattress toppers actually antibacterial? A sleep editor investigates

Sleep and health experts identify which mattress toppers can bust bacteria and promote safe sleep

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You're going to hear even more about leaky gut in 2024 – here's how to tell if you have it

Time to investigate the viral phenomenon.

Marie Claire

Breakthrough Antibiotic Zosurabalpin To Target Drug-Resistant Bacteria CRAB

Zosurabalpin is now undergoing human trials and is set to target CRAB which holds a priority 1 classification as a critical pathogen by the WHO.

International Business Times UK

How to maintain a healthy gut microbiome in 2024

We all know by now that the pillars of a healthy lifestyle are regular exercise, eating enough fruit and vegetables, a good night’s sleep and staying hydrated. All of these things also support the gut microbiome – all the microbes that live in your digestive system – but there are…

The Conversation

Why does poop smell bad?

And for medical purposes, how stinky is too stinky?

LiveScience

Novel Antibiotic To Treat Drug-Resistant Bacteria? Zosurabalpin Shows Promising Results In Mice

The novel antibiotic, Zosurabalpin, shows promising results in treating highly drug-resistant strains of Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) in mouse models.

Medical Daily

New antibiotic zosurabalpin shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria – an expert explains how it works

Researchers have identified an entirely new class of antibiotic that can kill bacteria that are resistant to most current drugs.

The Conversation

How gut bacteria breathe without oxygen

The tiny microbes inside us exist in a fermenting soup and the drugs they produce to survive can alter our bodies

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The Guardian - UK

Happy new you: make 2024 the year of your gut

Nurturing your ‘friendly’ bacteria, a core part of the digestive system, should be a priority this year – and you may be surprised to find out why

International Business Times UK

Scientists Discover New Drug That Can Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern around the world.

LiveScience

Finally, we know why pee is yellow

Scientists finally resolved a mystery you may not have known needed solving — we now know why urine is yellow.

Evening Standard

Baby formula recalled over bacteria fears

The FSA has said the bacteria can lead to sepsis or meningitis

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Legionnaires’ disease: Sydney outbreak reaches 10 cases as authorities search for source

People who visited Sydney’s CBD over past 10 days warned to look out for symptoms including fever, chills, cough and shortness of breath

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Revolutionary Antibiotic Breakthrough: Tackling Deadly Drug-Resistant Bacteria!

Researchers make strides in the battle against antibiotic resistance with a potential new class of drugs to combat drug-resistant bacteria, like CRAB.

The Guardian - UK

Scientists hail new antibiotic that can kill drug-resistant bacteria

Zosurabalpin has defeated strains of pneumonia and sepsis in mice, raising hopes for human trials

Evening Standard

Can turkey tail really support cancer treatment?

This functional mushroom has experts buzzing for its potential effects on the gut, mental health, and even as an additional treatment for cancer, says nutritionist Louise Pyne

The Guardian - AU

Legionnaires’ disease alert issued for Sydney as people urged to monitor for symptoms

NSW Health issues warning after multiple people who visited CBD were hospitalised for pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria

The Independent UK

Use ‘mothballed’ Covid mega lab to help tackle antibiotic resistance, MPs urge

The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory – which has received more than £1 billion of public funding – is currently on sale on Rightmove.

Medical Daily

What Is Legionnaires' Disease? 1 Dead, Another Hospitalized In New Hampshire; Know All About The Condition

Legionnaires' disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacteria enter the lungs through inhalation or accidental swallowing of water droplets.

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