Bacteria

Nasa told ‘act now’ to tackle pathogens in space

Nasa told ‘act now’ to tackle pathogens in space

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

“Human exploration of the solar system and beyond continues, and with that exploration, biological risk increases,” say the Commission’s authors in their ...

How Body Lice Could Rewrite the History of the Black Death

How Body Lice Could Rewrite the History of the Black Death

Health
Sarah Carter

New research indicates human body lice are highly efficient at spreading the plague, potentially reshaping our understanding of historical pandemics, including the ...

The surprising health benefits of dirt

The surprising health benefits of dirt

Health
Sarah Carter

However, it would be unwise to encourage any play in an actual compost heap, especially for people with weakened immune systems. “They ...

Vampire Bacteria? Scientists Uncover Blood-Hunting Behavior in Common Bacteria

Vampire Bacteria? Scientists Uncover Blood-Hunting Behavior in Common Bacteria

Health
Sarah Carter

Researchers at Washington State University have identified a “bacterial vampirism” where deadly bacteria feed on human blood serum, offering new insights into ...

NASA finds new mutant bacteria in SPACE

NASA finds new mutant bacteria in SPACE

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

By Nikki Main Science Reporter For Dailymail.Com 16:31 22 Apr 2024, updated 18:00 22 Apr 2024 Share or comment on this article: ...

New Research Indicates That Your Pet Dog or Cat Could Be Spreading Deadly Superbugs

New Research Indicates That Your Pet Dog or Cat Could Be Spreading Deadly Superbugs

Health
Sarah Carter

By European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases April 15, 2024 New research reveals that pet dogs and cats are significant ...

How to increase the good bacteria in your gut and how to get rid of the bad ones

How to increase the good bacteria in your gut and how to get rid of the bad ones

Health
Sarah Carter

Clostridium butyricum, Eubacterium rectale and Roseburia are other bugs that make butyrate. Studies have shown that following a Mediterranean diet can increase ...

‘Game changer’ UTI vaccine stops infection for nine years

‘Game changer’ UTI vaccine stops infection for nine years

Health
Sarah Carter

Recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be prevented for up to nine years with an oral spray vaccine, a landmark British trial ...

Plastic-free vegan leather shoe grown and dyed from bacteria in 14 days

Plastic-free vegan leather shoe grown and dyed from bacteria in 14 days

Health
Sarah Carter

Manufacturers are trying to move away from synthetic chemical dyeing because it is environmentally toxic. The black dyes which are used to ...

Two women died after eating sandwiches containing listeria, inquest hears

Two women died after eating sandwiches containing listeria, inquest hears

Health
Sarah Carter

Two women died after eating hospital chicken mayo sandwiches suspected of containing listeria, an inquest heard. Retired Jamaican nurse Beverley Sowah, 57, ...