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Your Gut Microbiome Is More Complex Than You Think, And This Virus Might Be Why
A new study reveals that the gut microbiome is way more complex than people might think. A virus in it may hold the key to addressing how serious health ailments need to be treated.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found In Long Island, Can Kill Humans, Dogs Within 48 Hours: Report
The bacteria can spread quickly in the body and can lead to life-threatening complications if not treated immediately.
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A Korean Skincare Breakthrough Could Help Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Says New Study
A Korean skincare staple is tackling the global superbug crisis. Scientists find Cica-derived madecassic acid stops drug-resistant E. coli by targeting proteins humans don't have. Find out why this matters for drug-resistant bacteria and its potentia
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What Happens If You Stop Taking Antibiotics In The Middle Of A Course?
It is important that you complete the full course of your antibiotics as it reduces side effects like nausea or allergic reactions and chances of reinfection. However, a lot of people don't adhere to your medications, which can impact your health.
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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
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Microbes Vital For Human Health Show Resilience In Spaceflight, Study Finds
The bacteria spores can survive rapid acceleration, short-duration microgravity and rapid deceleration.
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From Male Nipples To Wisdom Teeth: Are These Body Parts Really Useless?
Analysis of some of these vestigial structures has provided insight into human evolution.
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Life on Mars? Studies Suggest Bacteria-Like Organisms Could Exist
New findings indicate that Mars' past conditions may have supported microbial life. Research draws parallels with extremophiles—microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments on Earth. Studies on bacteria like Helicobacter pylori suggest that if life exists on Mars, it might resemble resilient microbes found in human stomachs. Scientists cont...
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New Dual-Reactor Tech Turns CO2 Into Protein for Food and Sustainability
A team of engineers in China has developed an innovative dual-reactor system that converts carbon dioxide into a high-protein product suitable for human and animal consumption. The two-stage process uses microbial electrosynthesis to turn CO2 into acetate, which is then used by bacteria to produce single-cell protein. This system promises a more su...
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Can HPV Vaccine Help Prevent Cervical Cancer In Women?
HPV Vaccine For Women: The HPV vaccine is a critical preventive measure, significantly reducing the risk of cervical cancer. Women are advised to get the HPV vaccine starting at the age of 11 or 12, though it can be given as early as age 9 and up to age 26 for those who missed earlier vaccination.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
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Study Finds 'Vampirism' In Deadly Bacteria That Has Thirst For Human Blood
For the study, researchers simulated intestinal bleeding by injecting microscopic amounts of human serum and saw the bacteria navigate towards the source.
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Researchers Find Ways To Promote The Growth Of Good Bacteria In Human Gut
The findings could help spur the development of new probiotic therapies for gut health.
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Human Heart Has Potential to Self-Repair After Cardiac Attack Using Specific Cells, Confirms New Study
In a new research, it has been revealed that the body's immune response and the lymphatic system (a part of the immune system) are critical in the heart's ability to repair itself after an attack. These macrophages release a specific sort of protein called VEGFC as the first responders on the scene after a heart attack.
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Your Gut Microbiome Is More Complex Than You Think, And This Virus Might Be Why
A new study reveals that the gut microbiome is way more complex than people might think. A virus in it may hold the key to addressing how serious health ailments need to be treated.
-
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found In Long Island, Can Kill Humans, Dogs Within 48 Hours: Report
The bacteria can spread quickly in the body and can lead to life-threatening complications if not treated immediately.
-
A Korean Skincare Breakthrough Could Help Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Says New Study
A Korean skincare staple is tackling the global superbug crisis. Scientists find Cica-derived madecassic acid stops drug-resistant E. coli by targeting proteins humans don't have. Find out why this matters for drug-resistant bacteria and its potentia
-
What Happens If You Stop Taking Antibiotics In The Middle Of A Course?
It is important that you complete the full course of your antibiotics as it reduces side effects like nausea or allergic reactions and chances of reinfection. However, a lot of people don't adhere to your medications, which can impact your health.
-
Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
-
Microbes Vital For Human Health Show Resilience In Spaceflight, Study Finds
The bacteria spores can survive rapid acceleration, short-duration microgravity and rapid deceleration.
-
From Male Nipples To Wisdom Teeth: Are These Body Parts Really Useless?
Analysis of some of these vestigial structures has provided insight into human evolution.
-
Life on Mars? Studies Suggest Bacteria-Like Organisms Could Exist
New findings indicate that Mars' past conditions may have supported microbial life. Research draws parallels with extremophiles—microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments on Earth. Studies on bacteria like Helicobacter pylori suggest that if life exists on Mars, it might resemble resilient microbes found in human stomachs. Scientists cont...
-
New Dual-Reactor Tech Turns CO2 Into Protein for Food and Sustainability
A team of engineers in China has developed an innovative dual-reactor system that converts carbon dioxide into a high-protein product suitable for human and animal consumption. The two-stage process uses microbial electrosynthesis to turn CO2 into acetate, which is then used by bacteria to produce single-cell protein. This system promises a more su...
-
Can HPV Vaccine Help Prevent Cervical Cancer In Women?
HPV Vaccine For Women: The HPV vaccine is a critical preventive measure, significantly reducing the risk of cervical cancer. Women are advised to get the HPV vaccine starting at the age of 11 or 12, though it can be given as early as age 9 and up to age 26 for those who missed earlier vaccination.
-
Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
-
How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
-
Study Finds 'Vampirism' In Deadly Bacteria That Has Thirst For Human Blood
For the study, researchers simulated intestinal bleeding by injecting microscopic amounts of human serum and saw the bacteria navigate towards the source.
-
Researchers Find Ways To Promote The Growth Of Good Bacteria In Human Gut
The findings could help spur the development of new probiotic therapies for gut health.
-
Human Heart Has Potential to Self-Repair After Cardiac Attack Using Specific Cells, Confirms New Study
In a new research, it has been revealed that the body's immune response and the lymphatic system (a part of the immune system) are critical in the heart's ability to repair itself after an attack. These macrophages release a specific sort of protein called VEGFC as the first responders on the scene after a heart attack.
