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How does E. coli get into food?

Dangerous strains of E. coli bacteria can infiltrate the food supply through many different routes, experts explain.

LiveScience

Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Australia as new warnings issued over ‘painless symptom’

The disease takes the appearance of a lump which then becomes a destructive ulcer

The Independent UK

The best supplements to take, according to experts

From boosting gut health and the immune system to improving hair, skin and nails, these are the products to know

The Independent UK

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How to detect more antimicrobial resistant bacteria in our waterways

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in waterways presents a critical threat. If commonly used antibiotics are deemed useless, decades of progress in human medicine and agriculture could be undermined.

The Conversation

Dr Tim Spector reveals the exciting benefits of decaf coffee - and why it could be as good as the real thing

On the latest episode of the ZOE podcast, Dr Tim Spector revealed the health benefits of decaf coffee and tips for making it

Woman & Home

Choc-a-block: Cadbury waste knocks out sewage plant

Industrial waste from a chocolate factory has killed the effluent-eating bacteria at a sewage plant, closing beaches along a major river.

AAP

Ancient bones shed new light on debate over origins of syphilis

Study finds 9,000-year-old remains in Americas hold genomes of bacteria family that causes disease

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Wild swimmers in Iowa to benefit from major lake restoration in 2025

Some $10 million in state funding and local investments will help restore bacteria-ridden lakes

Advnture

Bacterial Infection Kills Elephant At Karachi Safari Park

Tragic death of Sonia, an African elephant in Karachi, highlights the urgent need for better elephant management practices in Pakistan.

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Animal welfare group reveals cause of death for Pakistan’s Sonia the elephant

Sonia was recently reunited with her sister Madhubala, who was transferred from Karachi Zoological Garden last month to be with her family

The Independent UK

Dangerous flesh-eating bacteria detected in new state

AAP

Best hypochlorous acid sprays to gently soothe and repair skin

Everything you need to know about the viral, anti-bacterial skincare and how to use it

Evening Standard

I'm an evolutionary biologist who investigates real-time evolution in bacteria. These are my 5 must-read science books.

Tiffany Taylor, professor of microbial ecology and evolution at the University of Bath in the U.K., recommends the books that shaped her career and her outlook on life.

LiveScience

‘Mirror life forms’ may sound like science fiction, but scientists warn they could be deadly to humans and destroy the environment

When you look in a mirror, the reflection is fundamentally you, but with a perfect reversal of all your features. This illustrates a phenomenon we also see in the tiny world of molecules.

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Call for rollout of vaccines after bacteria outbreak

Australia has recorded the highest number of a deadly bacterial infection in two decades, as experts call for newer vaccines to be rolled out.

The Independent UK

Lab-made ‘mirror bacteria’ could endanger all life on earth, scientists warn

Synthetic microbes can cause pervasive infections in humans, animals and plants

The Guardian - UK

‘Unprecedented risk’ to life on Earth: Scientists call for halt on ‘mirror life’ microbe research

Experts warn that mirror bacteria, constructed from mirror images of molecules found in nature, could put humans, animals and plants at risk of lethal infections

Evening Standard

Best acne-fighting gadgets to reduce spots and blemishes fast

These top blemish-busting tools are designed to clear your skin and boost your confidence

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Folks online are sharing unpopular hygiene practices they believe more people should be aware of. The post 35 Unpopular Hygiene Practices That May Sound Like A Scam But Are Actually Life-Changing first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

How hygienic is your make-up bag?

It’s probably time to clean your beauty kit. Here’s how…

The Independent UK

11 best gut-health drinks, from kefir to kombucha

Bacteria-boosting drinks can help maintain a healthy gut and your overall wellbeing

The Conversation

Unveiling the Antarctic ‘plastisphere’, a unique and potentially hazardous new ecosystem – new research

Antarctica, the world’s most remote, harsh and pristine continent, is not free from marine pollution. Where human activity goes, plastic debris inevitably follows.

The Independent UK

Thirteen children dead in Mexico due to suspected IV bag contamination

Health department suspects the children have died due to an outbreak of a multidrug-resistant bacteria

The Independent UK

‘Impossible to treat’ superbugs on rise in Ukraine, scientists warn

Bacteria exhibit extreme antibiotic resistance

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How to improve gut health: 7 tips from the experts

Our experts reveal how to improve gut health – from eating fermented foods to reducing your alcohol intake

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