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‘One day, I went to the bathroom and I felt something ‘plonk’ out of me,’ Kelsey Foster said

It could revolutionise waste management and energy production

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have created a new device that can warn consumers about the early signs of tooth decay caused by diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. Read further on Dynamite

Antibiotic resistant microbes from the soil, from aquaculture, from sewage and from hospitals can hook onto air pollution particles. A new study looks at the implications.

Research suggests that emulsifiers found in processed foods can disrupt gut bacteria and increase inflammation, causing CVD

For decades, conventional wisdom held that peptic ulcers were caused by stress and unhealthy eating habits. But the vast majority are caused by bacteria.

Muggers of Savitri River in Maharashtra attracted to marigolds, often basking, floating, or lying in contact. Zoologists found they ignored or attacked other objects, but lay near marigolds. Petals of marigolds have antimicrobial properties, suggesting contact could alleviate bacterial load.

3 more people in Kannur have been diagnosed with Melioidosis, a bacterial infection spread through contact with contaminated sources. A 12-yr-old and a young man are undergoing treatment in Mangaluru. Samples of the 3 have been sent for testing. District Medical Officer Dr. M.P. Jeeja instructed people to get tested…

Scientists are scouring garbage sites around the world for bacteria, fungi, and even insects that harbor enzymes that could be harnessed for breaking down various polymers.

The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it plays a crucial role as the first line of defense against pathogens and insults from the external environment.

President Joe Biden has announced that he will visit on Saturday morning and has requested billions in extra disaster relief funding