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Protein in soy may reduce the risk of heart failure by affecting gut bacteria

A research team from the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has discovered a promising way to slow the progression…

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Health

We may be overestimating the association between gut bacteria and disease, machine learning study finds

Many bacterial-linked illnesses, such as inflammatory bowel disease or colorectal cancer, are associated with an overgrowth of gut bacteria thought…

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Health

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria could pose major health threat across Asia

A virulent new strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes severe disease could be spreading widely across Asia — posing significant…

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Environment

Tar ball theory debunked as Sydney’s mystery beach globules found to be waste bacteria, fat, animal matter and oil | Australia news

Thousands of mystery balls that washed up on Sydney beaches last month are confirmed as gunk globules made of products…

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Health

Bacteria breakthrough could accelerate mosquito control schemes

Mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health…

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World

Gut bacteria transfer genes to disable weapons of their competitors

Bacteria evolve rapidly in the human gut by sharing genetic elements with each other. Bacteriodales is a prolific order of…

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Health

Scientists may have discovered important step in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Imagine falling seriously ill with an infection. Normally, we visit the doctor, are prescribed antibiotics, and after 7-10 days, we’re…

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World

Saving the bats: Researchers find bacteria, fungi on bat wings that could help fight deadly white-nose syndrome

Bacteria and fungi from the wings of bats could play a significant role in saving them from white-nose syndrome (WNS),…

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Health

How innate immunity envelops bacteria

The protein GBP1 is a vital component of our body’s natural defence against pathogens. This substance fights against bacteria and…

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World

Wastewater bacteria can breakdown plastic for food

Researchers have long observed that a common family of environmental bacteria, Comamonadacae, grow on plastics littered throughout urban rivers and…

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