In defence of bacteria | Particle
Bacteria get a bad reputation – with all the breakouts, infections and deaths. Some bacteria are turning this…
How Indoor Living May Be Changing the Human Microbiome
IntroductionOutdoors vs. indoorsEffects on human microbiome compositionHealth implicationsPotential interventionsConclusionsReferencesFurther reading We spend most of our lives indoors, surrounded…
Supplement sector rising, ‘safety needs to evolve with it’
Speaking during a webinar hosted by the International Alliance of Dietary and Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) last week,…
USFDA’s gummy study, Australia’s rules on andrographis in regulatory round-up
The mature dietary supplement market has been drawing increasing scrutiny from regulators, inspectors and legacy supplement brands. (Colorsandia…
New tool to mutate phages boosts the fight against superbugs
A new tool to mutate bacteriophages – viruses that infect bacteria – provides a “big leap” forward in…
Walking for Just 20 Minutes Caused an Immediate Change in the Gut
A brief, easy walk may trigger a surprisingly rapid response in the digestive system. Researchers found that several…
New review examines why tetanus remains a global health problem
Tetanus is often considered a disease of the past, remembered mainly through childhood vaccinations and warnings about rusty…
Using DNA sequencing for accurate identification of microbial infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Lung infections are a constant risk for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disorder which…
Oral drug candidate blocks transmission of measles-like disease in ferrets
A new oral antiviral drug candidate administered either before or after direct contact or airborne exposure to canine…
Study sheds light on emerging bacterial cause of urinary tract infections
New research from the University of South Alabama is shedding light on an emerging bacterial cause of urinary…
Bacteria Turn Toxic Uranium Into a Surprisingly Stable Compound
Nanoparticles form in bacterial membranes within mine water. Credit: HZDR/J. Raff/E. Krawczyk-Bärsch/edited with AIBacteria may offer an unexpected…
GLP-1 drugs may reduce lung scarring from Long COVID in diabetic patients
GLP-1 agonists have become popular treatments for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, and newer studies suggest other…