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Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?

The possibility of a brain microbiome in humans is supported by recent findings in other vertebrates.

Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Baby gut microbiomes exhibit three distinct profiles, influencing nutrient absorption and infection risk.
B. breve may enhance nutrient utilization in breastfed infants, while E. faecalis may pose health risks.
Microbiome composition is influenced by various factors, but breastfeeding does not directly impact it.

New Study Illustrates Coffee's Unique Influence On Your Gut

Coffee drinkers have significantly higher levels of a specific gut bacterium, L. asaccharolyticus, impacting their microbiome compared to nondrinkers.

Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?

The possibility of a brain microbiome in humans is supported by recent findings in other vertebrates.

Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Baby gut microbiomes exhibit three distinct profiles, influencing nutrient absorption and infection risk.
B. breve may enhance nutrient utilization in breastfed infants, while E. faecalis may pose health risks.
Microbiome composition is influenced by various factors, but breastfeeding does not directly impact it.

New Study Illustrates Coffee's Unique Influence On Your Gut

Coffee drinkers have significantly higher levels of a specific gut bacterium, L. asaccharolyticus, impacting their microbiome compared to nondrinkers.
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#hygiene

Invisible mould might be growing in your home's carpets - here's how to get rid of it

Most common bacteria on floors is mould, especially in carpets.
Mould is often invisible and persistent, found in all carpeted areas.
Bathroom floors have the highest levels of mould contamination.

Scientists issue urgent warning about using your phone at dinner table

Smartphones can harbor harmful germs, posing risks such as food poisoning when used at the dinner table.

Scientists issue urgent warning about using your phone in bed

Your phone can harbor bacteria found in cockroaches, posing health risks such as rashes and pneumonia.

This is how often you should really be washing your water bottle - doc says it's not actually every day

Regular washing of reusable water bottles is crucial to prevent harmful bacterial growth and biofilm formation.

The unexpected gadgets that are TEEMING with germs, revealed

Common gadgets like headphones and laptops harbor more bacteria than toilets, posing potential health risks.

We Asked 3 Pro Cleaners to Share the Dirtiest Spot in a Kitchen - And It's Hiding in Plain Sight

Kitchen sinks can harbor more bacteria than toilets, emphasizing the importance of proper cleaning.
Using probiotic cleaners can effectively tackle biofilm and grime in kitchen sinks.

Invisible mould might be growing in your home's carpets - here's how to get rid of it

Most common bacteria on floors is mould, especially in carpets.
Mould is often invisible and persistent, found in all carpeted areas.
Bathroom floors have the highest levels of mould contamination.

Scientists issue urgent warning about using your phone at dinner table

Smartphones can harbor harmful germs, posing risks such as food poisoning when used at the dinner table.

Scientists issue urgent warning about using your phone in bed

Your phone can harbor bacteria found in cockroaches, posing health risks such as rashes and pneumonia.

This is how often you should really be washing your water bottle - doc says it's not actually every day

Regular washing of reusable water bottles is crucial to prevent harmful bacterial growth and biofilm formation.

The unexpected gadgets that are TEEMING with germs, revealed

Common gadgets like headphones and laptops harbor more bacteria than toilets, posing potential health risks.

We Asked 3 Pro Cleaners to Share the Dirtiest Spot in a Kitchen - And It's Hiding in Plain Sight

Kitchen sinks can harbor more bacteria than toilets, emphasizing the importance of proper cleaning.
Using probiotic cleaners can effectively tackle biofilm and grime in kitchen sinks.
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Big data and Google BigQuery improve cancer drug development by detecting bacteria | Computer Weekly

Understanding the relationship between bacteria and drug efficacy is crucial for improving cancer treatment and drug trial success rates.
#food-safety

You're storing leftovers wrong! Here's why you should NEVER use foil

Aluminium foil is not safe for storing leftovers due to the risk of bacterial infection.
Opt for airtight options like Tupperware or sealable bags for food storage.

How Is Frozen Food Safe Without Preservatives? - Tasting Table

Freezing food at 0°F or below keeps food safe indefinitely by putting bacteria into a dormant state, preventing their growth.

You're storing leftovers wrong! Here's why you should NEVER use foil

Aluminium foil is not safe for storing leftovers due to the risk of bacterial infection.
Opt for airtight options like Tupperware or sealable bags for food storage.

How Is Frozen Food Safe Without Preservatives? - Tasting Table

Freezing food at 0°F or below keeps food safe indefinitely by putting bacteria into a dormant state, preventing their growth.
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Scientists discover unusual new bacteria in deep-sea coral

The discovery of two new bacteria species in deep-sea corals challenges the understanding of minimal genetic requirements for life.
#microbiology

Mutant superbugs pose a threat to human life in space

Microbial adaptability in space poses a potential health risk due to enhanced virulence of certain bacteria under microgravity conditions.

Bacteria is being used to restore church frescoes in Italy

Bacteria can effectively assist in art restoration, offering a modern, less damaging alternative to traditional methods.

Intragenic DNA inversions expand bacterial coding capacity - Nature

Bacterial diversity arises from phase variation, enabling adaptive gene expression changes.

Mutant superbugs pose a threat to human life in space

Microbial adaptability in space poses a potential health risk due to enhanced virulence of certain bacteria under microgravity conditions.

Bacteria is being used to restore church frescoes in Italy

Bacteria can effectively assist in art restoration, offering a modern, less damaging alternative to traditional methods.

Intragenic DNA inversions expand bacterial coding capacity - Nature

Bacterial diversity arises from phase variation, enabling adaptive gene expression changes.
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Scientists Used an Electrical Device to Reduce Bacteria on Skin

Using electricity to kill bacteria around wounds could revolutionize wound care and prevent infections.

Parachutes Made of Mucus Change How Some Scientists See the Ocean

Marine snow serves as a critical carbon sink, affecting both oceanic and atmospheric health.

Plastic-eating bacteria could combat pollution problems, scientists hope

Bacteria found in wastewater can effectively break down plastic, presenting a potential solution to combat global plastic pollution.
#climate-change

Bacteria helping to extract rare metals from old batteries in boost for green tech

Scientists are leveraging bacteria to extract rare metals essential for green technology, promoting sustainability amid resource scarcity.

Dangerous levels of bacteria found in flood water from UK rivers

High levels of dangerous bacteria found in flood water from UK rivers pose a risk to human health
Water samples from Surrey, York, and Shrewsbury found E.coli, faecal matter, and ammonia above UK quality thresholds

Bacteria helping to extract rare metals from old batteries in boost for green tech

Scientists are leveraging bacteria to extract rare metals essential for green technology, promoting sustainability amid resource scarcity.

Dangerous levels of bacteria found in flood water from UK rivers

High levels of dangerous bacteria found in flood water from UK rivers pose a risk to human health
Water samples from Surrey, York, and Shrewsbury found E.coli, faecal matter, and ammonia above UK quality thresholds
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#creative-process

Eww! This company's logo was grown from live bacteria

Crucible's logo design features an experimental approach that blends creativity with scientific processes, resulting in an organic, evolving identity.

Madalena Studio grows a logo with live bacteria for a drinks laboratory

The project creatively utilized bacteria as a visual basis, reflecting a dedication to authentic representation in the design process.

Eww! This company's logo was grown from live bacteria

Crucible's logo design features an experimental approach that blends creativity with scientific processes, resulting in an organic, evolving identity.

Madalena Studio grows a logo with live bacteria for a drinks laboratory

The project creatively utilized bacteria as a visual basis, reflecting a dedication to authentic representation in the design process.
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Why You Should Always Remove Used Keurig Pods After Each Brew - Tasting Table

Regular maintenance, including prompt removal of used pods, is essential for a Keurig to prevent mold and maintain coffee quality.

Urban Birds Are Harboring Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Wild birds in urban areas carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria, posing health risks to humans and livestock.
Research highlights the connection between antimicrobial resistance in urban wildlife and potential impacts on public health.

Bacteria pollution in River Seine forces Olympic triathlon postponement

The men's Olympic triathlon in Paris was postponed due to unsafe water quality levels caused by high levels of bacteria like E.coli.

Never mind little green men: life on other planets might be purple

Bacteria on other planets not reliant on chlorophyll can create various colored food sources.
#evolution

Researchers make a plastic that includes bacteria that can digest it

Plastic waste persists due to the lack of natural degradation agents, but evolution is introducing bacteria that can digest plastics.

A legendary experiment that began in 1988 suggests that evolution is predictable

Evolution can be predictable in the short term
Lenski's experiment with bacteria has yielded surprising results

Researchers make a plastic that includes bacteria that can digest it

Plastic waste persists due to the lack of natural degradation agents, but evolution is introducing bacteria that can digest plastics.

A legendary experiment that began in 1988 suggests that evolution is predictable

Evolution can be predictable in the short term
Lenski's experiment with bacteria has yielded surprising results
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DNA glycosylases provide antiviral defence in prokaryotes - Nature

Bacteria possess diverse immune systems against viruses and plasmids. Unexplored microbial dark matter can harbor new defense genes.

Urban humans have lost much of their ability to digest plants

Cellulose is a key component of plant cell walls and dietary fiber, but its toughness makes it difficult for humans to extract calories from.
Humans host a mix of cellulose-eating bacteria, some from primate ancestry and others from domestication of herbivores, but urban living has reduced their numbers.

Daily briefing: Are gut bacteria causing eye diseases?

Certain eye diseases may be partially caused by escaping bacteria from the gut.
Live music engages emotions more strongly than recorded music.

Exploring The Connection Between Oral Bacteria And UTIs

Oral bacteria can impact urinary health
Connection between oral bacteria and UTIs revealed
#genetic-diversity

To kill the competition, bacteria throw pieces of dead viruses at them

Viruses (phages) have been utilized to attack bacteria for centuries; bacteria have weaponized disabled virus pieces to kill competitors, contributing to biodiversity and defense mechanisms.

Think Emmanuel Macron has problems? Wait until the French find out about the existential threat to camembert | Emma Beddington

Camembert cheese is facing potential extinction due to a lack of genetic diversity in the bacteria required for its production.
The industrial cheesemaking process has led to the reliance on a single strain of bacteria that cannot reproduce with other strains.

To kill the competition, bacteria throw pieces of dead viruses at them

Viruses (phages) have been utilized to attack bacteria for centuries; bacteria have weaponized disabled virus pieces to kill competitors, contributing to biodiversity and defense mechanisms.

Think Emmanuel Macron has problems? Wait until the French find out about the existential threat to camembert | Emma Beddington

Camembert cheese is facing potential extinction due to a lack of genetic diversity in the bacteria required for its production.
The industrial cheesemaking process has led to the reliance on a single strain of bacteria that cannot reproduce with other strains.
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These Genetically Engineered Bacteria Could Usher In A New Era Of Acne Treatment

Researchers have engineered a "smart" bacteria called Cutibacterium acnes that produces acne-fighting chemicals.
The bacteria was able to produce a molecule called neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) that controls sebum production.
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