bacteria
New low-cost tool to detect bacteria in food, water
The researchers designed a sensitive and reliable bacteria-detecting chip that can test whether fresh foods can carry a bacterial load.
There may be aliens living in the clouds of Venus, claims NASA
Research by international team of scientists says extra-terrestrial microbes may survive by being blown around by winds in cooler clouds.
This could help predict the risk of hospitalisation for chronic liver damage
Here is what a new study has found.
Yucky ducky? Study reveals bath-time toy's dirty secret
The murky liquid released when ducks were squeezed contained "potentially pathogenic bacteria".
Novel antibiotic may help fight superbugs
It has been predicted that by 2050 an additional 10 million people will succumb to drug resistant infections or superbugs.
World Tuberculosis Day: 12 things you need to know
One of the leading causes of death worldwide, Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that affect lungs and is curable and preventable.
Drugs prescribed to kids are often inappropriate
A large proportion of these preventive, or prophylactic prescriptions also were for broad-spectrum antibiotics.
High-fibre diet may help treat type 2 diabetes, says study
Study provides evidence that eating more of the right dietary fibres may rebalance the gut microbiota.
Good skin bacteria may help prevent cancer: study
This unique strain of skin bacteria produces a chemical that kills several types of cancer cells but does not harm normal cells.
Vaping may help pneumonia-causing bacteria invade airways, says study
Traditional cigarettes have been linked to increased risk of pneumonia, but it’s been unclear whether e-cigarettes might have same effect.