Yellowstone Hot Springs Create Perfect Environment for Ancient Microbes todayheadline
Microbes can be found in just about any environment on Earth, including the bubbling hot springs at Yellowstone National Park. ...
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Your Microbiome May Absorb PFAS, Protecting You From The Harms of ‘Forever Chemicals’ todayheadline
Your microbiome is always taking one for the team. Improving your digestion, supporting your immune system, and protecting your cells ...
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Black Death Bacterium Evolved to be Less Aggressive to Kill Victims Slowly todayheadline
A new study in Science suggests that changes in a gene in Yersinia pestis, the bacterium that causes plague, could’ve ...
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Bat Tolerance to Viral Infections Could Help Humans Become More Resilient, Too todayheadline
Bats are the only mammals that can fly (though some can glide). They have excellent hearing, navigate by echolocation, and ...
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To Avoid Bacteria Build Up, Ditch the Kitchen Sponge and Switch to a Brush Instead todayheadline
It’s your trusty kitchen sponge that you use for everything. Whether it’s to clean the dishes, wipe down the counters, ...
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Wood vs. Plastic Cutting Boards: Which One Is Cleaner and Healthier? todayheadline
Dean Cliver, an expert in food microbiology at the University of California Davis, was the OG of cutting-board research. In ...
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Marine Fungi Could Eat Plastic Pollution, Helping to Clean Our Oceans and Beaches todayheadline
Hawaii is home to some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Striking blue waters, lush jungles, and pristine beaches make ...
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New Molecule Used in Cancer Treatment Shows Promise for Treating HIV todayheadline
A molecule that is currently being used to treat cancerous soft-tissue sarcomas may be the key for developing a cure ...
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New Strain of Norovirus May Be Causing Uptick In Cases todayheadline
Every winter, public health departments report a rise in illnesses. Most of these infections are expected during the colder months, ...
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Mysterious Microbial Obelisks Colonize our Gut, Mouth, and Stool todayheadline
Researchers have discovered mysterious new microbes that colonize the microscopic world inside our mouths and digestive tracts.These obelisks, as they've ...
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