Bacteria

Is washing hands the way to fight antibiotic resistance?

According to research, hygiene and antibiotic use interact. As hygiene levels improve, antibiotic use has less of an impact on the evolution of antibacterial resistance

It's not the bin lid! THIS is the germiest spot in the kitchen. Indians watch out

Spice containers have the highest degree of cross-contamination of any of the surfaces. They carry more germs than cutting boards, countertops and even trash cans. Tap handles are relatively cleaner

What are the 'Keanu Revees' molecules that can kill 'bad boys' in your body?

Researchers have discovered that keanumycins, a new group of molecules named after Hollywood star Keanu Reeves, work as effective antimicrobial agents that protect both humans and crops

Guitar legend Jeff Beck dies of brain bacterial meningitis: What is this illness?

Bacterial meningitis happens when germs get into the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The infection around the brain can cause swelling and inflammation that interrupts how the brain functions

COVID-19: How healthy gut microbiome can bring down severity of infection

A healthy gut microbiome, the vast collection of microorganisms that live in our gut and include bacteria, fungi, and viruses, has been shown in studies to improve the immune response to respiratory infections by regulating immune cells and messages

IIT Mandi researchers develop sustainable methods of soil stabilisation using bacteria

The process does not involve hazardous chemicals and natural resources can be used sustainably

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, restorers in Florence's Medici Chapel unleash grime-eating bacteria to clean Michelangelo's sculptures

Last fall, with the chapel operating on reduced hours because of COVID-19, scientists and restorers completed a secret experiment: They unleashed grime-eating bacteria on the artist’s masterpiece marbles.

Microplastics in treatment plants becomes hubs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria: Study

The plastic particles allow the formation of a slimy layer on their surface which allows bacteria and antibiotic waste to attach and mingle.

Variations in oral bacteria linked with future risk of lung cancer in people who have never smoked, finds study

This link between oral bacteria and lung cancer may not be that easily apparent but it’s based on an emerging scientific consensus that the oral microbiome has a huge role to play in lung health

London AI lab DeepMind claims breakthrough that could accelerate drug discovery

If scientists can predict the shape of a protein in the human body, they can determine how other molecules will bind or physically attach to it