Leptospira Bacteria Isolated and Genotyped for the First Time; New Variant Affects Cattle on Austrian Farms

Medicine & Technology Feb 27, 2024

A new study reveals that cattle on Austrian farms can carry Leptospira bacteria and can infect humans and other animals. Learn more about it in this article.

Man Eats Raw Chicken For Weeks Without Getting Sick Despite Risk of Fatal Food Poisoning

Feb 25, 2024

The safest way to consume chicken is by cooking it but one eats them raw without suffering from food poisoning. Continue reading to learn more.

Antibiotics May Eventually Not Work As Bacteria Mutate, Acquire Resistance Randomly [Study]

Feb 23, 2024

Bacteria could develop antibiotic resistance even if they hadn't encountered one before. Continue reading to learn more.

Bactericidal Nanomaterial Developed With Photochemical 'Light Switch' Targets Both Gram-Positive, Gram-Negative Bacteria

Dec 12, 2023

A team of experts has developed a type of nanomaterial which can kill both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Find out more about it in this article.

Bacteria Store and Pass on ‘Memories’ for Future Generations, Use Iron-Based Recollection To Improve Swarming Efficiency

Nov 28, 2023

Scientists made a stunning discovery which reveals that bacteria can exhibit a form of memory related to its adopting strategies. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Experts Worried About Unknown Ancient Threat ‘Factor X’ To Emerge From Earth’s Permafrost

Nov 13, 2023

Scientists are afraid that "Factor X" could emerge from extinct diseases that may still be lurking in the Earth's permafrost. Continue reading to learn more.

FDA Warns Against Over-the-Counter Eye Drops After Few Products Showed Some Types of Bacteria

Oct 31, 2023

FDA encourages the public to stick to reputable brands of eye drops after discovering that some were contaminated with pathogens. Continue reading to learn more.

New Bacteria Caused Mysterious Death of Wild Elephants in Zimbabwe in 2020 [Study]

Oct 26, 2023

Scientists discovered a new type of bacteria that is reportedly the cause of the mysterious deaths of elephants in Zimbabwe three years ago.

Baboons, Lemurs, Pigs’ Feces Contain Viruses That Can Kill Bacteria Within Diabetic Foot Ulcers [Study]

Sep 21, 2023

Endangered animals like baboons, lemurs and pigs may hold the secret to solving diabetic foot ulcers. Continue reading to learn more.

Deep Sea Bacteria With Magnetic Properties Provides Clues in Searching for Extraterrestrial Life

Jun 30, 2023

Scientists found a type of magnetically sensitive bacteria which lives in an environment that resembles potential habitat for extraterrestrial life. Learn more about it in this article.

Cholera Bacteria Secrets Uncovered: Experts Discovered the Formation of Aggressive Biofilm on Immune Cells

Jun 13, 2023

A research team discovered the attacking strategy of cholera bacteria which were found to form aggressive biofilm on the immune cells of human host. Continue reading to find out more.

Synthetic Peptide Nanonets Could Reduce Inflammatory Responses and Serves as Key Solution in Managing Bacterial Infection, According to Study

May 29, 2023

: Scientists found a new method of managing septic complications through selective trapping of endotoxins and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Find more about it in this article.

Iguana Bite Can Lead to Rare Bacterial Infection That May Take Months to Surface

May 12, 2023

Iguana rarely bites, but when they do, the victim is at risk of developing a rare bacterial infection called mycobacterium marinum. Read for the full story.

Microbiologist Warns About Germs, Infection Risks in Hotel Room Even if It Looks Clean, Expensive

Mar 22, 2023

A microbiologist warns travelers that a hotel room still poses risk even if it appears sparkly clean. Read the article for more details.

What's The Most Contaminated Object in Your Kitchen? New Research About Cross-Contamination Reveals Surprising Answer

Feb 20, 2023

A new study revealed that cross-contamination can affect your spice jars more than you know. Read for more information.