Microbes are always smarter

N2O emissions from Arctic soils not as low as previously thought: study

Until recently, scientists assumed that nitrous oxide emissions were negligible in colder climate regions like the Arctic and sub-Arctic

Poo transplants can eliminate two superbugs from the gut: mice study

Two of the most common antibiotic-resistant bacteria circulating in hospitals can be wiped out by transplanting faeces from a healthy animal into …

Microbial carriers

Microorganisms can enhance the movement of carcinogenic hydrocarbons in soil, making them degrade at a quicker rate

Gene leakage

GM bacteria can infect fungi

Digging for diseases, past and present

Scientists are turning to ancient grave sites to unravel the mysteries of human ailments

Combing operation

Chitosan, a chemical, can help fight persistent urinary tract infections by exposing dormant pathogens to antibiotics

Ebb and flow of Kawasaki

Scientists say the spread of the mysterious disease may be linked to wind patterns

Nano intruders

Scientists fear nanoparticles may enter the food chain

Antibiotic for superbugs

Teixobactin, the first antibiotic announced in decades, successfully treats mice infected with superbug Staphylococcus aureus

Chromium digesters

Bacteria can absorb the toxic chemical

Bt's soil chemistry

Shaken and stirred

National action plan on antimicrobial resistance urges multi-sectoral initiative

Antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, is a global public health threat, as antibiotics and antimicrobials are becoming …

Antimicrobial resistance a ticking time bomb, warn world health experts

They were speaking at a live broadcast organised at the 69th World Health Assembly

When supervisors cheat

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Microbes hold the key

Bacteria could play a crucial role in restoring fertile prairies in North America

Metals blunt drugs

How heavy metals foster antibiotic resistance

Gut factor

Why people in the West are more prone to allergies?

Bioremediation works

Appetite for sewage

Bacteria feed on pollutants in sewage, kill odour, but are they a complete solution?

Parkinson’s trigger

Chemicals released from mouldy walls could cause Parkinson’s

Save nature, do nothing

In some cases, doing nothing is the way to preserve ecology

Fabric filter

Cotton sari filtration, heating kill most bacteria in water

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