Antibiotic resistance
Developing new synthetic antibiotics that can kill even drug-resistant bacteria.
Researchers are developing a type of bacteria that can kill drug-resistant bacteria, a major problem currently plaguing the medical field.
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Discover science
NASA reveals where 'healthy, Earth-like' creatures could exist
A NASA manned spacecraft will land on
Biology
7 common bacteria that cause food poisoning
Food can become contaminated with bacteria from water sources, waste, soil, or human processes during production and transportation.
Archeology
The Great Wall of China stands firm because it was built with 'living mortar'
Seemingly fragile but a layer
Food safety
Which foods are most susceptible to contamination?
With the naked eye, only some types of food contaminated with Ecoli and Coliform bacteria can be detected, causing odors (stink, rotten), but Salmonella does not cause o…
Biology
Science awakens 48,500-year-old 'sleeping' virus for surprising reason
Some ancient viruses locked away in the Siberian permafrost since the Ice Age have been revived to combat the effects of climate change.
Space science
NASA begins opening extraterrestrial capsule, risk of strange bacteria entering?
Scientists were thrilled when they opened the asteroid sample container of the OSIRIS-REx probe.
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One of the loneliest species on Earth, living 2,800m underground and surviving on radioactive energy
The cold and dry polar regions, the hot and water-poor desert regions, are considered inhospitable to most life on Earth.
Food safety
Is it necessary to heat canned meat and fish before eating to prevent Botulinum poisoning?
Some people worry about the risk of food poisoning so when eating canned foods such as canned fish or canned meat, they often reheat them thoroughly.
Food safety
Top 4 food groups that can easily cause Botulinum poisoning warned by WHO, all familiar dishes to Vietnamese people
Recently, there have been many cases of poisoning related to Botulinum. However, many people still do not know how dangerous this toxin is and what foods it is often fou…
Food safety
Is it harmful to eat 'buried pork' buried underground for 2-3 years?
Recently, people share food
Health
Japan develops breakthrough medicine from... volcano crater
A new drug that promises to save millions of lives is being developed based on a discovery made half a century ago in a crater in Cameroon.
Health
'Unexpected' source of nutrients from the peels of many vegetables and fruits
Research shows that the peels of certain fruits and vegetables contain antibacterial compounds and chemicals that fight diabetes, inflammation and cancer.
Health
WHO approves first rapid, accurate test for tuberculosis
According to an announcement on December 5, WHO said the test developed by the US company Cepheid is capable of detecting tuberculosis bacteria in sputum samples in just…
Health
The hidden fuel of the human brain: How gut bacteria shape intelligence?
Bacteria that aid in producing more metabolic energy may have been key to the evolution of large brains.