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The oldest evidence of leprosy in India
Archeology

The oldest evidence of leprosy in India

The research team, consisting of a researcher, reported the results of an analysis of a bone discovered in India with evidence of leprosy.

December 17, 2018
Ancient bacteria causing leprosy are mutating
Biology

Ancient bacteria causing leprosy are mutating

According to a new study in Nature Communications: Mycobacterium leprae - an ancient strain of bacteria that causes leprosy - is growing and extremely resistant.

December 17, 2018
Tattoos look for skin infections
Medicine - Health

Tattoos look for skin infections

More recently, more than 20 people in four states in the United States have had skin infections after tattooing. The cause is determined by the popularity of tattoo inks.

December 14, 2018
New method to help diagnose tuberculosis
Medicine - Health

New method to help diagnose tuberculosis

Dr. Olivier Braissant and his colleagues from the University of Basel, Sweden have developed a new method that can reduce the time taken to diagnose tuberculosis.

December 14, 2018
May get sick when taking a shower
Medicine - Health

May get sick when taking a shower

If you are a shower lover, then the two tips for you are not to bathe immediately after opening the faucet and replace the plastic faucet with metal elephant.

December 14, 2018