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…
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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.
Biology
Food poisoning bacteria may help fight cancer
Salmonella is often associated with food poisoning, but recently, scientists have discovered a special use for this bacteria: it helps fight colon cancer.
Life
Leptospira Infection: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection caused by the spiral-shaped bacteria Leptospira.
Biology
New bacteria appear in unexpected places
The community of bacteria and viruses on toothbrushes even shows outstanding diversity compared to other bathroom tools such as shower heads, door handles, sprayers, toi…
Health
How to detect and treat botulinum poisoning?
Botulinum poisoning is usually diagnosed through analysis of stool and vomit samples and treated with antitoxin, antibiotics, or a ventilator.
Conquer Mars
Mars rock discovered may contain fossilized bacteria
The rock sample collected by NASA's robot has three points that attract scientists, showing that life could have existed on Mars billions of years ago.
Archeology
3,600-year-old cheese 'reveals' secrets of ancient food preparation
During excavations of Bronze Age tombs in the Taklamakan Desert in northwestern China, scientists discovered ancient mummies buried with cheese.
Biology
Drug-resistant bacteria expected to kill tens of millions of people by 2050
Infections caused by drug-resistant superbugs, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), are emerging as a serious global health challenge.
Biology
Spanish mother and daughter experts 'train' bacteria to restore paintings
Spanish microbiologist Pilar Bosch stumbled upon the possibility that bacteria could be used in art restoration, her mother's field.
Science story
When the inventor of antibiotics was forgotten
Sixteen years before Alexander Fleming discovered an antibiotic that inhibits bacteria in mold, a French scientist described a similar discovery in his thesis.
Food safety
How to safely vacuum food to support people in flood-hit areas
Among the relief goods for people in flood-hit areas, many types of banh chung, bread and other foods are vacuum-packed to be delivered to people.
Health
Science warns of a 'silent pandemic' approaching
Bacteria and viruses aren't the only mutating pathogens we need to worry about.
Scientific application
Ancient farming methods open up the potential for farming on Mars
An ancient farming method developed by farmers of the ancient Mayan civilization may have laid the foundations for agriculture on Mars.
Health
A vitamin that can enhance cancer immunity
A team of authors from leading research facilities in the US and Denmark has achieved unexpected results in a trial related to gastrointestinal cancer.