Bacteria are being used to target tumours, enhance chemotherapy and deliver cancer drugs. Here’s where the science is up to.
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Yoghurts, microbes and a 117-year lifespan: the story of María Branyas Morera’s extraordinary gut.
An environmental engineer explains how his research team is developing a system containing bacteria, biochar and gel to break down pollutants in waterways.
Biosphere 2 isn’t just the site of a famous human experiment. Today, scientists there work to understand how life emerges in barren environments.
Public toilets can be a ‘microbial soup’, especially when many people use them and they’re not cleaned frequently.
In some cases it’s mould but the more likely culprit is a bacteria called Serratia marcescens. Here’s what you need to know about it.
The viruses that kill bacteria may be our best bet against antibiotic resistance – if we can understand how they win.
Bacteria are lurking on your sponge, your pet’s toys and your tea towels. Here’s what the research says - and how to protect yourself.
This small organ in our intestines plays a major role in regulating gut microbiome.
Children who grow up on farms are less likely to develop asthma or allergies as adults. The reason? Micro-organisms in the air.
You can buy probiotics and prebiotics at the supermarket or pharmacy. But do they help your gut? Or are we better off eating fermented food such as cheese or kimchi?
Antibiotic resistance has played a key role in the evolution and survival of bacteria.
Taking a bath may not be your favorite thing to do, but it will help keep you clean and healthy.
Wearing outdoor shoes inside can spread of bacteria, allergens, and toxic chemicals — all of which can compromise your health and indoor air quality.
Until now, it’s been very hard for scientists to establish a detailed timeline of the early evolution of bacteria.
The culprit behind the recalls is ‘shiga-toxin-producing E. coli’. What do you need to know about this bacterium?
Sea foam is a health hazard. These bacterial smoothies can contain more harmful pathogens than a sewage treatment plant – and you wouldn’t go swimming in sewage.
A century-old cancer therapy gains new life with modern science.
And how should you store them in between wears?
Levels of 2 types of bacteria in your gut could help improve the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis.
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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester
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