bacteria
Bacterial pollution which shut Portobello Beach to swimmers not caused by sewage
Sewage has been discounted as causing the surge in bacteria on July 10, according to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa).
How dirty are your carpets and what’s lurking in them?
A microbiologist and cleaning experts tell Lisa Salmon carpets are a reservoir of potential infection, and advise on how often they should be cleaned.
‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain chronic urinary tract infections
Researchers developed an artificial bladder to observe the behaviour of pathogens.
Antibiotics can help certain bacteria survive for longer, research suggests
Until now it had been thought that antibiotics kill bacteria or stop them growing.
Scientists engineer bacteria to detect pollutants in water
The proof of concept device can sense contaminants much quicker than traditional methods, researchers say.
Bacteria can remove plastic pollution from lakes, research suggests
Scientists suggest waters could be enriched with particular species of bacteria in order to remove plastic pollution from the environment.
Five types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer – study
It is hoped the findings could help pave the way for treatments that could target this bacteria and slow or prevent the development of the disease.
Are the new postbiotic pills the real key to better gut health?
NOT so long ago, the very idea of swallowing live bacteria to boost our health would have seemed utterly ridiculous.
Handwashing may be responsible for bacteria in sinks – study
Researchers discovered communities of similar bacteria that largely remain in drains after hand washing.
Bacteria medicine: How our gut's micro-organisms could be linked to Alzheimer's
The bacteria in your gut are linked to more than you think.