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Infection causing elephants to suffer ‘extremely sudden deaths’ kills another 12 of the animals in Zimbabwe, taking total so far to 34 Elephants died between August and September in a Zimbabwean national park Tests point to a disease called haemorrhagic septicaemia, a bacterial infection ‘They were found lying on their bellies’ suggesting they had an … Read more
Non-food items left in cars have been found to be the perfect breeding spot for dangerous germs after just a few days – with sunglasses hosting more bacteria than a toilet seat. Research conducted by the microbiology team at London Metropolitan University, on behalf of car leasing company Leasing Options, found that despite the wet … Read more
Alien life could hop from planet to planet, scientists claim after proving bacteria can survive for three YEARS on the outside of the International Space Station Researchers studied bacteria on the outside of the International Space Station They found that colonies of microbes can resist the cold and radiation in space Bacteria is able to … Read more
Swimmers are banned from entering sea at Dover harbour after scientists discover ‘above normal’ levels of E-coli bacteria in the water Test routines revealed ‘above normal’ levels of E-coli bacteria at Dover harbour The Port of Dover has closed the area to swimmers and water activities Authorities advised to keep the harbour shut until more … Read more
Swimmers are banned from entering sea at Dover harbour after scientists discover ‘above normal’ levels of E-coli bacteria in the water Test routines revealed ‘above normal’ levels of E-coli bacteria at Dover harbour The Port of Dover has closed the area to swimmers and water activities Authorities advised to keep the harbour shut until more … Read more
Could future pandemics originate in SPACE? Human immune systems may struggle to fight off ‘alien’ bacteria and viruses from other planets, study warns Experts think that alien microorganisms could potentially exist on other worlds Researchers from Exeter and Aberdeen set out to test how these might affect us They exposed mice immune cells to two amino … Read more
A pill made from gut bacteria is being tested by British scientists as a treatment for coronavirus. In a trial launched today, patients will be given either the medication, which contains a strain of gut bacteria found to reduce damage to lung tissue caused by inflammation. Patients often become seriously ill when their immune system … Read more
Researchers identify 13-million-year-old bacteria in permafrost samples collected in the Swiss Alps, which could be used in bioreactors to break down plastic waste Swiss researchers have discovered a new species of bacteria in the Swiss Alps It was found in permafrost samples and is believed to be 13million years old The team describes permafrost as … Read more
Feeding coral reefs a dose of ‘good’ probiotic bacteria helps them tolerate rising ocean temperatures, new research shows. Scientists say they’ve proved for the first time that feeding corals beneficial probiotics increases their overall health and improves their chances of survival during heat stress. In lab tests, corals that were fed beneficial microorganisms – much like … Read more
Scientists have developed plant ‘probiotics’ that help fight disease without the use of expensive pesticides. UK researchers say beneficial bacteria in soil supports plants’ immune systems in a similar way to positive gut bacteria in humans. By injecting probiotics into a plant’s growth medium, they hope to create ideal growing conditions year-round for herbs, fruits … Read more