Method to quickly, accurately identify bacteria is here
The bacteria that most often cause bloodstream infections include the rod-shaped bacteria including Escherichia coli or E.coli, the round clusters of Staphylococcus species, and the pairs or chains of Streptococcus species.
Drinking tea in office? Those teabags are more germ-infested than a toilet seat
A poll of 1,000 workers revealed that 80 percent of people working in an office wouldn’t think to wash their hands before making drinks for colleagues.
Dec 12, 2017, 12:14 PM IST
A 'momentous achievement': India now free of infective trachoma, says Nadda
The minister said that the survey findings indicate that the active trachoma infection has been eliminated among children in all the survey districts with overall prevalence of only 0.7 percent.
Dec 09, 2017, 10:59 AM IST
Researchers create new dental material to kill microbes and resist plaque
Dentists rely on composite materials to perform restorative procedures, such as filling cavities.
Dec 05, 2017, 19:52 PM IST
Houseflies can make you severely diseased, says study
In a study of the microbiomes of 116 houseflies and blowflies, they found that these flies carry hundreds of different species of bacteria, many of which are harmful to humans.
Nov 25, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
World's smallest tape recorder built from bacteria
The researchers modified an ordinary laboratory strain of the ubiquitous human gut microbe Escherichia coli, enabling the bacteria to not only record their interactions with the environment but also time-stamp the events.
Nov 24, 2017, 12:12 PM IST
Multiple sclerosis drugs may combat multi-resistant bacteria
Results have shown that the drug kills half of the Pseudomonas bacteria, a genus of Gram-negative bacteria, in specimens from patients with cystic fibrosis who are often exposed to the bacteria in the lungs.
Nov 23, 2017, 17:24 PM IST
Bacteria can spread antibiotic resistance through soil: Study
Researchers studied antibiotic resistance and how it can persist and spread among food animals, humans and the environment they all share.
Oct 07, 2017, 14:47 PM IST
Stool or blood samples can tell whether you can lose weight
Diet should be changed according to the gut bacteria imbalances so that the level of both Prevotella or Bacteroides can be balanced.
Sep 19, 2017, 00:10 AM IST
Bacteria in throat may indicate joint infection risk in kids
Over the past few years, new highly sensitive techniques have allowed more precise identification of the bacteria responsible for these infections.
Sep 05, 2017, 12:46 PM IST
This new nose drop could help prevent meningitis!
This nose drop could help prevent meningitis, a deadly inflammation of the brain's outer membrane, and other infections.
Aug 01, 2017, 23:09 PM IST
Is it unhealthy to blow out birthday candles? - Find out
During the experiment, it was observed that there was an enormous growth of bacteria on the cake frosting after one blows on them (with certain people spreading more bacteria than others).
Jul 29, 2017, 15:35 PM IST
Common disinfectant may cause antibiotic resistance: Study
Triclosan has been the cause for some concern which has led to a ban across the EU and US in its use in hygiene products (hand, skin and body washes), researchers said.
Jul 10, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
Patients suffering from tuberculosis may soon have new treatment
Researchers of the Cornell University discovered a key metabolic mechanism in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) bacteria which could lead to new drugs for treating tuberculosis.
Jul 08, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
Here's how you can enjoy an acne-free monsoon
The simple skin abscesses, a swollen area containing an accumulation of pus, is caused by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria.
Jul 01, 2017, 23:33 PM IST
Magnetic microbots to remove harmful bacteria from water developed
Drinking water contaminated with pathogenic bacteria can cause serious illnesses that, in areas with spotty medical services, are potentially life-threatening without proper treatment.
Jun 30, 2017, 23:00 PM IST
NASA keeps a close check for bag bugs on space station to ensure clean living environments
Mark Ott, a microbiologist at NASA's Johnson Space Center, said in a statement,"Once every three months, we sample from two locations in each module of the US segment of the station."
Jun 29, 2017, 19:13 PM IST
Reusing plastic bottles could do you more harm than good
That's because the plastic bottle you're constantly replenishing isn't made to be re-filled - meaning it could have the potential to leach chemicals and harbour harmful bacteria.
Jun 28, 2017, 11:47 AM IST
Man dies after tattoo gets infected with flesh eating bacteria
A 31-year-old man has died after his tattoo became infected with flesh-eating bacteria that live in ocean water
Jun 04, 2017, 16:29 PM IST
This is how bacteria in your body triggers diabetes
Metabolic syndrome, which has become far more common due to a rise in obesity rates among adults, is a leading risk factor for many serious, life-threatening diseases, including Type-2 diabetes and heart disease.
May 31, 2017, 15:54 PM IST
