Mother's antibacterial soap use may affect baby's gut bacteria
Use of antibacterial bar soap, especially those containing a compound called triclocarban (TCC), during pregnancy and breast-feeding may alter the offspring's composition of intestinal bacteria and other micro-organisms, called the gut microbiota, a study warns.
Apr 02, 2016, 11:45 AM IST
Gut bacteria may help prevent stroke: Study
Certain types of bacteria in the gut can leverage the immune system to decrease the severity of stroke, according to a new study that suggests modifying the gut's microbiotic makeup may help prevent the deadly condition.
Mar 29, 2016, 12:32 PM IST
Weak gut may trigger Type 2 diabetes, obesity
A weak ecosystem of bacteria in human gut due to a poor dietary diversity is likely to trigger diseases like Type 2 diabetes and obesity, finds new research, suggesting people to eat a balanced, diversed diet.
Mar 21, 2016, 15:48 PM IST
Scientists discover bacteria that eats plastic
Researchers at Japan's Kyoto University have discovered a type of bacteria that uses only two enzymes to break down plastic, according to a study published in the journal Science.
Mar 12, 2016, 09:27 AM IST
New technique may help control Zika disease-bearing insects
The study revealed that the RNAi can be targeted specifically at the species in question, and does not harm other insects, such as bees and other pollinators.
Feb 25, 2016, 00:19 AM IST
Copper can destroy MRSA 'superbug'
Frequently touched surfaces in busy areas -- such as hospitals, transport hubs and public buildings - may help spread MRSA.
Feb 24, 2016, 20:52 PM IST
Alcohol allows bacteria to infiltrate into liver
The study was published in Cell Host & Microbe.
Feb 11, 2016, 12:46 PM IST
Watch out! Bacteria can see like human beings
Synechocystis - the species used in the study - is found naturally in freshwater lakes and rivers.
Feb 10, 2016, 15:01 PM IST
Reasons why you should take off your shoes at the door - Watch
A 'no-shoes' policy in the house can definitely give you lots of benefits.
Feb 08, 2016, 21:34 PM IST
Humidity sensors to combat proliferation of bacteria
The proliferation of bacteria in such environments where the humidity is very high is common and this leads to the formation of "biofilms" which are ecosystems made up of these microorganisms attached to a surface.
Jan 23, 2016, 14:33 PM IST
Our bodies don't harbour more bacteria than human cells
If you were convinced till now that your body has more bacteria (good and bad) and other microbes than human cells, it is time to revisit the decades-old assumption, says a team of researchers from Israel and Canada.
Jan 12, 2016, 18:43 PM IST
Good bacteria may help prevent pneumonia
The presence of a harmless bacterium found in the nose and on the skin may negatively impact the growth of a pathogen that commonly causes middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in children and older adults, says a new study.
Jan 10, 2016, 00:10 AM IST
Delhi woman invents formula to cut down pollution
Veena Prakash from Mayur Vihar invented a formula of 'Havan' where she claims that the gases released from the process usually purify the air we breathe.
Jan 02, 2016, 20:35 PM IST
How body controls inflammatory response to pathogens
This study is significant because there is an urgent need to develop novel anti-inflammatory agents to combat inflammation, and these findings could offer an alternative.
Dec 29, 2015, 19:11 PM IST
A glass of water contains ten million bacteria and is good for health!
This knowledge will be very useful for countries when updating and improving their water pipe systems.
Dec 28, 2015, 13:05 PM IST
Harmful bacteria can survive in cookies for months
Focusing on cookie and cracker sandwiches, the researchers put the salmonella into four types of fillings found in cookies or crackers and placed them into storage.
Dec 27, 2015, 19:45 PM IST
Bacteria use sugars to bind to human cells
Previous to this, the interaction was not thought possible or was considered a weak non-important interaction.
Dec 15, 2015, 16:26 PM IST
Gut bacteria signal to brain when you are full
Gut bacteria may signal to your brain when you are full
Nov 25, 2015, 16:59 PM IST
Secret behind bacterial sex unlocked
Migration between different communities of bacteria is the key to the type of gene transfer that can lead to the spread of traits such as antibiotic resistance, said researchers from Oxford University.
Nov 23, 2015, 18:19 PM IST
Study to look into medicinal value of Ganga water
The health ministry on Monday said that it will initiate a study to find out if the water of the Ganga river has medicinal properties to destroy various kinds of bacteria and microbes.
Nov 16, 2015, 18:49 PM IST
