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Bacterial infections have a fix. Get the right antibiotic and the correct course of treatment, and you’ll kill the bacteria and stop the illness. That’s how it should work in theory. In practice, bacteria are trying to survive and have started developing antibiotic resistance. That can endanger lives, with the World Health Organization (WHO) calling bacterial resistance “one of the top global public health and development threats.”
The WHO said in a report last November that antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and contributed to 4.95 million deaths. The World Bank estimates...

New drug could make bacterial resistance ‘nearly impossible’

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Most antibiotics are natural products of bacteria and other microorganisms from the environment. They are part of a silent chemical warfare among microorganisms in soils, rivers and seas right now. The fact that they are natural products that have been around for millions of years means that even as we discover new antibiotics, there are probably already microorganisms that are resistant to them.

Double whammy antibiotic makes antibiotic resistance much harder – new study

Saint Louis, MO

A new antibiotic compound developed by Washington University researchers effectively treats severe bacterial infections, including flesh-eating disease, in mice. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a novel compound that effectively clears bacterial infections in mice, including those that can result in rare but potentially fatal “flesh-eating” illnesses. The compound could be the first of an entirely new class of antibiotics, and a gift to clinicians seeking more effective treatments against bacteria that can’t be tamed easily with current antibiotics.

“Happy Accident” Leads to Potent Weapon Against Flesh-Eating Superbugs

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New analysis claims the price tag of over $42,000 per patient could be dramatically reduced.

HIV Drug That Is “Closest Thing” We Have To A Vaccine Could Be Made 1,000 Times Cheaper

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Research on the gut microbiome has triggered a 'revolution' in nutritional science, and in the last few years, dietary fiber has become the "new protein" – added to foods in abundance to feed our gut and boost our health.



					
			

A recent study on mice, however, suggests not all fiber supplements are equally beneficial.
A form that is readily found in oats and barley, called beta-glucan, can control blood sugar and assist in weight loss among mice fed a high-fat diet.
Researchers at the University of Arizona (UA) and the University of Vienna say it is the only type of fiber supplement they tested...

One Type of Fiber Could Have Weight Loss Benefits Similar to Ozempic


Ancient archaeological discoveries can be confusing, exciting, intriguing, educational – and occasionally just a little creepy, as a new excavation of a 2,500-year-old graveyard site in Norway has proved.



					
			

Here's the creepy part: the main cluster of graves, comprising 39 individual bodies, were all for children under the age of six – based on a close study of the fragments of bones that had escaped being cremated.
There were two other graves containing adult bodies but these were separate from the main group.
However, it's not certain that anything sinister has gone on. This would've been a time when the infant mortality rate...

Mysterious 2,500-Year-Old Graveyard Found Filled With Young Children


Studies that suggest alcohol can be good for you in moderation – and even extend your life – may be based on flawed research methods, according to a team of scientists bent on setting this ubiquitous misconception straight.



					
			

This paper is the most recent installment in what is becoming something of a saga between the University of Victoria-led team and the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research (ISFAR).
Psychologist Tim Stockwell and epidemiologist Jinhui Zhao, both from the University of Victoria in Canada, led the most recent study to verify whether the claim – and the research supporting it – holds up...

Moderate Drinking Is Not Good For You After All, Study Finds

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition


One of the most detailed studies yet has cemented the link between  autism and what dwells within the gut.
The new analysis hasn't just studied the bacteria native to the digestive tract, but the fungi, archaea, and  viruses that can be found there, too.



					
			

The team, led by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, has developed a comprehensive assay that reveals a correlation between changes across the entire gut microbiome composition and diagnosis with  autism spectrum disorder.
While we still don't understand this link, the building evidence offers new ways to both diagnose and understand autism.
"What is exciting...

Autism in Children Linked to Changes in Gut Microbiome, Study Finds

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Many deadly infections are transmitted via water, including cholera, typhoid and brain-eating amoebas.

7 scary diseases you can get from the water

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a common infection among women, but many don't know much about it. Testing for BV can seem confusing, but understanding the basics helps. BV testing involves checking for an imbalance in the vaginal bacteria. This imbalance can cause symptoms like unusual discharge, odor, and discomfort. Knowing the facts about BV testing can make the process less intimidating. Doctors use different methods to diagnose BV, including physical exams, pH tests, and lab tests. Early detection is key to effective treatment and preventing complications. Let's dive into 15 essential facts about BV testing that every woman should know.

15 Facts About Bacterial Vaginosis Testing

Scientists are developing an engineered parasite to get drugs into the brain.

Genetically engineered 'mind control' parasite could deliver drugs to the brain

Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply


Exercise can play a critical role in reducing weight, but the pounds seem to come off more easily for some people than others. A new study that highlights subtle differences in a class of molecule involved in metabolism could help explain why.



					
			

The molecule in question is a protein involved in the breakdown of carbohydrates and fats called PGC-1⍺. While it has previously been linked to exercise and weight, the mechanisms and processes at play haven't been clear.
In this new research, a team of experts from across Japan discovered that multiple variants of PGC-1⍺ are actually involved, and that it is...

This Molecule Could Make Your Workout More Effective For Weight Loss


A protein called interleukin 11 (IL-11) appears to play a crucial role in aging, with scientists extending the lifespans of mice by up to 25 percent simply by blocking the molecule's effects.



					
			

Led by researchers from the Duke-National University of Singapore (NUS) Medical School, the team behind the study used genetic engineering to turn off IL-11 production in a sample of mice, while injecting other mice with an anti-IL-11 drug.
Deaths from  cancer and tumorous growths were reduced in both groups, while health conditions related to the effects of aging – including chronic inflammation and poor metabolism – were also less...

Blocking One Protein Extends Lifespan in Mice by Up to 25%, Study Shows


A cattle painkiller introduced in the 1990s led to the unexpected crash of India's vulture populations, which still haven't recovered to their former glory.
Some might have said 'good riddance' to this much-maligned, death-associated bird, but there's a devastating human cost, and a new study reveals the shocking numbers, linking their absence to the deaths of over half a million people.



					
			

The analysis from the US and UK suggests human mortality in districts affected by vulture loss increased by more than 4 percent because of the sanitation 'shock' that ensued, causing an estimated US$69.4 billion in economic damages annually from 2000 to...

Shift in India's Vulture Population Linked to Half a Million Human Deaths


The face of an ancient Egyptian mummy set in a gaping rictus may be the result of a death so painful, her face may have become locked in a scream.
Her name is unknown; but so striking is her grim facial expression that she is referred to as the Screaming Woman mummy. In spite of the feelings this face engenders, researchers had previously attributed it to the relatively benign cause of a shoddily performed mummification. New research, however, suggests that this wasn't the case.



					
			

Radiologist Sahar Saleem of Cairo University and anthropologist Samia El-Merghani of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities...

Grim Mystery of Ancient Egypt's 'Screaming' Mummy May Finally Be Solved

Remember the game of “Memory” you played as a kid, where you had to match pairs of cards stacked face down? Well, humans aren’t the only ones who can play this game – bacteria can also remember, or so suggests a recent study led by Dr. Ilana Kolodkin-Gal from the Scojen Institute for Synthetic Biology at Reichman University.

Bacteria have a memory of interactions with their hosts

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New Dual-Target Drug Could Make Antibiotic Resistance 100 Million Times Harder


It's easy to think of bacteria as one of the greatest scourges on Earth for the diseases and deaths they cause, and how they repeatedly thwart...

New Dual-Target Drug Could Make Antibiotic Resistance 100 Million Times Harder

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