Man dies after eating contaminated oysters
A 54-year-old man died after eating contaminated oysters. THE ESSENTIAL A 54-year-old man died after eating contaminated oysters at a ...
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Endometriosis: an antibiotic as an alternative treatment
A Japanese study observed that an antibiotic targeting a specific bacteria reduced the formation of lesions associated with endometriosis. THE ...
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Emerging Brucella: tools to determine their dangerousness for humans
The emergence of new bacteria of the genus Brucella worries scientists, but an ANSES project has enabled the development of ...
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Dental caries: a new responsible bacterium identified
An American study reveals the existence of a bacterium playing a major role in the formation of dental caries, hitherto ...
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Superbugs: amino acids that protect insects can fight them
Swiss scientists have observed that a new class of antibiotics could be effective against a very dangerous and antibiotic-resistant family ...
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Bacterial infection: a new antibiotic discovered thanks to AI
Using an artificial intelligence algorithm, US researchers have identified a new antibiotic capable of killing a type of bacteria responsible ...
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An old antibiotic effective against resistant bacteria
Nourseothricin, an antibiotic discovered 80 years ago and forgotten, could provide a new answer to multi-resistant bacteria. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers ...
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Gut microbiota composition may influence Alzheimer’s risk
Ten groups of bacteria present in the intestinal microbiota are thought to be linked to Alzheimer's disease. THE ESSENTIAL Our ...
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Antibiotic resistance: why it is also due to… clouds!
French and Canadian researchers have recently observed that clouds promote the proliferation of bacteria carrying genes for resistance to antibiotics. ...
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Parkinson’s: the microbiota could be involved
Certain strains of Desulfovibrio bacteria, present in the microbiota, could be involved in the development of Parkinson's disease. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Microbiota: the intestinal balance changes during the day and the seasons
The bacteria present in the intestines vary considerably from morning to evening and from summer to winter. THE ESSENTIAL The ...
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Atmosphere: antibiotic-resistant bacteria identified in the clouds
Researchers have discovered that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are present in clouds and the atmosphere. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers have taken atmospheric samples ...
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Infections: your phone is really a nest of bacteria!
A microbiologist alerts us to how constantly we carry and spread bacteria and viruses via our phones. THE ESSENTIAL Many ...
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Salmonella: a new test can detect it in food in less than an hour
Researchers have developed an easy-to-use test to detect salmonella, the bacteria that causes salmonellosis, in food in less than 60 ...
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Microbiota: some bacteria “get angry” when they are hungry
Certain bacteria, present in the microbiota, release harmful toxins when deprived of certain nutrients. THE ESSENTIAL Certain bacteria, present in ...
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Deadly Infections: A New Shape-Shifting Antibiotic Could Fight Them
A team of American researchers has developed a new drug, which could fight deadly infections caused by bacteria resistant to ...
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Bitten by an iguana, a little girl develops a rare infection
A three-year-old girl has developed a rare infection after being bitten by an iguana trying to steal her cake. THE ...
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Shigellosis: how to protect yourself from this highly contagious and antibiotic-resistant disease
Hygiene measures can help protect against shigellosis, which is caused by the Shigella bacteria. THE ESSENTIAL Shigellosis is a highly ...
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Sheets, remote control, curtains: how dirty are hotel rooms?
Despite the cleaning of the staff, bacteria, fungi and viruses are present in the hotels and especially the rooms. What ...
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Drinking bottle or toilet: which is dirtier?
A study compared the number of microbes present inside a reusable bottle to that on toilet bowls. THE ESSENTIAL Gourds ...
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Shigellosis: what is this disease that worries the Institut Pasteur
The bacterium Shigella sonnei, responsible for the highly contagious diarrheal disease called shigellosis, is increasingly resistant to antibiotics, according to ...
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Brain: how bacteria can prevent it from defending itself
There are bacterial pathogens capable of scrambling the communication between nerve and immune cells in the meninges in order to ...
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Deadly bacteria: creation of the first mRNA vaccine to fight against
For the first time in the world, researchers have succeeded in creating a messenger RNA vaccine to fight against deadly ...
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Joint pain: you have to take care of your teeth to avoid them
A new study confirms a link between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis through the presence of common bacteria. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Cancer: intestinal bacteria could boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy
American researchers have recently observed that non-pathogenic bacteria and viruses present in the intestinal microbiota could improve the effects of ...
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Bacteria, dust mites: how often should you wash your sheets?
A dermatologist reveals how often you should change your bed linen to limit the risk of rapid multiplication of bacteria ...
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Infectious cellulitis: an infection that can be serious
Cellulitis, a skin infection caused by bacteria under the skin, can be very dangerous if left untreated. THE ESSENTIAL A ...
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Heart disease: certain oral bacteria could increase the risk
Infection with bacteria that can cause gum disease and persistent bad breath could increase the risk of coronary heart disease, ...
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Colon cancer: researchers have discovered a bacterium potentially responsible for the disease
© ShutterstockThe human gut is home to billions of bacteria responsible for our physical and mental health. But according to ...
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Urine, sweat, feces: how dirty are hot tubs?
A microbiologist points out that hot tubs are breeding grounds for bacteria and represent a danger to our health. THE ...
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