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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The microbiota plays a role in body temperature
Depending on the type of bacteria present in the gut microbiota, body temperature varies between individuals. THE ESSENTIAL According to ...
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Antidepressants promote bacterial resistance to antibiotics
Some antidepressant drugs cause bacteria to mutate, making them more resistant to antibiotic treatment. THE ESSENTIAL Antibiotic resistance can affect ...
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Gym Equipment: Which is Dirtiest?
Public transport, restaurants, public toilets… These different places are breeding grounds for bacteria. The gym, especially the machines and accessories, ...
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Bacteria could save us from resistant lung infections
A genetically modified bacterium has demonstrated its ability to eliminate a pathogenic bacterium responsible for respiratory infections, “Pseudomonas aeruginosa”, often ...
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Bacteria: how our interactions shape our microbiota
Transmission of oral and intestinal microbiota, including bacteria, between humans is possible. It occurs at birth but also through social ...
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Microbiota: bacteria can protect you from food additives
Emulsifiers, additives present in many industrial foods, upset the balance of our microbiota and our intestine. But according to a ...
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Colon cancer: exposure to this bacterium associated with an increased risk
American scientists have recently observed a link between infections due to bacteria of the genus Salmonella and the risk of ...
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Disappearance of the Aztecs: the fault of a well-known bacterium
The first enemy of Man is the microbe, especially the journey of microbes... THE ESSENTIAL The Aztec population was decimated ...
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Lung cancer: can it be treated with bacteria?
Bacterial therapy, when combined with other drugs, could be a very effective treatment for lung cancer, according to a new ...
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Researchers have created a lipstick that kills viruses and germs
Lipstick is a real confidence booster for many people. It could soon also be a weapon against disease. Researchers have ...
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