What is botulism? How a biochemist’s blood fights a rare form and saves infantsA botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula has affected at least 39 babies across 18 states, with some requiring hospitalization....
Infant Botulism Outbreak: Symptoms, triggers and treatment — Here’s what parents should knowThe California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has announced a multistate outbreak of infant botulism connected to ByHeart Whole Nutriti...
Global warming solution? Scientists turn food waste into valuable industrial chemicals using electricityA new study suggests electricity can convert food waste into industrial chemicals. Researchers at Ohio State University tested this on dair...
Why you should never wrap leftovers in aluminium foil? Experts warn of hidden health dangersWrapping leftovers in aluminium foil might seem convenient, but experts warn it can lead to dangerous bacterial growth due to the lack of a...
Tuna cans sold at US supermarkets recalled due to 'manufacturing defect'According to a press release by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tri-Union Seafoods initiated the recall of tuna cans on February...
Hyderabad eateries found with rat, cockroach infestationsTen eateries in Hyderabad, including Sukha Sagar Udupi Veg Hotel, have been flagged for rat and cockroach infestations this month. Health p...
Chile court reopens probe into Nobel Laureate Pablo Neruda's deathAn appeals court in Chile has decided to reopen the case of Pablo Neruda's death, a Nobel Prize-winning poet, citing insufficient investiga...
Botulism: Symptoms and how has it impacted Rugby World Cup 2023?Botulism causes muscular and respiratory paralysis. How is it caused and what are its symptoms?
It’s your gut! Do you still have long Covid symptoms? Blame it on microbesGut bacteria play a crucial role in your Long Covid suffering.
Govt proposes 10-year comprehensive plan for conservation of birds, their habitatsAmid growing threats to a number of bird species in the country, the Union environment ministry has come out with a 10-year comprehensive p...
Bacteria in gowns, stainless steel at hospitals can lead to severe illnessSymptoms can range from diarrhoea to fever, rapid heartbeat, inflammation of the intestines, and kidney failure.
Wonder walnuts: How this nut can improve heart heart and reduce cancerWalnuts contain dietary fibre which act as a food source for gut microbiota.
Using the 'fire to fight fire' approach can further damage infectionsIntroducing 'friendlier' less-potent strains into a population of disease-causing microbes can lead to increased disease severity.
New way to turn carbon monoxide into biofuelTo get the microbe to ferment the carbon monoxide, scientists "bubble it in the growth medium solution," said Angenent, where the cells can...
Scientists create new antibiotic Teixobactin in 30 yearsTeixobactin can treat many common bacterial infections such as tuberculosis, septicemia and C Diff or clostridium difficile colitis.
Could a common bacteria cure cancer?Research shows a modified version injected directly into tumours has results.
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The Godrej Group has consolidated the operations of insecticides joint venture Godrej Sara Lee with Godrej Consumer Products in a bid to ta...