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In 2006, NASA grew Salmonella in space; the bacteria returned more virulent than genetically identical germs cultivated on Earth- Climate change could undermine progress in reducing waterborne diseases, study finds
- Bacteria capable of storing memories and passing them to later generations, claims study
- Rare flesh-eating bacteria vibrio vulnificus claims 3 lives in New York, know causes, symptoms and precautionsThe latest occurrence of an individual's demise in Suffolk County has been connected to the aggressive vibrio vulnificus bacterium, signify...17 Aug, 2023, 04.18 PM IST
- Why are animal-to-human diseases on the rise?A zoonosis (plural zoonoses) is a disease or infection transmitted from vertebrate animals to people, and vice versa. The pathogens involve...07 Apr, 2023, 09.15 AM IST
- Vaccines could affect how the coronavirus evolves - but that's no reason to skip your shotIn 2015, my collaborators and I published a scientific paper about a chicken virus you have likely never heard of. At the time, it got some...27 Aug, 2021, 06.59 PM IST
- Global travellers more likely to pick up virulent strains of drug-resistant bacteriaUp to 80% of travellers returning from high-risk regions are colonised by MDR-GN bacteria.25 Feb, 2021, 08.47 AM IST
- Pathogens thrive on body's tissue-repair mechanismNew York, Sep 18 (IANS) Pathogens in the intestinal tract can manipulate mammalian cells to get the oxygen thed need and thereby cause harm...18 Sep, 2016, 06.25 PM IST
- Indian scientists provide new insights for tuberculosis drug discoveryThe TB bacterium is cunning and is able to survive according to the researchers due to its ability to sense and adapt to its host's environ...10 Jul, 2016, 09.38 AM IST
- E-cigarette vapour can kill lung cells: ScientistE-cigarette vapour is not benign and inhaling high doses daily can kill lung cells, causing inflammatory diseases.27 Jan, 2016, 04.11 PM IST
- Plague has infected humans since Bronze Age: StudyThe study showed by using ancient DNA that plague has been endemic in human populations for more than twice as long as previously thought.23 Oct, 2015, 04.37 PM IST
- Our mouth naturally fights dental cavities, new study revealsSalivary mucins - key components of mucus found in mouth - actively protect our teeth from the cavity-causing bacterium, a new study has fo...12 Nov, 2014, 05.27 PM IST
- E-cigarettes help deadly bacteria to thriveAlexander said that one possible contribution to the increased virulence of MRSA was the rapid change in pH induced by e-cigarette vapour.19 May, 2014, 04.26 PM IST
- 25 die of infection, E coli source still a mysteryHealth authorities groped in the dark in search of the source of the E coli infection with suspicions about bean sprouts being a potential ...08 Jun, 2011, 01.48 PM IST
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