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Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

Here is what a new study has found.

31 Jan 2018 12:17 PM IST

$Biologists call this a \dose-dependent response\ -- the more bugs, the more risk of HIV infection. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Seven bacterial species may up HIV risk in women: study

The study also showed that the odds of HIV infection increased as concentrations of that bacterium increased.

28 Jan 2018 5:58 PM IST

$The chip, used with a light microscope, relies on \capture molecule,\ that attracts and binds to any bacteria.$ Technology

Smartphone detects bacteria in your food and water

A low-cost chip that will allow your smartphone to rapidly detect harmful bacteria in water or a food sample.

25 Jan 2018 1:23 PM IST

A woman who had been born without a uterus gave birth to the baby at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds microbial bacteria can help identify signs of preterm...

Study found subtle changes to bacteria present in vagina are strongly associated with woman's waters breaking early.

25 Jan 2018 8:29 AM IST

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New low-cost tool developed for bacteria detection in food, water

The tool could be used by cooks to test fresh fruits and vegetables, once available commercially.

24 Jan 2018 3:51 PM IST

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Microbial bacteria can help identify signs of premature births

Further researche is needed to assess current clinical guidelines for women with premature rupture and developing ways...

24 Jan 2018 3:33 PM IST

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Surfers may be swallowing antibiotic-resistant bacteria

They also more likely to have in their bellies E. coli containing a mobile gene that makes bacteria resistant to...

21 Jan 2018 10:45 AM IST

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How severe gum disease could lead to cancer

Here is what researchers have discovered.

18 Jan 2018 12:26 PM IST

An especially strong link to mortality caused by pancreatic cancer was found. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bacteria linked to gum disease may cause cancer: study

The bacteria that causes periodontitis may increase the risk of oral or pancreatic cancers.

17 Jan 2018 4:52 PM IST

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Here's the dangers of drinking raw water

WHO reports the consumption of contaminated water is the cause of half a million diarrhoea deaths annually.

5 Jan 2018 2:11 PM IST

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Study claims being fat is beneficial

Researchers hope their findings could lead to new ways to boost our body's immune response to infections, cancer and...

5 Jan 2018 11:36 AM IST

When an overweight woman delivered vaginally, the risk of her child being overweight was three times higher than normal. (Photo: Pixabay)

Overweight women more like to have obese kids: study

Gut microbiome is the community of bacteria that live in the digestive tracts of humans.

23 Feb 2018 6:33 PM IST