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Genetic change in gut bacteria alters host metabolism

Imbalances in the bile acid pool are thought to contribute to diet-induced obesity.

18 July 2018 12:00 PM IST

They exhibit a trait known as aversive learning by training female aedes aegypti mosquitoes to associate odours (including human body odours) with unpleasant shocks and vibrations (Photo: AFP)

Landmark experiment wipes out over 80 pc mosquitoes carrying dengue...

Millions of people around world are infected each year by mosquito, which can carry dengue, Zika and chikungunya, among...

16 July 2018 10:07 AM IST

The blood test measures a specific peptide to inform if a patient has the very earliest stages of Alzheimers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists reveal the way blood clots reduce the chance of infection

Clotting is a vital process to prevent life-threatening blood loss following an injury.

14 July 2018 4:45 PM IST

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Cinnamon oil may help prevent superbug infections: Study

Natural products may offer a promising solution to tackle such issues.

13 July 2018 4:50 PM IST

Scientists are now planning to mimic the design of cicada wings to create anti-microbial surfaces that by virtue of their design, are resistant to bacteria. (Representational image)

Can good bacteria keep gut healthy?

The findings have been published in the journal Immunity.

4 July 2018 1:48 PM IST

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Higher rifampin can be more effective to fight TB

High enough dose of daily rifampin may reduce the period of the treatment.

1 July 2018 2:31 PM IST

Some people are predisposed at a genetic level to have a more diverse gut microbiome than their friends and neighbours. (Photo: ANI)

Poor sleep linked to poor gut microbiome, affecting overall health

A good night's sleep is the secret to overall health.

30 Oct 2019 10:14 AM IST

The human microbiome is estimated to consist of over a trillion bacteria in a single person, with 10 times the number of microbial cells to every human cell.

Did you know the foetus too has gut bacteria?

Researchers also confirmed that foetal microbiome is transmitted from the mother.

25 Oct 2019 1:20 PM IST

The research was presented today at UEG Week Barcelona 2019. (Photo: ANI)

Human bodies get resistant to antibiotics for treating harmful...

Studies reveal that human body resists antibiotics for treating harmful bacteria for multiple stomach conditions.

22 Oct 2019 9:43 AM IST

Sugar-free gum was found to reduce caries, giving it a preventative factor of 28 per cent, reported the study published in the journal -- Dental Research. (Photo: ANI)

Chewing sugar free gums reduces advancement of dental caries

Studies reveal that sugar-free chewing gum leads to less tooth decay.

25 Nov 2019 12:36 PM IST

The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Communications. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Bacteria may contribute to global warming faster than contemporary...

Studies reveal that bacteria may contribute more to climate change as planet heats up.

15 Nov 2019 12:15 PM IST

Human activity such as population (growth) and transport combined with climate change increases antibacterial resistance... and therefore the need for more pharmaceuticals. (Photo: AFP)

Unchecked use of antibiotics poses significant threat to freshwater...

Experts warn that medicines pose global environmental risk.

15 Nov 2019 11:16 AM IST