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The results of the study were published in the Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2019. (Photo: ANI)

Two strains of one bacterium combine to cause deadly flesh-eating...

Studies reveal that two strains of one bacterium combine to cause necrotising fasciitis.

13 Nov 2019 9:37 AM IST

The results of the study were published in the journal of Universita di Trento. (Photo: ANI)

Unhealthy diet kills good gut bacteria

Study discovers unhealthy diet as threat to good gut bacteria.

6 Nov 2019 9:36 AM IST

Various bacterial pathogens can escape our immune system by staying and multiplying within our body cells (intracellularly). (Photo: ANI)

Bacterial pathogens can escape human immune system

Shigella bacteria, which cause diarrhoea, use lipopolysaccharides (LPS) on their surface to block the effector caspases.

25 Dec 2019 11:20 AM IST

The study was published in the Journal of Bacteriology. (Photo: ANI)

Bacteria known to develop resistance to otherwise effective treatment...

Studies reveal that dangerous bacteria communicate with each other to avoid antibiotics.

3 Dec 2019 9:28 AM IST

In addition, more research is needed before its possible to discuss the scalability of the approach for industrial use. (Photo: ANI)

Escherichia Coli consumes carbon dioxide for energy instead of organic...

Study creates bacteria that consume carbon dioxide for growth.

1 Dec 2019 10:54 AM IST

Warm, moist environments are a breeding ground for germs. Using a loofah practically provides the bacteria for a place to multiply and easy access to your skin. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Beware: Loofahs can be breeding grounds for germs

Your loofah could be more dangerous than you think, read more to find out why.

24 Jun 2019 1:26 PM IST

According to the findings, freshly harvested, organically managed apples harbour a significantly more diverse, more even and distinct bacterial community, compared to conventional ones. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Apple lovers beware: It carries 100 million bacteria

If the bacteria is good or bad depends on how it is grown.

25 July 2019 10:16 AM IST

While cow milk formula is the most widely used alternative to breastfeeding, goat milk is considered to be closer to human milk in some respects, especially oligosaccharides. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Goat milk promotes growth of healthy bacteria in the gut

Goat milk formula can protect infants against gastrointestinal infections.

1 July 2019 11:01 AM IST

A team of scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder blended bacteria into a scaffold. (Photo: ANI)

Self-healing bacteria bricks could help build 'alive' structures on...

The researchers expect the material to be commercially available in the next five to 10 years.

22 Jan 2020 9:37 AM IST

This likely means more study is needed before fibre supplements can be used as a treatment. (Photo: Pixabay)

High-fibre diet may help treat type 2 diabetes, says study

Study provides evidence that eating more of the right dietary fibres may rebalance the gut microbiota.

10 March 2018 10:35 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists create plastic-eating enzyme

The substance is based on an enzyme which was first produced by bacteria living in a Japanese recycling center.

21 May 2018 9:35 AM IST

Once broken down, lignin has other gifts to give in the form of valuable platform chemicals that can be converted into nylon, plastics, pharmaceuticals and other valuable products (Photo: AFP)

Bacteria that can turn plants into chemicals created by scientists

Lignin is the component of plant cell walls that gives them their incredible strength.

20 May 2018 5:03 PM IST