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World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that in Yemen alone there have been a million cases of cholera. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fast-acting cholera vaccine may curb outbreaks

The researchers began with the DNA sequence of the current version of the virulent V cholerae.

14 Jun 2018 1:40 PM IST

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Kitchen towels could be behind food poisoning

Unhygienic practices while handling non-vegetarian food could be common in the kitchen.

10 Jun 2018 2:16 PM IST

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Certain types of bacteria could help babies' gut

Here is what a new study has found.

10 Jun 2018 2:04 PM IST

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Natural extracts may fight bacterial infections

An increasing number of unplanned surgeries are being performed to fight infections.

10 Jun 2018 8:12 AM IST

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Potential disease-fighting 'warheads' may be hidden in bacteria

Here is what a new study has found.

19 Jun 2018 2:13 PM IST

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Women's urine is not sterile, says study

Contrary to conventional belief, scientists have now discovered the bladder is filled with bacteria - both toxic and...

30 Jun 2018 9:39 AM IST

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Researchers find way to improve treatment for urinary tract infections

Here is what a new study has found.

28 Jun 2018 4:02 PM IST

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Penicillin allergy could cause 'superbug' infection: Study

It may fuel the development of drug resistant bacteria.

28 Jun 2018 12:13 PM IST

This newly discovered natural plaster is a film of protein, a fiftieth the thickness of a human hair that keeps out bacteria including E.coli and staphylococcus aureus. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaseline may not help cuts and scrapes get better, says study

While experts say Vaseline prevents scabs so injuries are less itchy and heal faster, study finds it stops body forming...

27 Jun 2018 1:53 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)

Scientists map genetic codes of 3,000 dangerous bacteria

The DNA of deadly strains of plague, dysentery and cholera were also decoded as they appear to be the world's most...

8 Jun 2018 1:17 PM IST

DNA test SHERLOCK can rapidly diagnose diseases and works like a pregnancy test. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists map genetic codes of 3,000 dangerous bacteria

DNAs of deadly strains of plague, dysentery and cholera were also decoded to better understand some of world's most...

7 Jun 2018 9:14 AM IST

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Can bacteria species go extinct? Yes, they do

New study contradicts widely held scientific thinking that microbe taxa, because of their very large populations, rarely...

1 Aug 2018 12:42 PM IST