Bacteria capable of wiping out disease-carrying mosquitoes: Australian study

Oct 05, 2021

Canberra [Australia], October 5 (ANI/Xinhua): A landmark Australian trial has found that a bacteria can be used to wipe out mosquitoes carrying dengue.

Sanitized ready-to-eat salad may contain disease-causing bacteria: Research

Aug 30, 2023

A review paper published in the journal Foods describes a study that provides an overview of studies on minimally processed vegetables (MPVs), with a...

Stress test finds cracks in resistance of harmful hospital bugs

Apr 25, 2021

Washington [US], April 25 : A team of researchers identified critical factors that enable dangerous bacteria to spread disease by surviving on surfaces in...

Lyme disease reported in Kerala's Ernakulam

Mar 13, 2024

Lyme, a disease caused by Borrelia bacteria, has been reported from Koovapady in Ernakulam district of Kerala, said a doctor of a private hospital...

Research offers roadmap for more effective antibiotic treatments

Jan 04, 2026

Antibiotics are designed to eliminate bacteria by disrupting processes tied to growth and division. Yet in many infections, a small subset of bacterial cells...

Study finds that carbs, sugary foods may influence poor oral health

Nov 07, 2022

The foods we eat on a regular basis influence the makeup of the bacteria -- both good and bad -- in our mouths. And...