Tag: bacteria

Fans in the toilet slow down poop droplets from making you sick

A new study published in Risk Analysis found that bioaerosol concentrations of two bacteria -- Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) -- exceeded acceptable levels established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) after toilet flushing. Inhaling these biological particles can produce symptoms like abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. 

3 Unexpected Culprits That Cause Mental Health Problems

Mental health disorders are on the rise in the US. Over 1 in 5 adults in America live with a mental condition. Women are at risk of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and specific phobias that interfere with their daily lives.

Have scientists found a way to make antibiotics resistance-proof?

New research may be able to pump up the potency when antibiotics become resistant: A new antibiotic that works by disrupting two different cellular targets would make it 100 million times more difficult for bacteria to evolve resistance, according to new research from the University of Illinois Chicago.

Seres and Nestle launch a poop pill for your gut biome

Seres Therapeutics Inc. plans to start selling its first FDA-approved product, a drug called Vowst made of bacterial spores derived from donated feces, this summer at $17,500 a course.

Will engineering bacteria save us?

Bacteria may rule the planet and they certainly rule our gut. Will engineering help us or be our downfall?

This sweet pea is smart when choosing bacterial partner

Researchers have shown that pea plants are not only capable helping up with solar energy and making a good alternative meat burger like Beyond Meat but they able to help us with sustainable agriculture too. Scientists at Oxford have found that peas are selective with choosing symbiotic bacteria as partners.

Three bacterial strains discovered on space station may help grow plants on Mars

Artificial Intelligence is used by Karin Kloosterman in this biodome to grow bio-organic food with zero waste. Hydroponics and growing food this way might be the only chance for colonizers of Mars. 

Swallowing poop pills is good for your gut

The presence of poop and poop products in our daily lives has been receiving increasing attention for some time....

Scientists discover bacteria’s natural sunscreen

'Everything in moderation' is good advice, especially when it comes to sunshine. Humans know this, especially in the Middle...

Campylobacter Intestinal Disease Rising in the Middle East

Bacterial and viral diseases from poultry is a growing problem that affects more people worldwide than every year. Whether...

Clothing Laced With Live Bacteria is Weirdly Cool

Sarine Zaken is the world's first designer to incorporate living bacteria into clothing and jewelry that people can actually...