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OMG science
fromNature
2 days ago

'Treasure trove' of antiviral proteins could inspire powerful molecular tools

Bacteria possess a vast array of antiviral proteins, identified through machine-learning algorithms, which could lead to innovative biotechnologies.
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Grim reason you should NEVER use shampoo and conditioner from hotels

'Never ever use these three things in a hotel room,' she warned in a video. Her first tip was to avoid using the 'wall-mounted refillable containers with soap and shampoo' now commonly found in hotel bathrooms.
Berlin
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Here's some new dirt on a source of antibiotic resistance

Bacteria are increasingly resistant to antibiotics, with drought contributing to this rise in resistance and impacting human health.
Gadgets
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Why your dishwasher smells and the 2-minute fix that actually works - Silicon Canals

Dishwasher odors usually come from bacteria-degrading trapped food in filters and can be eliminated with a simple two-minute cleaning fix.
#kitchen-hygiene
#health
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

The One Thing You Should Never Do In A Public Restroom, According To A Germ Expert

As a result of [there not being a lid], there's that plume that comes from the toilet that ends up on the seat, and no matter where you go, you're always going to find that about 50% of the [public restroom] toilet seats at any given time are going to have some kind of poo germs on them in the range of hundreds [of particles].
Public health
#food-safety
Cooking
fromMail Online
10 months ago

Everyday appliance could be an incubator for bacteria

Improperly maintained fridges can harbor dangerous bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella, especially if not kept below 5°C.
Cooking
fromMail Online
10 months ago

Everyday appliance could be an incubator for bacteria

Improperly maintained fridges can harbor dangerous bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella, especially if not kept below 5°C.
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Doctor pinpoints the washing machine setting needed to 'kill bugs'

Dr van Tulleken stated that some people are wearing clothes that are crawling with microscopic nasties, indicating the importance of proper washing techniques.
Health
Travel
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Scientists warn this item is 40 TIMES filthier than a public toilet

Suitcase wheels contain significantly more bacteria than toilet seats, posing health risks to travelers.
#hygiene
#microbiome
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

Good bacteria in newborns may significantly reduce the risk of lung infections.
Research shows that specific microbes can influence children's health outcomes.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

Good bacteria in newborns may significantly reduce the risk of lung infections.
Research shows that specific microbes can influence children's health outcomes.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

Bacteria can convert plastic waste into paracetamol sustainably, highlighting a new ecological approach to drug production.
Cars
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

This thing you touch every day is filthier than your toilet - but you probably never clean it

The steering wheel is the dirtiest part of a car, often more contaminated than expected.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
10 months ago

The Gross Reason You Shouldn't Wash Your Hands in Airplane Bathrooms

Airplane toilets may be cleaned, but handwashing in onboard bathrooms is advised against due to bacterial contamination.
OMG science
fromNature
10 months ago

Microbe that infests hospitals can digest medical-grade plastic a first

Pseudomonas aeruginosa can degrade healthcare plastics, posing risks to medical devices.
OMG science
fromWIRED
10 months ago

Scientists Have Just Discovered a New Type of Electricity-Conducting Bacteria

A new electrically conductive bacteria, Candidatus Electrothrix yaqonensis, has been discovered in Oregon, named after the local Native American tribe.
#health-risks
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