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Scientists have discovered where most "hospital-acquired" infections come from

15/04/2024 - 19:15

Doctors and patients widely believe that infections that patients get in hospitals are caused by the "superbugs" they are exposed to while receiving treatment. Genetic research into the bacteria that cause these infections, however, tells a different story – most hospital-acquired infections are caused by previously harmless bacteria that patients already had in the…

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How often do you wash your pajamas? You might be surprised how much it takes!

30/03/2024 - 10:01

Pajamas are the only intimate clothing that we usually wear multiple times by default, and some even wear pajamas as a single layer and no underwear underneath. This closeness to our skin and body parts, during the 6 to 8 hours a night under the sheets, makes them a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and other microbes. Add it to…

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A microbiologist has revealed which foods you should avoid if breakfast is served at a buffet

19/03/2024 - 19:15

If you spend the night in a hotel, there is a high probability that in the morning you will have a breakfast buffet. However, microbiologist Jay Tetro warned that there are some foods that are better to avoid in such situations. We are talking about scrambled eggs, pancakes and cereals. – I would stay away from jams, peanut butter and marmalade. If such...

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EFSA warns to watch out for bacteria in raw cow's milk

29/02/2024 - 14:24

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) warns that bacteria in raw milk can cause a number of serious illnesses. Salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli are some of the particularly dangerous bacteria that can easily be found in raw milk, and they especially affect children, the elderly population and people with a weaker immune system, states EFSA. According to...

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Scientists claim: Bacteria have memory and can make decisions

25/11/2023 - 21:00

According to new research, a single-celled organism without a brain or nervous system can create a kind of memory and pass it on to future generations. Namely, scientists discovered that the ubiquitous bacterium Escherichia coli "remembers" past experiences for several hours and that this memory can be transferred to future generations, "Science Alert" reports. This is the first such discovery,...

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Scientists have discovered where most "hospital-acquired" infections come from

How often do you wash your pajamas? You might be surprised how much it takes!

A microbiologist has revealed which foods you should avoid if breakfast is served at a buffet

EFSA warns to watch out for bacteria in raw cow's milk

Scientists claim: Bacteria have memory and can make decisions

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Scientists have discovered where most "hospital-acquired" infections come from

How often do you wash your pajamas? You might be surprised how much it takes!

A microbiologist has revealed which foods you should avoid if breakfast is served at a buffet

EFSA warns to watch out for bacteria in raw cow's milk

Scientists claim: Bacteria have memory and can make decisions

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