Beards and microbes: What the evidence shows
Beards have long attracted suspicion, sometimes seen as stylish, sometimes as unsanitary. But how dirty are they, really?
Jun 10, 2025
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Bacteria: News and Research on Staphylococcus aureus
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Q&A: Physician discusses eye infections; how delayed doctor visits and extent of damage affect vision outcomes
Even though microbial keratitis is a preventable cause of blindness, it's a complex infection to treat, and many patients have lasting vision impairment.
Apr 23, 2025
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Certain nasal bacteria may boost the risk for COVID-19 infection, study finds
A new study by researchers at George Washington University has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may influence how likely someone is to get a COVID-19 infection.
Apr 10, 2025
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AI method outperforms current standard in predicting antibiotic resistance
Drug-resistant infections—especially from deadly bacteria like tuberculosis and staph—are a growing global health crisis. These infections are harder to treat, often require more expensive or toxic medications and are responsible ...
Apr 7, 2025
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New CRISPR-based diagnostic test detects pathogens in blood without amplification
Bioengineering professor and The Grainger College of Engineering's Dean, Rashid Bashir, led a team of researchers in a project that's resulted in new technology that offers rapid, highly sensitive detection of multi-drug-resistant ...
Mar 15, 2025
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One-step high-sensitivity approach enables rapid bacterial pathogen diagnosis
Researchers at National Taiwan University have unveiled an innovative diagnostic tool that significantly improves the speed and accuracy of detecting bacterial infections. This technology is designed to enhance the sensitivity ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Throat microbiome holds clues to older adults' health
New research by Flinders University has uncovered a potential marker that could provide valuable insights into the overall health of older adults living in long-term aged care facilities.
Mar 6, 2025
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Ventilation fans can significantly lower the risk of inhaling bacteria particles after toilet flushing
Bioaerosol emissions during toilet flushing are an often-overlooked source of potential health risks in shared public facilities. A new study published in Risk Analysis found that bioaerosol concentrations of two bacteria—Escherichia ...
Feb 18, 2025
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Keeping your phone clean can help prevent you from getting sick
We often overlook how many germs our cell phones carry. From the number of surfaces we place them on to every time we touch—or allow someone else to touch—them with unclean hands.
Feb 7, 2025
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New study explains why you shouldn't scratch an itchy rash
New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema called allergic contact dermatitis.
Jan 30, 2025
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