Mining the microbiome: Uncovering new antibiotics inside the human gut microbiologystudy
The average human gut contains roughly 100 trillion microbes, many of which are constantly competing for limited resources. “It’s such […]
Preliminary study shows potential of Manuka honey as a nutraceutical for breast cancer microbiologystudy
A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that Manuka honey could potentially
A frog’s story of surviving a fungal pandemic offers hope for other species microbiologystudy
Extreme Climate Survey Science News is collecting reader questions about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do you
How ‘winner and loser effects’ impact social rank in animals — and humans
Research has shown that in many animals, the winners of a fight are more likely to win subsequent contests, while
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Are journal rankings distorting science? microbiologystudy
This week’s BMJ raises concerns over whether journal rankings (known as impact factors) are distorting publishing and science. The impact
Trojan horse method gives malaria parasites a taste of their own medicine microbiologystudy
More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes,
Ancient DNA reveals Indigenous dog lineages found at Jamestown, Virginia
Previous scientific studies have indicated that North American dog lineages were replaced with European ones between 1492 and the present
Scientists discover superbug’s rapid path to antibiotic resistance microbiologystudy
Scientists have discovered how the hospital superbug C.diff rapidly evolves resistance to the frontline drug used for treatment in the
The bee’s knees: New tests created to find fake honey
Researchers led by Cranfield University have developed new ways to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey, paving the way for