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New research provides evidence that travelers can pick up dangerous drug-resistant bacteria during their journeys and bring it home with them.

An epidemiological study has revealed that Staphylococcus saprophyticus causing urinary tract infections can originate from food, in particular meat.

A Swansea University researcher is investigating how green tea could give rise to a drug capable of tackling COVID-19.

A fermented pork snack could hold the key to developing a safe and natural food preservative, addressing both food waste and food-borne illnesses.

Researchers have discovered the novel molecular mechanism behind immune cell migration.

The new method, RApid DIgital Crispr Approach (RADICA), is a molecular testing methodology that allows absolute quantification of viral nucleic acids in 40-60 minutes. It is four times faster and significantly less expensive than conventional polymerase chain reaction methods as it does not require costly equipment for precise temperature control and cycling.

The first evidence of a genetic link explaining why some people who catch Covid-19 don't become sick has been discovered.

The UK Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorized an extension to the UK approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (BNT162b2), permitting its use in children aged 12–15.

Research shows that an infant's gut microbiome could help monitor and support healthy neurological development.

Scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind model to predict which species of soil organisms live in different environments, with huge implications for agriculture, climate change, and public health.