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A new study has found that a highly antibiotic-resistant strain of the superbug MRSA has emerged in livestock in the last 50 years, probably due to widespread antibiotic use in pig farming.

Scientists have developed an innovative method for cleaning contaminated water using hydrogel granules made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a biological carrier for microorganism cultures, which decompose pollutants in wastewater.

In a murine study, researchers have found that a species of gut bacteria, Bifidobacterium breve, changes the mother’s body during pregnancy and affects the structure of the placenta and nutrient transport, which impacts the growing baby.

Researchers report the first discovery of viruses infecting a group of microbes that may include the ancestors of all complex life.

Intermittent fasting changes the gut bacteria activity of mice and increases their ability to recover from nerve damage.

A new family of marine bacteria has been discovered that have large numbers of biosynthetic gene clusters in their genomes, holding great potential for new natural product discovery.

Scientists have proven for the first time that viruses can survive and remain infectious by binding themselves to plastics in freshwater – raising concerns about the potential impact on human health.

Cells in the thymus glad are able to mimic various tissues from around the body to train T cells to identify between self and non-self cells.

Scientists evaluate the evidence that intensive livestock farming is causing pandemics, and find that intensive farming could actually reduce the risk of future pandemics compared to "free range" farming.

An oral antiviral for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been identified that inhibits viral DNA synthesis and could provide an effective treatment against RSV disease.