Microbiology
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Bacteria’s secret weapons in defeating antibiotics discovered
Bacteria don't just mutate to beat antibiotics, they also make changes on the fly.
David Grainger, The Conversation
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Disrupting daily routine of gut microbes can be bad news for the whole body
New research suggests our gut microbes have their own circadian rhythms that in turn influence our organ functions.
Richard G. "Bugs" Stevens, The Conversation
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A nasty, brain-eating parasite could be reprogrammed to help us fight cancer
Researchers have found that toxoplasma gondii, found in cat faeces, can possibly attack ovarian tumours.
Hany Elsheikha, The Conversation
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