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Add some spice: Curcumin helps treat Mycobacterium abscessus

Mycobacterium abscessus is a fast-growing, pathogenic mycobacteria that can cause lung infections, and people who have respiratory conditions or are immunocompromised face a higher risk. It can also cause skin infections. ...

Plastic-degrading enzymes found in landfills

Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic are projected to accumulate in the environment by 2050. Enzymatic and microbial degradation is a ...

New 'shy' fungus found in old-growth forest

Although fungi of the genus Piloderma are common, scientists have now discovered five previously unknown species. One of these is one of the most widely distributed species in Northern Europe, while another is found only ...

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Theater is changing the way communities view donkey welfare

A new study from the University of Portsmouth is the first to show how interactive theater can help improve the lives of working donkeys in equid-reliant communities, providing further evidence of the transformative impact ...