Natural plant chemicals could help fight tooth decay, study shows
Oral care products containing a natural chemical that stops bacteria harming teeth could help prevent decay, a study suggests.
Biochemistry
May 20, 2015
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One easy way to fight antibiotic resistance? Good hand hygiene
Can washing your hands help stop the evolution of antibiotic resistance? Mathematically, it's possible.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 1, 2023
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Your toothbrush reflects you, not your toilet
Good news: The bacteria living on your toothbrush reflect your mouth—not your toilet.
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 1, 2021
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New methods to trace fragrance allergens
A recent doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg presents new methods to trace allergenic fragrance compounds in consumer products, such as perfumes.
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 25, 2013
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Moving puppy from naughty list to nice with obedience training
It might be cute to watch a puppy chew up a holiday stocking on Christmas morning, but pet owners might want to consider the gift of behavior training to ensure a happy life with their pet, says a Purdue University veterinarian.
Plants & Animals
Dec 3, 2010
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Dirty water stunts millions of Indian children: study
India is home to the world's largest number of stunted children due to a lack of toilets, dirty water and poor hygiene, according to a new study published on Tuesday.
Environment
Jul 26, 2016
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Visualizing virus replication in three dimensions
Dengue fever is the most common infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes - some 100 million people around the world are infected. Researchers at the Hygiene Institute at Heidelberg University Hospital were the first to ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 7, 2009
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Residue from household disinfectants may be leading to drug resistance in deadly bacteria
Macquarie University scientists have contributed to a new study that suggests we may need to rethink current disinfection strategies at home and in hospitals in the fight against superbugs.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 10, 2023
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Public restrooms ripe with bacteria, study says
Everyone wonders what bugs might be lurking in public bathrooms. Now researchers are using novel genetic sequencing methods to answer this question, revealing a plethora of bacteria all around, from the doors and the floors ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 23, 2011
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Lack of Social Engagement Is a Risk Factor for Self-Neglect in Older Adults
Seniors who neglect themselves, risking their own health and safety, tend to be individuals with limited social networks and little social engagement, according to a study by Rush University Medical Center.
Social Sciences
Nov 16, 2009
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