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Did you know that genetically engineered bacteria can do math?
Believe it or not, scientists in India have genetically engineered bacteria to perform mathematical…
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Your toothbrush is home to hundreds of new viruses. They could be the future of biotech.
Previously unseen viruses found in home bathrooms may be a new frontier of biotech innovation to fi…
Gabby Landsverk
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Bird flu could jump to humans any day. A former surgeon general says it feels like 2020 again.
H5N1 avian flu virus is spreading in cattle herds. Former surgeon general Jerome Adams, who served …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Bacteria and virus: Differences you need to know
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, diseases caused by bacteria and viruses have been a popular …
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Wearables for plants, bacteria eating viruses, and 8 technologies in 2023 that can change the future
The World Economic Forum has announced ten breakthrough technologies set to change the world over t…
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Why 4 new bird flu developments have experts worried about the virus
The H5N1 bird flu virus is changing and getting more opportunities to adapt to humans. Experts are …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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The ageing of nasal tissues may explain why older people are more affected by COVID-19: research
To comprehend how the coronavirus attacks our bodies, a study investigated the role of our noses, w…
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The difference between bacteria and viruses, which is more harmful, and how to prevent infection from both
Bacteria and viruses are the most common causes of disease, but they have some key differences. Her…
Kelly Burch,Tania Elliott
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The 10 states where your pet is more likely to get sick from tick-borne diseases, viruses, parasites, and more
Analysts ranked the 50 US states by risk of dog and cat diseases. Here are the diseases to watch ou…
Ellyn Lapointe
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Sleeping 'extra' late on weekends can affect your gut health
Irregular sleep patterns like late sleeping on weekends, waking early on workdays could be associat…
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A leading bird flu expert says this 'nasty' outbreak is here to stay: 'There's something different about this virus'
Bird flu expert Richard Webby says the H5N1 virus killing poultry at an alarming rate 'is most defi…
Hilary Brueck
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Money can be filthy — here's how to protect yourself from getting sick
Money changes hands around 55 times a year, which means that it plays host to a number of pathogens…
Jennifer Larson,Tania Elliott
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Antibacterial soap vs. regular soap: Which offers better protection
Antibacterial soap isn't any better at killing viruses and bacteria than regular soap, and it may a…
Rebecca Cairns,Alex Berezow
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Hydrogen peroxide kills most viruses and bacteria - here's how to use it effectively
Hydrogen peroxide does kill germs and viruses, and a typical 3% concentration is an effective house…
Erin Heger
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Is pneumonia contagious? Yes, when it's caused by bacteria or viruses
When pneumonia is caused by a virus or bacteria, it is contagious. Here's what you can do to preven…
Erin Heger
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A woman went viral on TikTok for having her eyelid pierced. Professional piercers don't recommend getting the area pierced.
Professional piercers Matthew and Ben Harris hope that a viral TikTok video of a woman with a pierc…
Jane Ridley
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What's the difference between Parmigiano Reggiano and parmesan? Why most "parmesan" cheese in the US is fake
Parmigiano Reggiano is an Italian cheese regulated with strict laws. Parmesan, dubbed the US versio…
Kristin Montemarano
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What's the difference in protection against Omicron between 2 doses and 3 doses of vaccine?
The critical part of the spike protein is the "receptor binding domain". It latches onto a protein …
PTI
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The difference between complex and simple carbs — and 5 health benefits of opting for complex carbs
Your body breaks down carbohydrates differently depending on whether they're simple or complex — he…