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Microbes in Action: Nature’s Fighters Against Air Pollution
Imagine this: trillions of microbes are constantly working to remove toxic gases from the air, and we are completely unaware of it. Scientists from Monash University in Melbourne have discovered that microbes use an enzyme called CO dehydrogenase to consume…
Europe’s Bathing Waters Remain Safe
As you prepare for warm summer days ahead, you will be happy to learn that the vast majority – 85.4 per cent – of bathing water sites in Europe met the EU’s most stringent ‘excellent’ bathing quality standards in 2023.…
What is fuelling the world’s antimicrobial resistance crisis?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest global health threats. It was associated with an estimated five million deaths in 2019, and if left unchecked, it could have a catastrophic impact on people and the economy. Research from the United…
Dietary Fibres from Nature
The use of antibiotics significantly improved the medical practice of the 20th century, and with the vaccination it contributed to almost completely eradicating certain diseases. Yet, their efficiency and availability led to overuse, which enabled bad bacteria to develop resistance…
Air Pollution Leads to more Drug Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds
Black carbon found in air pollution can increase the resistance of bacteria that cause respiratory disease, research has found. The discover could lead to a greater understanding of the effects of air pollution on human health, according to the lead…