Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Bacteria

Gut bacteria may trigger weaker immune response to Covid vaccine

Gut bacteria that break down a sugar known as "fucose" could be compromising our immune response to the Covid mRNA vaccine, a study has revealed. The researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) in Japan report that...

Drugs that cut harmful side effects of antibiotics on gut bacteria identified

Scientists have identified several protective drugs that may lessen the collateral damage caused by antibiotics without compromising their effectiveness against harmful bacteria. The researchers identified several promising drugs including the anticoagulant dicumarol, the gout medication benzbromarone, and two anti-inflammatory drugs,...

Long nails are in, but what lies underneath? Bacteria and fungi

Long nails are a major trend these days, seen on the hands of superstars like Cardi B and Billie Eilish. But a biologist warns this new trend may come with health hazards when considering what may be growing underneath.Jeffrey...