Japan's priceless asteroid Ryugu sample got 'rapidly colonized' by Earth bacteria
A sample of the asteroid Ryugu returned to Earth by the Hayabusa2 mission was rapidly colonized by terrestrial microorganisms ...
Newly designed nanocrystals can kill bacteria under visible light
Newly developed halide perovskite nanocrystals (HPNCs) show potential as antimicrobial agents that are stable, effective and ...
FDA says it found bacteria, ‘mold-like’ substances in this popular toothpaste
Federal officials said they found black mold and disease-causing bacteria in a popular brand of toothpaste. In a letter dated ...
Dog owners worry about safety, bacteria at Puyallup park. ‘It’s such a bog in here now’
What we’ve done to try to help so far might not be hitting the mark for everyone, but we’re certainly trying to improve ...
Bacteria found on asteroid was actually Earthly contamination, scientists report
When scientists discovered water and a chemical compound common in RNA on a rock from the asteroid Ryugu, astronomy fans and ...
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Bacteria found on a space rock turn out to be Earth-grown
Microorganisms on a sample of asteroid are clearly terrestrial — despite strict protocols to avoid contamination.
Is your milk making you sick? Where you store it in the refrigerator matters: ‘Bacteria can grow’
The best place to store milk, they claim, is on the lower shelves of the fridge as far back as possible. “Heat rises, meaning ...
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FDA Warns About Bacteria in Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Factory: Details
Breaking news for toothpaste users everywhere, i.e., all of us: It was recently discovered that toothpaste brand Tom’s of ...
Researchers develop a rapid, hands-free test for detecting bacteria in liquids
A novel new test for bacteria in fluids makes it as easy as observing a color change to confirm the presence of ...
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Gut-brain connection: Proinflammatory bacteria linked to hippocampal changes in depression
A new study found that in depression, higher levels of gut proinflammatory bacteria are linked to abnormal hippocampal brain ...
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How bacteria-infected mosquitoes reduced dengue cases
In Niterói, scientists note thousands of dengue cases averted in 2024—a record year for infections elsewhere in Brazil ...
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Simple lab-free test to detect bacteria in fluids from water to urine
Engineers and biochemists have brought their skills together to make it possible for untrained users to confirm contamination in fluids using a biogel test that changes color in the presence of such ...