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New TB research: IIT Bombay and Kolkata scientists detect how bacteria hide, adapt and survive

March 24, 2026 10:09 am

Researchers uncover how TB bacteria alter fat membranes to evade immunity and identify novel compounds that could lead to faster diagnosis of drug-resistant infection.

Why antibiotics are failing: IISER Pune scientists uncover bacteria’s new survival secret

February 02, 2026 4:08 pm

A new study from IISER Pune reveals a hidden mechanism in E. coli that enables it to survive broad-spectrum antibiotics. Understanding this gene copying could be the key to tackling antibiotic resistance.

This is what could happen when you wear new clothes without washing them

December 19, 2025 3:25 pm

Parents should be very cautious when they are dressing their infants

PGI Chandigarh finds new bacteria that mimic whooping cough: Why early diagnosis is crucial for children

November 05, 2025 7:12 am

Go for vaccination; if infected, complete antibiotic dose, say researchers.

DNA identifies 2 bacterial killers that stalked Napoleon’s army

October 25, 2025 9:29 am

When a group of French researchers set out to answer which infectious diseases helped fell the troops, they did not have much to go on: only 13 teeth from men buried in a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania.

New gut health supplement: Gujarat researchers use citrus fruit peel to feed good bacteria

October 17, 2025 5:10 pm

The Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) has filed a provisional patent for supplement derived from Kinnow Mandarin

California resident tests positive for plague after camping trip

August 21, 2025 8:14 pm

At least seven cases of human plague are reportedly recorded on an average in a year in the US. The last case was recorded in July 2025.

Is pink slime taking over your bathroom? Expert explains the cause and solution

May 08, 2025 6:22 pm

What are the most effective ways to prevent and remove this buildup from bathroom surfaces?

As Tamil Nadu bans raw-egg mayonnaise, experts explain the health risks of having this condiment

April 26, 2025 10:48 am

Timing and refrigeration are critical when it comes to food items containing raw eggs, as bacteria like Salmonella multiply over time.

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Are reusable water bottles a hotbed for mouth bacteria?

August 21, 2025 3:52 pm

Why are people talking about mouth bacteria in plastic water bottles and why should you be concerned?

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