Tracking antibiotic resistance across environmental systems using advanced metagenomic tools
Antibiotic resistance is often framed as a hospital problem, but a growing body of evidence shows that the…
One Health action needed as environmental reservoirs fuel drug-resistant infections
Environmental antimicrobial resistance is turning rivers, soils, and even the air into hidden highways for “superbugs,” according to…
How Much Does a Single Cell Weigh? The Brilliant Physics Trick of Weighing Something Less Than a Trillionth of a Gram
AI-generated image. Credit: Midjourney/ZME Science. How much does life weigh? It sounds like a strange question, but to…
Science reveals new trigger point for the Black Death
People watch lava at a volcanic eruption at Litli Hrutur near Reykjavik, Iceland – Copyright AFP Kristinn Magnusson…
Why green tea delivers the strongest health benefits
A major scientific review uncovers how a simple cup of brewed tea can deliver real health gains, from…
OHA wants your opinion on which Oregon beaches to monitor for health risks next year
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) at Oregon Health Authority invites the Oregon community…
They eat methane: Scientists discover microbes that could curb global warming
Methane is the second most potent greenhouse gas (GHG) after carbon dioxide, significantly driving up global temperatures. Emitted…
Climate Change Is Bringing Legionnaire’s Disease to a Town Near You
This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Air conditioners have been…
Community vaccination program reduces pneumonia deaths among elderly in Japan
A research team has evaluated the real-world impact of a community-based pneumococcal vaccination support program for older adults…
New technology brings antibiotic resistance surveillance to the field
Antibiotics are one of the greatest triumphs in the history of medical science – but these lifesaving tools…
Do spicy foods help or hurt your gut health?
A new review explains how the fiery chemical in chili peppers rewires your gut bacteria and impacts your…
Bringing microbiome science into everyday clinical care
The article summarizes results of research and possible future clinical applications of the microbiome and provides instructions for…