Locus’s therapy is actually a cocktail of six phages. The company used artificial intelligence to predict a combination that would be effective against E. coli. Three of the phages are “lytic,” meaning work by infecting E. coli cells and causing them to burst open. The other three are engineered to contain Crispr to enhance their … Read more
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Four kitchen items experts are warning of (Image: Getty) A health alert has been announced for those who frequently use and prepare food with certain everyday kitchen tools. It comes as a reminder for individuals to think about upgrading to newer models if their current ones are outdated and worn out as there are potential … Read more
This Morning’s resident GP, Dr Amir Khan has issued a stark warning to anyone who doesn’t flush their toilet ‘correctly’. In a new post on Instagram, the docotor, who has regularly appeared on the ITV talk show, asked if his followers are closing their toilet lid before flushing. He said everyone “definitely should”, otherwise expect … Read more
A woman who was on the brink of death after lethal bacteria began to eat away at her nose has credited baking soda for saving her life. Beatrice Johnson, 60, had a close brush with death when she fell ill with sickness and an upset stomach on December 21. She was diagnosed with septic shock … Read more
Scientists have raised concerns over a popular brand of mouth-wash found in most bathroom cabinets. Experts claim the daily use of Listerine, particularly the Cool Mint flavor, could increase the risk of two deadly cancers. They advise against its everyday use. A recent study revealed that daily gargling with Listerine Cool Mint significantly increased the levels … Read more
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. As flowers bloom and temperatures climb, many are eager to get back outside. But while the sun may be shining, there is a dark side that can make the great outdoors not so great. Gangs of germs are lurking in the woods, in … Read more
A popular type of mouthwash used by Brits could raise the risk of certain cancers and diseases, new research has found. Scientists have warned that alcohol-based mouthwash could increase potentially dangerous bacteria in the mouth, leading to oesophageal and bowel cancer. The bacteria, known as fusobacterium nucleatum and streptococcus anginosus, have also been linked to … Read more
Some of the world’s most deadly bacteria exhibit a peculiar craving for human blood, a discovery shedding new light on the mechanics of bloodstream infections and possible treatments. Termed “bacterial vampirism” by researchers, this phenomenon, detailed in a study published Tuesday in the journal eLife, found that certain bacteria are drawn to the liquid component … Read more
But Coleâs progress was short-lived. Her blood infection returned, and her doctors determined the phage-antibiotic combination was no longer effective. She passed away from pneumonia in March 2022, seven months after phage therapy was stopped. Coleâs case demonstrates both the hope and limitations of phage therapy. The problem this time wasnât just bacterial evolution. When … Read more
