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Novel portable device to detect bacteria, coronavirus developed

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 18, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 18, 2020022

New York, April 18 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new portable device that can help clinicians isolate drug-resistant strains of bacterial infections and difficult-to-detect micro-particles...

Doorknobs that can instantly kill deadly bacteria in the offing

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 12, 2020010

New York, April 12 (IANS) Imagine that doorknobs at your office or home can instantly kill bacteria. Bacterial pathogens can live on surfaces for days...

Scientists discover bacteria in solid rock deep beneath sea

CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 2, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceApril 2, 2020017

Tokyo, April 2 (IANS) Researchers have discovered single-celled creatures living deep beneath the seafloor — in tiny cracks inside volcanic rocks millions of years old...

Tiny device quickly detects harmful bacteria in blood

CanIndia New Wire ServiceMarch 23, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceMarch 23, 2020011

New York, March 23 (IANS) Researchers have developed a tiny device that can rapidly detect harmful bacteria in blood, allowing health care professionals to pinpoint...

Specific gut bacteria may be linked to high BP

CanIndia New Wire ServiceFebruary 24, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceFebruary 24, 2020017

New York, Feb 24 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have identified a distinct collection of bacteria found in the gut that may contribute to...

This bacteria to fight climate change, soil pollutants

CanIndia New Wire ServiceFebruary 21, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceFebruary 21, 2020016

New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Researchers have found a new species of soil bacteria that is particularly adept at breaking down organic matter, including the...

Scientists engineer bacteria to save bees from pests, pathogens

CanIndia New Wire ServiceJanuary 31, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceJanuary 31, 2020016

New York, Jan 31 (IANS) Scientists have genetically engineered strains of bacteria to help bees fight pests and pathogens that are leading to a widespread...

Indoor dust bacteria have transferrable antibiotic resistance genes: Study

CanIndia New Wire ServiceJanuary 25, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceJanuary 25, 202008

Chicago, Jan 26 (IANS) A study of Northwestern University (NU) found that bacteria living in household dust can spread antibiotic resistance genes, and the researchers...

Poor gut bacteria may turn your kid into a problem child

CanIndia New Wire ServiceJanuary 21, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceJanuary 21, 2020012

New York, Jan 21 (IANS) Parents, if your kids throw attitude and do not listen to you despite repeated warnings at home, it is time...

Gut bacteria could guard against Parkinson’s: Study

CanIndia New Wire ServiceJanuary 15, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceJanuary 15, 202004

London, Jan 15 (IANS) A common gut bacteria that boosts digestive health could slow – and even reverse – the build-up of a protein linked...

Babies in ICU can be better protected from parental bacteria

CanIndia New Wire ServiceJanuary 1, 2020

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceJanuary 1, 2020011

New York, Jan 1 (IANS) Researchers have developed and tested a relatively simple strategy for reducing the chance of parents exposing their babies in the...

Sri Lanka to fight dengue virus with bacteria

CanIndia New Wire ServiceDecember 12, 2019

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceDecember 12, 201909

Colombo, Dec 12 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government is set to begin trialling a special bacteria as part of a programme to eradicate the dengue...

Life-threatening bacteria found in Make-up products: Study

CanIndia New Wire ServiceDecember 3, 2019

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceDecember 3, 201909

London, Dec 3 (IANS) The vast majority of in-use make-up products such as beauty blenders, mascara and lip gloss are contaminated with potentially life threatening...

Israeli scientists develop bacteria which “eat” carbon dioxide

CanIndia New Wire ServiceNovember 27, 2019

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceNovember 27, 201903

Jerusalem, Nov 28 (IANS) Israeli researchers have developed bacteria fed only with carbon dioxide, the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) in central Israel reported on...

Bacteria in the gut may alter ageing process: Study

CanIndia New Wire ServiceNovember 15, 2019

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceNovember 15, 201908

Singapore, Nov 15 (IANS) Researchers have found that microorganisms living in the gut may alter the ageing process, which could lead to the development of...

This LED bulb can kill bacteria in your house

CanIndia New Wire ServiceNovember 12, 2019

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceNovember 12, 201907

Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) Syska on Tuesday launched an anti-bacterial LED bulb ‘Bactiglow’ with microbial disinfection properties that electrocute harmful bacteria present in a room....

Gut bacteria may increase bowel cancer risk: Study

CanIndia New Wire ServiceNovember 4, 2019

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceNovember 4, 2019011

London, Nov 4 (IANS) Researchers have found that people with a certain type of bacteria in their gut may be at a greater risk of...

Skin exposure to UVB light alters gut bacteria for good

CanIndia New Wire ServiceOctober 25, 2019

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceOctober 25, 2019021

Toronto, Oct 25 (IANS) Skin exposure to ultra-violet B (UVB) radiation from the Sun can alter the gut microbiome in humans — possibly via vitamin...

Decoded: What gut bacteria have to do with weight gain

CanIndia New Wire ServiceSeptember 28, 2019

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceSeptember 28, 201908

New York, Sep 28 (IANS) A team of US researchers have found a molecule that helps synchronize the absorption of nutrients in the gut with...

IIT Guwahati builds hand-held device to detect bacteria

CanIndia New Wire ServiceAugust 6, 2019

by CanIndia New Wire ServiceAugust 6, 201907

Guwahati, Aug 6 (IANS) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati researchers have developed a low-cost, hand-held device for rapid detection of bacteria, bringing portable bacterial...