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08/02/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Superbug genes are floating around in the air of 19 global cities, warn scientists … the next global pandemic is already in the making
For many cities, air quality is a major public health concern — and new research has shown that it’s not just exhaust fumes people need to be worried about. For at least 19 global cities, genes from antibiotic resistant bacteria present a unique threat: The airborne antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) could lead the way to […]
07/10/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Flesh-eating bacteria thrives on your suffering; the chemicals you release when in excruciating pain actually feed them
If the word flesh-eating bacteria isn’t scary enough, try bacteria which find happiness – or more accurately, satiation – when you’re in pain. It appears that the popular flesh-eating bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes does not only cause strep throat but also initiates a disease called necrotizing fasciitis. According to previous research, a certain type of toxin is being released […]
06/04/2018
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By Edsel Cook
For when TEOTWAWKI happens: How to protect yourself from biohazards
The end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) could result from pandemics of antibiotic-resistant superbugs used by terrorists. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from the threat posed by these biological hazards, as stated by a Beans, Bullets, Bandages and You article. Biohazards are harmful organic substances that […]
05/13/2018
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By Carol Anderson
220 cases of “nightmare bacteria” with antiobiotic-resistant genes recorded in 27 states
Antibiotic resistance has been an issue for years now but is still being taken too lightly by many. According to recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 220 cases of “nightmare bacteria” have been found in 27 states across the U.S. These bacteria reportedly have special genes that make […]
03/29/2018
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By David Williams
HP launches new line of germicide-resistant computers meant for use in hospitals
The hospital environment is drastically different from the typical school or office setting, partly because of the sheer number of people that go through and interact in it each day. But the bigger reason is that there are many different sources of bacteria and viruses present inside hospitals, and germicide use is standard practice. As […]
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