News: bacteria

Mouth to mouth tactic may stop dental decay

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³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are exploring if a unique transplant which involves moving good bacteria from one person’s mouth to another – possibly through a special toothpaste - could be the answer to improving dental health.

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First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections

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³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children.

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New discovery set to boost disease-resistant rice

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Rice that is resistant to some of the worst crop-destroying diseases but can still produce large yields could soon become a reality for farmers worldwide.

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New shape-shifting antibiotics in the battle against superbugs

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Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health, but a new discovery could help in the war against superbugs, potentially saving millions of lives.

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Health leader honoured by bacteria naming

Professor Vladimir Jiranek, Scott Oliphant, and Nicola Spurrier stand holding bread, wine, and bacteria.

Introducing Nicolia spurrieriana – named after South Australia’s Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier – which could potentially be used in the fermentation of wine, sourdough bread and pickled foods.

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