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Health experts say an Australian study linking sexual activity to an infection that 1 in 3 U.S. women contract has provided a ...

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Sourdough expert and co-founder of Hart Bageri, Richard Hart, wants to debunk a major myth about sourdough starter. The professional baker says that it isn't actually precious and can easily be ...

Cement manufacturing and repair could be significantly improved by using biocement-producing bacteria, but growing the ...

For decades, scientists have explored the potential of bacteria in fighting cancer, but safety and efficacy barriers have ...

New research shows that fecal transplants may boost the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy drugs called PD-1 inhibitors.

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Bacteremia, or blood poisoning, occurs when bacteria overcome the body's immune defenses. Bacteremia can worsen into sepsis, a condition that accounts for more than 1 in 3 hospital deaths per year.