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DNA of long-dead cows read from pages of Medieval books

Texts written in the Middle Ages are a rich source of information about the past – but the DNA in the animal skin pages has its own story to tell

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A type of bacteria might speed up the growth of colon cancer

Health

A type of bacteria might speed up the growth of colon cancer

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Yemeni women wait to fill jerrycans with drinking water

Health

A cholera pandemic has raged for 56 years. Time to stamp it out

Comment

Staphylococcus aureus on human skin

Health

Bad eczema flare-ups may be caused by strains of bacteria

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soap label

Health

Antibacterials in soap should be regulated globally, say experts

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Bacteria release aphrodisiacs that put others in mood for sex

Life

Bacteria release aphrodisiacs that put others in mood for sex

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Mars strata

Life

Mars rover sees signs of microbe-friendly layers in ancient lake

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Gardnerella vaginalis that causes bacterial vaginosis

Health

Unhealthy vagina microbiome can make HIV drugs less effective

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E. coli colonies

Life

Floating in microgravity gives bacteria permanent genetic boost

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Nanoparticles that chat back and forth could dispense medication

Technology

Nanoparticles that chat back and forth could dispense medication

For the first time, two nanoparticles have communicated with each other to complete a task, potentially making them useful for targeted cancer treatment

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Life

Gene tweak in gut bacteria could turn faeces blue if you’re ill

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Health

Unprecedented cholera outbreak tears through war-torn Yemen

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Health

Diabetes drug may work by changing gut bacteria makeup

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Life

Bacteria engineered to produce living, full-colour photographs

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