(Natural News) A collaborative effort between scientists at the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine, Tübingen (IMIT) and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) unveiled an important mechanism found in the cell wall of the bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus. This discovery shows potential in the development of new treatment options for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus […]

(Natural News) According to a study, which was an international collaboration between the University of Leeds and the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the last thing you should do when you’re injured is cover the wound with petroleum jelly. The study findings, which were published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, have revealed that the human body can […]

(Natural News) Acne is the most commonly treated skin condition to date, per the American Academy of Dermatology. It’s more of an annoyance than a serious disorder, but having a severe case of acne may cause emotional stress and may eventually affect an individual’s self-esteem. What is acne? Acne usually manifests on a person’s face, shoulders, and upper […]

(Natural News) According to a study by researchers from the University of Oxford, there is “a direct link between physical contact and gut bacteria” in red-bellied lemurs. The scientists believe that their findings can be used to further research on human health and that the phenomenon is probably made possible “through ‘huddling’ behavior and touch.” Researchers […]

(Natural News) We’ve launched nearly everything into space — from coins to recordings, to images of cities, we’ve even sent up dirt and toys. Just when you think that we’ve already launched every conceivable thing into orbit, scientists over the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have launched a bacteria strain in space to see how it […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Algeria have set their eyes on wild clary, a plant that is native to Europe and northern Africa, to unlock its potential therapeutic effects. The paper, published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, studied the protective effect of the plant on red blood cells, its role in preventing the […]

(Natural News) Broccoli has a lot of health benefits and is a known cancer-fighting food, but according to a recent study, combining the vegetable with engineered probiotics can help kill colorectal cancer cells. Even though the five-year survival rates for the earliest stages of colorectal cancer are “relatively good,” the later stages chances of survival […]

(Natural News) Earlier in February, a group of German scientists warned locals about the presence of bacteria immune to antibiotics in several lakes, rivers, and streams in the country. According to a report by Northern German Broadcasting (NDR), the deadly pathogens, which are resistant to different kinds of antibiotics, were discovered in 12 locations in the northern German state of Lower […]

(Natural News) Many microscopic species of fungi and bacteria in the soil infect and damage plants. This makes them the enemy of farmers who use chemical pesticides to prevent or – at least – minimize damage to crops. In a study published in the journal mBio, researchers report that for these microscopic pathogens, an angry […]

(Natural News) Eat more blueberries not only because they are delicious, but also because they can protect you from bacterial infections. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) can potentially be used as natural therapeutic agents for treating infections. Researchers at Université Laval in Canada […]