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Bacteria that causes deadly Legionnaires disease discovered at LA Medical Examiners Office, employee tests positive

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Bacteria that causes deadly Legionnaires’ disease discovered at LA Medical Examiner’s Office, employee tests positive (Pexel - representational image)

The airborne bacteria that causes deadly Legionnaires’ disease was discovered at the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. An employee has tested positive for the disease. Bacteria that causes deadly Legionnaires’ disease discovered at LA Medical Examiner’s Office, employee tests positive (Pexel – representational image) NBC 4 reported that the bacteria, Legionella, was detected in … Read more

A methane leak in the South China Sea formed a plume over 1km high; but bacteria and worms built a ‘worm bed’ within two years shocking scientists and theories

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A methane leak in the South China Sea formed a plume over 1km high; but bacteria and worms built a 'worm bed' within two years shocking scientists and theories

There is a vast amount of methane trapped beneath the seafloor, across the planet. If it were to be released, the results could be potentially catastrophic for all forms of life. This is why finding out how ecosystems respond to methane leaks is important to ocean scientists. Generally, these investigations take place on purpose in … Read more

Flesh-eating bacteria kill 5 in Louisiana, health officials warn beachgoers as all cases are linked to seawater

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Flesh-eating bacteria kill 5 in Louisiana, health officials warn beachgoers as all cases are linked to seawater

Louisiana issues health alert amid outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria, warns beachgoers to be cautious. At least five people have been killed in Louisiana by deadly flesh-eating bacteria, prompting officials to issue an alert to beachgoers as the infection mostly occurs from exposure to seawater. Vibrio vulnificus is part of a wider group of Vibrio bacteria. … Read more

Dutch scientists have created a bacterium that can repair cracked buildings by turning cracks into stone, allowing concrete to heal itself and saving billions in repair costs |

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Dutch scientists have created a bacterium that can repair cracked buildings by turning cracks into stone, allowing concrete to heal itself and saving billions in repair costs |

Dutch microbiologist Professor Henk Jonkers holds a sample of self-healing concrete, an innovative technology that uses bacteria to automatically repair cracks. Concrete is the backbone of modern civilization, supporting everything from homes and skyscrapers to bridges, tunnels and dams. However, even this extremely strong material has a costly weakness. Over time, due to age, weather, … Read more