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The DNA of pathogenic bacterial species known to cause blood poisoning in African elephants has been found in the teeth and bones of prehistoric mammoths.Credit: aleks1949/Shutterstock An analysis of the bones and teeth of ancient mammoths (Mammuthus) has identified some of the microorganisms that lived in the animals’ mouths and bodies more than one million years ago. The study, published …

Nearly four dozen lots of hand soap and lotion products made by DermaRite Industries are being voluntarily recalled after the company discovered contamination by potentially deadly bacteria, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The bacteria in question, Burkholderia cepacia, can spread into the bloodstream through cuts and cause life-threatening sepsis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. …

Nearly four dozen lots of hand soap and lotion products made by DermaRite Industries are being voluntarily recalled after the company discovered contamination by potentially deadly bacteria, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The bacteria in question, Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia), can spread into the bloodstream through cuts and cause life-threatening sepsis, particularly in …

PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Eight deaths have been reported in Florida due to a “flesh-eating” bacterial infection, according to state health officials. The Florida Department of Health has confirmed 13 total cases of Vibrio vulnificus across 11 counties, as reported by local outlets. Last year, the state reported even higher numbers: 82 cases and 19 deaths. DEADLY BACTERIAL OUTBREAK INFECTS …

Scientists identify gut bacterial trigger for atherosclerosis  Boing Boing Revolution in medicine: A molecule produced by gut bacteria causes atherosclerosis, responsible for millions of deaths  EL PAÍS English A gut microbiota metabolite linked to atherosclerosis could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment  ERC Gut bacteria metabolite linked to early atherosclerosis and potential new treatments  Medical Xpress Source link