The food industry is always looking for new ways to keep food safe and fresh. One method that has been tested is using ozone gas on beef carcasses in cold storage. Two different levels of ozone were used in this test. One was 3 parts per million and the other was 10 parts per million. The goal was t
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a sneaky disease. It can hide in the body, making it tough to spot. Doctors often use sputum cultures to find TB bacteria. But sometimes, these tests come up empty, even when TB is present. This is where things get tricky. New, super-sensitive tests like GeneXpert MTB/RIF Ult
The world of bacteria is full of surprises. One such surprise comes from the tiny changes that can happen inside a superbug. These changes can make the bug more or less dangerous. This is what happened with a specific type of Klebsiella pneumoniae. This bacterium is known for being tough to treat wi
A new crime thriller has hit the screens, and it's a familiar face leading the show. Emily Nelson, the glamorous housewife from the previous hit, is back. This time, she's planning a lavish wedding to an Italian businessman. Her martini-making style has changed. She's now okay with using ice, showin
Bacteria have a unique way of getting around. They use Earth's magnetic field to navigate through their homes. This is especially useful when their homes are crowded and full of obstacles. Scientists wanted to see how these bacteria move in a setting that mimics their natural habitat. They creat
A 2018 Supreme Court ruling opened the door for states to legalize sports betting. This decision sparked worries about how it might affect problem gambling. A recent study dug into whether the legal status of sports betting influences the severity of gambling problems. The study looked at data from
There is a fresh take on an old classic in the works. The iconic 80s TV series Miami Vice is getting a new life as a drama film. The story will focus on undercover cops tackling drug dealers, just like the original series. This time, it is Joseph Kosinski who will be directing the film. It is not th
Diabetic wounds are tough to heal. They often face high blood sugar, bacterial infections, too much oxidative stress, and not enough oxygen. This is where a new kind of aerogel comes in. It is made of copper peroxide coated on a gold-copper mix. This aerogel has four enzyme-like activities and can p
Silver nanoparticles are tiny particles that have big potential in medicine. They are made from silver and have special properties that can fight bacteria. In this case, they were made using a type of algae called Chlorella vulgaris and silver nitrate. The nanoparticles were then tested to see ho
Antibiotic resistance is a big problem. Some bacteria have become tough to treat. Vancomycin is one of the medicines used to fight these infections. It is a glycopeptide antibiotic. It is usually given through a vein. This is because it can't pass through the gut wall easily. This is due to its chem
