New study: bdelloid rotifers protect themselves from infections using... antibiotic recipes stolen from bacteria. Scientists say rotifers could give vital clues in the hunt for future drugs to treat infections caused by bacteria in humans & other animals ➡️show more

Bdelloid Rotifers use rotating mouthparts to break down food

🚨 SCIENTISTS MAY HAVE FOUND A NEW WAY TO... KILL DRUG-RESISTANT BACTERIA. And it doesn't rely on traditional antibiotics. Researchers repurposed a ruthenium-based anticancer drug and activated it using ultrasound deep inside infected tissue. Why this matters: • Antibiotic resistance is one of the fastest-growing threats to global health • Drug-resistant infections could kill more people than cancer by 2050 • Many antibiotics are losing effectiveness • Deep-tissue infections are difficult to target safely • Bacteria continue evolving resistance to conventional treatments The breakthrough: Scientists used a compound called TLD1433, originally developed for cancer therapy. By itself, the drug is largely inactive. But when exposed to focused ultrasound... it generates highly reactive oxygen molecules that attack bacterial DNA and destroy protective biofilms. Unlike antibiotics, the treatment doesn't target a single bacterial pathway. Instead, it creates widespread oxidative damage that bacteria struggle to evolve resistance against. The results were remarkable: • Outperformed conventional antibiotics in laboratory tests • Reduced survival of pneumonia-causing bacteria to just 14% • Broke down oxygen-starved bacterial biofilms • In animal studies, every treated mouse survived • Only 25% of untreated controls survived The deeper implication is enormous: For decades we've searched for new antibiotics. But the future may not be finding stronger drugs. It may be activating existing drugs only where they're needed. By combining chemistry with precisely targeted ultrasound... scientists could attack dangerous infections deep inside the body while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. The real question is: Could sound become one of medicine's most powerful weapons against antibiotic resistance? Follow for more frontier science and technology discoveries.show more

Cable bacteria are long, "filamentous bacteria that conduct electrons... via internal wires." New study: Anaerobes — in lakes and ponds — swarm around these cable bacteria & give electrons for respiration. Cut the cable, lose the microbes. Beautiful. 📽️show more

🚨 SCIENTISTS JUST CREATED A WAY TO KILL ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT... BACTERIA USING NOTHING BUT LIGHT. Researchers have developed graphene quantum dots that destroy over 99.9% of antibiotic-resistant S. aureus and E. coli when hit with low-intensity blue light without using any antibiotics at all. The dots work by generating reactive oxygen species that rip apart bacterial cells. After chemically modifying them, the team made the dots over 20 times more efficient, allowing them to work at very low concentrations. Because they’re made from graphene instead of toxic heavy metals, they’re also much safer for medical use. Why this matters: • Antibiotic resistance is one of the fastest-growing threats to global health • This offers a completely different weapon light instead of drugs • The dots could be used in wound dressings, creams, gels, and coatings for implants and catheters • Graphene is cheap, stable, and biocompatible The deeper implication: We’re running out of effective antibiotics, and bacteria are evolving faster than we can develop new drugs. This approach flips the script: instead of fighting bacteria with chemicals they can eventually resist, we use light to trigger a physical attack they can’t easily adapt to. If this scales, it could become a powerful new tool in the fight against superbugs especially for wound infections and medical devices, where resistant bacteria are hardest to treat. Sometimes the solution isn’t a better drug. It’s a better way to attack. Would you trust a light-activated treatment over traditional antibiotics if it worked this well? Follow for more frontier nanotechnology and breakthroughs in the fight against antibiotic resistance.show more

Ribosomes: the one thing we all have in common... from bacteria to humans. Learn more at #biology #3D #science #EdTechshow more

Pope Francis' respiratory infection has developed into a “complex... clinical picture,” requiring an extended hospital stay. Doctors have identified it as a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection,” prompting further adjustments to his treatment. Scientists explain that such infections result from a mix of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, making them particularly challenging to treat. Pope Francis is 88 years old.show more

CHEMTRAIL INGREDIENTS... 1. Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: bacteria that attack the... lungs. 2. Pseudomonas fluorescence: bacteria that cause blood and respiratory infections. 3. Serratia marcescens: bacteria that cause pneumonia, encephalitis, heart inflammation, 4. Mycoplasma fermented incognitus: pathogenic microorganism produced by the US military and found in 45% of US soldiers. 5. Streptomyces and other types of fungi. 6. Some types of yeast. 7. Bacteria that contain certain bacterial enzymes that can alter the human genome; ingestion. 8. Barium salts. 9. Aluminum, particle size microns; (Alzheimer's; dementia; etc.) 10. Ethylene dibromide* (dibromoethane) C2X4Br2- carcinogenic fuel additive and chloroform-scented insecticide. Now more than ever...it is vitally crucial to detoxify everyday.show more

Why are some non-antibiotic drugs toxic to bacteria 💊☠️🦠?... Do they work like standard #antibiotics (ABX)? Our latest work by Mariana Noto published Science Magazine addresses this fundamental question (1/n)show more

"Mothers Are Separated From Children To Create Milk. Animals... Are Sick And In Crowded, Prison - Like Conditions To Make Dairy And Eggs. It Doesn't Take A Lot To Draw The Line From How We Treat Animals To How We Treat Humans." -Natalie Portmanshow more

The Bacteria died from an Infection 😭🤡

What distinguishes humans from other animals?

Bacteria communicate like us, using electrical signalling similar to... how neurones fire in the human brain ⚡️🦠⁠ Researchers at University of Warwick and Politecnico di Milano can control bacteria's electrical signalling with the molecule, Ziapin2 which may have implications for antibiotic resistanceshow more

Caught a summer cold? Antibiotics won’t help. 🚫💊 Colds... and flu are caused by viruses, and antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. Only take them when prescribed to #KeepAntibioticsWorking. 🔗show more

This home remedy can help support your body through... infections — naturally. 🌿 It’s been used traditionally for: ✔️ Throat infections ✔️ Sinus infections ✔️ Urinary infections ✔️ Ear infections ✔️ Eye infections And the best part? You only need 2 simple ingredients: 🧅 Onion — rich in natural antimicrobials ✨ Turmeric — anti-inflammatory and healing Together, they create a powerful infusion to support your immune system and help your body fight off infections — no synthetic ingredients needed. How to make it: 1.Slice 1 onion and let it sit in water for a few hours (or overnight). 2.Stir in turmeric. 3.Drink when symptoms appear.show more

Prof Okeke’s research on enteric bacteria & #AMR is... transforming disease prevention with better diagnostics & advocacy. She’s committed to improving child health in Africa and mentoring the next generation of scientists. #AfricaLeadingScience #CJFellowshow more

🚨 BREAKING: FRANCE NEXT COUNTRY WITH REPORTS OF THE... WORLDWIDE 'WHITE LUNG' DISEASE OUTBREAK Reports from France's public health body reveal a significant increase in pediatric pneumonia cases during the autumn There is a 36% rise in medical visits recorded last week alone The majority of these infections are attributed to the Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria, drawing worldwide attention, with reports of outbreaks in China, the U.S. and the EU Source: BNNshow more

Toronto, Canada in 2025 Jews barricading themselves to protect... from being lynched by the pro-Palestine mobshow more

Bacteria from hands grown on a petri dish.

🚫 Eating Unclean Fish is the Silent Health Danger... ⚠️ 🦠 1. Harmful Bacteria Unclean fish carries bacteria like Salmonella and Vibrio, causing: Diarrhea Vomiting Stomach cramps 🪱 2. Parasites Inside the Flesh Dirty fish may contain worms that lead to: Intestinal infections Anemia Persistent stomach pain ☣️ 3. Toxic Chemicals & Heavy Metals Fish from polluted water absorbs: Mercury Lead Industrial toxins These can damage the brain, heart, liver, and kidneys. ❌ 4. Spoilage You Can’t Detect Even without smell, spoiled fish can contain toxins that cause: Food poisoning Fever Severe dehydration (Some toxins cannot be removed by cooking.) 💥 5. Gut Health Damage Unclean fish disrupts healthy gut bacteria, causing: Bloating Frequent infections Nutrient absorption issues ⚠️ 6. Risk of Scombroid Poisoning Poorly handled fish may produce histamine, leading to: Skin flushing Headache Fast heartbeatshow more