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It's a problem that's made its way through pig farms around the world for decades, with no clear cause or solution. But new ...

Gut bacteria shown to produce serotonin, revealing new pathways for IBS therapy. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have uncovered new details about how gut bacteria interact with ...

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Nanostructured metal-organic framework coatings mechanically puncture bacteria, stopping biofilms on surfaces without ...

More than 41,000 bottles of drugstore-brand nasal spray have been recalled, the Food and Drug Administration announced.

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