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A virulent new strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes severe disease could be spreading widely across ...

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Tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease responsible for the most deaths worldwide, according to a Tuesday ...

Microbes unable to break down carbohydrates belong to a newly identified family of marine bacteria. A German-American ...

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests.

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Two Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks on cruises likely stemmed from private hot tubs onboard, according to a new report from ...