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Tag: bacteria

Probiotic breast milk

In the past, it was thought that a fetus was sterile while in the womb and that a baby’s first … More

bacteria, breastfeeding, pregnancy

SciStarter and revolutionary vaccine technology: new AAAS posts

SciStarter helps citizen scientists discover new projects: SciStarter is an incredible database of science projects that anyone can participate in.  Read … More

AAAS, bacteria, bioengineering, citizen science, SciStarter, vaccine, virus

Unintended consequences: could cuts to Medicaid dental coverage lead to more preterm births?

States are slashing Medicaid benefits as an attempt to get ballooning health care costs under control. As the New York … More

bacteria, dental care, gum disease, health care, politics, pregnancy, preterm birth, unintended consequences

Hyenas may communicate group status through scent-producing bacteria

Spotted hyena in Kenya (photo credit: Joanna Goldby) Spotted hyenas live in groups of 40-80 animals. These groups called ‘clans’ … More

bacteria, genetics, hyenas, social behavior

Bacteria: You just never know what side they’re on- AAAS MemberCentral Post

Decidedly ‘unhelpful’ cholera bacteria (Photo: T.J. Kirn, M.J. Lafferty, C.M.P Sandoe and R.K. Taylor, from http://www.cellimagelibrary.org/images/40396) While most people think … More

AAAS, bacteria, immunology
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