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An interdisciplinary research team led by the Leibniz-HKI in Jena has discovered a new group of bioactive natural compounds in pathogenic bacteria of the genus Pandoraea: pandorabactins.

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Recent findings, led by Dr. Li Jiao from Baylor College of Medicine, shows that milk consumption is connected with an uptick in several helpful bacteria, while cheese may reduce certain microbes ...

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Researchers have now shown for the first time that intestinal bacteria and their metabolites contribute directly to vascular aging. As people age, the bacterial composition in their gut changes ...

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Nestlé and Ogilvy Colombia created “Self-Packing Cheese” using biodegradable packaging The packaging is made from cheese whey The innovation aims to reduce plastic waste Nestlé Central ...