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E. coli shows a heightened ability to evolve antibiotic resistance
A recent study published in Science on November 24 suggests that E. coli bacteria might be much better at developing antibiotic resistance than previously believed. The researchers, led by SFI External Professor Andreas Wagner, conducted experiments to map over 260,000 potential mutations of a crucial E. coli protein responsible for the bacteria’s survival against the
November 27, 2023
Heightened food worries linked to worse mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
Credit: Joel Muniz on Unsplash The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns may have worsened worries over food insecurity among many Canadians and negatively impacted their mental health, according to a nationwide survey conducted during the first wave. People who were younger or who had household incomes below $50,000 were more likely to worry about…
September 23, 2021