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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Topic: Bacteria

New study reveals game-changer method to detect H. pylori and its mutations

New diagnostic method offers accurate, rapid results in remote areas.

AI-enabled DNA ‘switches’ can now control gene functions in tissues, organs

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

US scientists discover 1,700 ancient viruses in Tibetan glacier ice. Oldest dates back 40,000 yrs

The virologists discovered that the viruses have vast genetic differences, which depend on whether they were active in cold climate periods or warm. Study published in Nature Geoscience.

Indian scientists discover new probiotic with potential health benefits

Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in India discovered a new strain of lactic acid bacteria while investigating the genetic makeup of a different strain of S. thermophilus.

ICMR back in race to offer world’s 1st vaccine for deadly shigella, to tie up with Indian manufacturer

ICMR had in 2019 licensed technology for scaling up and commercialisation of its shigella vaccine to MSD-Wellcome Trust Hilleman Laboratories, but the deal fell through.

Ceftriaxone, among India’s most prescribed antibiotics, ‘increasingly resistant’ against pathogens

Monocef, a popular brand of the drug, has been among top-selling medicines these last few months. Ceftriaxone is ‘watch’ antibiotic, with high potential for antimicrobial resistance. 

India-made ‘artificial tears’ linked to superbug outbreak in US. FDA restricts imports

Chennai-based Global Pharma's eye drops were linked to drug-resistant bacteria outbreak, which 'infected 55 & led to the death of one person'.

Is widespread use of antidepressants fuelling drug resistance in bacteria? Study finds evidence

In their findings published in peer-reviewed journal PNAS, Australian scientists say antidepressants trigger defence mechanisms in bacteria causing them to resist antibiotics.

Swiss researchers may have found a new way to ferry cancer drugs to tumours — ‘magnetic’ bacteria

Scientists from ETH Zurich demonstrate how movements of bacterium Magnetospirillum magneticum can be controlled by magnets from outside body. Findings published in Science Robotics.

Antibiotic resistance is the newest ‘silent killer.’ Move over Covid

An invisible pandemic, antibiotic resistance caused over 5 million deaths in 2019 alone.

On Camera

Balen wave marks the second coming of democracy in Nepal

The Gen Z movement was a serious wave that RSP and Balen together managed to capture—the first milestone reflecting the relevance of issues-based politics.

Centre invokes Essential Commodities Act to regulate gas supply as Iran and US-Israel conflict rages on

Gazette notification prioritises household fuel, transport gas and fertiliser sector as West Asia tensions raise concerns over energy supplies

SMPP secures order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for paramilitary forces

SMPP Limited gets order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for BSF, CISF & SSB. This is over & above the existing order for 40,000 jackets, taking the total to 50,000.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.