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Dog owners across the UK are being urged to pay attention to a crucial hygiene task that many may be overlooking, despite its ...

Many harmful microorganisms can be present in filtered water in such low concentrations that they remain undetectable.This ...

As global temperatures rise, scientists warn that a deadly microbe once confined to warm waters may be quietly expanding its ...

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Antimicrobial resistance and ecological disruption caused by broad-spectrum disinfectants have created an urgent need for ...