University of Reading
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healthFacial Mites Are Evolving Into Human Symbionts
Genetic analysis shows microscopic Demodex mites living in human facial hair are undergoing evolutionary changes, becoming permanently adapted to life on our skin.
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healthEmerging Nanotech Offers Dual Action Solution for Chronic Wound Healing
University of Reading researchers develop nanotechnology to simultaneously kill bacteria and heal antibiotic-resistant diabetic wounds, addressing a critical gap in chronic care treatment.
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worldEl Niño and Climate Change to Fuel Extreme Weather in 2024
Scientists warn of severe wildfires, floods, and deadly heatwaves from combined El Niño and human-caused warming