Hacker News with Generative AI: Bacteria

New antibiotic that kills drug-resistant bacteria found in technician's garden (nature.com)
Researchers have discovered a new antibiotic molecule that targets a broad range of disease-causing bacteria — even strains resistant to commercial drugs — and is not toxic to human cells1.
Deadly bacteria have developed the ability to wipe out competitors (phys.org)
A drug-resistant type of bacteria that has adapted to health care settings evolved in the past several years to weaponize an antimicrobial genetic tool, eliminating its cousins and replacing them as the dominant strain.
Are you cleaning your water bottle enough? (bbc.com)
Every time you take a sip from your water bottle, you are depositing bacteria inside and over the course of a day these can multiply by the millions. Here's what scientists say you can do about it.
Staphylococcus aureus 'steals' iron from our blood during infections (phys.org)
Researchers have revealed how Staphylococcus aureus bacteria extract iron from hemoglobin—a process crucial to their survival during infections.
The Ocean Teems with Networks of Interconnected Bacteria (quantamagazine.org)
Tiny bridges, known as bacterial nanotubes, connect the inner spaces of photosynthesizing bacteria throughout the oceans — forming little-known cellular networks of trade and communication.
'Alarming': A Dangerous Diarrhea-Causing Superbug Is Spreading in Los Angeles (gizmodo.com)
A diarrhea-causing superbug is stirring up trouble in Los Angeles. Researchers have tracked down a worrying new strain of Shigella bacteria in the area—one that can resist almost every antibiotic thrown at it.
'Conan the Bacterium' is radiation-resistant for a surprising reason (cnn.com)
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton (cnn.com)
Even a single bacterial cell can sense the seasons changing (quantamagazine.org)
Though they live only a few hours before dividing, bacteria can anticipate the approach of cold weather and prepare for it. The discovery suggests that seasonal tracking is fundamental to life.
Studies suggest a drug-free nasal spray could ward off respiratory infections (medicalxpress.com)
A new study details how a nasal spray formulated by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital may work to protect against viral and bacterial respiratory infections.
Bacteria involved in gum disease linked to increased risk of head, neck cancer (medicalxpress.com)
More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a new study shows.
Tattoo ink sold on Amazon has high levels of weird and rare bacteria (arstechnica.com)
Microwaves: A Haven for Bacterial Diversity (tecscience.tec.mx)
Hardy bacteria found living inside microwaves (newscientist.com)
New compound found to be effective against 'flesh-eating' bacteria in mice (phys.org)
Dual action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance nearly impossible (phys.org)
Flesh-Eating Bacteria That Can Kill in Two Days Spreads in Japan (bloomberg.com)