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Samuel J. White

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The International Space Station is too clean – what does that tell us about how to co-exist with bugs on Earth?

The International Space Station is too clean – what does that tell us about how to co-exist with bugs on Earth?

Astronauts’ health at risk due to too much cleanliness on the ISS – a lesson for Earth.

04.04.2025 8

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Samuel J. White

What the colour of your snot says about your immune health

Ever wondered why the colour of your snot is different when you’re sick? You’re probably not the first person to ask this question. There are...

20.12.2024 10

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Samuel J. White

Air pollution linked to eczema – new research

If you live in a city or near a busy road, it might not just be your lungs bearing the brunt of air pollution – your skin could be suffering too. A...

20.11.2024 3

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Samuel J. White

Playing in mud and dirt can boost your child’s immune system – here’s how

With the popularity of CleanTok on social media, we’re constantly being reminded about how dirty everything around us is. But while you might feel...

25.10.2024 3

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Samuel J. White

The indoor microbiome: mounting research is revealing how the microbes in your home can influence your health

We spend around 90% of our lives indoors. But what you might not realise while you’re cosied up at home is that you don’t just share your space...

03.09.2024 1

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Samuel J. White

How the health of your lungs is linked to the bacteria in your gut

The trillions of bacteria living in our gut have an extraordinary effect on our health. They’re in charge of digestion, breaking down the foods we...

07.08.2024 2

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Samuel J. White

The human virome: why viruses could be as important for good health as gut bacteria

We often hear about the importance of the human microbiome – the vast collection of bacteria and fungi that live on and inside us – when it comes...

25.07.2024 3

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Samuel J. White