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An adult Visayan warty pig, one of the endangered species whose poop may contain crucially important bacteriophages, according to University at Sheffield researchers in the UK. Image: Artush ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Polar bear droppings are helping scientists shed light on the spread of deadly antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Bacteria such as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ...

Bagging up and disposing of your pet’s poo is a necessary, albeit unpleasant, part of responsible pet ownership. But a new UK government initiative will be asking people to send them their pets’ poo ...