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New Family of Bacteria Found in Fracking Wells

New Family of Bacteria Found in Fracking Wells

New Family of Bacteria Found in Fracking Wells (CN) — Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen genus of bacteria living in sustainable ecosystems in the most unlikely of places — in the depths of shale oil and gas fracking wells.Hydraulic fracturing — fracking — is the process of using water and chemicals to fracture rock deep beneath the surface to extract resources such as oil and gas.The practice has become a source of controversy among environmentalists and others who say it destroys the environment and poisons humans.


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Yersinia Pestis DNA, Bacteria Behind Bubonic Plague, Found In Skeletons

Yersinia Pestis DNA, Bacteria Behind Bubonic Plague, Found In Skeletons

Researchers at the Museum of London Archeology recently discovered the strain of bacteria that caused the Great Plague of London in 1665, or bubonic plague, National Geographic reported Thursday.Last year during construction of the new Crossrail underground rail link beneath London, skeletal remains were found of people who had died from the disease after Liverpool Street excavation cut through the Bedlam Burial ground, which was used to burry infected residents between 1569 and the early 18th century.Scientist retrieved over 3,300 skeletons and confirmed DNA of Yersinia pestis – the bacteria known to be responsible for the bubonic plague in the 14th century – had been found in the remains of five bodies.


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Mount Sinai Beth Israel Says Legionella Bacteria Found in Several Areas of Hospital

Mount Sinai Beth Israel Says Legionella Bacteria Found in Several Areas of Hospital

Mount Sinai Beth Israel says Legionella bacteria was recently found in some areas of the hospital.In a statement, the hospital says testing of water systems last month returned positive results for the bacteria.One patient contracted Legionella bacteria and is currently being treated, according to the hospital.