Genetically Engineered Bacteria + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: a digitized way to check your gut, why milliennials are in no rush to legally commit, and a look into the race to develop new antibiotics.
Why New Antibiotics Are So Hard to Find
Nautilus
Hospitals and clinics are seeing unprecedented levels of patients with often fatal antibiotic-resistant infections. Julian G. West takes a look at the race for scientists to develop new classes of antibiotics.
Put a Ring on It? Millennial Couples Are in No Hurry
The New York Times
Times are changing. Roni Caryn Rabin questions why the millennial generation is taking its time to get married.
Ingestible Sensors Electronically Monitor Your Guts
Wired
Researchers at MIT have developed a promising new technology that could open a window on your intestines. An ingestible pill filled with tiny processors can send doctors information about your gut health.
Disruption of Daily Rhythms Linked to Mental Health Problems
The Guardian
Suffer from poor sleep? You may be at a heightened risk for developing depression. Researchers have reported a strong correlation between a disrupted circadian rhythm and mood disorders.