Science News from research organizations Scientists call for urgent action as dangerous amoebas spread globally Date: January 25, 2026 Source: Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Summary: Scientists are warning that a little-known group of microbes called free-living amoebae may pose a growing global health threat. Found in soil and water, some species can survive extreme heat, chlorine, and even modern water systems—conditions that kill most germs. One infamous example, the “brain-eating amoeba,” can cause deadly infections after contaminated water enters the nose.
