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AdvertisementMicrobial World Within Plant Tumors
Agricultural crops worldwide face a persistent threat from tumorigenic agrobacteria, which give rise to devastating diseases like crown gall on various plants. These pathogens intricately
Balancing Quantity and Quality in Forest Restoration
Restoring deadwood is a recognized strategy for bolstering biodiversity in forest ecosystems. However, understanding how and when wood‐inhabiting organisms colonize different types of deadwood remains
Discovery of the World of Infectious Proteins
Prion – an extraordinary protein molecule responsible for brain infections obtained from meat. In mammals, including humans, it triggers the gradual and unstoppable demise of
Signs of Life Beyond Earth’s Borders
Evidence points to the likelihood of life existing beyond our planet. Analysis of ancient microorganisms dating back 3.456 billion years in Western Australia unveils intriguing
Gut Microbes: Key to Longevity?
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research at the University of Copenhagen has found that the composition
New approach to combat resistant bacteria
A new class of molecules has been discovered that inhibits the efflux pump of bacteria, potentially leading to new antibiotics that work against multi-resistant bacteria.
Fast food chain vending machines pose health risks.
Bacteria, including dangerous strains of Salmonella spp (Salmonella), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli (E. coli), are often found in drinks from popular fast-food chain vending
Plastic-eating Fungi and Bacteria Found in China
Plastic waste is a major environmental problem, with humans producing around 400 million tons of plastic waste annually. Unfortunately, plastic waste is not biodegradable and
Bacteria produce Omega-3 without fish
Innovative Start-Up Finds Sustainable Way to Produce Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids are widely consumed by people to prevent heart disease, high blood pressure,
Deadly Toxins Released by Cigarette Filters
Plastic waste is a major environmental problem, with humans producing around 400 million tons of plastic waste annually. Unfortunately, plastic waste is not biodegradable and