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Unique Deep-Sea Bacteria Reproduction Discovered
A new species of bacteria has been discovered in the deep sea that possesses a unique method of reproduction and releases viruses to accelerate its
Insect-derived substance kills resistant bacteria.
Millions of people die each year due to infections caused by multi-resistant bacteria, including the dangerous hospital germ MRSA. Traditional antibiotics are becoming increasingly ineffective
Microbots Improve Oral Hygiene
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have created micro-robots made of iron oxide nanoparticles that can physically and microbiologically clean teeth.
Cars more contaminated than toilets
Did you know that the average steering wheel in a car has 146 different types of bacteria living on it? That’s four times more bacteria
Bacteria create rocket biofuel
Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have used genetically modified bacteria to create a new biofuel for rockets that outperforms gasoline, kerosene, and rocket
1,000 Bacteria Species Found in Tibetan Glaciers
Chinese researchers have discovered numerous unknown bacteria in Tibetan glacier ice. Some of the microorganisms were subsequently cultivated in the laboratory for further analysis. Microbes
Lose Weight with Vegan Diet
A low-fat vegan diet has been found to positively impact the gut microbiome, allowing for weight loss without reducing calorie intake. According to a study
Can Nose Picking Cause Dementia?
Bacteria can enter the human brain through nose-picking, and a recent study investigates whether this can lead to dementia. The Griffith University study in Queensland,
Bacteria that eat plastic waste
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the University of Austin have modified a natural enzyme that allows bacteria to break down the commonly used plastic,
Antibiotic Resistance Causes Millions of Deaths
Antimicrobial resistance to antibiotics (AMR) caused nearly five million deaths in 2019, surpassing malaria and AIDS as a leading cause of death. A recent study
