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Fish Bacteria: New Antibiotic Source
Scientists in the United States have discovered substances in fish mucus that can combat numerous antibiotic-resistant pathogens. One bacterium found in the mucus of Pacific
Bacterial Evolution: Gene Fusion Revealed
Bacteria adapt to their environment through the fusion of two genes, ensuring their survival by altering their DNA. New proteins are created during this process,
Tiny bacteria discovered below life’s minimum size
Microbiologists have discovered tiny bacteria in sterile water samples that were thought to have been filtered out by modern filtration systems. These unknown bacteria were
Non-human genes found in DNA.
In a groundbreaking discovery, British researchers have found that some of our genes are not entirely human. Instead, they originate from microorganisms and were transferred
Bacteria Feed on Electrons
In a groundbreaking discovery, microbiologists from the University of Southern California have found a new form of life – bacteria that feed solely on electrons.
Rare Bacteria Create Tiny Gold Nuggets
In a remarkable discovery, Canadian scientists have found that a bacterium called Delftia acidovorans can transform harmful gold ions into tiny gold nuggets. The bacteria
Surviving Bacteria in Antarctic Darkness
In a groundbreaking discovery, American scientists have found living microorganisms under the thick ice sheet of Lake Vida in Antarctica. These bacteria have been completely
Protecting Mucous Membrane from Bacteria
Researchers in the United States have discovered that the mucus produced by human mucosal cells in the respiratory and intestinal tracts contains biological substances that
