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Unexplored Microbial Genes: Their Importance
For over two decades, scientists worldwide have contributed to uncovering the immense diversity of microorganisms that inhabit different ecosystems on our planet, from oceans and
Microbes Unveil Evolution’s Complex Mysteries
Asgard-Archaea: The Common Ancestor of Complex Life on Earth Prokaryotes, a group of cellular organisms that lack a nucleus, including bacteria and archaea, were the
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
Solving the Mystery of Blood Falls
Blood Falls in Antarctica, discovered by geologist Thomas Griffith Taylor in 1911, have long been a mystery to scientists. The falls consist of hypersaline water
Rain in Dry Zones Increases CO2
The dry regions of the Earth are affecting CO2 concentrations more than previously thought. When it rains at the end of the dry season on
Single-celled organisms consume viruses
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found that some single-celled organisms use viruses as their primary source of food, a phenomenon known as virovory. While
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
Prehistoric Microorganisms Ensure Drinking Water Supply
A newly discovered species in Lake Constance is helping to reduce the concentration of toxic ammonium ions and secure the drinking water supply in the
Revival of Microorganisms After 24,000 Years
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found a multi-cellular microorganism that has survived for 24,000 years in the Siberian permafrost. The organism, a type of
Bio-plastic produced by manipulated cyanobacteria.
Revolutionizing Plastic Production with Manipulated Cyanobacteria The global plastic production is expected to increase by 40% in the next decade, which is a significant concern
