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Mutant superbugs pose a threat to human life in space

Microbial adaptability in space poses a potential health risk due to enhanced virulence of certain bacteria under microgravity conditions.

Enlisting Microbes to Break Down Forever Chemicals'

Bacteria may offer a natural solution to break down PFAS chemicals, improving environmental cleanup strategies.

Mutant superbugs pose a threat to human life in space

Microbial adaptability in space poses a potential health risk due to enhanced virulence of certain bacteria under microgravity conditions.

Enlisting Microbes to Break Down Forever Chemicals'

Bacteria may offer a natural solution to break down PFAS chemicals, improving environmental cleanup strategies.
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Coloniser' microbes to superbugs: How antibiotic resistance behaves

Antimicrobial resistance could revert us to a pre-antibiotic era, posing threats to global health.
Dr. Sylvia Omulo's research on harmless microbes offers insights for combating AMR.

Disinfectant-resistant SUPERBUGS are breeding in busy cities

Increased use of disinfectants in urban settings may contribute to the rise of disinfectant-resistant superbugs.

A Fix for Antibiotic Resistance Could Be Hiding in The Past

Phage therapy demonstrates potential as a solution to antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections.

Superbacteria's double defense against antibiotics is discovered

Superbugs like MRSA pose significant global health risks due to rising antibiotic resistance, leading to over a million deaths annually.

Pathogenic microbes blown vast distances by winds, scientists discover

Microbes may travel long distances on high-level winds, highlighting the risk of antibiotic resistance spreading across regions.

Scientists Took Swabs of Toothbrushes and Were Shocked by the Hundreds of Viruses They Found

Scientists discovered over 600 distinct viruses on toothbrushes and showerheads, predominantly helpful bacteriophages that may aid in combating antibiotic-resistant infections.

Coloniser' microbes to superbugs: How antibiotic resistance behaves

Antimicrobial resistance could revert us to a pre-antibiotic era, posing threats to global health.
Dr. Sylvia Omulo's research on harmless microbes offers insights for combating AMR.

Disinfectant-resistant SUPERBUGS are breeding in busy cities

Increased use of disinfectants in urban settings may contribute to the rise of disinfectant-resistant superbugs.

A Fix for Antibiotic Resistance Could Be Hiding in The Past

Phage therapy demonstrates potential as a solution to antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections.

Superbacteria's double defense against antibiotics is discovered

Superbugs like MRSA pose significant global health risks due to rising antibiotic resistance, leading to over a million deaths annually.

Pathogenic microbes blown vast distances by winds, scientists discover

Microbes may travel long distances on high-level winds, highlighting the risk of antibiotic resistance spreading across regions.

Scientists Took Swabs of Toothbrushes and Were Shocked by the Hundreds of Viruses They Found

Scientists discovered over 600 distinct viruses on toothbrushes and showerheads, predominantly helpful bacteriophages that may aid in combating antibiotic-resistant infections.
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Scientists Discover Ancient Viruses Frozen in Glacier

The discovery of over 1,700 dormant viruses in the Guliya Glacier links climate change to ancient viral communities. Most viruses are previously unknown.

Hidden players: the bacteria-killing viruses of the gut microbiome

The gut microbiome includes a largely unexplored realm of viruses called bacteriophages, which significantly influence gut ecology and human health.

The two areas of your bathroom that are 'teeming' with viruses

Showerheads and toothbrushes contain numerous unique viruses, prompting a reevaluation of bathroom hygiene.

Tons of Viruses Live in Your Toothbrush and Showerhead

Bathroom items like toothbrushes and showerheads host diverse viruses, mainly phages, which could enhance our understanding of microbiology and antimicrobial development.

Scientists Discover Ancient Viruses Frozen in Glacier

The discovery of over 1,700 dormant viruses in the Guliya Glacier links climate change to ancient viral communities. Most viruses are previously unknown.

Hidden players: the bacteria-killing viruses of the gut microbiome

The gut microbiome includes a largely unexplored realm of viruses called bacteriophages, which significantly influence gut ecology and human health.

The two areas of your bathroom that are 'teeming' with viruses

Showerheads and toothbrushes contain numerous unique viruses, prompting a reevaluation of bathroom hygiene.

Tons of Viruses Live in Your Toothbrush and Showerhead

Bathroom items like toothbrushes and showerheads host diverse viruses, mainly phages, which could enhance our understanding of microbiology and antimicrobial development.
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An ancient ecospecies of Helicobacter pylori - Nature

Global Helicobacter diversity was assessed through over 9,000 genome sequences, highlighting distinct populations and their geographic variations.

Your toothbrush is home to hundreds of new viruses. They could be the future of biotech.

A study identified unique bacteriophage on toothbrushes and shower heads, which could help combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

Scientists Cracked Open a 2-Billion-Year-Old Stone and Discovered Something Entirely Unexpected

The discovery of living microbes in 2 billion-year-old rock may challenge existing theories about the evolution of life on Earth.

Scientists Found a Surprising Way to Make Fungus Happy

Sound can significantly enhance the growth of beneficial fungi in soil, potentially improving forest health.
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Bacteria is being used to restore church frescoes in Italy

Bacteria can effectively assist in art restoration, offering a modern, less damaging alternative to traditional methods.

Intragenic DNA inversions expand bacterial coding capacity - Nature

Bacterial diversity arises from phase variation, enabling adaptive gene expression changes.

Bacteria is being used to restore church frescoes in Italy

Bacteria can effectively assist in art restoration, offering a modern, less damaging alternative to traditional methods.

Intragenic DNA inversions expand bacterial coding capacity - Nature

Bacterial diversity arises from phase variation, enabling adaptive gene expression changes.
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What's Poisoning These Scientists' Lab Experiments?

The recent failure of yeast experiments in multiple labs has been traced back to contaminated agar, highlighting a serious issue that affects research across the world.
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Some Viruses Prey On Bacteria - Are They the Forgotten Secret To Medical Cures?

Phage therapy, once overlooked, is regaining interest in combating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

Hauser Named 2024 Tripartite Prize Awardee - News Center

Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, awarded the 2024 Tripartite Legacy Faculty Prize for excellence in research and education in microbiology and immunology.

Some Viruses Prey On Bacteria - Are They the Forgotten Secret To Medical Cures?

Phage therapy, once overlooked, is regaining interest in combating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

Hauser Named 2024 Tripartite Prize Awardee - News Center

Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, awarded the 2024 Tripartite Legacy Faculty Prize for excellence in research and education in microbiology and immunology.
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10,000 Feet Up, Scientists Found Hundreds of Airborne Germs

The atmosphere contains a diverse range of bacteria and fungi that could potentially impact human health.

Endolith is using 'Olympic caliber' copper microbes to address the copper shortage | TechCrunch

Copper is essential for the energy transition, but supply is expected to fall short of demand.
Endolith uses microbes to enhance copper recovery from mines, potentially increasing yields significantly.
#climate-change

Ancient Viruses Preserved in Glaciers Show Adaptation to Climate Change

Ancient viruses preserved in glaciers can provide insights into climate change adaptation over thousands of years.

Ancient Viruses Contain Hidden Secrets About Our Climate's Past - Here's What They Reveal

Research on viruses in glacier ice reveals their adaptation to climate changes over 41,000 years, offering insights into past ecosystems and climate conditions.

Ancient Viruses Preserved in Glaciers Show Adaptation to Climate Change

Ancient viruses preserved in glaciers can provide insights into climate change adaptation over thousands of years.

Ancient Viruses Contain Hidden Secrets About Our Climate's Past - Here's What They Reveal

Research on viruses in glacier ice reveals their adaptation to climate changes over 41,000 years, offering insights into past ecosystems and climate conditions.
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A joint bacterial effort to produce vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 synthesis can be achieved by two bacterial strains producing different components, challenging the perception of exclusive synthesis by specific bacteria.

How Herpes Hijacks a Ride into Cells - News Center

Herpes viruses use cellular transport processes to infiltrate the nervous system.

Glorious Germs, Ready for Their Close-Up

Microscopic world beauty captured through bacterial photography.
Elevating bacteria through artistic imagination while honoring their presence and potential.

Mucus Saves Your Life Every Day

The accidental discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming started by adding nasal mucus to a petri dish of bacteria in 1921.
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