Heavy Metal Toxins Genetically Alter Dairy Cows To Become More Antimicrobial-Resistant

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.17.2020 10:00 AM

Years after a mining disaster released heavy metals in the Findao Tailings Dam, Brazil, nearby dairy cows remained affected by toxic waste. Evidence revealed that they developed antimicrobial-resistant genes.

Earth's Mighty Microbe Survived Life Outside of the ISS For Years, Experts Say

11.10.2020 05:00 AM

Deinococcus radiodurans was first found in a can of meat. How is it a year after living outside the ISS?

Thai Scientists Developed Special Coating for Socks to Prevent Smelly Feet

10.31.2020 18:30 PM

Scientists in Thailand have developed an anti-bacterial coating for socks that kills bacteria and cure smelly feet.

Viruses and Bacteria Can Infect Corals and Trigger Bleaching

10.28.2020 23:00 PM

Corals can also be infected by viruses and bacteria, which are also associated with bleaching. Climate change is not the only factor causing mass deaths of coral.

Missing Link in Skin Bacteria That Causes Eczema Finally Identified in a Breakthrough Study

10.20.2020 14:00 PM

A decade-long study identifies the protein that turns on eczema in which researchers believe could help in finding treatments for skin disease.

Scarlet Fever Is Wreaking Havoc in the UK and North East Asia

10.07.2020 08:50 AM

There is a mysterious resurgence of a deadly pathogen in the UK and North East Asia where the scarlet fever is once again wreaking havoc.

New Study Finds Electricity-Producing Bacteria Contain Unique Nanowire Structures

09.19.2020 07:50 AM

Soil bacteria may be a new source of energy soon. Scientists discover the specific functions of an electron-producing species like its nanowires, enabling the bacteria to send electrons over long distances.

Microbial Biomarkers Raise Possibilities of Ancient Humans Cooking in Hot Springs

09.16.2020 08:50 AM

An archeological site that contained early human remains in Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, might have also contained hot springs where human ancestors boiled their food, a new study suggests.

Magnetotactic Bacteria May Explain Unique Behaviors in Some Animals

09.15.2020 08:10 AM

Researchers take a look at the presence of magnetotactic bacteria in several animal species which may explain a 'sixth sense.' The unique bacteria are found in animals like whales, sea turtles, and migratory birds.

Connecticut Public Health Officials Warn of Dangerous Bacteria Lurking in Salt, Brackish Waters

09.12.2020 22:54 PM

The Department of Public Health (DPH) in the state of Connecticut has issued a warning for dangerous bacteria in the shores of the Long Island Sound following an increase in infections, Saturday, September 12.

Massapanspermia Theory: The Transfer of Bacteria Between Planets

08.26.2020 08:20 AM

Scientists discover that bacteria can survive the harsh conditions of space for years. It's also possible that bacteria can transfer between planets in a similar way that the origin of life may have come from asteroids.

Humans Have Unique Gut Virus Composition Like A Fingerprint

08.25.2020 00:21 AM

Just as how unique a fingerprint is, a new study has found that all humans have unique viral compositions in their guts. But fret not, as most viral guts do not cause diseases.

Rare Bacteria Known to Survive Solely on Air in Antarctica, Now Found Elsewhere

08.21.2020 08:00 AM

Recently, scientists discovered bacteria in Antarctica that does not only breathe air but also eat it. But new research found that they may be more prevalent elsewhere than it was previously thought.

Scientists Discover How to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

08.19.2020 00:23 AM

Scientists discover why some bacteria can evade the immune system and cause reactions such as inflammation. Treating immune cell mitochondria is the key to fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Antibiotics Can Increase Risk of Crohn's Disease

08.18.2020 03:21 AM

A new study confirms the long speculated adverse affects of antibiotics - the increased risk of inflammatory bowel diseases. Although the history of antibiotics show that chemicals can kill harmful bacteria in the body, it also leaves damage to the gut microbiome.

Some Bacteria Have Incomplete Ribosomes, a New Study Reports

08.13.2020 07:20 AM

A team of Russian scientists determines which proteins can be safely lost in the ribosome, a macromolecular machine found within all living cells.

How Does Bacteria Behave in Space?

07.27.2020 06:20 AM

Research has revealed that the unique environment of space allows bacteria to grow in more harmful ways than how they thrive on Earth. On the contrary, the development of drug treatments in space also has its benefits thanks to microgravity.

Goodbye Contaminated Water, Hello Bacteria-Driven Solar Power Purifier

07.16.2020 05:22 AM

Drinking from contaminated water sources is a big problem across counties around the world. A group of Chinese researchers has now come up with a new system to purify drinking water using solar power and specific bacteria.

Scientists Discover Bacteria that Eats Metal and Produces Manganese Oxide

07.16.2020 00:09 AM

It's the first time that scientists have accidentally discovered bacteria that not only eats manganese, but can convert it

Good E. Coli Versus Harmful E. Coli

07.07.2020 08:41 AM

Scientists experiment with human intestine organoids to see if good E. coli can prevent infections from harmful strains of E. coli.

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Can Be Identified by Newly Developed PARGT Software

07.07.2020 01:06 AM

Scientists have developed the PARGT software which can identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria for the development of new drugs and treatment against infections and diseases.