New Medical Device Determines Bacteria Presence Within Minutes

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.12.2019 10:56 AM

A group of scientists from Penn State University has invented a new device that can return results within minutes.

The Danger in Using Antimicrobial Paints

04.20.2019 10:16 AM

Antimicrobial paints are not so antimicrobial at all Researchers from Northwestern University refuted the claim of extra protection against bacteria by antimicrobial paints.

Beards Carry More Germs Than Dogs, says Swiss Scientists

04.16.2019 21:05 PM

The report recently released by Swiss Scientists say that the bacteria lurking in men’s beards are far worse than those found in dogs.

Internal Bacteria Grow in Pregnant Women for the First Time, New Study Proves

04.16.2019 19:59 PM

Bacteria sense progesterone and react to it It has come to the understanding of university researchers that bacteria sense pregnancy and understand the need to move to the next generation for them to help babies in breaking down the sugar in mother's milk.

Recently Known Ways Insects and Bacteria Control Ice

04.13.2019 14:50 PM

Major proteins formed in bacteria and insects can either inhibit or promote the formation of ice Against the popular belief or what people might have been taught, water doesn't freeze to the ice at 32 degrees F (zero degrees C).

Bacteria That Feeds on Methane Found Thriving In The Earth’s Atmosphere

04.12.2019 22:19 PM

A recent study found a bacteria in the atmosphere that seem to thrive because of the presence of methane.

Deicer Degradation: Not Possible Using Bacteria-Laden Concrete Cement

04.10.2019 21:56 PM

Scientists discover that bacteria added to concrete extends its lifespan Drexel University researchers developed a method on how to make infrastructure stronger.

Dangerous Bacteria Found Aboard the International Space Station

04.08.2019 11:01 AM

Disease and corrosion inducing bacteria is found on the ISS. The International Space Station is filled with bacteria and fungi that can cause diseases and form biofilms that promote antibiotic resistance, and can even corrode the spacecraft, a new study has found.

A Plastic-Eating Bacteria Discovery for Plastic Pollution Crisis

04.04.2019 09:52 AM

Scientists discover bacteria that eats plastic in Zambales, Philippines University of the Philippines-Baguio scientists have discovered plastic-eating microorganisms in Zambales.

Earth Is Fighting Back Against Plastic Waste

03.30.2019 14:10 PM

Plastic-eating bacteria has been discovered in the Philippines. The Philippines has a plastic problem. Apart from being named one of the top five countries that contribute to half of the world's plastic pollution, a study reveals that the Philippines wastes over six million kilograms of plastic each day.

Washing your hands for 20 seconds can protect you from the flu

03.10.2019 20:08 PM

Clean hands can help save lives, and it only takes 20 seconds to help prevent the spread of disease-causing bacteria.

Singapore Beaches hounded by microplastics with pathogenic bacteria

02.15.2019 07:58 AM

Bacterial scare on the beaches of Singapore National University of Singapore scientists have discovered a biodiverse bacteria thriving on microplastics across Singapore's beaches and coastal regions.

Honey Bees Could Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

09.10.2017 10:43 AM

Decades have passed and no new antibiotics have been discovered to counteract the dangerous effects of bacteria which became immune to the treatment in preventing different kinds of infectious diseases.

Indoor Plants: Health Benefits For Apartment Dwellers & High Rise Residents

07.28.2017 05:44 AM

The necessity of having indoor plants in the urban environment is beneficial to our health and provides a positive effect to Urban Dwellers

Vancomycin, The Popular Antibiotic Acquires New Modified Version To Prevent Antibiotic Resistance To Fight Infection

05.30.2017 06:12 AM

Researchers have recently discovered the modified version of the vancomycin to prevent the antibiotic resistance in treating the infection.

Bacteria Can Help Create Organic Fuel Cell: Generating Cleaner Methane Power

05.23.2017 19:16 PM

Scientists have discovered that microbe can help to convert methane directly into electric power, reducing the leak of methane into the atmosphere

The Bacteria Is Able to Form Living Materials With Liquid Crystals According To The Latest Research

05.13.2017 06:17 AM

Scientists discover that bacteria and liquid crystals are able to form living materials in the recent research.

Researchers Make Critical Discovery On How Body Cells Fight Salmonella Bacteria

05.12.2017 05:05 AM

Experts are on a serious quest to combat bacterial infections as researchers from Frankfurt made a critical discovery on how body cells fight salmonella bacteria.

Scientists Have Clues To Developing New Drugs To Combat Antibiotics-Resistant Bacteria

05.11.2017 07:10 AM

A revolutionary discovery about the nature of bacterial protein leads to clues about how to develop drugs that can combat antibiotics-resistant bacteria.

New Defense Against Bacteria Found

05.09.2017 00:56 AM

Researchers find that we do not need to kill bacteria, but merely "gather" them, so that the body's natural resistance system can fight diseases.

Scientists Invented Paper-Based Sanitizers, Effective & Inexpensive Way To Beat Bacteria

05.02.2017 09:00 AM

A paper-based sanitizer was formed by researchers that could successfully sanitize bacterias that are hard to kill.