From The Stomach To The Brain: A Look On How Bacteria Affects Food Preference In Animals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.26.2017 05:06 AM

A new discovery shows that gut-bacteria can alter an animal’s appetite. A study from Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Lisbon, Portugal and Monash University, Australia, led by Carlos Ribeiro, had led neuroscientist in showing that gut bacteria has an effect on animals food preference.

Defeating Antibacterial Contamination With Bacteria: Newest Breakthrough On Saving The Environment

04.24.2017 02:10 AM

Environmental problems caused by Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical, are now solved by this new study. Find out more here!

Bacteriophage: Possible Replacement For Antibiotics, Great Efficacy In Combating Superbugs

04.19.2017 19:32 PM

A bacteriophage is a virus that specifically kills bacteria. Researchers believe that these “phage” can solve the growing problem of resistant bacteria.

What Is The Fundamental Unit Of Cell Size In Bacteria, Study Finds

04.16.2017 17:32 PM

It's been known by everyone that nutrients are associated with the growth of bacteria and their cell division. Scientists from UC San Diego found in their recent study that how bacteria cell divides when there is veery few amount of nutrients available.

Antibiotics Can’t Be The Only Solution To Treat Infections As Researchers Invent A New Way To Tame Bacteria

04.13.2017 05:15 AM

A new research unveils a new process to reduce the use of antibiotics and to decrease the harmful effects of bacteria.

Bacteria Help In Finding Buried Landmines By Glowing In The Dark

04.13.2017 02:14 AM

New glow in the dark bacteria can help finding buried landmines in 70 countries. This would prevent the injuries from landmines.

Maple Syrup Can Kill Superbugs By Enhancing The Power Of Antibiotics

04.04.2017 01:31 AM

Killing superbugs have become much easier. Scientists used maple syrup extracts to boost the antimicrobial potency of antibiotics. The extract increases the permeability of bacteria which let the antibiotics to attack bacteria cell easier.

Hormone Now Cures Bacterial Pneumonia:Great Breakthrough In the Arena Medical Science

03.31.2017 05:05 AM

Researchers have recently discovered a hormone, hepcidin, to tackle one of the most deadly diseases bacterial pneumonia.

Must Read: Drug-resistant Bacteria Has Been Found In Orca's Breath Likely Caused By Human Contamination

03.28.2017 02:21 AM

An array of bacteria including drug-resistant salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus as well as fungi were gathered from the orcas' breath samples which make the scientists worried.

Bacteria Play the Key Role to 3D Print the Bespoke Materials Like Graphene

03.23.2017 09:18 AM

Researchers figure out a new way to use the bacteria to produce bespoke materials like graphene with the help of 3D printing.

Lotion Containing Bacteria Fights Off Skin Infection

03.15.2017 19:29 PM

Lotion with good bacteria contents can treat skin infections. What could be the mechanism behind this treatment approach?

Gut Bacteria Can Change Brain Function Even Behavior, Study Finds As Potential Cure For Autism

03.05.2017 07:11 AM

Gastroenterologist from the University of California, Los Angeles, Emeran Mayer has been studying the connections of the bacteria on a human brain. For instance, his study on autism has partly concluded that three-quarters of people with the disease suffer from gastrointestinal abnormality.

Penicillin: Miracle Drug Turns Into Weak Antibacterial Due To Superbugs

03.01.2017 18:19 PM

Penicillin started in the medical field as a strong anti-infective that fights bacterial infections. Throughout the years, what are the changes in penicillin- treatment platform considering the hype of superbugs?

Smart Bacteria Reconstruct Their Gene Model And Infected Our Intestine

02.24.2017 00:32 AM

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem find about the process of bacterial Infection in our intestinal tract caused by E. coli bacteria.

Microbes, Sponge Oldest Organism And Species Alive Today For Over 120 Thousand And 760 Million Years Old

02.21.2017 00:14 AM

Organisms like the cyanobacteria and blue-green algae were believed being around for billions of years where life started. Hence, there is no discovery yet of the oldest of all living organism or species on the planet, these recent discoveries are the leads.

Seagrass Significantly Reduce Bacterial Exposure In Water For Every Creature On Earth

02.19.2017 00:35 AM

"Millions of people are relying on healthy coral reefs for food, income, and cultural value." She pertains to the benefits of having bacterial-less coral reefs in order to maintain an abundance with people's lives.

Risk To Marijuana Users: Molds And Bacteria Were Found On Samples From Twenty Dispensaries

02.10.2017 02:13 AM

What could be the diseases and infections could a patient get from using contminated marijuana? Bacteria and molds was discovered in marijuana samples that was taken from dispensaries.

Nano-Reactor Created Off Of Viruses And Bacteria

01.06.2016 00:34 AM

Scientists have developed a nano-reactor using an enzyme from a bacterium and a capsid from a virus.

A Glass Of Water Contains Millions Of Good Bacteria

12.30.2015 00:34 AM

These bacteria can aid in purifying the water we gulp in every day. An emerging research reveals that a glass of water contains 10 million bacteria. You definitely read that right but there is no reason to panic as these are the "good" ones.

Shigella Bacteria Breakout in Bay Area

11.01.2015 23:00 PM

There was a report of the outbreak of Shigella bacteria in 6 bay area counties that alarmed people. There has been a report of an outbreak of Shigella bacteria in six bay area counties, which includes Santa Clara, Merced, Santa Cruz, Alameda, San Mateo and Marin.

Plague Terrorized Humans Earlier, Scientists say

10.28.2015 03:45 AM

The report shows that the Black death has been inflicting a human kind with the disease. Recent reports published by a group of scientists and researchers found that the great Black Plague has been killing human kind around 5000 years ago.