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

Medicine & Technology Oct 07, 2020

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

Sep 19, 2020

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

Sep 16, 2020

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

Sep 15, 2020

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

Sep 12, 2020

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

Aug 26, 2020

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

Aug 25, 2020

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

Aug 21, 2020

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.

Fighting Bacterial Infections Could Mean Focusing on Mitochondria

Aug 19, 2020

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

New Study Links Antibiotics and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Aug 18, 2020

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

Aug 13, 2020

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

Bacteria Growth in Space is More Dangerous Than on Earth

Jul 27, 2020

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

Jul 16, 2020

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.

An Accidental Discovery Leads to Manganese-Eating Bacteria

Jul 16, 2020

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

Nissle, a Good E. Coli Strain May Protect the Gut Against Harmful E. Coli

Jul 07, 2020

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