US Army To Harness the Potential of Biofilms in Fighting Corrosive Bacteria That Destroy Aircraft Fuel Tanks

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.28.2023 08:30 AM

Colonies of bacteria could be the solution in preventing the corrosion of military tanks. Find out more about it in this article.

Baboons, Lemurs, Pigs’ Feces Contain Viruses That Can Kill Bacteria Within Diabetic Foot Ulcers [Study]

09.21.2023 04:40 AM

Endangered animals like baboons, lemurs and pigs may hold the secret to solving diabetic foot ulcers. Continue reading to learn more.

New Bacteriophage Discovered in the Depths of the Mariana Trench, Shedding Light on Ocean Floor Viral Evolution

09.21.2023 02:14 AM

Researchers studied sediment from the Mariana Trench, Earth's deepest point, finding a novel bacteriophage in their analysis. Check it out in this article.

Warning: Woman's Life Altered by Bacterial Infection from Undercooked Tilapia, Resulting in Quadruple Amputation

09.19.2023 06:05 AM

An online fundraising campaign reports that the woman from California became a quadruple amputee after a bacterial infection from eating undercooked fish, prompting a warning about this dangerous bacteria. Continue reading to learn more details.

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria That Could Cause Hospital Acquired Infection Found in Hospital Wastewaters, Study Reveals

09.15.2023 07:12 AM

Upon examining hospital wastewayer systems, the researchers found antibiotic resistant bacteria reservoirs. It is the first study to examine such wastewater scales and correlate the findings with outbreaks of infection. Read to learn more.

Microbial Energy? Scientists Bioengineer E. coli Bacteria To Produce Electricity, Process Organic Waste

09.14.2023 00:00 AM

When the bioengineered E. coli was exposed to a sample of brewery wastewater, the bacteria gobbled it up in over 50 hours, showing that the system could potentially enable energy production alongside simultaneous organic waste processing. Read to learn more.

407-Million-Year-Old Cyanobacteria Species Could Be First To Dominate Land, Provides Insights on Early Terrestrial Ecosystems

09.13.2023 08:00 AM

A group of experts studying some of the earliest fossils discovered the oldest species of cyanobacteria that could have colonized land. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Is Eating Boogers Good For You? How Does It Affect Your Immune System?

09.13.2023 03:53 AM

Some think that eating boogers is good for the body, but is this really the case? Read to find out. Some have been suggesting that nose picking and eating booger could boost the immune system, but is this really true? Mucophagy: Nose Picking and Eating Boogers Mucus, or boogers, traps germs and dust before reaching the lungs.

CDC Issues Urgent Health Alert: Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Strikes U.S. East Coast, Claiming 5 Lives

09.04.2023 23:17 PM

Rising sea temperatures increase Vibrio vulnificus infections in the Eastern U.S., typically seen in the Gulf Coast's warmer waters. Read the article to learn more about this flesh-eating bacteria.

Microscale Spikes Attached to Titanium Implants Provide Effective, Drug-Free Protection From Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Fungus

08.31.2023 10:12 AM

A new study reveals that rough surfaces inspired by the spikes on insect wings may be more effective in fighting drug-resistant superbugs. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Engineered Bacteria Detect Mutations in Human DNA, Allowing Biosensors To Identify Tumors in the Body

08.19.2023 00:52 AM

A species of bacteria was engineered by scientists to detect the presence of tumor DNA, providing new insights in cancer therapy. Find out more about it in this article.

Rare 'Flesh-Eating' Bacterial Infection Claims Lives: Northeast Region on High Alert as Vibrio vulnificus Strikes

08.18.2023 00:17 AM

Health officials alert as the rare 'flesh-eating' bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, living in coastal waters claimed three lives in New York and Connecticut. Continue reading to learn more details.

Engineered Bacteria Via CRISPR Technology Could Hold Key to Detecting Cancer Cells in Unlikely Places

08.11.2023 07:43 AM

Researchers use bacteria to identify cancer in cell and animal models with promising results. Read the article to learn more about this technology.

Air Pollution Contributes To Increase in Antibiotic Resistance, Posing Major Threat to Human Health

08.09.2023 05:30 AM

A global study reveals that air pollution is helping to drive an increase in antibiotic resistance which poses a worldwide threat to human health. Learn more about it in this article.

Fluorescent Carbon Nanotubes for Bacteria and Virus Detection Offers New Approach in Constructing Optical Sensors

07.24.2023 10:44 AM

A group of researchers developed a new method of sensing virus and bacteria using using fluorescent carbon nanotubes. Find out more about it in this article.

Harmful Venom From Asp Caterpillar Likely Originated From Bacteria, but Could Provide Key in Delivering Lifesaving Drugs

07.11.2023 09:17 AM

A study on furry puss caterpillar has revealed that some of the toxins found in its venom came from bacteria. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Radiation-Eating Bacteria Can Help Clean Up Nuclear Wastes by Bioremediation of Toxic Elements

07.04.2023 09:30 AM

Scientists discovered an unusual microbe that can remove radioactive elements from nuclear waste and save humans from the impacts of radiation. Learn more about the strange bacteria in this article.

Deep Sea Bacteria With Magnetic Properties Provides Clues in Searching for Extraterrestrial Life

06.30.2023 09:40 AM

Scientists found a type of magnetically sensitive bacteria which lives in an environment that resembles potential habitat for extraterrestrial life. Learn more about it in this article.

Squash Bugs Nymph Seek Out Adults’ Poop Looking for Essential Microbe Needed for Its Survival

06.29.2023 08:04 AM

Young squash bug need a certain type of bacteria in order to survive and they find them in adult poop. Learn more about it in this article.

17,000 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat? Unwashed Pillowcases Can Harbor as Many as 3 Million Bacteria in Just a Week, Experiment Reveals

06.28.2023 02:33 AM

Dermatologists recommend individuals to wash or clean their pillowcases twice a week. Read to know the reason why.

Common Gut Bacteria Could Play a Role in the Development of Endometriosis, Study Reveals

06.16.2023 06:26 AM

Knowing more about the role of this common gut bacteria in endometriosis could reveal more about the condition's development and how it can be treated. Read to learn more.