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

Medicine & Technology Sep 15, 2023

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

Sep 14, 2023

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

Sep 13, 2023

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?

Sep 13, 2023

Some think that eating boogers is good for the body, but is this really the case? Read to find out.

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

Sep 04, 2023

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

Aug 31, 2023

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

Aug 19, 2023

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

Aug 18, 2023

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

Aug 11, 2023

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

Aug 09, 2023

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

Jul 24, 2023

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

Jul 11, 2023

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

Jul 04, 2023

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

Jun 30, 2023

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

Jun 29, 2023

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.