CDC Confirms Cases of Melioidosis in Mississippi Gulf Coast Due to Burkholderia Pseudomallei Bacteria

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.27.2022 23:21 PM

CDC confirmed that Burkholderia pseudomallei bacteria is present in soil and water samples from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which causes melioidosis. Continue reading to know how to deal with the disease and how to prevent it.

Ancient Hawai’ian Lava Caves Home to Various Microbes Harboring Toxic Materials, Gases

07.26.2022 11:00 AM

A study reveals a remarkable assortment of bacteria in Hawai'ian lava caves. Howe are such microbes linked to some forms of life? Read to find out.

Cruciferous Vegetables Supplement Like Broccoli and Cabbage Linked to Fending off Antibiotic Resistance

07.20.2022 08:00 AM

Green vegetables are long regarded for their numerous health benefits, but they may also hold the secret to combating drug-resistant bacteria. Read on to discover how a supplement derived from cruciferous vegetables could revolutionize infection treatment.

Deadly Fungus Turns Flies Into Zombies and Releases Pheromones Attracting Males to Mate With the Corpse

07.20.2022 07:20 AM

A fungus considered to be a master manipulator bewitches male flies to unwilling necrophilia with dead female flies for it to survive. Read the article to know more details.

Bacteria-Based Microrobots Developed to Help Battle Cancer

07.18.2022 09:30 AM

Researchers have combined biology with robotics to make microrobots, a potential treatment for cancer. Read to know more about this new development in nanotech.

Tourists Feeding Fish at British Beauty Spot Blamed for Killing Almost All Fish in a Lake

07.16.2022 01:43 AM

Feeding fish in a popular British tourist spot caused a strange bacterial infection that killed almost all fish in the lake. Read this article to know the full story.

New Compound Found in Marine Sponge Can Solve Antimicrobial Resistance Problem

07.14.2022 07:30 AM

Researchers at the University of São Paulo discovered a number of bioactive substances in a marine sponge that demonstrated their ability to kill germs that are immune to the antibiotics. Continue reading to know more about the novel bacteria.

Bacteria Can Be Hijacked for Drug Development Purposes [Study]

07.08.2022 00:24 AM

Modifying bacteria for drug development is now possible, according to a new study from the University of Texas. Continue reading for more details.

Bioinsectide Photorhabdus Luminescens Has Anti-Fungal Properties to Fight Phytopathogenic Fungus [Study]

07.07.2022 07:00 AM

A new research reveals that bioinsecticide photorhabdus luminescens has anti-fungal properties. Continue reading to know how it kills phytopathogenic fungus.

AI Software Helps to Discover New Genome Family in Gut Microbiomes Through Protein in Seafood-Poisoning Bacteria

07.03.2022 06:05 AM

A new AI-assisted study revealed previously unknown similarities between the protein structure in genes of infectious bacteria species. Read more about how the discovery was made.

Louisiana Man Contracted Necrotizing Fasciitis From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus, Recovering in Intensive Care Unit

06.24.2022 22:34 PM

Experts caution the public going to beaches about the flesh-eating disease called necrotizing fasciitis from bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. A man contracted the disease and is currently recovering in the intensive care unit.

Thiomargarita Magnifica: Largest Bacterium Found in the Caribbean Is 5,000 Times Bigger Than Other Bacteria

06.24.2022 04:04 AM

Scientists recently found the largest bacterium as big as an eyelash and named it Thiomargarita magnifica in the Caribbean. Continue reading to know the full details.

Ocean Bacteria Has Great Potential for Natural Product, Study Says

06.22.2022 23:55 PM

Scientists discovered thousands of new marine microorganisms in the ocean. Read more about why the ocean microbiome is beneficial as a natural product.

Antimicrobial Resistance: New Study Discovers That Bacteria Connect to Exchange DNA and Fight Antibiotics Making Curable Illness Fatal

06.14.2022 02:10 AM

Bacterial intimacy is behind the growth of antimicrobial resistance because it's how they strengthen each other to fight antibiotics. Continue reading for the details.

20 New Species of Bacteria With Antibiotic-Resistant Genes and May Promote Emergence of Infectious Diseases Discovered in Antarctica

05.30.2022 01:50 AM

Scientists from Chile discovered new species of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, having the potential to spread out in polar regions. Read on to learn more.

Biocement From Bacteria, Urine, and Calcium Is A Greener, More Sustainable Alternative to Current Cement in the Market, Study Claims

05.16.2022 08:42 AM

Scientists have turned urine and industrial waste into a renewable biocement that can be used in construction projects. Read on to find out more details.

How Do Bacteria Move Inside Our Bodies? Study Reveals How Microbes Make a Beeline to Squeeze Through Tight Spaces

05.03.2022 09:30 AM

A new study reveals how bacteria are moving to create a beeline and escape tight space. Learn more about how such microbes are moving inside our bodies.

Humans and Animals Share Diseases: What’s the Implication to Both Species?

04.29.2022 02:32 AM

Both humans and animal species are sharing diseases. Discover the illnesses these two transfer to each other, as well as the impact of the transmission on them.

Life in the Universe More Common Than Thought; Here's What Fossil Clues Reveal

04.25.2022 10:00 AM

Research revealed that life in the universe is more common compared to what has been usually thought and believed. Find out what the fossil clues reveal.

Indian Space Research Organization Designs Space Bricks from Bacteria for Home Construction on Mars [LOOK]

04.22.2022 05:27 AM

Read on to know how Indian Institute of Science and Indian Space Research Organisation made Mars Space Bricks using bacteria.

Microbial Nanomotion Measured How Bacteria Stop Producing Sounds When Killed by Antibiotic

04.20.2022 11:28 AM

Researchers introduced a new approach to measure the nanomotion of bacteria. Discover the role of graphene drums in determining microbes, whether alive or not.