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

Medicine & Technology Jul 27, 2022

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

Jul 26, 2022

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

Jul 20, 2022

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

Jul 20, 2022

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

Jul 18, 2022

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

Jul 16, 2022

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

Jul 14, 2022

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]

Jul 08, 2022

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]

Jul 07, 2022

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

Jul 03, 2022

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

Jun 24, 2022

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

Jun 24, 2022

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

Jun 22, 2022

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

Jun 14, 2022

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

May 30, 2022

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.