Bacteriophage Viruses Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

TECH & INNOVATION 06.07.2021 05:55 AM

Understanding the interaction between pathogens could help us understand how they behave in relation to others and even use them toward our advantage.

Skin Releases Enzymes That Ignore Bacteria to Prevent Constant Inflammation

05.24.2021 05:32 AM

Scientists have recently found enzymes that ignore bacteria on the skin to prevent constant inflammation. They protect the skin and the body as a whole from external dangers.

Salmonella Outbreaks in 43 States Linked to Backyard Chickens, CDC Warns

05.21.2021 22:48 PM

The CDC warns backyard poultry owners to not kiss and snuggle poultry chickens or eat and drink near them after recording 163 salmonella cases across 43 states.

New Harmless Bacteria Strain Could Fight Dog's Bad Breath, Could Last for Up to Two Hours!

05.13.2021 01:17 AM

Scientists from the University of Arizona have developed a harmless bacteria strain that cures bad breath in dogs. It is modified to mimic the smell of pear and mint.

Human Survival Under Threat as More Than 37,400 Animals Species and Microorganisms at Risk of Extinction

05.09.2021 23:17 PM

The International Union for Conservation of Nature o IUCN recently said that more than 37,400 animal species are at risk of disappearing or becoming extinct. This also puts human survival under threat.

Scientists Reveal Inner Workings of Powerful Antibiotic of "Last Resort" That Eliminates Bacteria

05.04.2021 21:18 PM

Researchers have revealed how the potent antibiotic of "last resort" kills bacteria, attacking its two membranes before making them burst.

Bacteria Could Help Synthesize Safe, Stable Copper, Study Shows

04.26.2021 03:01 AM

A new method of harvesting copper might be more efficient and safer than existing methods. Copper remains one of the most used metals, with applications for electrical and electronic wiring and a catalyst used in chemical processes for power plants - and a new method of harvesting copper might be more efficient and safer than existing methods.

Bacteria in Sinks Result from Handwashing, Research Shows

04.21.2021 04:33 AM

Scientists recently found bacteria in sinks are the result of handwashing. Specifically, they discovered that this practice, that has shaped communities of microbes that stay and grow in domestic sinks' plumbing.

Healthy Diet Plan Can Now Be Designed Using Mathematical Model for Gut Bacteria

04.20.2021 22:10 PM

A new mathematical model for the interaction of gut bacteria could help in creating new probiotics and design healthy diet plans to prevent diseases.

Legionnaire’s Disease Detected in Macon Hotel Hot Tub: Where Is Its Origin? What Are the Symptoms, Treatment?

04.17.2021 22:13 PM

Two cases of Legionnaire's disease have been diagnosed in two individuals in Macon, Missouri - and local health officials warn visitors of the pool and hot tub at a local Inn.

Deep Sea Bacteria Releases Excess Carbon to the Oceans, Atmosphere

04.14.2021 06:50 AM

New research finds deep-sea bacteria corroding carbon-containing rocks releasing excess carbon to the oceans and atmosphere.

Scientists Fabricate Artificial Cell With Life-Like Bahavior

03.30.2021 00:12 AM

In a breakthrough in genetic engineering, researchers have successfully fabricated an artificial single-cell organism that can grow and divide like a normal, natural cell.

Bacteria From Cat-Scratch Fever Associated With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder

03.25.2021 23:56 PM

A study led by a UW-Madison veterinary medicine professor found evidence of Bartonella infection from the bacteria associated with cat-scratch among patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.

Rabbit on Patience Island Got a Highly Contagious Bacterial Disease; It's Not COVID-19!

03.16.2021 01:59 AM

Authorities are notifying the public about a New England cottontail rabbit from Patience Island that tested positive for tularemia.

Bacteria Regeneration May Be Key to Building Stronger Cars, Airplanes, and Armors

02.23.2021 08:30 AM

Researchers are using the abilities of bacteria to make engineering materials stronger, tolerant, and resilient.

Scientists Developing Ways To Store Data in Living Bacteria

01.12.2021 02:20 AM

Researchers were able to "encode" 72 bits of data in living bacteria's DNA using CRISPR components.

Researchers Uncover Mysterious “Drowning” Disease That Kills off Sea Stars

01.07.2021 19:30 PM

Researchers might have discovered why sea stars have been dying all around the world for the past seven years, with some species pushed to the brink of extinction.

Study Shows How Groups of Bacteria Can Work Together for Better Protection of Crops

12.29.2020 07:30 AM

Certain bacteria, also called plant-growth-promoting-bacteria or PGPB, can improve or shield plant health from pathogens usually used to help crops.

Do You Expect Your Skin To Be Toxic To Ticks, but It’s Not? Here’s Why, According To Science

12.17.2020 18:00 PM

New research finds a toxin from ancient bacteria helps ticks survive and transfer Lyme disease to the humans they're feeding on.

Chemists Use B12 to Enhance Essential Synthetic Chemistry

12.09.2020 21:00 PM

Synthetic chemists recently discovered a mild approach to develop valuable hydrocarbons called "olefins or alkenes."

Love that Smell After the Rain? Here’s What You Need to Know About ‘Petrichor’

11.27.2020 05:00 AM

According to reports, the scientific name for the smell after rainfall is 'petrichor,' originally named by two Australian scientists in the 1960s.