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

Medicine & Technology 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.

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

May 03, 2022

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.

tRNA Molecule, MiaA Bacterial Enzyme May Soon Help Patients Get Rid of Persistent Bad Infections, New Study Reveals

Mar 24, 2022

Researchers revealed discoveries in tRNA molecule and MiaA bacterial enzyme that can explain common infection types. Learn more about the possibilities here.

Bacteria in Biofilms Present in Sewer Pipes, Kitchen Counters, Human Teeth Smarter Than Previously Thought

Jan 09, 2022

New research carried out at the University of California, San Diego, in the United States has shown a series of substantial characteristics showcased by groups of bacteria living together in communities called biofilms.

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

May 13, 2021

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.

New Research Reveals The World of Tiny Life Forms in Da Vinci's Drawings

Nov 21, 2020

Researchers found bacteria and human DNA on Leonardo da Vinci's drawings which helps tell an authentic drawing from a counterfeited one.

S. Aureus Toxin A-Hemolysin Promotes Healing

Oct 14, 2020

The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus is among the abundant species commonly found on humans and is typically not harmful. Some cases may result in severe infections such as lung infection or sepsis. Researchers recently discovered that the bacteria produces a particular toxin that promotes healing.

New Study Finds Electricity-Producing Bacteria Contain Unique Nanowire Structures

Sep 19, 2020

Soil bacteria may be a new source of energy soon. Scientists discover the specific functions of an electron-producing species like its nanowires, enabling the bacteria to send electrons over long distances.

Magnetotactic Bacteria May Explain Unique Behaviors in Some Animals

Sep 15, 2020

Researchers take a look at the presence of magnetotactic bacteria in several animal species which may explain a 'sixth sense.' The unique bacteria are found in animals like whales, sea turtles, and migratory birds.

Researchers Control Bacteria by Switching Lights On and Off

Sep 09, 2020

A team of scientists from Princeton University has demonstrated a way to precisely control the response of genetically engineered bacteria by switching lights on and off, controlling the bacteria's chemical production.

Massapanspermia Theory: The Transfer of Bacteria Between Planets

Aug 26, 2020

Scientists discover that bacteria can survive the harsh conditions of space for years. It's also possible that bacteria can transfer between planets in a similar way that the origin of life may have come from asteroids.

Rare Bacteria Known to Survive Solely on Air in Antarctica, Now Found Elsewhere

Aug 21, 2020

Recently, scientists discovered bacteria in Antarctica that does not only breathe air but also eat it. But new research found that they may be more prevalent elsewhere than it was previously thought.

Some Bacteria Have Incomplete Ribosomes, a New Study Reports

Aug 13, 2020

A team of Russian scientists determines which proteins can be safely lost in the ribosome, a macromolecular machine found within all living cells.

Drug-Resistant Bacteria May Be Nesting In The Washing Machine

Sep 30, 2019

Experts say that homeowners do not need to worry about the germs that live in their washing machines.

New Medical Device Determines Bacteria Presence Within Minutes

May 12, 2019

A group of scientists from Penn State University has invented a new device that can return results within minutes.