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bacteria
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You leave a ‘microbe fingerprint’ on every piece of clothing you wear – and it could help forensic scientists solve crimes
Microgen / Shutterstock Paola A. Magni, Murdoch University; Noemi Procopio, University of Central Lancashire, and Sarah Gino, Università…
Drugs that aren’t antibiotics can also kill bacteria − new method pinpoints how
Many nonantibiotic drugs such as certain antidepressants and antiparasitics have antibacterial effects. Tanja Ivanova/Moment via Getty Images Mariana…
Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research
Genetic analysis of the bacteria causing surgical site infections revealed that many were already present on the patient’s…
Scientists Challenge Biological Dogma with Discovery of Nitrogen-Fixing Organelle
At a Glance In a groundbreaking development, scientists have uncovered a significant departure from the conventional understanding of…
UV Light Seems Pretty Useful. Why Don’t We Use It Everywhere?
Ultraviolet (UV) light, particularly UVC and far UV, has been recognized for its ability to break down viruses…
Why the Pyrenees’ mountain lakes are turning green
The Ayès lake, in the Ariège region of the Pyrenees. Dirk S. Schmeller, Fourni par l’auteur Dirk S.…
Fighting Mosquitoes With… Bacteria?
In the battle against mosquitoes, a new weapon has emerged: the Wolbachia bacteria. This groundbreaking method involves releasing…
Researchers Unveil the Complex Dynamics of Plasmid-Mediated Gene Transfer in Bacteria
In microbial populations, conjugative plasmids are pivotal in fostering genetic diversity and evolution. These extrachromosomal DNA entities, prevalent…
Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment
Shutterstock Dan Worthley, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute As medical technology advances, many diseases could be…
Study Reveals Squash Bugs Rely on Fecal Microbes for Survival
A recent study published in Current Biology reveals that young squash bugs (Anasa tristis) rely on fecal matter…