All Bacteria articles – Page 30
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NewsRamie rhizosphere study unveils secrets of the volcano
Volcanic soil plays a key role in the formation of microbial community diversity and subsequently influences the diversity of microorganisms residing in the rhizosphere of Boehmeria nivea L.
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NewsMicrobe dietary preferences influence the effectiveness of carbon sequestration in the deep ocean
The movement of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the surface of the ocean to the deep ocean depends on a number of seemingly small processes - including the dietary preferences of bacteria that feed on organic molecules called lipids.
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NewsPowered by renewable energy, microbes turn CO2 into protein and vitamins
Researchers can harvest protein and vitamin B9 from microbes by feeding them nothing much more than hydrogen, oxygen, and CO2, a new study reveals.
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NewsNewly discovered antimicrobial could prevent or treat cholera
Natural antimicrobials called microcins are produced by bacteria in the gut and show promise in fighting infection. A study identifies the first known microcin that targets the strains of bacteria that cause cholera.
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NewsScientists unveil how the oceans’ most abundant bacteria impact global nutrient flows
A new paper has revealed how key bacterial proteins contribute to global carbon, sulfur and other nutrient cycles.
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NewsMicroorganisms can travel long distances in the troposphere
Air samples taken at altitudes up to 3,000 metres over Japan unveil the presence of a wide array of microbes, some of which are potentially pathogenic to humans, transported thousands of kilometers by aerosols originating in northeast China.
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NewsResearchers find ways for bacteria to produce PET-like materials
Researchers have recently developed a technology that could play a crucial role in solving the environmental pollution problem caused by plastics.
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NewsWhat’s really ‘fueling’ harmful algae in Florida’s lake Okeechobee?
Lake Okeechobee is the largest lake in Florida and the second largest in the Southeastern United States. Over the past two decades, blooms of blue-green algae (Microcystis) have emerged in the lake and have been flushed into nearby urban estuaries, causing serious environmental and public health issues. Source: ...
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NewsResearchers identify new tools for anti-Acinetobacter drug development and AMR preparedness
Researchers have engineered a library of strains that can be used to develop new antibacterial compounds to help address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria.
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NewsEmergency department screening more than doubles detection of syphilis cases
Providing optional syphilis tests to most people seeking care at a large emergency department led to a dramatic increase in syphilis screening and diagnosis, according to a study of nearly 300,000 emergency department encounters in Chicago.
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NewsStudy reveals how pathogen breaches plant defences by hijacking plant protein
A recent study has uncovered how the pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum disrupts plant defenses through its type III effector RipAF1.
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NewsTiny heroes and innovative technology can fight back against antibiotic-resistant biofilms
Researchers show that antibiotic-infused silver nanoparticles can effectively break down biofilms and also unveil a new sensing method to assess antimicrobial activity.
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NewsExtreme microbe reveals how life’s building blocks adapt to high pressure
An AI tool has helped scientists discover how the proteins of a heat-loving microbe respond to the crushing conditions of the planet’s deepest ocean trenches, offering new insights into how building blocks of life might have evolved under early Earth conditions.
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NewsNew research illuminates the impact of surface properties on bacteria movement
A new study reveals the key role surface properties play in either enabling or preventing twitching motility, the process by which bacteria move across surfaces, allowing them to rapidly colonize new surfaces including those of tissues and medical implants.
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NewsDiagnostic tool identifies puzzling inflammatory diseases in kids
A new diagnostic tool can accurately determine if a patient has Kawasaki disease (KD), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a viral infection or a bacterial infection, while simultaneously monitoring the patient’s organ health.
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NewsFish gut microbes might play a role in future skin care products
Researchers have found molecules from fish gut bacteria that can inhibit tyrosinase and collagenase enzymes in lab-grown mouse cells, making them promising anti-wrinkle and skin-brightening agents for future cosmetic products.
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NewsGut bacteria influence responses to immunotherapy in patients with asbestos related cancer
A cancer study has found that certain gut bacteria may influence whether or not a patient’s immune system is successful in fighting mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer.
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NewsStudy on E. coli outbreak in the UK demonstrates increasing impact of climate change on public health and food security
A study to investigate an UK E. coli outbreak identified contaminated lettuce as the most likely source of the infection, and determined that heavy rainfall and flooding may have carried STEC from animal feces to the lettuce crops.
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News‘Ice bucket challenge’ reveals that bacteria can anticipate the seasons
Bacteria use their internal 24-hour clocks to anticipate the arrival of new seasons, according to research carried out with the assistance of an ‘ice bucket challenge’.
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NewsResearchers discover an effective and environment-friendly disinfectant
Researchers have discovered a promising alternative to chloroxylenol that works more effectively in combating certain common bacteria, fungi and viruses, and can be rapidly degraded and detoxified in receiving waters.