Life
Microbial hockey: Scientists discover how bacteria rotate tiny pucks
Researchers at ISTA explore the unique mechanics of E. coli bacteria in a groundbreaking study.
editorial-staff about 3 hours ago
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22 articles tagged with "bacteria"
Life
New Bacterial Defense Mechanism Disrupts Phage Infections by Targeting DNA
Researchers have identified a bacterial defense system that dismantles foreign DNA, effectively preventing phage infections. This mechanism has significant implications for our understanding of bacterial immunity.
editorial-staff about 21 hours ago
Life
Bumblebee Bacteria May Boost Vitamin B₂ in Soy Drinks
A team from DTU has discovered a bacterium that not only aids in fermentation but also enhances the vitamin B₂ content in soy beverages, potentially impacting nutrition.
editorial-staff 1 day ago
Life
Bacteria are weaving forever chemicals directly into their cell membranes, study finds
Strategic angle: New research reveals how bacteria incorporate persistent pollutants into their biology.
editorial-staff 5 days ago
Tech
Briefing: Bacteria found in the human intestine capable of improving muscle strength
Strategic angle: Recent research highlights the potential of intestinal bacteria in enhancing physical performance.
editorial-staff 6 days ago
Life
Briefing: One of cholera's great enemies is found in the human gut
Strategic angle: Cholera-causing bacteria are locked in an evolutionary arms race with a viral nemesis, according to a new genomic study.
editorial-staff 10 days ago
Life
Briefing: Targeting the tiniest divide: Research reveals potential vulnerability in bacterial reproduction
Strategic angle: A Université de Montréal study uncovers a new mechanism in bacterial reproduction that could be targeted by future antibiotics.
editorial-staff 11 days ago
Life
Briefing: SimCells successfully target and kill drug-resistant bacteria
Strategic angle: A breakthrough in the fight against superbugs and antimicrobial resistance.
editorial-staff 11 days ago
Life
Briefing: Unexpected potential bacterial symbiosis found in fungus that causes angular leaf spot
Strategic angle: Scientists uncover a microbial relationship that may explain disease severity in common beans.
editorial-staff 12 days ago
Life
Briefing: Soil bacteria break down toxic chemicals in the environment
Strategic angle: Soil bacteria play a crucial role in detoxifying harmful aromatic compounds that threaten ecosystems.
editorial-staff 12 days ago
Life
Briefing: How graphene oxide kills bacteria while sparing human cells
Strategic angle: New research reveals the mechanism by which graphene selectively eliminates bacteria, crucial for hygiene in everyday items.
editorial-staff 13 days ago
Life
Briefing: Bacteria invent another way to turn on genes
Strategic angle: New research reveals a novel mechanism by which bacteria regulate gene activity, expanding our understanding of genetic control.
editorial-staff 14 days ago
Life
Briefing: AI tool can screen unknown bacteria for disease-linked genes, moving closer to preventing pandemics
Strategic angle: PathogenFinder2, developed by researchers at DTU, aims to identify genetic traits in unfamiliar bacteria that could lead to disease outbreaks.
editorial-staff 16 days ago
Life
Briefing: Replicating bacterial DNA relies on accordion-like folds to separate, researchers discover
Strategic angle: New research reveals the unique mechanism bacteria use for DNA replication, differing from human cell processes.
editorial-staff 22 days ago
Life
Briefing: A 'consortium' of bacteria cooperates to eat phthalate plasticizers that single microbes can't stomach
Strategic angle: Plastic trash has reached the world's most remote locations, from the bottom of the Mariana Trench to the summit of Everest.
editorial-staff 25 days ago
Life
Briefing: Structural modeling reveals phage proteins that manipulate bacterial immune signaling
Strategic angle: Research identifies unknown phage proteins that influence bacterial defenses.
editorial-staff 26 days ago
Life
Briefing: Plastic bottles transformed into Parkinson's drug using bacteria
Strategic angle: A pioneering method converts waste plastic into a vital medication for Parkinson's disease.
editorial-staff 26 days ago
Life
Briefing: A donut-shaped protein breaks apart to start bacterial cell division
Strategic angle: Researchers uncover the mechanism behind bacterial cell division involving the MraZ protein.
editorial-staff 28 days ago
Life
Briefing: Bacteria that generate electricity: How a shellfish-based gel could monitor wastewater and food
Strategic angle: Microbial bioelectronic sensors utilize living bacteria to create electrical signals in response to target substances, offering advantages over traditional biosensors.
editorial-staff 28 days ago
Life
Briefing: Turning penicillin into a lethal force against bacteria again
Strategic angle: Researchers are exploring ways to overcome antibiotic tolerance in bacteria, making penicillin effective once more.
editorial-staff 30 days ago
Life
Briefing: Wood Surface Treatment Fights Harmful Bacteria
Strategic angle: A University of Helsinki study reveals the effectiveness of treated wood surfaces against bacterial adhesion and survival.
editorial-staff 30 days ago
Life
Briefing: Antibiotic resistance can vary depending on where the bacteria live
Strategic angle: New research reveals that antibiotic resistance measurements are influenced by environmental conditions.
editorial-staff about 1 month ago