All Bacteria articles – Page 27
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NewsHidden trails of marine snow can affect how the ocean stores carbon
A new study reveals never-before seen mucus ‘parachutes’ produced by microscopic marine organisms that significantly slow their sinking, putting the brakes on a process crucial for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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NewsLachnospiraceae could be key to successful fecal transplants
Fecal microbiota transplants are a magic bullet for patients with recurring infections from Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), but researchers are only beginning to understand why.
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NewsSludge sequencing reveals novel species and genetic diversity
A study sequencing activated sludge has unearthed a plethora of antibiotic resistance genes and has pointed to the existence of previously unknown microbial species.
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NewsResearchers uncover unique photosynthetic mechanisms of purple bacteria
Using cutting-edge techniques, investigators have unveiled intricate detailed images of the key photosynthetic protein complexes of purple bacteria. These images shed new light on how these microorganisms harness solar energy.
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NewsScientists uncover Chlamydia’s sneak attack strategies
Researchers have described the structural and functional methods Chlamydia pneumoniae uses to penetrate the human cell: It mimics molecular structures of the human cell (so-called “molecular mimicry”) and uses them for its attack.
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NewsBioengineer awarded $3.4M for project to end polio
Bioengineer Kevin McHugh has been awarded $3.4 million for a project to incorporate protection against poliomyelitis into the combination vaccine that protects against five common and dangerous childhood diseases.
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NewsNext-gen sequencing reveals array of pathogens in longhorned tick
A new study of microbial diversity in the longhorned tick indicates the high relative abundance of both pathogenic bacteria and non-pathogenic endosymbionts and the potential for pathogen transmission to residents of Shaanxi province.
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NewsSymbiotic bacterium affects reproduction of biological control insect
Researchers have revealed that the symbiotic bacterium Rickettsia induces strong cytoplasmic incompatibility (CI) in the predatory mirid bug, Nesidiocoris tenuis, which preys on agricultural pests such as whiteflies and thrips.
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NewsScientists unravel the secrets of the spiral bacterium
A team of researchers has discovered the mechanism that determines the spiral shape of Rhodospirillum, shedding new light on the link between cell shape and fitness.
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NewsBioengineered mussel-inspired sticky microorganisms to help break down plastic waste
Scientists have tapped into nature’s adhesive genius, the sticky power of mussels, to create bioengineered microorganisms with powerful cling that could help transform environmental cleanup.
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NewsSuper-strong bacterial cellulose macrofibers made simple with TAT technique
Researchers have engineered a novel method to create high-performance macrofibers with enhanced mechanical properties and humidity response.
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NewsMouse model clarifies link between prostate cancer and gut bacteria
Researchers have investigated whether a mouse model of the disease can be used to explore the underlying mechanisms behind the relationship of changes in the composition of gut bacteria and the risk and progression of prostate cancer.
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News2-billion-year-old rock home to living microbes
Pockets of microbes have been found living within a sealed fracture in 2-billion-year-old rock. This could help us understand very early life on Earth and the hunt for evidence of life on Mars.
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NewsPlastic-eating enzyme identified in wastewater microbes
Plastic pollution is everywhere, and a good amount of it is composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET, ♳). This polymer is used to make bottles, containers and even clothing. Now, researchers report in ACS’s Environmental Science & Technology that they have discovered an enzyme that breaks apart PET ...
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NewsBacteria-fighting viruses team up to treat drug-resistant superbugs
Researchers screened a library of bacteriophages to find combinations of the viruses that can work together to fight antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections.
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NewsScientists can pinpoint bacterial needle in haystack using fluorescence
Bacterial troublemakers are able to survive antibiotics and are not detected by diagnostic antibiotic resistance testing. A new method has been developed to look at single bacteria and to find the antibacterial resistant ones, or the troublemakers, among them.
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NewsScientists reveal how doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome
Taking a dose of the oral antibiotic doxycycline after a high-risk sexual encounter has dramatically reduced the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in places where the strategy is being tried. Source: NIAID Capsules of the antibiotic doxycycline Despite its effectiveness, the new strategy, known ...
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NewsGut bacteria engineered to act as tumor GPS for immunotherapies
Cancer researchers have engineered gut derived E. coli bacteria to express immune-activating cytokines on their surfaces, with the idea that the bacteria would move into tumors and induce potent immune responses.
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NewsNovel Pseudomonas species supports plant growth at high altitudes
Scientists have discovered a new Pseudomonas species isolated from cold Himalayan soil that helps to promote plant growth, offering potential as a bio-inoculant for sustainable agriculture in high-altitude regions.
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NewsStudy identifies potential novel drug to treat tuberculosis
A new study demonstrates that a novel semi-synthetic compound can be derived from natural compounds to produce potent activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, including multi-drug resistant strains.