All Norwegian University of Science and Technology articles
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NewsArtificial ‘nose’ can sniff out damaged fruit and spoiled meat
The smell of cut grass, or the fumes from refueling your car, are all the result of volatile organic compounds. A new approach to antenna technology can actually detect and identify them.
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NewsE. coli sends out SOS when antibiotics attack, sparking emergency mode
Antibiotics damage E. coli DNA, including by causing formation of single strands of incomplete DNA inside the cell. When that happens, it’s like lighting a match under a smoke detector, according to a new study.
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NewsTeam-up of two new substances paves the way for new antibiotics
A new study shows how a combination of two new substances effectively kills methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
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NewsNew method identifies bacteria more easily
Scientists have developed a simple tool that can identify all of the genetic material in bacteria.
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NewsMild processing of sushi ineffective in preventing bacterial growth
A study investigating different varieties of Aeromonas bacteria in seafood products found that without heat treatment or the use of other antibacterial methods, the risk of bacteria levels becoming high increases sharply.
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NewsMore people develop sepsis than we thought — but more survive
The observed increase in cases is largely due to more people developing sepsis repeatedly, rather than dying the first time they contract it, a new study reveals.
