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NewsBacteria survive dust storms and introduce new genetic traits into our air
Bacterial communities carried from Africa to Israel survive their airborne journey, arriving with genes that may affect human health and the environment, a new study reveals.
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NewsStudy uncovers previously unknown bacterial mode of resistance against viruses
Researchers have discovered a unique mechanism that protects marine bacteria from viruses that attack them.
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NewsGut bacteria can change their ‘software’ in reaction to inflammation
New research reveals an ingenious adaptation strategy used by gut microbes, allowing them to dynamically reprogram gene expression based on local conditions like inflammation or viral attacks.
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NewsSilk fibroin and genipin boost strength of sand moulds created with help of microbes
Scientists in China have found a way to strengthen sand moulds engineered with the help of microbes, delivering a way to make low-carbon cement-based composites and reducing the environmental impact of traditional construction materials.