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‘Pink berries’ reveal how bacteria survive a viral epidemic
Like humans struggling to get through the COVID-19 pandemic, bacterial cells need social distancing to thwart viruses. But in some situations, such as inside elevators or within the candy-colored bacterial structures known as “pink berries,” staying apart just isn’t feasible. Source: Lizzy Wilbanks “Pink berry” bacterial structures. These ...
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Compounds released by bleaching reefs promote bacteria, potentially stressing coral further
New research reveals that when coral bleaching occurs, corals release organic compounds into the surrounding water that not only promote bacterial growth overall, but select for opportunistic bacteria that may further stress reefs.
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Scent dogs can detect COVID-19 more rapidly and accurately than current tests
Scent dogs may represent a cheaper, faster and more effective way to detect COVID-19, and could be a key tool in future pandemics, a new review of recent research suggests.