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Liquid-crystal bath puts live bacteria on display
Water-based liquid crystals make swimming bacteria easier to see, which could lead to better medical sensors for monitoring illness
Water-based liquid crystals make swimming bacteria easier to see, which could lead to better medical sensors for monitoring illness
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 19, 2014, 7:33am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 19, 2014, 7:33am
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Cities in motion: how slime mould can redraw our rail and road maps
Researchers use organism's search for food to work out efficient transport routes, divert around floods and even imitate rush hour
Researchers use organism's search for food to work out efficient transport routes, divert around floods and even imitate rush hour
Microbiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014, 7:49am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014, 7:49am
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I had the bacteria in my gut analysed. And this may be the future of medicine
Andrew Anthony sent his stool off to have its bacteria sequenced. In the future, such techniques could help assess our susceptibility to conditions from diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's to autism, depression and cancer
Andrew Anthony sent his stool off to have its bacteria sequenced. In the future, such techniques could help assess our susceptibility to conditions from diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's to autism, depression and cancer
Microbiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014, 10:31am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014, 10:31am
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Antibiotic abyss: The extreme quest for new medicines
As antibiotic resistance increases, audacious expeditions are taking the quest for new medicines to the ocean depths. Not a moment too soon, says Jon White
As antibiotic resistance increases, audacious expeditions are taking the quest for new medicines to the ocean depths. Not a moment too soon, says Jon White
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014, 7:46am
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Innovation: A Charger That Keeps Your Phone Germ-Free
One in six of our cellphones have fecal bacteria on them. That gross-out stat inspired some bacteria-zapping innovation.
One in six of our cellphones have fecal bacteria on them. That gross-out stat inspired some bacteria-zapping innovation.
Microbiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 16, 2014, 7:53am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 16, 2014, 7:53am
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Astronaut gut reaction: The microbiome in space
Microbes can change behaviour after just a few days without gravity, so scientists are worried that the bugs in astronauts' guts may turn traitor in space
Microbes can change behaviour after just a few days without gravity, so scientists are worried that the bugs in astronauts' guts may turn traitor in space
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 16, 2014, 7:53am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 16, 2014, 7:53am
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Disease resistance to antibiotics at tipping point, expert warns
Prof Jeremy Farrar says evolution of diseases will 'creep up on us insidiously' and begin to affect patients in UK
Prof Jeremy Farrar says evolution of diseases will 'creep up on us insidiously' and begin to affect patients in UK
Microbiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 08, 2014, 12:23pm
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 08, 2014, 12:23pm
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South Korean scientists create cancer-destroying nanorobot
Using nanotechnology, South Korean researchers claim to have created a nanorobot that, when ingested, can seek out and destroy cancer cells, without causing any harm to healthy cells.
Using nanotechnology, South Korean researchers claim to have created a nanorobot that, when ingested, can seek out and destroy cancer cells, without causing any harm to healthy cells.
Microbiology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014, 8:46am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014, 8:46am
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Is Candy That Fights Cavities Too Good To Be True?
Researchers in Berlin find that sweets containing a special probiotic may help you avoid the dentist's chair
Researchers in Berlin find that sweets containing a special probiotic may help you avoid the dentist's chair
Microbiology
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 18, 2013, 11:56am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 18, 2013, 11:56am
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US to phase out antibiotics for fattening livestock
To help quell antibiotic resistance, the US Food and Drug Administration has asked for the drugs to be labelled as not for use as growth promoters
To help quell antibiotic resistance, the US Food and Drug Administration has asked for the drugs to be labelled as not for use as growth promoters
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 13, 2013, 9:37am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 13, 2013, 9:37am
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"Human Cheese" Only The First Course For Odd Cheeses
Cheese made from human bacteria merely tops a list of unlikely cheeses that abound in the outer reaches of gastronomy.
Cheese made from human bacteria merely tops a list of unlikely cheeses that abound in the outer reaches of gastronomy.
Microbiology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013, 7:43am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013, 7:43am
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First survey shows which grape bacteria improve wine
The world's first analysis of bacteria in different grapes and grape-growing regions reveals which microbe combinations make the best flavour
The world's first analysis of bacteria in different grapes and grape-growing regions reveals which microbe combinations make the best flavour
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013, 7:29am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013, 7:29am
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Gut bacteria may help combat cancer
Some anti-cancer therapies work best when the friendly microbes in our body are strong and healthy
Some anti-cancer therapies work best when the friendly microbes in our body are strong and healthy
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Nov 22, 2013, 7:45am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Nov 22, 2013, 7:45am
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Studies in monkeys may be next step in search for HIV cure
A powerful infusion of HIV-fighting antibodies beat back a potent form of the virus in monkeys and kept it at bay for weeks, U.S. government scientists and a team led by Harvard University found, offering a potential next step in the battle against human HIV.
A powerful infusion of HIV-fighting antibodies beat back a potent form of the virus in monkeys and kept it at bay for weeks, U.S. government scientists and a team led by Harvard University found, offering a potential next step in the battle against human HIV.
Microbiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 31, 2013, 10:01am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 31, 2013, 10:01am
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'Egg' in cellular nest shows off the Small World
A lab-grown monkey cell and sugars racing through fat are among the highlights in this year's Nikon Small World competition for microscope photography
A lab-grown monkey cell and sugars racing through fat are among the highlights in this year's Nikon Small World competition for microscope photography
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Oct 25, 2013, 9:18am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Oct 25, 2013, 9:18am
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Antibiotics Can't Keep Up With 'Nightmare' Superbugs
On Tuesday night, PBS' Frontline will investigate how decades of antibiotic overuse has led to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria. Journalist David Hoffman says that understanding and fighting these bacteria should be a national priority.
On Tuesday night, PBS' Frontline will investigate how decades of antibiotic overuse has led to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria. Journalist David Hoffman says that understanding and fighting these bacteria should be a national priority.
Microbiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013, 7:24am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013, 7:24am
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Cosy quilts made of killer superbugs
Fascinated by germs and antibiotic resistance, artist Anna Dumitriu makes beautiful textiles from deadly bacteria
Fascinated by germs and antibiotic resistance, artist Anna Dumitriu makes beautiful textiles from deadly bacteria
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Oct 18, 2013, 11:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Oct 18, 2013, 11:56am
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Reprogrammed bacterium speaks new language of life
E. coli has had its cell machinery redesigned so that one of its genetic "words" – or codons – can now say whatever we want
E. coli has had its cell machinery redesigned so that one of its genetic "words" – or codons – can now say whatever we want
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Oct 18, 2013, 11:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Oct 18, 2013, 11:56am
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Why Scientists Held Back Details On A Unique Botulinum Toxin
Journal editors would usually require researchers to disclose the genetic sequences needed to make a toxin that is the subject of a scientific paper. But the requirement was waived in the case of a new botulinum toxin because of the security risk.
Journal editors would usually require researchers to disclose the genetic sequences needed to make a toxin that is the subject of a scientific paper. But the requirement was waived in the case of a new botulinum toxin because of the security risk.
Microbiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 10, 2013, 9:14am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 10, 2013, 9:14am
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Scientists 3-D Print Tiny Cages That Imprison Bacteria
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have figured out how to make structures – like houses or cages – that are small enough to corral bacterial cells.
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have figured out how to make structures – like houses or cages – that are small enough to corral bacterial cells.
Microbiology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 10, 2013, 9:14am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 10, 2013, 9:14am
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Microbes frozen in gelatine jail reveal all
Locking up bacteria in a life-supporting jelly is helping reveal more about their virulence and antibiotic resistance
Locking up bacteria in a life-supporting jelly is helping reveal more about their virulence and antibiotic resistance
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013, 7:33am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013, 7:33am
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Under the Microscope, Some Things Look Too Crazy to Be Real
Physicists wonder if there are other universes, but biologists have already found them. Just look through a microscope and there you are, in a different world of life.
Physicists wonder if there are other universes, but biologists have already found them. Just look through a microscope and there you are, in a different world of life.
Microbiology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013, 7:33am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013, 7:33am
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Genetically Modified Bacteria Produce 50 Percent More Fuel
By changing the way certain organisms process sugar, UCLA researchers have shown how to produce more biofuel.Researchers at UCLA have opened a path to cheaper and cleaner biofuels by using genetic engineering to fundamentally change how certain organisms process sugar.
By changing the way certain organisms process sugar, UCLA researchers have shown how to produce more biofuel.Researchers at UCLA have opened a path to cheaper and cleaner biofuels by using genetic engineering to fundamentally change how certain organisms process sugar.
Microbiology
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 03, 2013, 8:14am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 03, 2013, 8:14am
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Could Detectives Use Microbes To Solve Murders?
Long after we die, many of the microscopic creatures living in and on us continue to thrive. In field experiments, forensic scientists are tracking changes in communities of microbes on human remains that could one day serve as clues.
Long after we die, many of the microscopic creatures living in and on us continue to thrive. In field experiments, forensic scientists are tracking changes in communities of microbes on human remains that could one day serve as clues.
Microbiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013, 10:37am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013, 10:37am
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Don't Try To Clean That Messy Desk
Writer and astrophysicist Adam Frank says: Make friends with science, and the ordinary, everyday stuff will transform into the extraordinary. Now look around you — the mail, the kids' toys, the mess on your desk, the constant daily chaos? It's inevitable, and science proves it.
Writer and astrophysicist Adam Frank says: Make friends with science, and the ordinary, everyday stuff will transform into the extraordinary. Now look around you — the mail, the kids' toys, the mess on your desk, the constant daily chaos? It's inevitable, and science proves it.
Microbiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013, 10:37am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013, 10:37am
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Auto-Brewery Syndrome: Apparently, You Can Make Beer In Your Gut
A Texas man walked into the emergency room, complaining of dizziness after a meal. A Breathalyzer test indicated that he was definitely drunk. But there was one hitch: He hadn't touched alcohol all day.
A Texas man walked into the emergency room, complaining of dizziness after a meal. A Breathalyzer test indicated that he was definitely drunk. But there was one hitch: He hadn't touched alcohol all day.
Microbiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013, 7:46am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013, 7:46am
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From Birth, Our Microbes Become As Personal As A Fingerprint
Trillions of microbes live on and in the human body, tucked into very different ecosystems. Some like the dark, warm confines of the mouth. Others prefer the desert-dry skin of the forearm. The biggest and most active collection of microbes hang out in the gut.
Trillions of microbes live on and in the human body, tucked into very different ecosystems. Some like the dark, warm confines of the mouth. Others prefer the desert-dry skin of the forearm. The biggest and most active collection of microbes hang out in the gut.
Bacteria from slim people could help treat obesity, study finds
Experiments show microbes from thin or fat people's intestines can cause mice to lose or gain weight
Experiments show microbes from thin or fat people's intestines can cause mice to lose or gain weight
Microbiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Sep 06, 2013, 7:22am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Sep 06, 2013, 7:22am
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These Funky Microbes Make Your Favorite Foods More Delicious
In this gallery several scientists helped us explore the biology of some of the microbes that make our food and drink more delicious. Isn't it time you got to know them a little better?
In this gallery several scientists helped us explore the biology of some of the microbes that make our food and drink more delicious. Isn't it time you got to know them a little better?
Microbiology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 29, 2013, 7:37am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 29, 2013, 7:37am
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Deep microbes live long and slow
A diverse range of life exists deep beneath Earth's surface, but they survive at an incredibly slow pace.
A diverse range of life exists deep beneath Earth's surface, but they survive at an incredibly slow pace.
Microbiology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 28, 2013, 8:20am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 28, 2013, 8:20am
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