Bacteria do not colonize the gut before birth
Researchers examined prenatal stool (meconium) samples collected from 20 babies during breech Cesarean delivery. By including only breech caesarean deliveries in healthy pregnant women they were able to avoid the transmission of bacteria that occurs.....»»
Q&A: Researcher investigates how panda cubs communicate with their mother
Earlier this summer a giant panda named Ai Bao delivered twin cubs in a South Korean zoo. Although pandas often give birth to twins, typically only one cub survives, especially in the wild......»»
Scientists create anti-bacterial gel that is significantly more effective than other silver-based drugs
Russian scientists have developed an anti-bacterial gel based on silver and sulfur-containing amino acids. It is a hundred times more effective than other silver-based counterparts that also fights bacteria causing nosocomial infections......»»
Mysterious family of microbial proteins hijack crops" cellular plumbing
Many of the bacteria that ravage crops and threaten our food supply use a common strategy to cause disease: they inject a cocktail of harmful proteins directly into the plant's cells......»»
A whole new order of bacteria could hold the key to improving biogas production
The newly named Darwinibacteriales is one of the most abundant taxonomic groups of microorganisms involved in anaerobic digestion, the decomposition of organic matter which creates biogas......»»
Zwitterionic polymeric sulfur ylides: A new generation of antifouling and bactericidal materials
Bacteria that gather into biofilms on the surfaces of implants, catheters, breathing tubes, and other medical components are a serious health hazard. In the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, a research team from the Netherlands has now.....»»
The role of high hydrostatic pressure in altering bacteria in donkey milk
Donkey milk is popular for its nutritional content and hypoallergenic properties and can be used as an alternative nutritional product for people who are allergic to cow's milk proteins or are immunocompromised. The bacterial composition of donkey mi.....»»
Ancient bacteria species among the first of its kind to colonize land
A species of bacteria that lived 407 million years ago would have flourished among early land plants......»»
Genetic tools probe microbial dark matter
Patescibacteria are a group of puzzling, tiny microbes whose manner of staying alive has been difficult to fathom. Scientists can cultivate only a few types, yet these bacteria are a diverse group found in many environments......»»
The origin and functional diversification of the Pert-Arnt-Sim (PAS) domain—an intracellular sensor
Signal transduction and perception regulates biological activities to adapt to changing environments. The Pert-Arnt-Sim domains are commonly available sensors found across diverse receptors in bacteria, eukaryotes, and archaea. However, the extent of.....»»
New bacteria discovery could lead to better treatments for people with cystic fibrosis
New research led by Queen's University Belfast has made a breakthrough in the field of microbiology, which could lead to the development of new treatments for people with compromised immune systems, such as those with cystic fibrosis......»»
Reddit faces content quality concerns after its Great Mod Purge
Concerns of Redditor safety, jeopardized research amid new mods and API rules. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Did you know that improper food canning can lead to death? Botulism—the result of bacteria growing inside i.....»»
Antibiotics found to promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill "good" bacteria in the gut. This is according to new research led by Imperial College London scientists, which could lead to better patient risk assessment and "microbio.....»»
Titanium micro-spikes skewer resistant superbugs
A new study suggests rough surfaces inspired by the bacteria-killing spikes on insect wings may be more effective at combating drug-resistant superbugs, including fungus, than previously understood......»»
New species of marine bacteria isolated from a deep-sea cold seep
Researchers have isolated a new strain of marine bacteria with unique characteristics from the ocean seabed......»»
Enhancing cancer therapy using functionalized photosynthetic bacteria
Targeting malignant tumors with high precision is challenging for biomedical researchers. However, this scenario is likely to witness a paradigm shift in the near future through the use of specially engineered bacteria that can eliminate malignant ce.....»»
Do’s and don’ts for cleaning your dirty Apple Watch
Apple Watch has become the world’s most popular smartwatch and it’s used in a wide range of environments and activities. With that in mind, it’s not a big surprise that the wearable has been found to hold on to harmful bacteria, so making a reg.....»»
Declining fertility ideals? Young people more often prefer having no children
Fertility has declined in high-income countries over the last decade, but has the number of children people wish to have also declined? A recent study shows that the ideal number of children has decreased across birth cohorts, especially among people.....»»
How bacteria ship cellular cargo by "surfing" along proteins
Bacteria live in nearly every habitat on Earth including within soil, water, acidic hot springs and even within our own guts......»»
New antibiotic from microbial "dark matter" could be powerful weapon against superbugs
A new powerful antibiotic, isolated from bacteria that could not be studied before, seems capable of combating harmful bacteria and even multi-resistant "superbugs." Named Clovibactin, the antibiotic appears to kill bacteria in an unusual way, making.....»»
Do’s and don’ts for cleaning your dirty Apple Watch band
A recent study has found our Apple Watch bands are home to dangerous bacteria, highlighting the importance of regularly cleaning them. But what’s safe or best to use? Here’s how to clean Apple Watch bands with step-by-step do’s and don’ts......»»