Gene regulatory factors enable bacteria to kill rivals and establish symbiosis in a squid Two factors that control the expression of a key gene required by luminescent bacteria to kill competing bacterial cells have been […]
Hard as a rock? Maybe not, say bacteria that help form soil Research published this week by University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists shows how bacteria can degrade solid bedrock, jump-starting a long process of alteration that […]
To survive in the human gut, bacteria need genetic ‘passcode’ Humans’ guts are a dangerous place. Bacteria living in people’s intestines pump out toxins to deter microbial intruders. But each person’s gut comes with its […]
Scientists Are Testing Whether Bacteria Could Help Them Mine The Riches of Space Astrobiologists have sent 18 different strains of bacteria up to the International Space Station. They’re not meant to contaminate the already-kinda-gross orbital research center, […]
Can bacteria help people to mine asteroids? Luis Zea is investigating the possibility of mining metals from asteroids in space using an unlikely agent: bacteria. It may sound like science fiction, but so-called biomining is […]
The emergence and spread of multidrug resistant microorganisms is a serious threat to transnational public health. Therefore, it is vital that cross-border outbreak response systems are constantly prepared for fast, rigorous, and efficient response. This […]