Cigarette smoke breeds drug-resistant bacteria
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Tag: bacteria
Hospitals in Europe are contributing to the spread of extremely drug-resistant bacteria
However, simple infection control procedures can go a long way to mitigate the risk.
London’s waterways found to contain antibiotic-resistant bacterial genes
"This shows that more research is needed into the efficiency of different water treatment methods for antibiotic removal, as none ...
The Wonderful World of Bacteriophages
These may be our hidden weapon against antibiotic resistance in the near future.
Elite athletes may owe some of their peak performance to unique gut microbes
And some scientists think that we could one day gain access to these probiotics.
Researchers, at long last, develop effective tool to study soil-borne microbes
Surprisingly, it was easier for us to go to the Moon than to develop such a tool.
Phages in kitchen sponges could help us wipe antibiotic resistant bacteria clean off
Kitchen sponges are crawling with bacteria. Turns out that's a good thing.
Researchers film bacteria sharing antibiotic resistance in real time — and find a potential fix
How can bacteria produce proteins when faced with a protein-production-impairing drug? We found out.
Study proposes five new rules to prevent antibiotic resistance “disaster”
Appear weak where you are strong. Appear strong where you are weak. Show "humility in the face of natural selection."
Bacteria steal genetic material from predator viruses using Spam gene
This could help us keep dangerous viruses at bay.
There are arsenic-breathing microbes in the tropical Pacific, a new study finds
Oxygen? In this economy?! Pffff.
The International Space Station is teeming with bacteria and fungi
Step 1: live on hairless primate. Step 2: wait for said primate to go to space. Step 3: PROFIT!
Scientists present first computer-generated artificial genome
Synthetic life isn't a paradox anymore.
Researchers develop way to trap and study bacteria so we can fight disease and antibiotic resistance
Shhh! I'm hunting bactewwia!
Bacteria might become a natural, toxin-free alternative to pesticides
Biopesticides could protect crops against diseases without the typical downsides of synthetic chemicals.
Over 100 new species of bacteria discovered in your gut
I had a gut feeling they would.
Irish dirt might cure the world of (most) multi-drug-resistant bacteria
Dirt me uuuuupppp.
There’s a massive ecosystem of ‘deep life’ right beneath our feet
The staggering biosphere living inside the crust is twice the size of that living in the oceans.
Purple bacteria turns sewage waste into clean energy
We're flushing valuable untapped energy down the toilet.
Sunlight kills indoor germs almost as well as UV rays
Pull the drapes and enjoy free home sanitation, courtesy of the sun.
Some bacteria can ‘hibernate’ through antibiotic treatments, new paper finds
When in doubt, hibernate.
New non-antibiotic treatment hijacks tuberculosis bacterium
It could prove a valuable alternative to the way TB is currently being treated.
Artificial bacteria-killing cells could win the war against drug resistance
As the cells are much more robust and self-sufficient than previous 'models', they can be employed even in less-than-ideal or changing conditions.
Why you shouldn’t pop your pimples — Really, you shouldn’t
Popping pimples can be very tempting, but this is considered a bad idea by most dermatologists.
Bacterial superbugs have become up to 10 times more tolerant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers
Another uphill battle against bacterial infections.
Bacteria species, too, can become extinct — and they do so quite often
The findings go against commonly-held wisdom today.
New U.S. Center to research how viruses can help us overcome drug resistance
If you can't beat them -- infect them!
Kitchen towels are packed with bacteria, but should you really be worried?
Don't use kitchen towels for more than one purpose.
Some bacteria eat antibiotics — and this might actually be a good thing
There's an arms race going between us and bacteria. We seem to be losing -- badly.
NYC mice are crawling with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses
'These things are everywhere,' said one researcher.
Are hand dryers actually hygienic? New study found they spread fecal bacteria all over your hands
Use paper towels instead.
The CDC thwarted 220 cases of pathogens with ‘unusual’ antibiotic resistance last year alone
If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? It better be the CDC.
Scientists engineer new life form with mixed Bacteria and Archaea membrane
This is essentially a new life form with both modern and 'primordial' traits.
New method developed to stop bacteria from sharing antibiotic resistance genes
No multiplayer-evolution any longer, pleasethankyou!
Small populations of bacteria can elude antibiotics — here’s how we’re fixing that
Surprisingly, these bacteria survived through "random chance".
Copper-coated uniforms for medical staff could help shred bacteria in hospitals
It's a pretty metal solution.
Scientists find promising new antibiotic — in the soil
Digging gold from dirt.
The Search for Alien Life: We Have Been Looking in the Wrong Places
If there are any, aliens should be less conspicuous and charismatic-looking than most people think.
Research into nugget-forming bacteria paves the way to better gold extraction methods
It's not every day you meet someone who poops solid gold -- but today is one such day.
Scientists engineer air-filled bacteria they can track wiggling inside you with sound
The plan is to use them to find tumors and other places of interest.
ISS bacteria is almost the same as in your home, and that’s a good thing
Microbes seem at home in the space lab.
With Flink, researchers will be able to 3D print living minifactories
Ever needed a tiny, living factory? Of course you did, you just didn't know it.
Bacteria-printed solar cells produce electricity during both day and night
Living solar cells could power medical or environmental sensors. They're fully biodegradable too.
Scientists coax bacteria to assemble into a pressure sensor
Living electronics could be a game changer.
