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Bacteria Expect The Unexpected
Organisms ensure the
survival of their species by
genetically adapting to the
environment. If
environmental conditions
change too rapidly, the
extinction of a species may
... > full story
Map Of Human Bacterial Diversity Shows Wide Interpersonal Differences
Scientists have developed
the first atlas of bacterial
diversity across the human
body, charting wide
variations in microbe
... > full story
How Plants And Bacteria 'Talk' To Thwart Disease
Unwrapping some of the
mystery from how plants and
bacteria communicate to
trigger an innate immune
response, scientists have
identified the bacterial
... > full story
Speed Limit To The Pace Of Evolution, Biologists Say
A major conclusion of the
work is that for some
organisms, possibly
including humans, continued
evolution will not translate
into ever-increasing
... > full story
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US And European Experts Applaud New Transatlantic Task Force On Antibiotic Resistance Threat
November 5, 2009 — Experts on both sides of the Atlantic applaud President Barack Obama and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, representing the European Union (EU) Presidency, for establishing a transatlantic ... > full story -
Bacteria 'Launch A Shield' To Resist Attack
November 3, 2009 — Bacteria that cause chronic lung infections can communicate with each other to form a deadly shield against the body's natural defenses. Studying these interactions could lead to new ways of treating ... > full story -
The Entwined Destinies Of Humankind And Leprosy Bacteria
November 3, 2009 — Leprosy still affects hundreds of thousands of people today throughout the entire world. An international team has traced the history of the disease from ancient Egypt to today and in doing so has ... > full story -
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First Synthetic Cellulosome In Yeast Created
November 2, 2009 — Scientist have constructed for the first time a synthetic cellulosome in yeast, which could make the production of bioethanol from biomass more efficient and ... > full story -
Bacteria 'Invest' Wisely To Survive Uncertain Times, Scientists Report
October 30, 2009 — Like savvy Wall Street money managers, bacteria hedge their bets to increase their chances of survival in uncertain times, strategically investing their biological resources to weather unpredictable ... > full story -
Knocking Nanoparticles Off The Socks
October 29, 2009 — Scientists are reporting results of one of the first studies on the release of silver nanoparticles from laundering those anti-odor, anti-bacterial socks now on the market. Their findings may suggest ... > full story -
Modified Crops Reveal Hidden Cost Of Resistance
October 29, 2009 — Genetically modified squash plants that are resistant to a debilitating viral disease become more vulnerable to a fatal bacterial infection, according to ... > full story -
Pathogenic E. Coli Pervasive In Stream-water Samples With Low Concentrations Of Fecal Indicator Bacteria
October 29, 2009 — Bacteria commonly used to indicate health risks in recreational waters might not be so reliable after all. Pathogenic E. coli were pervasive in stream-water samples with low concentrations of fecal ... > full story -
Diet And Intestinal Bacteria Linked To Healthier Immune Systems
October 28, 2009 — Insoluble dietary fiber, or roughage, not only keeps you regular, say scientists, it also plays a vital role in the immune system, keeping certain diseases at ... > full story -
Deadly Stomach Infection Rising In Community Settings, Study Finds
October 28, 2009 — Researchers have found that a sometimes deadly stomach bug, Clostridium difficile, is on the rise in outpatient settings. Clostridium difficile is a serious bacteria that can cause symptoms ranging ... > full story
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