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Scientists Use 'the Force' (Atomic Force Microscopy) to Decode Secrets of Our Gut
April 12, 2013 — A new technique based on atomic force microscopy was developed to help "read" information encoded in proteins that make up the mucus layer that lines our ... > full story -
Enzymes from Horse Feces Could Hold Secrets to Streamlining Biofuel Production
April 11, 2013 — Stepping into unexplored territory in efforts to use corn stalks, grass and other non-food plants to make biofuels, scientists have now described the discovery of a potential treasure-trove of ... > full story -
Molecular 'Superglue' Based on Flesh-Eating Bacteria
April 11, 2013 — In a classic case of turning an enemy into a friend, scientists have engineered a protein from flesh-eating bacteria to act as a molecular "superglue" that promises to become a disease ... > full story -
Scientists Use Nature Against Nature to Develop an Antibiotic With Reduced Resistance
April 10, 2013 — A new broad range antibiotic has been found to kill a wide range of bacteria, including drug-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) bacteria that do not respond to traditional drugs, in mice. The ... > full story -
Biofilm Helps Salmonella Survive Hostile Conditions
April 10, 2013 — Scientists have provided new evidence that biofilms — bacteria that adhere to surfaces and build protective coatings — are at work in the survival of the human pathogen ... > full story -
War on Bugs: New Research Could Lead to Better Bed Bug Control
April 10, 2013 — Genetic analysis of the tiny but tough bloodsuckers reveals a potential biological target for pest control ... > full story -
Fighting Disease from Within the Mosquito: New Techniques to Help Halt the Spread of Disease
April 10, 2013 — Scientists have revealed a new technique to introduce disease-blocking bacteria into mosquitoes, with promising results that may halt the spread of diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and ... > full story -
Clinging to Crevices, E. Coli Thrive
April 10, 2013 — New research helps to explain how waterborne bacteria can colonize rough surfaces —- even those that have been designed to resist ... > full story -
Measuring Microbes Makes Wetland Health Monitoring More Affordable, Says Researcher
April 9, 2013 — Tiny, unseen wetland creatures provided crucial indicators of the ecosystems' health in a new study. Using analysis of the microbiological health of wetlands is cheaper and faster than traditional ... > full story -
Blockade of Pathogen's Metabolism
April 9, 2013 — In the search for new antibiotics, researchers are taking an unusual approach: They are developing peptides, short chains of protein building blocks that effectively inhibit a key enzyme of bacterial ... > full story
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