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Learning the Language of Bacteria
December 6, 2010 — Bacteria are among the simplest organisms in nature, but many of them can still talk to each other, using a chemical "language" that is critical to the process of infection. Sending and receiving ... > full story -
Do Our Bodies' Bacteria Play Matchmaker?
December 2, 2010 — Could the bacteria that we carry in our bodies decide who we marry? According to a new study, the answer lies in the gut of a small fruit fly. Scientists recently demonstrated that the symbiotic ... > full story -
Will This Be the End of 'Hamburger Disease?'
November 29, 2010 — Hamburger disease, a debilitating form of food poisoning, may be a thing of the past. New findings show how the contaminating E. coli bacterium is able to survive in the competitive environment of a ... > full story -
Iron Compounds Synthesized to Combat Tuberculosis
November 26, 2010 — Researchers have synthesized two iron compounds that inhibit the in vitro growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. Due their low level of toxicity in mammal cells, ... > full story -
Can Cacti 'Escape' Underground in High Temperatures? How a Certain Species Will Potentially Handle Global Warming
November 24, 2010 — In the scorching summer heat of the Chihuahuan Desert in southwest Texas, air temperatures can hover around 97°F (36°C) while at the surface of the soil temperatures can exceed 158°F ... > full story -
Fighting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria by Treating Municipal Wastewater at Higher Temperatures
November 22, 2010 — New findings by civil engineering researchers show that treating municipal wastewater solids at higher temperatures may be an effective tool in the fight against antibiotic-resistant ... > full story -
Researchers Kick-Start Ancient DNA
November 22, 2010 — Researchers recently revived ancient bacteria trapped for thousands of years in water droplets embedded in salt ... > full story -
Busy Microbial World Discovered in Deepest Ocean Crust Ever Explored
November 19, 2010 — The first study to ever explore biological activity in the deepest layer of ocean crust has found bacteria with a remarkable range of capabilities, including eating hydrocarbons and natural gas, and ... > full story -
Mortal Chemical Combat Typifies the World of Bacteria
November 17, 2010 — New complexities in the close chemical combat waged among bacteria have been detailed. The findings may have implications for human health and ... > full story -
Global Warming Could Cool Down Northern Temperatures in Winter
November 17, 2010 — The overall warming of Earth's northern half could result in cold winters, new research shows. The shrinking of sea-ice in the eastern Arctic causes some regional heating of the lower levels of air ... > full story
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