- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 3rd, 2014
Single Immune Gene Protects Us Against Dangerous Gut Bacteria
The gene codes for the production of intestinal mucus
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 24th, 2014
“Microbial Pompeii” Found on the Teeth of 1,000-Year-Old Skeletons
The microorganisms were discovered in a mineral tomb of plaque
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 17th, 2014
Even Common Diseases Can Affect Memory
Cognitive skills also show signs of decline during infections
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 30th, 2014
What ESA's Planetary Protection Officer Does for a Living
This office plays a critical role in planetary defense, experts say
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 20th, 2014
How a Bacterium Allows Us to Digest Fibers
Without such microorganisms, we would likely starve to death
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 16th, 2014
Innovative Enzyme to Turn Methane Into Fuel
US researchers are working towards developing a viable formula
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 14th, 2014
Evolutionary Mismatches Between Humans and Microbes Lead to Cancer
Stomach cancer rates increase when microbes do not co-evolve with hosts
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Alexandra Botezatu
- January 10th, 2014
New Device Allows Germ Freaks to Open Public Doors with Their Foot
StepNpull will make touching germ infested public toilet door handles just a nightmare
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 30th, 2013
How Bacteria Become Resistant to Antibiotics
New study reveals the molecular pathways bacteria employ
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 30th, 2013
Antibiotics Will Trigger a Global Health Crisis Soon
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 17th, 2013
Why Dogs Reduce Asthma and Allergy Risks in Children
Scientists were able to figure out how this protective effect works
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 14th, 2013
How Bacteria Figure Out When Corals Are Vulnerable
Intricate mechanism uncovered in new scientific study
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 12th, 2013
Meat and Cheese Change Gut Bacteria for the Worse
The effect appears when carbohydrates are shun from diets
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 10th, 2013
Bacterial Toxins Are Trapped by Clots in the Bloodstream
Scientists find new line of defense against microorganisms
- Oddiverse
- By Alexandra Botezatu
- December 9th, 2013
Man Suffering from Mysterious Growth Makes Worldwide Appeal
After drinking from a can dropped in the river, John started experiencing weird symptoms
- Science Blog
- By Traian Teglet
- December 6th, 2013
Autism May Be Addressed with Special Bacterium, Study Shows
The microorganism helps treat autism symptoms in lab mice
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 5th, 2013
Loofahs Can Help Turn Waste Into Power
Researchers find loofahs can be used to create microbial fuel cells