Mirror bacteria, the alarm: "they are lethal". Let's clarify
Hundreds of biologists call for an immediate halt to research on mirror bacteria: "Life on Earth is at risk". Let's clarify.
Goodbye Synthetic Rubber: Bacteria Produce It Cleanly
Startup BaCta challenges synthetic rubber with bacteria that produce natural rubber in the lab. A breakthrough for the environment.
Nematodes, the super power: the smell of bacteria triggers defenses
Study Reveals: Nematodes Sniff Out Pathogens and Prepare Immune Defenses Before Ingesting Them. A Unique Survival Strategy.
The new plastic is alive, and it self-destructs in 30 days
New bacterial spore-filled plastic resists use but rapidly biodegrades. An innovative solution to the waste problem.
Our bacterial “signature”, a new investigative tool for detectives
Skin microbes transfer to clothing in ways unique to each of us. There is potential to identify people in an investigation
Bacillus Pumilus: the best sun protection from a "space" bacterium
NASA's toughest bacterium, discovered in cleanrooms, is now the key ingredient in a revolutionary sunscreen that offers unmatched UV protection.
You will have bacteria on your feet: the shoes of the future grow in the laboratory
The team modified bacteria to produce a black pigment: the shoe of the future combines production and dyeing in a single process.
From plastic to biodegradable silk, a 'bacterial breakthrough' helps the world
RPI research proposes a sustainable solution to the problem of plastic waste, converting it into biodegradable silk through fermentation
Acne bacteria modified to clear pimples
Innovative research transforms Cutibacterium acnes, a common skin bacterium, into an effective ally against acne.
Yogurt and mental health: a relationship you wouldn't believe
University of Virginia research reveals that Lactobacillus, found in fermented foods like yogurt, can help manage stress and prevent depression and anxiety.
Ecological revolution: bacteria that recycle electric car batteries
Scotland pioneers eco-friendly recycling with bacteria that 'eat' batteries, isolating cobalt, manganese, nickel and lithium for new applications
Psychobiotics, microbes can decide our mood
The gut isn't just for digestion: psychobiotics shows how our microbiome can influence mood and mental health.
From the laboratory to life: here are the bacteria that "see" tumor DNA
Major research combines CRISPR and bacteria to identify tumor DNA, offering hope for early diagnosis of various diseases.
Antibiotic resistance, there is a light of hope. Actually two.
The combination of UVC light and blue LED could be the "ultimate" weapon we've been looking for to bring down the global threat of antibiotic resistance
The ecological disaster? It's within us: the future is in our microbiome
Nutrition, antibiotics and urbanization are destroying our microbiota, accelerating the spread of chronic diseases and compromising mental well-being.
“Superhero” bacteria: programmed to destroy tumors from the inside
This is how scientific research is transforming Escherichia Coli into a precious ally in the fight against all tumours
An enzyme that extracts electricity from the air has been discovered
The Huc enzyme can prove to be an incredible "natural battery" with great potential.
Long live pasta! An Italian research extends its duration
From 50% to 400% longer duration (without using preservatives) for a popular food like pasta are a real hit: made in Italy, of course.
Food Recalls for Listeria and Listeriosis: What You Should Know
Yet another recall of a product for listeria. Is it just media alarmism? Are the dangers increasing for some reason?
Solar energy could be stored in batteries "on the ground", in the ground beneath our feet
Harnessing soil bacteria to create a biochemical reserve of energy. A brilliant and ambitious idea, just funded in the UK.
A three-layered bacterial biobattery produces electricity for weeks
The bacterial biobattery developed by Binghamton University has a strong point: three "planes" of different bacteria that enter into synergy.
