Escherichia coli (E. coli) – A brief introduction
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacterium that has cell wall, cell membrane, pili, cytoplasm, DNA, ribosomes, and flagella. It
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“World’s toughest bacterium” – Deinococcus radiodurans
The bacterium, Deinococcus radiodurans, is thought to be discovered as a contaminant in radiation-sterilized cans in 1956. The name of
Read moreNatural clays can help in the fight against bacteria
Main Point: Natural clay (such as Oregon Blue clay) can help in killing a broad range of bacterial pathogens including
Read moreNew Research Finds that Cell Phones Reflect Our Personal Microbiome
Main Point: Study suggests potential uses for cell phones as non-invasive health and bacterial sensors. Published in: PeerJ Study Further:
Read moreHuman activity influences beach bacterial diversity
Main Point: High beach bacterial diversity may contribute to less water contamination. Published in: PLOS ONE Study Further: Human activity
Read morePredicting the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria
The ability to predict exactly where and when a future outbreak of antibiotic-resistant bacteria will emerge is of obvious utility
Read moreBacterial Biofilms: Fast and Slow Streamers
Unwanted, harmful bacterial cells can be found fouling surfaces everywhere from lifesaving medical devices to toe-jamming pond scum — often
Read moreTree branch filters water
Main Point: Pine tree sapwood filters bacteria from contaminated water.
Read moreNew type of bacteria found in extremely clean and sterilized rooms of NASA
Main Point: Scientists have found new type of microbes, probably bacteria, in the extremely clean rooms of NASA.
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