microbiology
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The New YorkerMicrobiologist Tracks Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Melting Glaciers
A Polish researcher presented data on microbes released from Alpine glaciers that carry antibiotic-resistance genes. The presentation occurred at the Frontiers Planet Prize awards in Switzerland last summer.
rte.ieStudy Links Human Immune Defenses to Ancient Microbial Virus Conflicts
Research indicates that key elements of the human immune system originated from microbial interactions with viruses billions of years ago. The findings connect early cellular mechanisms to present-day pathogen responses.
radio.foxnews.comPodcast Discusses Parallels Between Human Immune Systems and Bacterial Defenses
Senior International Correspondent Richard Stone examined similarities between human immune responses and bacterial antiviral mechanisms. The discussion highlighted how these overlaps may support new research tools in molecular biology and immunology.
finance.yahoo.comAI Used to Replace Isoleucine in Dozens of Ribosomal Proteins in E. coli
Researchers used artificial intelligence to propose alternatives to the amino acid isoleucine in dozens of bacterial ribosome proteins. The work brings scientists closer to creating an organism that functions with fewer than 20 amino acids. Hundreds of amino acid types exist on E…
thetyee.caResearchers Discover Hydrogenobody Organelle in Rumen Ciliates of Livestock
Scientists have discovered a newly identified organelle called the hydrogenobody that fuels methane production in the guts of livestock. The finding offers a cellular explanation for the role of rumen ciliates in agricultural methane emissions. @ScienceMagazine reported the disco…
thehindu.comEscherichia coli Bacteria Spin Microscopic Pucks Without Physical Contact
Researchers have observed Escherichia coli bacteria rotating small pucks using only the motion of their cell bodies and tails. The bacteria maintain a distance from the pucks during this interaction. This finding provides new insights into bacterial locomotion and potential appli…