Microbiology
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Drug-resistant superbug lived on hedgehogs long before we used antibiotics
By Patrick Pester published
A type of antibiotic-resistant bacteria was on the skin of hedgehogs long before humans started using the antibiotics that scientists thought created these superbugs.
10 things we learned about microbes in 2021
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Here's 10 new things scientists learned about the mysterious world of microbes.
Swarms of mutant bacteria look just like Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'
By Harry Baker published
A new study of swarming bacteria has created microscope images that resemble Vincent van Gogh's paintings.
What are bacteria?
By Aparna Vidyasagar, Stephanie Pappas published
Friend or foe? These tiny microbes can cure or kill.
Scientists discover on-off switch for bacteria that breathe electricity
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The discovery could have applications in electronics and medicine.
Microbes in cow stomachs can help recycle plastic
By Nicoletta Lanese published
These bacteria usually eat natural polyesters, like those found in the outer coating of plant cells.
Meet the 'frodosome,' a brand new organelle
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The blob-like organelle drives bone metastasis, but likely also plays a role in the healthy functioning of the cell.
Teen contracts 'hot tub lung' from indoor swimming pool
By Mindy Weisberger published
Bacteria carried by humidity from a family's indoor swimming pool sent a teen boy to the emergency room with severe breathing difficulties.
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