In this article tells us about a newly discovered receptor in a strain of Escherichia coli. This new receptor can be blocked to avert infection, according to the research study. It is believed that a finding like this might aid in developing better therapies, specifically those to treat bacterial infections resulting in common diseases like […]

In recent years of science there has been an increased interest, experiments and documented success in the use of microscopic organisms for environmental restoration and related projects. Bioremediation is the use of microscopic organisms to control and or destroy contaminants.

This is an article that shows and explains how a certain type of bacterium can promptly and inexpensively remove a foul tasting, malodorous microscopic compound often found on tap or drinking water for thirsty consumers today. As discussed in the article, a team of researchers has discovered that a possible solution may lie within […]

This is an article that explains how bio-weapon scientists from different countries could help contribute their knowledge and expertise in addressing local health problems. According to the article, the building of effective links with overseas researchers is a matter of perseverance and resources, but the rewards that result from it can be substantial. The experience […]

Global warming is everyone’s concern nowadays, and there is no question that it is a by-product of man’s advancement technologically. The more cars, industries, and factories put up, the greater is the problem in terms of global warming. More carbon dioxide would be emitted into the earth’s atmosphere and this would eventually destroy earth’s protective […]

The term Archaea refers to groups of microbes found in the least likely places for microbes to grow. In places where the temperature reaches 200 degrees Celsius or above, certain microbes were found subsisting only on sulfur, hydrogen and carbon dioxide. They are also found in hot springs at the Yellowstone National park, in hydrothermal […]

What is the first word to pop into your mind when you hear the word “bacteria?” The chances are that your answer is “germ” Most people know of bacteria only as nasty germs that give them strep throat or food poisoning and that should be gotten rid of when at all possible.

Just how to classify the bacteria themselves is a difficult problem. They have little structure to use ill determining relationships. They do come in different shapes. Rod-shaped bacteria are called bacilli, or just rods, while the rounded ones are called cocci (singular, coccus). A few bacteria have variable shapes, while some are comma-shaped. Some bacteria, […]

Since bacteria are so common in the air and soil around plants, you might expect that important relationships between plants and bacteria have evolved through time. Certain bacteria can cause plant diseases, but the most wide spread and important relationships between these very different living things may well be the helpful ones. Some plants and […]

The soil is truly teeming with bacteria of many different kinds. Some have no relationships at all with plants and others help plants indirectly by breaking down organic material in the earth into substances which the plants can use. Many soil bacteria also make minerals such as phosphate available to plants by changing them chemically.