bacteria
For decades, scientists believed leprosy was a disease of the Old World, introduced to the Americas around 500 years ago by European colonizers and African slaves. The disease was traditionally…
Engineered Nasal Bacteria Deliver Appetite-Suppressing Hormones, Reducing Weight in Obese Mice
Researchers have recently reported in Cell that they successfully used nasal bacteria to deliver appetite-suppressing hormones to obese mice, leading to weight loss. Although this approach is still a long…
Cicada wings possess a little-known superpower: the ability to kill bacteria. Researchers have now revealed the underlying mechanism for the first time, a discovery that could pave the way for…
Most of our time is spent indoors, where the air we breathe in offices, schools, or homes can significantly impact our overall health. However, most air purification systems are expensive…
The Comamonadaceae bacteria coexist within urban waterways and sewage systems. These prevalent environmental microorganisms have been found to exhibit a remarkable capability: consuming plastic as a food source. Recent research conducted…
Researchers have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover a novel category of antibiotics capable of treating infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria. This breakthrough has the potential to…
