Bacteria articles
-
New class of antimicrobials discovered in soil bacteria
Researchers have discovered toxic protein particles, shaped like umbrellas, that soil bacteria known as Streptomyces secrete to squelch competitors, especially others of their own species.
-
Mid-infrared microscope used to look inside bacteria
Researchers have constructed an improved mid-infrared microscope, enabling them to see the structures inside living bacteria at the nanometre scale.
-
NASA finds mutant bacteria on ISS that doesn't exist on Earth
A mutated bacteria was discovered on board the International Space Station that could affect the health of astronauts during their stay. E. bugandensis has been linked to sepsis in infants.