Root Microorganisms might be the key to a better Tasting Cup of Tea
You’d expect that the rich flavor of a high-quality cup of tea would be mostly determined by the tea kinds utilized. However, a study published…
Biology
Researchers are Harnessing RNA in a New Strategy to Combating HIV
During the COVID-19 pandemic, society learned about the importance of mRNA when scientists and medical experts used it to provide a virus vaccine within a…
Antibiotic Resistance Genes have significantly increased in both Humans and Cattle
Researchers discovered a crucial relationship between the distribution of antibiotic-resistance genes and the emergence of resistance to new treatments in certain organisms. Bacteria exposed to…
Photosynthetic Mechanism of Purple Sulfur Bacteria suited to Low-calcium Conditions
Purple sulfur bacteria are a genus of photosynthetic bacteria that are adapted to anaerobic conditions high in sulfide, generally found in habitats such as sulfur…
Scientists are Uncovering the Mysteries of Red and Grey Squirrel Competition
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers discovered significant differences in gut bacteria diversity between grey squirrels and red squirrels, which could hold the key to better…
Identifying the Factors that make Bacteria Deadly
Researchers revealed that a mutation in the cellulose-producing machinery of E. coli bacteria allows them to cause serious sickness in humans; ‘good’ bacteria produce cellulose,…
Climate Change Fueled the Growth of West Nile Virus in Europe
Researchers explain how climate change contributes to the spatial spread of West Nile virus in Europe, a pathogen that poses a new public health concern…
Crop Plant Asexual Propagation becomes more Feasible
When female gametes in plants become fertilized, a signal from the sperm initiates cell division, resulting in the creation of new plant seeds. This activation…
Enterotoxin – a type of toxin
Enterotoxins are a type of toxin produced by specific bacteria that predominantly harm the intestines. These toxins cause symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea, which are…
Pertussis Toxin (PT)
Pertussis toxin (PT) is a protein-based exotoxin produced by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, which causes whooping cough or pertussis. PT plays a role in respiratory…
Cholera Toxin
Cholera toxin is a protein complex produced by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae, which causes cholera, a severe diarrheal illness. The toxin consists of several subunits,…
Global Warming expands the Diversity of Active Soil Microbes
According to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Vienna’s Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS), warmer soils support a…
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